Dangerous Love

Chapter Nine

Arabelle Remembered Max from that day she had ordered a pizza . She smiled at him nervously and went back to talking with her friends . Suddenly they all stopped talking as Max came towards their table and said a 'hi' to Arabelle .

" You know him ?" Dean asked and Arabelle bit her lip . " um , this is Max " she introduced him ." so you do remember my name ? That day , you left me hanging there " He said taking a chair near and sitting on it . " How do you two know each other ?" Caroline asked a bit to uncomfortable with belle talking to someone they didn't know .

" He delivered Pizza at my house " Arabelle said . " I never got your name " Max said . " You don't need to she had a boyfriend " Sky stated and Max frowned . " I don't believe you " Max said . " Then suck it up boy " Caroline said . " So where is he ?" Max asked . " He is busy " Denna stated and Max nodded smirking and walked away while Arabelle watched him walk out he winked at her making Arabelle's eyes wide .

She never told them about it . They carried on with their chatting . As Arabelle left with Caroline she asked her to stay over at her house . Arabelle's parents were coming late that night . And she didn't want to be alone until one in the morning. When Archer used to be near he would also sleep next to her and make her feel safe .

Fortunately Caroline agreed to come over by seven in the evening. Arabelle studied for two hours and started getting the dinner ready . She foiled some for her parents and kept it in the fridge . As Caroline came over they had their dinner . The next day she studied for the exam held the next week . Alone in her house and tired of eating chips she walked out and locked her house .

She went to a cafe and smiled at the lady who she knew for some time . "Hi sweety . What do you want today ?" She asked and Arabelle looked at the menu . "Matcha lattè please " the lady nodded asking her to sit until her drink arrived . As she got the drink she thought for a second and rather than going home she sat near the last tables reading comics they had on the shelf near .

The bell chimed again but she didn't pay attention . As more people came in Arabelle got engrossed in reading some comics . Suddenly the chair i front of her was pulled and she jump at the sound to look up and met her eyes with Max again . "Hello beautiful " he said and Arabelle only looked at him in surprise . "U-uh . Hello " she greeted .

"I was just here to take a coffee . Why are sitting by yourself ?" He asked " just ..because i am bored " she said . "Oh . So can you please tell me your name now ? I am pretty sure we are friends since we met thrice now " he said smiling . "Arabelle " she spoke nervously. He nodded smiling ."its a beautiful name . Can i call you bella ?"he asked and she gulped .

"You can't " she whispered but he heard it . "Why is that ?" He asked . "Because my name is Arabelle " she answer and he laughed . "I will call you bella because it will be cute " he said but she shook her head . "Please don't " it was only Archer who could call her names like those . Nobody ever called her bella or belle . Because they knew Archer hated it .

Not even Caroline called her that . " why not ?" He asked . Arabelle bit her lip not knowing what to say . Suddenly the mug containing Macha lattè was kept on the table . Arabelle jumped looking up to a guy . "Your drink mam. Any trouble you are having ?" He asked but Arabelle only stared at him . " You can go now , we are talking " Max said looking and grinning at Arabelle . The waiter looked at Arabelle and raised his eyebrows to which Arabelle frowned . 

" He troubling you Miss ?" he said and she gulped . Thinking what she could say the waiter spoke up , " Sir , i suggest you find a different seat . The young lady seems uncomfortable " Max only gave him 'are you joking ' look, "We both are pretty comfortable you can leave now " Max said trying to sound inferior . The waiter cleared his throat and smiled . " I asked her not you sir , now Miss are you comfortable with him or not ?" He asked . By now Arabelle was scared to talk . She didn't wanna deny his statement nor hurt Max . 

" Umm, i was about to leave " She said standing up and keeping the book on the shelf . " I'll take you home " Arabelle quickly rejected him but Max started insisting . " When the girl says no Three times you should understand it is infact a NO " The waiter said . She saw another guy coming towards them and he kept his hand on the waiters shoulder . 

" Everything alright here ?" He asked . Arabelle was about to say yes when the waiter whispered something in his ears and he looked at Arabelle differently ." What happened ?" He asked Arabelle but Max spoke up . " And who are you ?" He asked , " I  am the manager " he said and max chuckled . " Your waiter here is interrupting our sweet time , ask him to not bother us " Max said . " Common Arabelle i'll take you home" He said and was about to take her hand when the manager grabbed his hand . 

" Did the lady say yes to you in any way to take her home ?" The manger spoke . " Listen here boy , we cannot let you do this .Leave her alone " He said and Max snatched his hand away from him . " What the f**k is wrong with you guys !? all we are doing is talking ! this is ridiculous !" The waiter looked at Arabelle and nodded his head took the doors and she took her bag biting her lip . " I will go now " she muttered and the manager held Max back as she made her way out not before looking at the waiter for a thanks . 

They watched the girl walk away and Max grit his teeth . As soon as she was out of sight the manager left him. " Listen , when a girl really feels uncomfortable you should just give up , She was scared " Max rolled his eyes and walked out . 

Arabelle reached her home and her cell pone rang It was Archer , She smiled picking it up and chirping a hello . " How are you ?" he asked , " good " she answered . " Hmm..are you eating good ? did you call Denna and Caroline for some nights when mom and dad weren't home ?" he asked and she answered with an yes . After an hour of talking she finally said her goodbyes . " Ya , love you " he said . " I love you back " she said chuckling and heard his laugh before hanging up . 

While Arabelle was struggling with her studies , Archer was having the time of his life. he grinned dragging his hand over the bare skin and hearing deep breaths and groans . " You are kidding me aren't you ?" Antonio spoke and chuckled . " Where did you find this one ?" he asked walking towards them . " Hiding in the warehouse , seems like he had no clue i bought it " Archer stated leaning back and watched as the man cried . 

" Did he see anything ?" Antonio asked ." Doubt it " Archer replied . " But we don't take chances " he said pulling the trigger and killing the man , " How about we moved from this area ? The police will notice though " Antonio spoke and Archer looked at the outlines . " Start a fire in this club , not before taking the women out of course . Sell them to the local bar again . Get the p*****t by next week tell him make sure he does it or his club will be burned " Archer spoke and Antonio nodded . 

Arabelle huffed pulling her hoodie on and walking out the door . how could she forget !? She had no soaps , no candles , she was running out of sanitary napkins . Arabelle got in the car and her mother and her drove to the near by mall to get themselves somethings they needed . " You wanna take a manicure ?" her mother asked and Arabelle shook her head . " Alright , how about you go buy us some shampoo and stuff from bath and body and call me . if i am not done you come to me and if i am done we will meet at VS " Arabelle nodded taking her bag . 

" Done paint you nail black or golden dad hates it " her mother laughed  " Ya i am definitely doing that " Arabelle chuckled kissing her mother and they parted in the parking lot. Arabelle entered the shop and her phone rang she smiled picking it up . " You didn't call for morning greeting " She said and heard his sigh . " Then you should've called me instead love " he said and she bit her lip not trying to smile . She took the candle and smelled it . " Nope ! its your job " she said . 

" Where are you ?" he asked . " The mall , me and mamma are shopping . " she said and he hummed . " Can you get me one of the black soaps ? " he asked , " Hmm they should have it here , and what's with you liking black soaps Archie , and ..its not call black soap its charcoal soap " she said grabbing the black soaps and putting them in the basket . " Okay , it was good the last time i tried it " He said . " I have to get going love , talk to you soon " he said . " Bye bye " she said hanging up. 

Arabelle walked out the shop and she knew her mother wouldn't be done in ten minutes so she walked towards the other shops . While walking she saw some men in suits walking towards her talking in serious tones .They seemed so intimidating . She looked done and then walked straight until her eyes looked up and meet the eyes of a man in black suit . He looked above 25 . But not to old either . He stood for a second and watched her as she walked in their directions . 

Arabelle immediately looked around and walked away . As she walked out of another store with a bag she stopped at her tracks as she saw that man leaning on the nearby wall watching her . She gulped as he walked towards she tried walking away when she heard his voice . " Arabelle " he said and she looked back confusion . 

" Right ?" he asked walking towards her. " Arabelle ?" he called and she stepped back . he laughed ," Don't worry pretty lady . I will never touch you or that boyfriend of yours will kill me " he said and she looked up almost instantly . 

Arabelle laughed softly as Zander joked about Archer . "He asked me to look over you " Arabelle shared a knowing look . "Did you know each other since childhood ?" She asked eating her ice cream . " teenage . We came to be close when he was 15 and I was 18 " he said and Arabelle nodded .

"My wife and I really wanted to meet Archer's girl . " he said and she smiled . "You have a wife ?" She asked and he nodded taking his cell phone out fishing in the pictures . He showed her the picture and she raised her eyebrows. "She is beautiful " Arabelle said and he smiled looking at it . "That she is . We are expecting a child next year " Arabelle looked at him in surprise and awe . "Is she pregnant? " Arabelle asked and he chuckled .

"Not yet . But we hope we will have a child soon . " Arabelle smiled at the warm comment made by him . She didn't know he was killer . She never knew he work in mafia . She never knew he was heartless to people but to his wife and family he seemed so soft . "Well . I should get going . Your mother will be waiting for you " he said and she nodded .Zander walked her to where her mother was at the salon and bit his goodbye . "Come for dinner someday with Archer " he said winking . "I know my wife would live to see you " Arabelle smiled nodding and waved his goodbye .She and her mother shopped for various stuff and finally drove back home . 

Arabelle played with the pencil  ,twirling it around her fingers while reading the book when her cell phone ringed a message . It said her mother would be out late that night and father would be home by twelve . But 12 was still late ! she thought . Arabelle groaned falling back in bed . She couldn't invite Caroline or Denna, she knew it would disturb them , Exam  was next week . She knew no one else . 

Lucy ... Arabelle sat up grabbing her phone and ringing her . She picked up in four rings . " Arabelle ?" she heard her voice and Arabelle sighs . " Hi , Um ..Lucy , if you aren't free or wanna hang out and study together , can you come over tonight ? " She asked and there was silence for some time . " Is Archer with you ? or your friends ?" Lucy asked and Arabelle replied with a no. Lucy then answered with an yes and hung up . 

As time passed Lucy came over with some snacks and smiled walking in . " Thanks for coming , i was alone and i don't think calling others before exams was a good idea . I mean , they already have been here and i didn't wanna bother them ,or you but .. " Lucy smiled , " Its cool " she said. 

They studied for good two hours before calling it a night . As Lucy laid on the bed beside Arabelle she held a stiff face . " Why .. " Arabelle spoke up making Lucy look at her . " Hm ?" Lucy asked and Arabelle gulped . " That day , in the cabin . You and Archer got stuck . I saw you crying .why were you crying ?" Arabelle asked . Lucy sat up shivering remembering how Archer held her neck and spoke in the most harsh voice ever . 

Arabelle didn't get a reply so she sat up . " Was there something that happened ?"Arabelle asked and Lucy looked at her . Lucy felt anger , embarrassed , something inside snapped . . " Archer " Lucy replied standing up and grabbing her coat and bag . Arabelle only watched her in confusion . " You don't know who you are dating Arabelle , Archer isn't what you think he is . He is monster , Its better you stop yourself from getting more attached to him . " Arabelle suck in deep breath . 

" What ? why ?" Arabelle asked "Because he hit me " Lucy said and looked away from Arabelle's eyes . " I know Archer more than anyone , He might say some mean things but he would never hit a a women " , " But he hit me !" Lucy yelled making Arabelle jump . 

" I thought i would be nice friends with him but he is a asshole " Lucy said and Arabelle stood up with tearful eyes . " Don't call him that " Lucy rolled her eyes and laughed . " The only reason he is with you is because maybe you give him a good f**k " Arabelle's eyes went wide . She sucked in deep breath . " Archer doesn't want you . He needs someone who can be mature , who can be of a good level as him . You ? You are a child Arabelle , I don't see why he hasn't .." "Stop it !" Arabelle shouts . 

Arabelle figured it out , She understood why Caroline and the other hated Lucy . " You are not happy for us are you ? You like him " Arabelle stated . Lucy having nothing to say back finally nodded . " Ya . I like him . So what ? huh ? I'd be better for him that you , I don't act like a child , i don't clap my hands like a freak whenever happy . I am better than you " Lucy said . Before Lucy walked out the room She heard Arabelle mutter , " But you aren't what he wants " 

That night Arabelle really thought . Was she really immature ? Did she act like a child at the extent of people getting annoyed ? Did she annoy Archer ? Was she a burden ?

Did Archer took her as a burden ?