Insatiable Love

The Real Chase

Rebecca's POV

The moments in the police station and the ones right after the explosion played on loop inside my head as I was waiting outside the operation theater.

"Uncle Pete!!!", I screamed and ran inside but was stopped by the emergency squad.

Uncle Pete and few more cops were being pulled out on stretchers and taken inside the ambulance.

I held on to Uncle Pete's hand with tears flooding my eyes.

"Don't you worry girl, I'm alright", said Uncle Pete in a low voice.

"I know, I won't let anything happen to you", I spoke as I held on to his hand.

I opened my eyes as I saw the doctors walking out of the operation theater. I followed them but dashed into someone unintentionally. I didn't bother to excuse myself and was struggling to see the doctors when a large hand yanked me back against the wall.

I looked up to see a familiar, intimidating figure tower over me.

"So we meet again, my lady", he said as a smirk played on his lips.

"Mr. Miles? what... what are you doing here?", I was more than puzzled.

Why is he showing up so often today? I thought.

"Well, I'm just Aaron for you", He said as he moved a strand of my hair and tucked it behind my ear. I tried to move away but he had me trapped against his huge frame.

"I'm sorry Mr.Miles but, I'm in a hurry", I said trying to get away from him.

"I think we should get to know each other as we are going to meet often from now on", he said as he leaned closer than he already had.

I was not sure what he meant by that but, a lady walked in and asked for him. I was thankful to God for sending her and freeing me from this big foot. He curtly nodded and left immediately and I took off to check uncle Pete.

Uncle Pete was in Intensive care unit as he had suffered 30% third degree wounds which had to be taken care of. The doctor said that he was out of danger but, he will take a minimum of two weeks to discharge from the hospital.

I am glad that none of the officers were killed in the explosion but, I wondered who had planned such a nasty attack on the officers. I called Angela to get me a change of clothes as I planned on staying back to care for uncle Pete. I had also updated about the condition of uncle Pete to Uncle Sam and aunt Lily.

"Hey Ribs!", said Angela

"Angela I told you I hate it when you call me that!", I was annoyed, why ruin such a beautiful name?

"Well, that's all you say but, trust me this is what gets your spirits high", she said teasing me.

"Anyway, how are you?", she asked with concern evident in her tone.

I guess, I cannot hide a thing from her but, revealing things to her would make her worry and make everyone restless unnecessarily.

"I'm good Angela, there is nothing to worry about", I said reassuringly.

"You sure? because last night you were pale and shivering in fear", She said.

I guess it would be okay to tell her about the texts, I was somehow restless myself. May be that way I can reduce the burden. I was about to open up to her when I received a text message. Needless to say, it was from the same Private number but, the contents of the message had sucked the soul out of me.

"Don't try to involve anyone else between us or they will meet the same fate as your Uncle Pete"

What? This was the reason why there was an explosion this morning inside the Police Station. I was trembling inside but I couldn't show it out. At least not from now on. This person knows me, he knows my family, he knows uncle Pete. How dare he do this uncle Pete and the officers. This man is sick!

I had nothing but profanity and disgust for this man but, the only question that remained...

Why me?

"You have been spacing out a lot Rebecca", said Angela, cutting my inner monologue.

"Angela! is there any news as to why or how the explosion took place in the first place and who was behind it?", I asked

"Well, the explosion was not caused by a bomb or explosive it was because of a transformer busting due to short circuit and the police has confirmed that it was an accident", said Angela.

That's not true! I know that's not true because the explosion occurred right after I walked out of the station. This man knows every move I make and somehow doesn't want to be caught.

"Is it?", I managed to say, I know I cannot reveal anything to anyone but, I wonder how long will I be able to handle this.

Angela left and I was now in a room looking through the glass at uncle Pete who was sleeping. Was I the reason why he was attacked today? I thought. these thoughts kept haunting and made me fear the worst possibilities. What if someone had died in the explosion? Was I the one to be blamed? Just because I went on to report a stalker?

I cannot be this weak! I was not someone who was going to give up. I decided to handle this on my own. I lay on the bed and closed my eyes when I heard my phone buzzing. That alone was enough to alert my senses. I got up to check my phone and the number flashing on my screen was the same private number. I had beads of sweat dangling on my forehead as I stared at it.

After taking for ever, I decided to pick it up.

"Hello?", I answered.

The response I received was a deafening silence from the other end. I was annoyed beyond my limits, I decided to shout my guts out on this person.

"I am sick and tired of your cowardice! I hate people who play such lame pranks to seek attention. I dare you to confront me instead of hurting innocent people. If you have concerns regarding me Mr. Stalker then show up don't just send lame texts like a ball-less wimp", I screamed and cut the call.

I felt good after having done that, my confidence was at it's pinnacle until I saw the the text flashing on my screen.

"It won't be long before I have you",

I don't understand!!! why?