"I don't know" I said for the hundredth time, as Max asked me a thousand questions. "I just got this necklace". I pointed to the spot where the necklace was but it was gone. "Where did it go" I questioned walking over to where the necklace once was. "What the hell". I stood in the middle of the floor dumbfounded.
"I think I should get somebody to install cameras". He stopped and thought for awhile. "I'm not even sure how somebody can't get all the way up here, I'm calling the cops".
"No" I yell a little to loud. Startled, Max turned around. He gives me a confused look. "Too much, I'm not really feeling random people coming to my house right now". Max sighs and finishes up with the broken window. I sigh and lean against the wall.
"I'll be stopping by here a couple times a day to check on you. This window breaking and the note is worrying." Max said, his face stern. I realized he was serious and nodded.
"I understand" I replied walking very to give him a hug. "Thanks Max, I can always count on you". Max smiled and walked pushed me away.
"Anytime Demi" he winked.
-- Two days later --
"Hey Demi, its nice to see you again" Niall said as I came in for a hug.
"Yeah it's been awhile" he replies smirking. Niall's smile has always been so warm and welcoming. He's a distant friend, but it's always nice to talk to him every once and awhile.
"What have you been up to"? Niall questioned, flopping down onto the couch. I smiled at the way his hair fell as he hit the couch.
"Nothing much, just work stuff" I stopped and sighed. "Its been busy, I just got back from tour and I'm already back at work". I flopped onto the couch next to him. "What have you been up to"? Niall jumped out of his thoughts, looked at me, and smiled.
"Oh, I've been on a hiatus, focusing on myself you know" his eyes twinkled for a second and I had to collect myself. What was wrong with me? I looked back at him and he was smiling.
"What are you smiling for?" I questioned scooting away from him an inch. I looked at the mischievous look in his eye. I saw trouble. I saw a stare I saw once before on him. And just like that, the look was gone. His sweet innocent eyes were back?
"You look very beautiful today" he told me while touching my thigh. I chuckled nervously and moved his hand.
"Thank you" I responded, "You look very nice too" I complimented him, shifting nervously in my seat.
"Kiss me" Niall said quickly, glaring me directly in the eye.
"Excuse me, what?" I said quickly, adding a whole lot of sass into my voice. I looked away and laughed out loud. "I think not, what are you thinking?"
"I think that I want to kiss you" he said making his eyes soft and warm. For a moment, I saw the look as devilish and evil. But I ignored it and leaned in. I stopped inches from his face and caressed his cheek. "Just this once" I whispered. He nodded and kissed me aggressively. It was like he wanted this for a long time. We were interrupted be a loud bang at the door. Shit.
I pulled away and turned my attention towards the door. O whipped my mouth, not wanting the taste of his lips on mine. I looked back at Niall who's attention was also toward the door. "Go see what that was" I whispered shaking nervously. Niall nodded and slowly walked towards the door. I peered around the corner, and watched. He swung the door open, to reveal nothing but a piece of paper on the ground. He picked it up and read: SHE IS MINE
I shuttered as I heard him read that. The cameras weren't installed, and I regretted not taking Max's offer.
"What the fuck" Niall exclaimed as he finished reading the note. "Who is this from?" Niall asked. I shrugged and walked over to him.
"I don't think we should do this anymore" I told him. "It's dangerous for me to have any romantic connections with anyone. I'm sorry I have to figure out who is doing this to me first." He sighed and placed the note down. He walked over to me and kissed my forehead.
"I understand, I'll see you later Demi" he smiled and walked out the door. You're just going to leave me like that? I sighed and sat down. Can a girl just get some for once, jeez. I'm sex deprived
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"I'm always right" Max said as he walked in with a crew of people. "You should've let me do this the first time". He scolded nudging me on the arm. "Its my job to protect you, in or out of your house." He sighed and looked at me. "Plus, you're like a daughter to me, it would pain me to see you hurt" he said gently. I smiled and gave him a hug.
"Let's go get something to eat and let these guys work" I said gathering my things. Max nodded and headed out the door.
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"Tuna sounds good, Max said as he picked up the menu. I shook my head in disgust.
"Ew, I hate fish" I said sticking my tongue out like a child. Max chuckled and continued looking at the menu.
"What about a bacon burger" Max said eyebrows raised. I nodded in agreement. We ordered our food and talked for awhile. It was always nice to talk to Max. He was always looking out for me.
"Do you want kids" Max blurted out. I stopped mid sentence, surprised at the sudden question.
"Of course I do, why are you asking" I responded, curious about what he had to say.
"I don't know, lately you've been just acting like you don't want to settle down." he said quickly. I felt my cheeks getting hot and red. I felt the anger rising in my bones but I settled down. I took a deep breath.
"When you're a popstar in a big cruel world, it hard to find the one." I quietly snapped, not raising my voice above a whisper. I knew people were watching me so I tried to keep my voice down. I kept my facial expression stable, and spoke calmly.
"I want to snap at you so bad right now" I whispered as the waiter neared our table with the food. Max chuckled and rolled his eyes.
"Calm down Lovato" he said and dug into his food.
I rolled my eyes and began to eat my food also. Max's words ran through my head over and over again. It did seem like I didn't want to settle down. The thing was that I wasn't ready to settle down and commit to someone. It was a scary thought. I was snapped out of my thoughts be Max.
"Don't let what I said bother you" he said giving me a worrying look.
"Why would you think of was worrying me?" I questioned
"You've been holding that fork to your mouth for three minutes" he chuckled pointing at my fork. I smiled gently and dropped the fork. I shifted in my seat as I felt an urge grow in my stomach. I hadn't felt this in about a year, but. I felt all the blood drain from my face. I felt all the insecurities rush back into my mind as my hands became sweaty. Max stared at me worried.
"Demi?" Max said softly lightly tapping the table to get my attention. "Demi?" He repeated tapping the table a little louder. I started to clutch my stomach tight as tears filled my eyes. Max gasped and snatched me out my chair so fast. I slowly dragged along as he took me out the public eye. I didn't know where he was taking me. My mind and vision was blurry as a flashback threatened to appear.
As soon as I heard the car door close I erupted into a ball of sobs. I pulled my legs into my chest and sobbed.
"What the hell Demi" Max screamed as he started the car. "What fuck happened?" Max yelled "I'm taking you to Mike, this type of thing can't be talked about over the phone."
"No please don't!" I screamed my voice shaky. "I-I don't need to talk to him. Take me home, I need to rest." I said hoping max would change his mind.
"If I take you home, I'm staying there. You can't be left alone like this."
I agreed and Max changed his route. I can't reveal that part to anyone just yet.
Hi it's been awhile. Any ideas on who the stalker is? And what is Demi hiding from everyone? Demi seems like she doesn't know who she wants. Hmmmm
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