Secrets

Quiet

I splashed water on my face over and over again to try and rid of the tears stains and puffy eyes. Not getting anywhere, I started humming to myself. My breathing slowed and the tears stopped. I smiled brightly in the mirror several times to convince myself I was okay. After about 2 minutes I left the bathroom. I glanced over at the window in the hallway, I know he's watching.

"Oh hey Mike" I said as all eyes landed on me. I looked at everyone one by one. Confusion was written on everyone's face except Max's.

"Demi we need to talk" Mike demanded. He folded his arms across his chest. His eyes were locked on mine and he didn't have any means of looking away.

"I have work to do" I said quickly coming up with a reason to not talk to him. "Can this wait until after the photoshoot."

Mike squinted at me. His head shook slightly, and then he gave up. He sighed and sat down on the couch. "I'll be here waiting"

I nodded, relieved that he gave up quickly. Jill, Kelsey, and Ceaser sat confused about everything.

"What are you waiting for Ceaser you have weave to install" I chuckled sitting down on the chair. He snapped out if his trance and got to work. By the time he was done the camera crew was set up and ready. I took pictures all around my house. Batman and Ella even made an appearance. The shoot lasted two hours. Those two hours weren't long enough. Before I knew it Mike was knocking on my door asking to come in. Everyone had left for the day, including Max. I sighed deeply and allowed him to come in. I sat crossed legged on my bed with my sweater sleeves pulled over my hands. I looked up at Mike who looked genuinely concerned.

"You know Max called me right?" He asked not making eye contact with me. He was looking everywhere but at me. It was like he was looking for something specific. "Yes" I said quietly. I sighed again for the hundredth time today.

"What happened at the restaurant Demi?" Mike asked finally looking at me. When he did, his eyes got huge. "Demi you look terrible when was the last time you ate something" he asked. His voice was filled with concern.

"Yesterday day at the restaurant, around 12"

Mike inhaled deeply and then left the room.  I heard him walk down the stairs and then I couldn't hear him anymore. Two minutes later I heard his footsteps coming back up the stairs. "Eat this" he said handing me a bowl of fruit. I knew I had to so I took it and slowly ate. I didn't feel like eating anything. There was an ongoing sense of fullness in my stomach. After I finished half the bowl I gave up. I sat the bowl down next to me which let Mike know I was ready to talk.

"The restaurant, what happened"

"I broke down" I said

"Why" Mike asked clearly annoyed that I was giving half assed answers.

"He won't leave me alone" I answered.

At the restaurant, I saw him. I got the feeling of not being safe. I've haven't got that feeling since he tried to attack me last year when we broke up. But telling Mike that would be dangerous

"Who" Mike said relieved he was getting somewhere.

"Him" I said looking straight out the window.

"Who is him?" Mike said as he hesitantly turned around. Relieved that no one was there, he turned back to me.

"I can't tell you that, he'll get mad" I said breaking my gaze from the window. I look looked at Mike. "He told me not to tell" my eyes began to full with tears.

Mike inhaled deeply and took my hand. "Demi what is going on. Have you been taking your medication?" Mike said quietly.

My eyes went cold "You think I'm insane" I snapped. I yanked my hand away from his. "You think this is a joke?" I froze and placed my fingers on the bridge of my nose. I stood up and opened the door. "Get the fuck out" I said pointing down the stairs. "I don't have time for bullshit"

"Demi I-"

"Get. The. Fuck. Out." I cut him off and he got the message. He shook his head as he headed down the stairs. He was mumbling to himself all the way out the door.

I waited until I heard the door closed before I collapsed to the floor. I erupted into a ball of sobs. I realized how crazy I must of sounded to Mike. He had to think I was insane. Was I insane? Just as that thought went through my head I heard the door creek open. He was here. I furled up into a ball and covered my face with my hands hoping he would go away. I felt his arms wrap around me as he pulled me into his embrace.

"It's okay beautiful" he repeated over and over again. "You'll be okay" he said stroking my hair.

"When will you leave me alone" I questioned looking into his light blue eyes for the first time in a while. "I've suffered enough. I'm going to tell someone, I'm not doing this anymore" I said as I got up and attempted to run downstairs. He grabbed my arm and pulled me back hard. He pulled me close to his face and whispered to me "If you tell I'll make sure you and your family will suffer. Don't try me Demi, you know what I'm capable of."

Tears ran down my cheeks as I recalled what he did before. He broke me and Wilmer up, he got Nick to hate me, and he also somehow got my sister Madison to despise me. I haven't talked to Maddie in weeks. He had convinced me to do things I never thought of doing. His accomplice had full control over me too. My career was in his hands.

"This will be over when I feel like you suffered as much as I did" he snapped squeezing my arm a little harder.

"I'm sorry" I whined "I never mean to hurt you, I was just protecting my name. That's all. I'm sorry please forgive me" I begged. I was full blown sobbing now. "Can you at least give me my sister back, I can't live without her" I begged shaking him.

He chuckled and let go if my arm. He pulled me in by my waist and stopped near my lips. "You're sexy when you beg" he whispered looking into my eyes. I don't want to look at him. I tried to pull away but he was way stronger than I was. He then kissed me and I was disgusted. His lips tasted of cigarettes and energy drinks. I knew he spent most of his time at my house.

"I love you" he said and walked down the stairs out the house. When the door closed I ran downstairs and locked it. I did that to every door in the house. I slid down to the floor near the door and texted Kelsey.

Demi: Comeback I need company 😂

Kelsey: Okay lmao I'll be there in ten

I sighed and went to wash my face. I scrubbed at my lips to rid of the nasty taste. I took of the makeup Jill did because it was smudged and water stained. I brushed my hair to make it presentable. I wanted to look as put together as I could. I set out a couple of movies so we could have something to do.

Kelsey was always fun to be around. I loved having her over even we she wasn't supposed to be working. She always happily agreed to spend time with me. She has been the closest thing to a best friend since Marissa and I fell out.

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"So I was thinking we order take out" Kelsey said I she stepped into the doorway. She didn't even give me a chance to say hello. I chuckled as she pulled her phone out her pocket. She's always hungry no matter what. 

"Fine, your pick" I said as I flopped down on the couch. "But I'm picking the movie" I said flipping through my old fashioned CDs I had.

"I'm thinking Mean Girls" I said coming across that disk. I've watched it so many times and knew the movie up and down. Kelsey sighed and rolled her eyes.

"You always pick that movie. It was on repeat on the tour bus all tour long" she chuckled

I rolled my eyes and pressed play. Ten minutes later the doorbell rang. Kelsey and I looked up in suspicion. It usually takes twenty to thirty minutes for the food to come.

"I'll get it" Kelsey said getting up. I shrugged it off and continued watching the movie. "What the fuck are you doing here!" Kesley screamed. Confused, I got up and ran to the door.

I gasped as I saw who it was. He was never here when I had people over. He always hid in the shadows. He saw me earlier, why was he here. Why does he do this to me. I held back tears as I realized I had to play long with his games.

"I never thought I'd see you again Luke" I choked out clenching my chest.

So I decided to give this story a little spice. I hope you're enjoying it. The stalker has been revealed!! Who do you think his accomplice is?