The Shadow Stalker Around Her

Chapter 13

Skyla

(Past)

It was after my last examination in my eleventh standard I went to Carl's music room for practice as two weeks later I had the competition. He told me to come there as missing one day lesson might become a big loss to us. So, after every examination, I went to his room and practice for one or two hours. Even if he was not there, I was allowed to go and practice. He even gave me a spare key to that room. He trusted me with his valuable instruments and trophy filled music room. I liked to spend my time in that room. So, I accepted his offer and dive myself into the ocean of music.

Carl didn't come that day also. Maybe he was busy with his projects or something. It was his senior year, after all. When I was done, I kept the violin in its case. I took my backpack in my hand and walked out of that room, not before locking that room. I started to walk through the empty classroom. The examination was ended, so no one like to stay in school after that. But in my case, I had to option besides staying for some hours. I was about to cross the hallway when I felt someone grabbed my hand and dragged me inside a dark room. I was too shocked to even yell out for help. 

I couldn't see that person's face as the room was really dark. My hands were shaking in fear. My feet froze in their state. No! I  do need to face my fear. I took a deep breath, and calm my poor heart down. I remember what Carl said another day. I tried to think straight. Who could that be? My thought went to the stalker of mine. Could that be him? He finally decided to come in front of me this time? How could an outsider enter our school when the guards are everywhere around the campus? No! It couldn't be him. I need to face the person who dares to drag me here. I refused to show my weakness to anyone.

I slowly opened my bag and brought out the paper spray. I asked firmly, not wanting to show my fearful state, "Who are you? Why did you bring me here?"

The person said nothing.

I said with a hard tone, "If you don't show yourself, I will call the police right here right now. Switch on the light, Now!" I demanded. 

I could tell he wasn't my stalker as I could feel when I was being watched. But the gaze I am getting wasn't familiar to me. So, some schoolboy brings me here for some reason which I needed to find out and leave school now. I shouldn't have stayed this long. This was exactly what I fear the most to leave out being alone behind. 

I heard the switched on, and the whole classroom lit up. I instantly close my eyes as the sharp ray fell over my eyes. Adjusting my vision as I raised my head to see the person, I frowned instantly. 

Mason.

I became furious to see him standing with his jaw clenched. He slowly started coming closer to me. But I didn't back away, instead, I was glaring at him. 

Can't this guy get a hint seeing me avoiding him? How come I save him from dying if he doesn't stop himself from bothering me? I am getting frequent threatening messages from that psychotic killer whenever he comes closer to me. I am damn sure I am going to get one this evening. 

Coming in front of me, he asked with a hard tone, "Why are you avoiding me, Bella? Didn't I tell you to stay for a while on the ground after school ends? Why are you always run away from me?"

Because of your safety, I needed to stay away from you. But you are hell-bent not to leave me alone.

With a blank expression, I said, "I don't think there has anything to talk about alone. So, please let me go. Why did you bring me here?"

Grabbing my shoulder with both hands, he pushed me into the wall. I looked at him in shock. Bringing his mouth near me, he snarled at me, "Why? Why don't you want to talk to me? Are you scared of me or something? Well, I don't think so. Then what made you decide to stay away from me?" He looked angry, but I wasn't in that state to make him understand what I was doing, only for his safety. 

I sighed helplessly and said, "It is not like this." Looking at him, I said, "Would you please stay away from me? You are standing really close." I tried to move away, but he didn't let me. 

He smirked, which made me frowned. He said in a mocking tone, "Why would I move away from you? I have been looking for this opportunity to get you alone for so long, Bella." 

I flinched, listening to him. I wanted to leave that room as soon as possible. He had some bad intentions in his mind. His ways reminded me of my foster dad. I shivered in fear. 

I stuttered, "Please let me go." I started to back away from him.

He began to step forward toward mine. He said with his evil glinting eyes, "Now why would I do that? Aren't you satisfying that psychopath's need in that music room of his for months?" I didn't understand what he meant by that. When I got him, I gave him a disgusted look. 

Looking at my expression, he smirked and said with a sad pout, "Why don't you do that same for me and- " He stopped and continued, "- I am going to give you as much money you want." I started crying, hearing him saying bad things about me. Carl was my violin teacher. We had nothing going on between us. Is this what the whole school thinking about me? I began to sob and tried to reach the door and run away from that school. 

I said, "Stop this. You are wrong. I-I -" I had no strength left to prove my innocence to him. 

He laughed out loud as if I said some kind of joke. "I know what kind of girl you are. You all act innocent in front of everyone and seduce the rich guys of this school. Look, I don't have any problem with you are doing that with Carl. But, you should help me with my needs, kitten." I couldn't hold myself anymore. I slapped on his face hard. He disguised me to no end. He was insulting me continuously and called bad things about Carl. 

He gave me a dead look and said, "How dare you slap me? I wanted to be gentle with you, but you don't deserve it. I will go hard with you, kitten. Real hard." He slapped me in such a way that I fell to the ground. 

My lips started bleeding. I bursting into tears in pain. Then I heard a clicking sound. Looking up, I saw him opening his belt from his pant. Raising his belt, he whipped my left arm. I yelled out in pain.

I sobbing in pain and asked for him to stop, "P-please, d-don't d-do t-this. I-I a-am s-sorry. I am not like t-that. P-please, l-leave m-me." He gave me a dark look and whipped me again on my other arm. 

Gritting his teeth, he said, "You are playing hard to get, I see. But, you are now getting on my nerve, you bitch." He slapped me on my already bruised cheek and wiped me again and again. I was yelling in pain. What have I ever done to deserve this? I wanted someone to come and save me from this monster. I was wrong thinking that this boy was a good person. He proved me wrong today.

I saw him throwing his belt other side and started to pull down his pant. I yelled out in horror, "No! Don't come near to me. Help! Help!" I wanted someone to come soon. But nobody came. Seeing him coming closer to me, I started backed away. I winced in pain. My back and arms were hurting painfully. 

He laughed at me. Stopping his laugh, he looked at me with a dark look. Clenching his jaw, he said, "Scream as much as you want, kitten. No one is coming to save you from me. The school is closed and we are only here in this closed classroom. I have planned everything out already. Now, be a good girl and strip your clothes, my little kitten." 

No! It can't be. I tried to reach the door and banged my fist multiple times thinking if any guard heard the sound and help me from that monster. But he pulled me back holding my ankle. Holding my hair, he made me face him. He gave a hard slap again on my cheek. 

"You are going to get a good punishment, you bitch." Saying, he crashed his lips with mine. He chewed my lips harshly and began to tear my clothes off. I was struggling, but couldn't stop him. I was praying to God to save me for this time. I would leave this place as soon as possible. 

As if God listened to me, I heard a door banged open, and my eyes fell on someone I never expected to see in that situation.