A Nightmare Begins

It has been more than 6 months since I met Alex. After the incident at the cinema, we went on a few more dates after that, and I realized that my worries were unfounded, Alex and I started dating after that and he has been an absolute gentleman. He's introduced to his grandma and friends and we've gotten along well.

Today, Alex and I are attending a brunch organised by my friends and I planning on introducing him to them. Especially to my best friend, Aliya, whose been with me since elementary school. She and her bright personality have always helped get through tough situations, so her opinion is important to me.

At first, when we arrived, I didn't know how things will go, but as time went by my friends really started to like Alex. He had this certain charm and was a social person and I'm glad I wasn't the onl"y one who thought so. A few minutes just before the brunch came to an end, Aliya, pulled me to the side, finally I could hear her thoughts on Alex. "So, what do you think? Pretty nice, isn't he? I asked enthusiastically. "Yeah, he is pretty nice. Close to perfect if you ask me." she replied. " But... are you sure you trust this guy?" she continued. " What do you mean?" I replied. "You just said he was close to perfect". "That what I mean. I haven't seen anyone that nice." she answered. "And, there is just something about him. The air around him I mean. I don't know why but I don't feel comfortable around him." she continued.

"Ri, you know how much I care about you, and I won't want you get hurt. I'm just saying, you haven't known him for that long yet. Just... promise me you'll be careful, okay?."

After my talk with Aliya, I went out for some air. I needed time to process what Aliya had told me. I mean, I had just gotten into my first relationship, and my partner was pretty much amazing to me, and suddenly my best friend tells me to careful around him. Sure, I liked Alex, but I couldn't just disregard what Aliya had told me, after all, her advice always helped through tough situations.

As I was deep in thought, I didn't notice someone getting close to me. "Little wild flower, so you too are here." said the person. Hearing those three words, I knew didn't need to turn around to know who it was. Since there was only one person annoying enough to call me "little wild flower", Christopher Honeywell. A well known playboy in the neighborhood, and also the guy who has been pursing me since college. Due to the number of times I refused his advances, cursed and and even punched him when he became too persistent, he started calling me "little wild flower". "What are you doing here, Chris?" I asked, annoyance already on my face. "Chill, little wild flower, my bros and I just came to eat" he replied, a disgusting smile on his face. "But I have to say, wild flower, you just keep getting beautiful by second. I still don't understand why keep rejecting me. I'm beautiful, your beautiful, why wait any longer?" he continued. "You know what?, I really don't have time to waste on you today. Have fun eating with your bros" I replied, my back already turned preparing to leave. "Come on, don't be in such a hurry , to leave. why not come eat with us." he said, grabbing my wrist. "Let me go you bastard, I'm not in the mood for your nonsense today" I replied, struggling to pull myself out of his grasp. "Your feisty nature hasn't changed, little wild flower. Just eat with us for a bit. I promise it won't take long." he answered, his grip tightening. "Ouch, your hurting me you prick. Let me go or else I'll start screaming" I replied, enraged.

As I was about to kick him "where it hurts" Alex appeared. Seeing the situation, he launched himself at Chris and his friends. I had never seen him in such a state before. The rage in his eyes, it was as if he was looking at his worst enemy. He then grabbed Chris by the throat, lifting him Into the air. As he looked Chris in the eye his grip tightened. No matter how much Chris struggled, he didn't let go, only seeming to increase the the pressure. As I stared into his cold eyes, I knew I had to stop him. I had to stop him or else Chris will lose his life. I had no doubt in my mind, it wasn't a question, I was a certainty. It was something every fiber of my body felt; " If I don't stop him he will kill them"

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