Homicide On The Loose

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

I woke up still feeling tired of yesterday's events. I walked the short distance to the bathroom and brush my teeth.

My eyes were barely open but then I remembered that I was going to go out with Liam, the brown eyed man and I looked at the clock on my bedside table and it shows that it was 11.30 a.m. I overslept again but why do I still feel tired?

I showered for a short amount of time and when I looked up at the clock, I still had another 20 minutes.

I decided to go with casual and put on my nicest pair of jeans and a white shirt and pair it up with my black converse.

I still have 10 minutes till noon. So, I decided to eat my breakfast which consists of an apple and water. Sad, I know.

After finishing my apple, the doorbell rang. He's very punctual.

As I opened the door he was dressed in a white shirt and black khaki pants. He looks so handsome standing there and smiling. Ohh, that smile, so gorgeous that it's melting my heart. I may be exaggerating but it's true.

"Hello Leyla!" he smiled again after he had greeted me.

"Hi Liam." I replied shyly. God, I'm turning girly and I don't like it one bit.

"Shall we?" I nodded.

I closed the door and followed him towards his car. He opened the door for me indicating that I should get in and I did just that. I strapped the seat belt on as he was starting the engine.

"So, where are we going?" I asked as he drove us away from my apartment.

"Have you eaten lunch?"

"No." I replied shortly.

"Good because we're going out to eat and I have something to talk to you with." I frowned at his last sentence but I shrugged it off knowing that we will be talking about it as we get there.

The ride was filled with silence. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence even though we just met but it was rather comfortable.

We arrived in front of a small diner. Huh, I didn't see him as someone who would go for a diner rather than an expensive restaurant.

We sat in the farthest booth, it seems that he doesn't really like to be close to others company.

"Why are we eating here instead of an expensive restaurant?" I asked.

I thought that you would be more comfortable eating at a place like this. And anyways, I don't like to waste my money for a food that would still make you hungry."

I nodded.

We didn't talk for sometime until the waitress came waiting for us to place our orders.

When we had finished placing our orders, the girl winked at Liam before walking away. Liam looked at her as though she's an alien. Does he have any experience with girls? I thought snobby kids would always hang around in a club or a bar and have girls surrounding them. But, it doesn't seem like he's like one of them. I wonder why.

"So...." I started.

"So?" why is he the one questioning me back?

"You said that you wanted to talk with me about something, remember?"

"Ahh yes. Sorry forgot about that. My mind was occupied." occupied by what? "I have a deal for you."

"Deal? What kind of deal?" I asked.

"The thing is, my parents have been pestering me to get married. But I have been too busy with work that I didn't have time to date. So, to make things easier for the both of us, would you like to marry me?"

What? Marry? Him? "Excuse me? What makes you think that I want to marry you? Is it because I'm poor that you think you can control me. I'm sorry, but you're messing with the wrong girl, mister! And how does this make it easier for the both of us?"

"First, I would never mock or look down on someone who is less fortunate than me. Yes, I am rich but that doesn't give me the right to control others especially who have been working hard all their lives." he paused before continuing "I'm worried about you."

That makes me speechless but I need to confirm it "You're worried about me? Why?"

He looked around as if he's being cautious before explaining "The other night, the man that you saw who killed another man, was actually the man who's the police are after. He has been wanted since 3 years ago. And for the past 3 years, he has killed a lot of innocent men and also women."

I gasped trying to absorb this information "How did you know all of these?"

"He has been known to have a sword tattoo on his left arm. And when I saw it the other night, I knew it looked familiar and I did a little research.It says that one of the victims who has escaped from him remembered his tattoo clearly. So, they drew it and pasted it with his wanted papers."

"Is he a mafia or a gangster or something?" I asked.

"We are not so sure about that. But he has a russian accent. We're assuming that he's russian."

I nodded "Do you know his name?"

He gestured for me to come closer before whispering "Damien Romanov."

At that time, our food came and I didn't have an appetite to eat it anymore. But as I looked up, Liam has already devoured his food. I slowly ate my food but I couldn't take it anymore. I felt sick just thinking about Damien Romanov. I am very certain that he will not leave my mind.

"So, will you do it?"

I looked at him "Do what?"

"Marry me." he smiled as soon as those words left his lips.

"What would it benefit me?"

"I will keep you safe and plus you get to spend money which is every girls dream to do." he stated.

"Why do you want to keep me safe? I told you before that I am capable of taking care of myself. And it's not like he even saw my face!"

"Leyla, you don't know what this man is capable of doing. He will not hesitate to kill you. He has killed a lot of people." he looked at me seriously that he is starting to freak me out "Leyla, he is a very dangerous man. I don't want to be that I have done nothing to keep you alive. Even if it means marrying you."

God, I am really speechless now. No words will come out of my mouth.

He started to stand up and walked towards me and kneeling down. Literally, kneeling down on his knees!!!! What am I supposed to do? A girl would be ecstatic that a man as handsome as Liam is kneeling down in front of me, asking her to marry him. Well, in my case, I'm not happy. I'm scared actually. There is a killer out there who is probably tracking me down or even watching my every move. That's a little bit too much. But, you never know.

My attention went back to the man who is kneeling in front of me. He's looking at me so intently that I wonder what is going on in his mind.

"Leyla, for the last time, will you marry me?"

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Leighton Meester as Amelia

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