Chapter 05

Elizabeth

I stood two blocks away from the precinct, that's how obsessed I am with stalking my new found toy.

He stalked me first.

I couldn't sleep last night because I saw a shadow standing not too far from my front door.

I knew it was him.

I was scared,I won't lie.

I don't know him so my fear is justified but I won't back down. I'll face him head on.

How did I get the information that he works here?

Well, I've got my ways.

I went through my back door yesterday to eavesdrop on their conversation. That's how I found out he was Mrs. Hamilton's grandson and that he worked at a precinct just two streets away from where I lived.

But some of their conversations didn't add up.

I heard a lot of weird stuff like guns ,blood, kidnapping, drugs , organs , killings , clan and some other gory things.

Cops deal with that kind of shit right? so there's no big deal right ?

Right ?

Anyways,I've got all the time in the world, so I stood there thinking of a reasonable excuse to enter the precinct.

Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and started walking towards the massive building.

I'm about to lie to the cops.

I walked into the precinct ,with drops of tears staining my cheeks. I had to hit my foot on a pavement to force the tears out and look believable when I present my issue to the cops.

I stepped in, jerking my hands so it'll appear as if they were trembling. I scanned the building real quick and caught sight of my target just as an officer approached me.

He trained his eyes on me, particularly my ankle. There was a hint of irritation and something else I couldn't describe on his face as he stared at me.

" Are you okay ma'am?" The officer asked.

I gasped and lowered my voice as I batted my eyelashes at him." I need help,please help me." I whined.

" whatever you need ma'am ,just calm down and describe your problem." He assured me,leading me over to the waiting area.

I kept one eye on Eren, he was watching me too like a predator would a prey. I almost backed out at that moment, but I pushed forward even though I smelt the danger.

"I'm being stalked!" I whispered as I covered my mouth to suppress a fake sob.

The officer bent to my level." You'll have to give me enough details ma'am and I promise to help in any way I can."

I looked around frantically." Can we go somewhere more private? I don't feel comfortable in the open and I need someone that I can really confide in , maybe one of your most trusted officers that after speaking to him he would be the one to protect me for a while till I feel safe."

My heart pounded in my chest as I arranged words in my head.If this works then I'll give myself a treat.

"Alright ma'am, you'll get the help you need." He looked around and then snapped his hands towards Eren.

A low smirk appears on my lips,the earth was on my side today.

A low growl emanated from Eren as he made his way towards us,a snarl on his face.

He sighed."This is Eren Scott, the officer in charge of stalking or any kidnapping case. He would be of best help to you."

He patted Eren's shoulders and then left. I could literally hear the grinding of his teeth. He was clenching his fists like he was trying to stop himself from punching me.

That brought a smile to my face and I turned to look at Eren who was glaring at the officer like he wanted to blow his head off.

He followed him quickly." Sir, I will be leaving soon. Let Logan do it."

" Why me?" The supposed Logan who had been busy scribbling away on a book protested.

I assumed the policeman was the boss, or he was in a higher position than all of them here.

Why the hell did I think he was a gangster or mafia lord? From what I'm seeing here,he's just a normal policeman. Maybe even one of low rank but high ego.

" You should have left like an hour ago but it looks like you want that night shift, so here's your chance."He said.

" Don't forget to get her statement and check the CCTV for evidence or ask her to provide any if she has.Provide her with any help she needs."He said and then disappeared into a corner.

It appears that the earth was really in my favour.

"Alright! Let's get this over with." I batted my eyelashes innocently at him.

"Your ankle looks fine." He gnarled.

I moved closer to him. " Yep, like it has always been."I forced a smile even though my heart was racing so fast.

"The paramedics I sent reported that the house was devoid of a soul, which was just five minutes after I left."

"Oh, that was because I hid in the closet."I looked away from him.

He was staring at me again.

He led me to an office, not bordering on offering me a seat. I didn't mind anyway and just sat down with a smirk on my face.

I had left the door open just in case something happened to me.

" You're being stalked?"

"Yep."

" And you are sure of this ?" He raised a brow.

"Of course." I gave him a knowing look and he didn't break eye contact.

He remained silent, tapping his long veiny fingers on the desk."You know what? Let's cut to the chase. If you can pretend to have a broken ankle, then I have no reason to believe that you have a stalker, Mrs. Rhodes.It might be the other way round."

That was the longest he had spoken since yesterday. "Have you ever heard of a lady stalking a guy?" I scoffed."So yes, I really do have a stalker and I need protection because I'm scared."

He leaned back on his chair, fixing those blue eyes on me. He remained quiet for a long moment staring at me with a frown on his face. " Why are you here ?"

I leaned in, not breaking eye contact. Maybe it's time I got to the point " I'm here for you."

He raised a brow.

"I want you," I said straight to his face.

He scoffed. " I'm sorry, but I'll pass."

His rejection hit me like a boulder but I forced my composure."That's your opinion, not mine."

He leaned in, our faces barely an inch apart." Be careful what you wish for."

There. I felt the threat in his voice,and the look in his eyes had darkened as I stared at him up close.

Did I wrong him somehow, maybe in my past life?

"Nah, I like blind games." I continued putting up a front even as my fingers trembled. My voice was a low whisper. I would have begun seduction but not yet. He wasn't the type to crack from just one encounter.

He was stubborn.

He suddenly got up, walking towards the exit."Go home Elizabeth."He threw a last glance at me.

I stood my ground." I'm being stalked by Felix Sanchez and I request protection from you."

Felix would actually start stalking me once he gets out of prison ,that's how obsessed he is.

He dipped his hands in his pocket." If you want protection then hire a bodyguard!"

I stood on my feet." That's why I'm here, name your price."

He chuckled, the first rumbling sound I've heard from him. " I'm not for hiring Mrs Rhodes! you've got some nerve."

The tone of his voice changed and for a moment I felt fear as he took slow strides towards me. " I've been watching you since that day at the restaurant.” He started.

I stood my ground as he came closer,sweat breaking out of my forehead.” Be careful who you look at,you could get yourself in trouble.”

My mouth ran dry and I couldn't utter a word.

“I'm not interested in you or your body. You're becoming a nuisance and I don't think twice about getting rid of what irritates me." He finished ,his expression and stance firm.

I don't understand what he was saying,when did I throw myself at him? Besides, wasn't he the one stalking me?

I'm here because I knew this was all a facade. He was probably trying to shift my attention to something else.

I swallowed visibly as my eyes pricked. I felt a tinge of pain when he said he wasn't interested in my body,it made me feel a little self conscious and body shamed.

He just indirectly called me a whore and turned me down even before I made any move but I still won't stop.

" I'm being stalked and I need protection. You can't refuse to help a civilian because it's the job of police officers." I pointed out , matching his raw energy.

" Get out!" He roared.

I flinched a little but I'm not backing down.

" I already told you his name. He is pretty famous so you can get his pic anywhere. He comes mostly at night ......"

He cut me off with a stern voice.

" Don't push me. Get out and go find someone else you can fuck with !" His voice pierced throughout the air and into my skin.

I then shut my mouth because I ran out of words.

He was rude but what he didn't know was that I already have the upper hand. I saw his boss walk past his office just now through the open door.

" Don't let me repeat myself. I'm not into whores, go get a life instead of chasing after men that are way out of your league." He snapped again when he saw I was unmoving.

I tightened my fists as my chest heaved up and down. I should not cry, even if his words hurt me a little.

But my eyes have a mind of their own and before I knew it , they leaked and his eyes widened in shock.

I couldn't control it ,maybe because a lot of people had said so many bad words to me that I've become too sensitive. or probably because he doesn't even know me but he already thinks bad of me.

Right now, tears rolled down my cheeks like a stream.

They soon turned into sobs and the next thing I knew,I was already crying.

I was crying loud enough to attract attention.

Loud enough to push this bastard into a corner and force him to do what I want.

He'll be my bodyguard,whether he likes it or not. All it takes is one order from his boss.

He scoffed,his eyes blazing in irritation and anger.

“Shut the fuck up!” He growled, taking an hesitant step towards me.

Did I stop?

Nope!

At first the tears were real,I was actually hurt by his words but right now, I was faking it.

He looked around, probably worried that I was creating a scene and his boss would barge in demanding an explanation as to why his client was crying.

“ I want protection!” I sobbed.

He stared at me,long and hard. His chest was heaving up and down as he clenched his fists.

“Shut up! Shut up! Shut the fuck up or I swear I'll put a bullet through your skull.” His voice sliced through the air ,so chilling that I flinched a few times.

But I didn't stop, because I knew where I was heading.

He wouldn't dare point a pistol at me.

The next second,he slipped his gun from the holster and pressed it on my temple with the other hand wrapped around my throat,squeezing the breath out of me.

The pistol was pressed against my skin so hard I could feel and smell the metal. A cold sweat broke out on my neck as my fingers trembled.

He wouldn't do it ,right?

I won't lie,fear of death gripped my entire being like a vice.

“ That's right , shut the fuck up.” He whispered in my ears,his voice denoting a hint of mockery.

What he didn't know was that he just fell into my trap.

Amidst my trembling body,a small smile crept on my lips as I stared at the open door.

“What the hell is going on here?”

Eren stiffened.

I heard him utter a curse,he was in deep shit now.

He had his back to the door and his boss was standing right there,his eyes widened in horror as he stared at his employee pointing a gun at helpless little me and choking the breath out of me.

I felt his fingers tightened around my neck as he cursed again.

Someone just lost his job.