YOU ARE IT FOR ME

CHAPTER TWO

I need to make a call he said to me. The stranger fished out his phone from his pocket and began to dial a number. Who are you calling? I asked him wondering why he needed to make a call at that moment, all I needed right now was to get away from my assailant and also from that alley. I just wanted to go home and sleep and then maybe forget about any of those things that happened to me. I am calling the police he replied without looking at me. The police ! I said raising my voice a little but why do you need to call them. He stopped dialing and looked up staring at me as if I was crazy. A physco just tried to molest you and the right thing to do is to call the police, if we let him go without getting him punished for this he will do the same thing to another woman, so you see thats why am involving the police. I sighed, i guess you are right I said and turned to the man who was still out cold on the ground. Why is he not waking up? Do you think he is dead? The stranger chuckled, unfortunately he is still alive. He went back to dialling 911 and called the cops. He placed his phone on speaker while he talked to the police and I used the opportunity to get a glimpse of his face properly through his phone light. I sucked in my breathe when I saw his perfect face, sharp jaw line and red lips. I was mesmerized by his looks. I mean not only was the guy tall and well built he was also very good looking. I wondered who he was because his aura is kinda intimidating in a good way. He didn't give me the creeps. I know I do not care about love but something stirred inside of me and made me want to get to know him but this is not the time nor place for that. I just waved it off. I had almost become a victim to molestation this evening so I do not want to think about any good looking face. Who would have thought that the jerk with a fine face turned out to be a total psycho. I shivered a bit remembering the near rape experience I had.

After talking to the police he was again dialing another number, this time his phone was not on loud speaker as he spoke quietly and briefly to the person on the other line. From the little I heard he asked the person to come to the alley . After hanging up he turned and looked at me. A friend of mine is coming over here to keep watch over this guy here until the police shows up. After he arrives we can go and wait in the parking lot, am sure the police would like to speak to you. But is this really necessary for me talking to the police? I mean am so tired and I would like to go home I said feeling very uncomfortable about the whole situation. I only hope that this incident doesn't reach my parents, I don't want them worrying about me. All this years I have kept a low profile and also stayed away from the media so I wouldn't want any unpleasant incidents coming out in the open that is why I felt a bit uncomfortable about getting the police involved. But on the other hand this jerk should not be allowed to roam the street without getting punishments for what he did to me. It was like some few minutes before I heard a door open and close and am sure it was the exit door that led to this alley because that is the only back door of the bar. We both heard foot steps approaching and some seconds later a man approached. Even if I can't see his face properly I noticed how tall he was. He walked towards us, what happened here? He asked looking at the guy on the ground then staring at me, I looked down after catching his gaze briefly.I will tell you all about it later but right now I need you to keep guard over this creep right here till the police arrives, if he wakes up and tries anything funny you can knock him out. His friend nodded and didn't say anything. My rescurer seams to make people do his bidding without questions I wondered who he was again. Without saying anything further he turned to me and said let's go to the parking lot and wait, the police should be here any moment. With one final look at his friend I turned and followed him without looking at the jerk who was still lying cold on the ground. We walked silently towards the parking lot without speaking a word to each other, the stranger seams to have alot on his mind as he looked ahead without turning to look at me but I know that he knew I was following, I wondered what was going through his mind, was he wondering why I was in such a fix or who I was to that assailant. Then suddenly I remembered Ryan.. I totally forgot about him with the whole thing that happened to me . He must be freaking out right now with no means of communicating with me because i remember leaving my phone in my bag. I quickly grapped the strangers hand please can I use your phone? I left mine inside the bar. I need to call my friend he must be worried about me right now. He hummed then gave his phone to me after entering its password.

I quickly dialed Ryan's number and it was picked up almost immediately as if the person was anticipating that call. Hello Ry ...I said hoarsely as I blinked back the tears that threatened to fall from my eyes.. Is that you sunshine? he asked, I could feel his voice almost cracking as if he was about to cry... Girl where are you? I am going absolutely crazy over here, did something happen? I mean I searched every where for you, I have informed the bar securities and they are also searching for you. He was babbling and going on and on without giving me the chance to respond to all of his questions.Was he that scared that something bad happened to me? Well he is so right about that. It was kinda cool knowing he cared for me that much. It Warmed my heart and brought a smile to my lips slightly. Baby are you there? he asked I seam to have let my mind wander a bit.. First of all I am alright Ryan and I will tell you every thing when I see you. Please meet me at the parking lot I will be waiting there. Okay he said and hung up. I turned to give the stranger back his phone and realized he was staring at me strangely. Has he been staring at me all the while I was making that call. What was with that look he was giving me. Well whatever. Thanks again I said giving him a small smile. He hummed again and turned to continue walking. When we got to the parking lot there was enough light for me to take a proper look at the stranger who had helped me. Damn.. The guy was not only manly he also looked like a Greek god come to earth to torture the hearts of women.. He is like the most handsome man I have ever seen in my life... I stared at him carefully so he wouldn't notice my eyes on him. He had broad shoulders, a well sculpted body and am sure he had six pacs, am sure he will have a lot of woman all lined up and seeking for his attention. Well I wouldn't blame them. He is too good looking for his own good. He must have felt me watching him because he turned suddenly and looked at me with his mesmerizing blue eyes and I quicking averted my face blushing slightly. I was kinda embarrassed for getting caught like that.This is my first time looking at a man this way. All the Men in the past were the ones throwing themselves at me and doing everything possible just to get my attention but Mr. Handsome here barely looked at me. I mean that was a first. I told him we should wait by my car, he nodded quitely and started doing something on his phone. I led him to where my Tesla was parked and some few minutes later we heard the piercing sounds of the police siren heading towards the bar. At the same time I saw Ryan coming towards the parking lot and looking around wildly trying to find me. I raised a hand in order to alert him but he saw he and then walked quickly towards me. His hair kinda looked disheaveled, he must have been running his fingers through them alot. This was a habit of Ryan any time he was anxious or worried about something he tends to run his fingers continuously through his hair or keep grapping his hair. He ran towards me and hugged me to his chest. Oh my God are you alright? What in the world happened to you? He stoped hugging me and held me at arms length while he looked at me all over. Am fine Ry.. I said chuckling a bit. Then why is there a cut on your lips and also your hair looks wild. Babe what happened tell me, he was babbling again. He was really acting weird I mean I know we are best friends and all but at times the way he becomes very protective of me is kinda cute perhaps that was why people thought that we were both dating and not just friends. Calm Down Ry I whisper yelled to him. I quickly looked at the stranger and he was looking at us without any expression on his cold face. He had his hands folded over his chest as he stared at us. Take a deep breathe I said to Ryan while I rubbed his arms. He tried and calmed himself down before he realized that I was not the only one standing there . He stared at the man beside me . And who is this? he asked me still staring at the stranger. Was he the one that hurt you? he asked clenching his fist while glaring at the man. The stranger stared blankly at him. It was difficult to read his face as he had a stoic expression on his face. Ryan calm down he didn't do anything to me rather he saved me, I will tell you everything later. The police are already here I said trying to calm him down. The last thing I need is for another unwanted situation to happen right now. The misunderstanding Ryan had that the stranger had Hurt me may lead to a blood bath so I do not want any trouble. We saw the stranger walking towards the police vehicle that had just parked in front of the bar. The securities were already wondering why the police suddenly showed up. They seam to be asking themselves if anyone had alerted the police. Are you sure everything is okay Rayan whispered to me as we followed the stranger towards the police vehicle. Yes just follow me I replied. Two officers stepped out from the vehicle at the same time the stranger approached them. I also walked closer to them as I saw the officers shaking hands with the stranger as he was saying something to them. When I got to them I stood closer to the man. So officers this is the victim. Like I said earlier I called so that the culprit can be arrested he said talking in his usual deep voice. God the man was not just handsome but he was hot as well. I am officer Brian Stallon and this is my colleague officer Steven wood , So miss would you like to give us your statement at the station the officer said. He had a dirty blonde hair and brown eyes. Sir I would like to give my statement at the station but not tonight, I am still shaken from what happened and am also tired so I can't do this today. He nodded its alright miss how about you come around to the precinct tomorrow would that be okay he said. I nodded.. I will do that sir I said. I could feel Ryan's arms wrap itself around me. I gave Ryan a small smile which he didn't return, his face was furrowed with worry and concern. He rubbed my arms gently. I then looked up and the stranger was staring at us weirdly when he saw me looking at him he looked away quickly. So where is the culprit? the second officer with dark short hair asked. This way officers, the stranger said to them. Wait here officer Wood said to me. They followed the stranger to the place where the jerk was. As soon as they left, Ryan quickly turned me to face him. What happened to you? He asked with concern. I waited and when you didn't return I went to find you but you were no where to be seen. I sighned ... I could feel myself tearing up again as I narrated to him all the bad things that happened to me when I went to use the rest room. Ryan was fuming with anger and he had his hands at his side clenching and unclenching his fist. He then cupped my face gently, I am so sorry Stacey am such a useless friend, I was not there to protect you please forgive me princess I am so sorry he kept on apologizing to me he was almost at the verge of tears. No Ryan I said holding his face gently too, its not your fault, it is enough that you care for me alot and beside remember you wanted to come along with me to the rest room but I refused so please don't put the blame on yourself . If any one is to be blamed then it is that man that assaulted me. I hope he pays for what he did to me. I tried to calm him down and also quit blaming himself. Then suddenly he hugged me tightly , I don't know what I will do if anything happened to you he said still holding me in his arms. I chuckled lightly and patted his back. Nothing will happen to me. Thankfully that guy was there to save me I am so grateful to him I said smiling. Thats the point, it should have been me who saved you and not him he said pulling away from the hug. I laughed at him. Don't be too possessive I said. This is not a saving competition I said. He pouted at me. How come you can still laugh after your ordeal tonight he said rubbing my lips slightly, I feel like killing that bastard he said with anger. He will get what he deserves I said. He nodded then embraced me again, kissing my cheeks I smiled while I enjoyed his warm embrace. I am so thankful that I have such a good friend like Ryan. We heard a throat clearing slightly and we both turned and saw that the officers had returned and the jerk with a handcuff was placed inside the vehicle by officer Wood. Officer Brian was the one that approached us. Sorry for interrupting he said. I will see you at the precinct tommorow so please endeavor to be there he said. Thank you officer, he nodded and then turned to leave. Excuse me officer I quickly said stopping him. Where is the gentleman that called you guys? I asked. He left, the officer replied. He left? I asked with surprise. Yes he left already, Is that all miss? He asked smiling gently at me. Yes that would be all officer. Have a good evening he nodded and then left. I watched him have a few words with some of the securities and then entered their vehicle and drove away. I can't believe he just left I said speaking to myself quietly. I didn't even have the chance to properly thank him nor get his name. Maybe something urgent came up that he needed to leave Ryan said. I nodded.. I don't know but I suddenly felt so sad that I couldn't get to see nor speak to the stranger again. I know that we barely spoke to each other but something about him seams to draw me towards him. I sighed, maybe someday our path will cross again then I will get to thank him properly. Can we leave now sunshine its late already Ryan said breaking me away from my reverie of the handsome stranger who came like my knight in shinning armor and saved me from danger. I will forever be grateful to him and I wished I got his name or even his phone number so I can thank him. Do you still have my bag I asked Ryan. I gave it to Alex before going in search of you. I will just go and get it . But before then wait by the entrance and please don't leave this spot okay he said to me. I nodded, then he quickly went inside to get my bag. I could hear music still playing inside. I looked up at the sky looking at the stars and sighed. suddenly again I remember the Greek god that saved me and smiled. Though he had an expressionless face and seam like a cold man but I know that he must be a good person. I realized that I still had the jacket he gave to me I sniffed it and it had the scent of his cologne and masculine scent. I blushed, I can't believe I am thinking of someone whom I just met some few hours ago. I felt foolish for acting like a teenage girl who just saw her first crush. I slapped my face lightly. Snap out of it Stacey I said to myself. Ryan came out holding my bag in his hands, lets go babe, where did you park your car he said. I looked at him. Are you coming with me in my car? I asked him. Of course , what type of friend will I be leaving you to drive home by yourself. I will even tuck you in bed he said grinning at me. I laughed and led him to my car. But wait what about your car are you leaving it here I asked. Off course I will leave it here, I have already informed the manager about leaving the car here and beside its save here so by tomorrow I will come get it. I can't allow you to drive in this state he said. I nodded, alright then I said .

He opened the car door for me to get in then got in , took the wheel and drove away.

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when we arrived at my place and true to his words Ryan waited for me to take my bath. He brought out some set of pajamas for me to wear and I took them with me to the bathroom while he waited for me in my bedroom. After am done bathing I changed into my pajamas and blow dried my hair before stepping out of my bathroom. Hey... I said to Ryan who was going through his phone he raised his head and smiled at me. Then he stood up and walked towards me. With everything that happened tonight are you sure that you are alright he said gently. I noded.. Then I walked towards my bed and sat down. I am just so tired and I need to rest. Maybe by tomorrow I will forget about all that had happened. I am sure I will get over it I said trying to convince him that I was alright. I didn't want him worrying too much about me. Stacey he called quietly going to sit beside me. I hummed and looked at him with a slight smile on my face. Whenever he called me by my name then I know that he had something very serious to say to me. I waited for him to continue but he looked nervous. He scratched his neck then looked at me nervously. Yes go on , I urged him. Well I.....I kinda was going online to get a very good therapist for you, because what happened might be traumatic for you. So in case you need to talk to someone other than myself then a good therapist should help he said. So that was what he was doing with his phone when I stepped out from the bathroom. He was so thoughtful, that was one of the reasons I loved him alot. He is such a good friend. I smiled at him. Honestly Ryan I know that what happened to me was very scary and perhaps I might have nightmares about it but other than that I will be fine. And besides I have you to talk things out with, so I assure you that i don't need a therapist in order to feel okay I replied. How about you think about it he insisted. Believe me Ry I don't need any therapy what so ever, but I promise you that if I begin to feel weird I will book an appointment with one. I know that I will get over this, all I need now is to occupy my mind by getting busy with work then I will forget all the s**t that happened to me. He sighed and then nodded at me, well if you say so he said giving me a tight lipped smile.he then rubbed my lips gently while staring at me , does it still hurt , he asked me. Well initially it did hurt but right now the pain has gone away already I said trying to reassure him and make him stop worrying too much. You are not lying to me now are you? he asked raising his brow at me. I chuckled . Why should I lie to you I replied. I don't know maybe to make me stop worrying about you he said laughing. I pouted at him. I really need to hit the hay now I said climbing my bed to lie down. Can I spend the night? Ryan asked. Its not a weird question because we both normally have sleep over at each others place. But am sure he is asking for permission because he wasn't sure if I will like human company in my bed right now due to what happened, most especially the company of a man. I smiled at him , yes you can sleep over, you know where your pajamas is, go shower and then lets sleep I said.

He then left to take his shower, I tried to sleep but I couldn't , I also thought about the strange man and wondered why he left so suddenly without even saying good bye to me. I sighed. But why did he just cross my mind? and why is his departure bothering me so much anyway? Am I developing a kind of crush on him or what, no I have never had a crush on any man before so I won't start now. I am probably thinking about him because he saved me, nothing other than that. I sighed again looking at my ceiling. Maybe I will go see my parents this weekend I need a distraction and besides its been like two weeks since I saw them last. A few minutes later Ryan walked into my room from the bathroom drying his hair with a towel.you should have just used the hair dryer I said turning to look at him. He chuckled it didn't even cross my mind and besides this towel has your scent so it doesn't matter he replied throwing the used towel into a hamper where I keep used or dirty laundry. Where is your hand lotion? he asked . By the dresser I replied without looking at him I had gone back to staring blankly at the ceiling. I didn't even know why my mind is so preoccupied and restless. The room was silent but I didn't bother to check why Ryan wasn't in bed yet. Suddenly I felt the bed dip and nothing again. What are you thinking about? Ryan asked me suddenly. Nothing at all, its just that I can't sleep. I have been trying to sleep but I don't know why I feel so restless I said finally turning to look at him, he was staring intently at me. He sighed and laid down beside me on the bed, he then drew me closer to him with my head resting on his broad chest I wrapped my hands around him. Its gonna be okay, you just get some sleep he said while massaging my scalp with his fingers. Are you going with me to the police station tomorrow i asked quietly. Offcourse babe I will. What time is it convenient for you to go he replied. Lets say after I submit my resume at D&G in the morning after which I will meet you at your company so we could go there together I said. How about we do it like this , I will go with you to D&G and when u are done there we will then go to the station together how about that he said. Don't you have somehing to do in the morning I do not want to take up all of your time I asked. I wouldn't want to get between him and his work because I know how very busy he is this season and the release of his new clothes collection is keeping him very occupied. I don't mind at all and besides I have called my secretary already to reschedule my morning appointment tomorrow he said. Thank you Ryan, I don't know what I will do without you I said hugging his body tightly. He laughed, and the feeling is mutual. Just stay happy and be fine thats all I need he replied rubbing my back. Now let's sleep am so freaking tired he said yawning. I laughed quietly. Good night Ry. Goodnight sunshine he replied.

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I woke up to the delicious smell of something cooking. I opened my eyes slightly and the side of the bed where Ryan slept last night was already cold. Offcourse he is awake. He was an early riser unlike me. The years I have known him I have never seen him wake up late unless maybe he was sick. He has always been a very meticulous person. I yawned and stretched myself before getting up from my bed. I went inside the bathroom and went through my morning routine and then took my bath. After hair drying my hair I packed it into a pony tail then stepped out naked walking to my walk in closet. I selected a simple dress to wear. My cleaning lady should be coming in today. She comes to clean around the house like three times in a week and she also sometimes does the groceries when I want her to. My condo has three rooms, my own bedroom being the masters bedroom and also the widest of them all, a very spacious living room sparsely furnished just the way I like it, an office, and a spacious kitchen fully equipped because I love to cook sometimes. I left my room and went towards the kitchen, I met Ryan in his short and an apron stiring something in the pan. Morning....., I said to him going to the refrigerator and taking out a pack of fresh orange juice. Morning ....sunshine he said turning and smiling at me. Hmm this smells really good I said bringing out two glass cups from the cupboard and pouring us a drink. It sure smells good and taste good he said as he continued with his cooking. I hope you slept good? He asked after a while as I slide his drink close to him while I sip on mine. I paused with my drink. I slept good Ry and I am fine no need to worry I said laughing lightly. Ok sunshine I really bope so. I watched as he dished out our food and served us both. He was such a good cook and I enjoyed every bit of it. I watched him gulp down his orange juice as we both enjoyed our breakfast together making light conversations. After eating we both got ready and left the house together heading first to D&G Construction Company to submit my resume and then later on to the police station to make my statement. I only hope that I get to forget about what happened to me last night. I need to forge ahead and not let anything deter me from achieving my goal in life.

I was breathing a little heavily when I stepped out of the police station with Ryan's arms holding me tightly as he supported me. I don't know what happened but I was hyperventilating suddenly inside the police station after officer Brian fininsh taking my statement, with the help of Ryan who never left my side I got better then he took me home so I can rest.