Double Vexation ( A Harper's series. book 11)

Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Why?

Just why?

Okay, so maybe I shouldn't have chatted with Zoe as long as I did. And yes, I probably should have told her about Chelly but Zoe's call caught me off guard. I was put on the spot. Never in a million year's did I think Zoe would call me but then again I was the one who always called her first. Therefore I never gave Zoe the chance to call first. But still her call struck me as odd and she was pleasant. Normally Zoe acted annoyed while talking to me but today she was bubbly and friendly.

When I asked her why she had called she simply replied that she was worried about me because I hadn't reached out in a few week's. Maybe I should do that more often. Perhaps if I don't seem so easy, so eager she'll start coming around. She missed me After all and that made me feel good and gave me a glimpse of hope. Just maybe if she thinks I've moved on she will start chasing me.

Fuck, what am I thinking? There's Chelly now in the picture but I can't deny that my feelings are still there for Zoe. When I saw her number pop up I had no choice but to answer. It could've been a family emergency and she was instructed to contact me. Therefore I can't just block her number like Chelly wants me to do but I can't expect Chelly to understand that when she doesn't know about my family's lifestyle.

But back to the call, I can't deny that my pulse sped up when I saw Zoe's number and when I heard her voice it gave me butterflies. There's no way I'm over her. My reaction was my proof. However I do feel something for Chelly I'm just not sure if it's love or at least the type of love that I have for Zoe.

But there are other factors too. With Zoe I took advantage of her while she was drunk. With Chelly I didn't want to do that, even tried to persuade her to go home. What does that mean? Maybe it just my subconscious speaking to me saying that I don't truly love Chelly so I shouldn't make her think that I do. But I did admit my love to get that night and it wasn't just the heat of the moment making me say that. I did feel something for her and if Zoe hadn't of called I wouldn't be questioning it now. Everything was going great until she called and now I'm confused.

It's been a few hours since Chelly left and and I haven't tried to contact her. I figure it's best that we both cool down first. Yes, I was pissed at her reaction and tantrum but could I really blame her? If some dude would have called my girl I'd be out for blood. Fuck these Harper genes. 

Regardless of what happened earlier I knew that I had to talk to Chelly and explain myself. Around midnight I showed up at her window. It was obvious that she had no intentions of talking to me tonight because the curtains were drawn and the lights out. Usually she kept the curtains open and her bedside lamp on waiting for me. I crept up and lightly tapped on the window. After a few moment's of silence I tapped a little harder but still nothing. I assumed that she was still missed and wasn't going to answer. Using my skills, I easily lifted the window and slid into her room. Using the flashlight on my phone I scanned her room and found it empty. Okay, I'm not going to blow a fuse just yet. Perhaps she went to the kitchen for a snack or watching television in the living room. Never had I ventured outside of her room so the layout of the house was foreign to me. Gently cracking her bedroom door open I peeked out into the hall. All was dark and quiet. Easing out I saw a closed door at the end of the hall but left it alone, it was probably her parent's room.

Going the other way I found the kitchen which was dark and empty as well. Turning another corner I came to the living room which pretty much was the same scene.... Dark and empty.  It became clear to me that Chelly wasn't here. Now my temper was kicking into overdrive. Slipping back out of her window, I decided to wait in my car in the shadows to seem what time she came in and who with.

While waiting my anger only grew. It was near two when I saw a truck come into view but stopped several yards from her home. Within in seconds some dude hopped out and helped what looked to be a drunk Chelly out. My body shook with rage as I watched her stumble across her yard and crawl through her window. Once she disappeared inside I took off after the truck.

It wasn't long before it pulled up at a house. Acting fast I jumped out and ran up on the guy. I remembered him from the quarry. Chelly had ditched Blaine and to prove her point she grabbed this dude up and kissed him. Before he could react I punched him hard enough to knock him out. Quickly I picked his body up and shoved him in the trunk of my car.

Not knowing many hidden places around here I went to the secluded spot by the river. The exact same spot where Chelly gave herself to me. By the time I opened my trunk this guy was awake and freaking out. "What the hell man?"

I jerked him from the trunk and said in a deadly voice. "Did you touch her?"

" Touch who man? " he played dumb.

"You know who. You know who my girl is. Did you fucking touch her?" I growled .

"No. I swear man. She called me upset so I picked her up. We hung out and talked over beers. Not once did I touch her. Now let me go". He insisted.

" I can't do that". I whispered.

"If I let you go you'll run to the cops and I don't need any trouble."

" look man, I won't. I promise. I'll give you money... Anything. I won't talk to no one". He said starting to get scared.

Removing my knife from my pocket I said. "You'll talk, they always do".

He tried to run from me so I slung the knife into the back of his knee. He felt to the ground trying to crawl to get away. Walking up behind him, I jerked the knife free and flipped him over. "I'll make this quick buddy. And just so you know, no one messes with what is mine... No one."

In one swift jab, I sent the knife through his heart and watched as he struggled to breath. Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth as he fought to live. "Fuck, just give up. You're only making it harder on yourself."

After a moment he was still struggling and I didn't have time for this. I ran the blade over his throat to finish him off. Standing there I tried to decide what I was going to do with this body. Having no choice I shoved him back into my trunk and took off. I drove to the nearest funeral home and had the alarm dismantled in no time. Grabbing the corpse from my trunk, I went inside and within twenty minutes the body was a pile of ashes.

My next stop was back at Chelly's. I slipped back in her window and stood at the end of her bed just watching her sleep. Knowing that I had more thing's to take care of, I pulled the small bag filled with the guy's ashes from my pocket and poured them out on her floor. Kissing her lightly in the cheek I disappeared.

Once home I showered and hid my soiled clothes. The remainder of the morning was spent scrubbing all evidence from my car. I can't get caught, not now. My Pape meant what he said.

Afterwards I laid in bed thinking about what I had just done. I convinced myself that I covered my tracks good and no one would question me. Eventually I dozed off thinking about Chelly and Zoe and what to do about the two women.

Well, what do you think about Duel now?

Did he go too far and will this come back to bite him?

So who does he love more... Chelly or Zoe??

Does he even love Chelly and is his love for Zoe just infatuation?

Can't wait to hear your thoughts!!! Thanks for it all!!