His Girl

chapter 34

1 month later

It had been a month since James had asked me to be his girl. I said yes and not a day goes by that I regret it. We are taking things slow and I appreciate that. We had our first kiss together that day and as we kissed I knew I wanted to be with him for as long as possible.

Flashback
"What really" James replied excitedly and in shock. I had just told him that I'd be his girl, I guess he thought id say no. "Yes james really" his smile only grew. "I am gonna treat you right Harper, I show you how you should have been treated. Anything you want, I will get. I'm gonna protect you from all the bad in the world" he said, by this point we were both stood up next to each other.  His words brought tears to my eyes and I leaned in a hugged him. He returned the highest, hugging me tight but not enough to hurt me. When we pulled away he smiled down at me "you are my world" and with that he kissed me, I was in shock at first so I did nothing, he realized this and before he could pull away I kissed him back. It was amazing and I knew from that point on I had someone who truly did care no matter what he would be there.

End of flashback.

Over the past month James had taken a step back from his business work and part of me felt guilty, well only guilty for his legal work. James owned hotels, restaurants and a few nightclubs which were all legal. He allowed me to ask about them and he would tell me however he wouldnt allow me to ask about mafia stuff, I was grateful for this, I didnt want to know and he made sure that I was safe.
Today was different though, something seemed wrong. He had been gone since yesterday afternoon and part of my worried however he had previously told me he sometimes has over night work.
I decided that I would occupy myself with a film. I went to the kitchen grabbed a bag of crisps and returned to the living room and played a film.

The girl was running away from the killer and like every other film she tripped. I almost screamed when the killer appeared on the screen. Why did I choose this. I was definitely gonna have a nightmare tonight. I hope james comes home.
The killer brought the knife up to the girls scared body, she was gonna die. I couldnt watch. I put a cushion over my face to prevent myself watching. The TV remote was across the sofa and by the time I would reach it I was sure she would be dead. I couldnt do this.
*bang*
I looked up and on the coffee table laid a knife. What the fuck. I screamed. I'm going to die. Tears started to roll down my cheeks.
"Hey, hey it's just me Harper. I didnt think it would scare you this much" I look over to the side and see james sat looking concerned.  "Dont do that again " I say and wrap my arms around him. He nods and turns the tv off and wraps his arms around me. "I promise, let's get you to bed though it's getting late" he said and picked me up.

After doing our nightly routine we both get into bed. He gently puts his arm around me and slowly I begin to drift of to sleep.