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

BURNED

Hello friend's!! What a cliffhanger I left you all on! I just returned from a much needed vacation! After some rest and relaxation I'm refreshed and refocused!! Shall we begin?!?!

For several minutes I followed in behind of Chelly watching her stumble about. She had made her way far enough from the party and the street lights were now growing dim and far in between. Deciding that enough was enough I started to approach her but before I could reach her that annoying guy from the party ran in beside of her. I quickly ducked into the shadows to observe this new situation.

He stood in front of her blocking her path as she tried to stumble her way around him. "Come on, let me walk you home". He insisted sweetly.

" Never. Get away from me you sicko". Chelly yelled.

The guy gave off a laugh that sounded anything but innocent. "You know we had fun together that night".

" That was anything but fun. You raped me. You're lucky that I haven't reported you. Leave now or I will". Chelly warned.

I watched as his face contorted into anger as he inched closer to her gripping her arm. "You're not going to open your fucking mouth understand? You're lucky I didn't just knock you off that night but I will". He threatened producing a switchblade.

Chelly tried to break his grip but was too drunk and weak. He placed the blade close to her neck and hissed. "Come with me now or let your friend's find your body in the street".

Walking amongst the shadows I was able to sneak up behind him. Placing the stolen gun into the back of his head I growled. "You picked the wrong one to fuck with".

Kyle flung his body around to see who he was dealing with. As Chelly's eye's settled on me her jaw fell open. "Duel? How? Why? How?" She asked confused before stumbling behind a bush to spill her guts.

Looking at Kyle I grinned. "So you raped my girl?

" Man it wasn't like that. She's drunk and doesn't know what she's saying. She wanted me. She was throwing herself at me. She liked it". He tried to accuse her.

"Chelly, baby, come here melon. Come stand beside me and tell me all about it". I ordered her.

I could see the fear and confusion in her eye's and knew that she was going to refuse to listen so I sent her my hard stare, the one she knew all too well. In a few seconds she was by my side. "Did this piece of shit harm you in any way?" I asked.

It was obvious that she was uncomfortable with the subject. "That's okay melon, you don't have to speak. Just nod your head yes or no". I instructed.

It took a moment but she eventually nodded her head yes. "She's a fucking lying bitch". Kyle screamed.

" There is not many people in this world that I trust but Chelly happens to be one. If she says that you hurt her than you did. " I replied then bent my head down to look at Chelly's small frame.

"What is it melon that you want me to do to him? Do you want him dead? You know I'll kill for you? Just name it and I'll do it". I said.

" He deserves to die". Chelly whispered.

"As you wish". I said and aimed the gun back to his head but suddenly Chelly's hand struck out and laid on my arm.

" No Duel. Don't murder..... Just hurt him real bad". She spoke.

Jerking him by his shirt I drug him off of the sidewalk into a small patch of trees in the dark. "You're lucky. I really want to end you but by the time I finished you'll wish I had".

I didn't give him a chance to reply. Instead I rammed my fist into his jaw and knew I had broken it. By the time I was done I was certain that his eye socket was broken along with some ribs. His face was unrecognizable due to cuts, swelling and blood. Before I have him the hit that would do him in I hissed. "You tell anybody what happened to you I'll be back and you'll never talk again."

Giving him one last hard blow to his head he succumbed to the darkness. As I turned around I saw Chelly nowhere in sight. Obviously she had chosen to escape me while I was pummeling that sack of shit. She couldn't have gotten far in her condition so I took off in a light jog. Just as I was coming up on the dorm buildings I saw her enter. Taking my time, I walked up the flight of stairs. Stopping at the mailboxes inside of the hall I searched her name out until I found her room number. Thankfully the hall was dark and empty at this hour. I stopped in front of her door and was surprised to find it unlocked. Stepping in cautiously, I found it empty. Smiling to myself I thought that she was playing a little game of hide and seek. Checking under the beds and closet there was still no sign of her.

Poking my head back into the hallway, I scanned it up and down. I seen the shower house and smiled. Slowly I crept toward it and opened the door. As I stepped into the dark room I decided to leave the lights off, make this game interesting. "I know you're in here melon, I can sense you". I called out.

Nothing. Silence. Well except for water dripping from one of the showerheads. Walking slowly, my boots echoed out on the concrete floor. Coming to a row of bathroom stalls, I crashed the first door in. "Gotcha". I yelled but found it empty.

I moved to the next and so on making sure each door smashed against the wall with a crash but all turned up vacant. Next I stepped into a locker room area. "I'm getting closer melon". I called out.

I jiggled each locker as I walked along. Yes, I know my actions were cruel and intended to scare her but I was pissed that she had ran and was now hiding. Finally I came to the shower room and laughed out loud. "Time's up melon. You're mine now".

I begin to jerk every shower curtain open until I came to the last one. Slowly I opened it and smiled. There she was huddled in the corner in fear. I stepped in closer to her, so close that our bodies nearly touched. "Are you going to kill me now?" She barely whispered .

I smiled tenderly as my thumb stroked the side of her face. "Why would I ever kill you melon. Killing you would be the equivalent of killing myself" . I whispered back.

"What are you planning to do then?" She asked still in fear of me.

" We are going on a road trip. You are mine". I said as my thumb now traced the scarred bite mark I had left on her shoulder. "I'll never leave without you nor harm you. I love you melon and once we are on the road I'll explain everything. You are so wrong about Zoe. Never would I leave you like that. Thing's happened that kept me away from you". I explained.

I could see a shift in her eye's, a warmth return. I could now see a glimpse of the old Chelly. "I love you Chelly so much and it killed me thinking that I'd never touch you again, hear your voice or feel your arm's around me. You are my only soft spot in this world".

My head dipped until my lips met hers. The kiss was just what I needed and I spoke softly through it. "Remember how you told me about fate? That it must be fate for us? You was right. Fate keeps placing you in my life".

Suddenly Chelly looked frantic. "Duel you've got to go now. You've got to hurry". She insisted.

It was then that I saw her cell phone laying in the corner and appeared to be in the process of a call. "What did you do Chelly?" I questioned as I felt anger again.

Chelly started to cry. "I'm sorry Duel. I was scared and I've been drinking. I called the cop's. You must go before they arrive".

" Fuck". I growled.

"Hurry Duel. Please". She begged.

" I can't fucking believe this". I hissed and turned to run but soon as I did the door burst open and several police barged in.

With their guns trained on me they issued warnings and orders. I had no choice, I was outnumbered. I slowly dropped my weapon and turned around to face Chelly who was crying. "I'm so sorry Duel. I do love you". She sobbed.

I only stared at her blankly as I was thrown into cuffs and escorted our of there.

Well did you see that coming???

What do you think this means for Duel and Chelly's future now?

Will Duel be able to escape prison again?

Your thoughts on Kyle and what he did to Chelly?

Should Chelly have allowed Duel to kill Kyle?