Chapter 5

Jennie POV

It was the 1st day of our college. Hundred of people, parents hugging and kissing their children goodbye, cluster of freshman, dressed head to toe in Hunsberg University gear.

The orientation is short and I sit with Harper and Rose, my usual forte. Our parents couldn’t come because of their job, but it’s ok I had nice farewell in home. I miss them!

We finished everything and we were strolling in the campus.

“I need to pee....” Harper said jumping like a kid. Rose and I laughed at her.

“ Fine let me show you the washroom, Jennie coming!?” Rose said holding Lisa with her hand.

“ Nope, I’ll wait here.... Come fast ok” I smiled at them.

“ Bye..” Harper waved me. I relaxed, breeze winding, watching students playing, talking, walking.

Then suddenly someone grabbed my arm and I dashed into a wall. Wait it’s not a wall!

I raised my head to see....the maniac...I mean Vincent.!

His fingers pressed into my skin painfully, reminding me of his sheer strength. I tugged my arm to set free, but it was useless. He could snap my wrist into two if he wanted.

“ Stop moving... You know I can ruin you in a second. It’s that easy.” He said with the clenched teeth. I was shivering out of fear.

“ Now listen carefully...” He said quietly only I could hear him.

“ Don’t you ever f***ing think you can replace my Eva, I know what my friends are up to, you are nothing but a piece of shit to me. You are just a gold digger aren’t you!? Don’t you even dare think that I will fall for your trick” I was hurt by his words. They were piercing right through me.

“ First of all I am not interested in your bullshit life, who the f*** is interested in you, you are nothing but a psychopath” I snapped angrily at him.

“ You don’t know whom you are talking to, kid” he spat the words at me. His glare gave me shivers.

“ Oh yes Donald Trump, Hi sir how are you? Now leave me” I said sarcastically rolling my eyes. He was fuming now. In second he was so close to me that I can feel his breath. Now he hold me by my waist and whispered in my ears.....

“ When you don’t know the person you shouldn’t argue with them. The person can be a danger one or can ruin your life” he spat dangerously in my ear that I felt a shiver ran down my body. He was giving me a glance full of hatred.

“ You can never replace my Eva, stay out of my sight it’s better for your health” he said in his deep voice.

“Trust me I just want to stay as far away from you as possible. I don’t want a bloody psychopath linger in my life. I better stay away from you...very very far away” I spat.

His grip became tighter and his body was completely touching mine.

“ Let go off me” I whined from his hold. He didn’t move at all, he was staring at me continuously without blinking, his eyes scanned my face. My skin started tingling with strange awkwardness. His green eyes! They are so beautiful! His face was perfect! Nose, eyes, jaw everything!

A few seconds passed as we glared each other, our faces only a breath away and heat spread through my chest.

He looked at my lips making me blush now. God! Why isn’t he moving off.

Then suddenly somebody pushed his shoulder, which made him stumble back.

“ How dare you touch my bestie, you bastard! Stay away from her you filthy animal “ Harper spat angrily at him pulling me towards her.

He was just standing there, livid, looking at Lisa and me like we were his worst enemies.

The muscle of his jaw ticked “ F***ing b*tches! Bloody gold diggers, you think I want to touch this f***ing piece of trash, you sluts are not even worth it.”

“ What did you say” Harper barked at him. Rose stopped her, holding her waist.

“ How dare you....you are piece of thrash, bloody psychopath. Who the hell wants your money, you asshole” I spat the words like fire.

He was fuming with anger now. He stepped forward to....hit us?!

Suddenly Blake and another tall guy stopped him, by holding his waist.

“ Ha here they are, your watchdogs” Lisa spat.

Blake gave us a death glare. He fisted his hands “ Shut your bloody mouth, I might rip your throat off”

“ Oh yeah, let’s see how you do it “ Harper stepped forward. Rose and I pulled her back.

“ Why you....”

“ Stop it all of you “ Emma started taking steps towards us.

“ Are you trying to create a scene here, it’s Hunsberg University for God sake! Rose take Jennie and Harper out of here I will handle them “ She shouted angrily.

Rose dragged me and Harper out of there.

“ What does he think of us, and you Jennie what were you thinking!? You should have slapped him when he touched you” Harper snapped at me.

“ His grip was too tight, I fought back many times, don’t blame me” I said rolling my eyes.

“ Forget it everyone, don’t spoil your mood because of those jerks, who wants some Burger” Rose chirped.

“ Me!” Harper and I said excited. We headed towards canteen.

*At night....10 pm*

I was feeling exhausted, I lay across the bed. Sadness is creeping its way into me. I was called gold digger, slut, stone hearted, heartless.

Can’t I make my own decisions. In fact he wants me to stay away from him.

I am not a gold digger, does he think everything runs on money! He is just a spoiled brat, don’t stress yourself Jennie....these rich lads are ruthless.

Maybe I will calm myself if I go out for a while, fresh air.

Harper and Rose were sleeping already. Let me buy some snacks for myself, food is the only thing which helps me to get over my sadness plus I will feel nice if I take a walk too.

Thankfully, I get to the store with no trouble. This area is more populated and has functional street lights lining the sidewalks. People go to and fro about their business, reassuring me.

It’s safe here.

I hop through the door of the corner store and start scanning the shelves for something good to eat. There’s isn’t anyone inside except me and the cashier at the front.

I dig into pre-packaged meals, various snacks. I was shifting through the chips packages when the bell above the door clangs, alerting the staff that someone else has entered. Glancing up casually, I take in the sight of new customer.

A middle aged man with a tuft of thick hair. My blood runs cold. Not because I know him, or because he’s bearing some type of weapon, or dressed like a thug. Nope!

It’s because with a spine chilling, single minded intensity, the man staring me down, his dark brown eyes darkened in malice. I meet his gaze, skin crawling as a slow, wicked smile stretches his lips into thin horrifying lines. Crap!

The man casually walks into the store, looking at various things as he edges towards me without being obvious. Even now and then he glances at me from his corner of his eyes.

I casually start edging away from him. Keeping an eye on the man, I drop my hunt for food and stroll towards cashier counter. It’s a young teenager maybe seventeen or eighteen, my age... working on the counter.

He’s on his phone, texting away, oblivious to the tense atmosphere I’ve been giving off as I move in his direction. Glancing back to keep tabs on the creepy man. I freeze when my gaze passes through the window and lands on something familiar.

A pair of emerald green eyes to be exact. The person was tall maybe about 6’5”...his face was covered with black face mask.

It’s only for a second I lock my eyes with that guy through the store window before he turns away, pulling the hood of his black sweatshirt further down and disappearing in the black night.

I felt like it was....Vincent!?

Why would he be here first of all...maybe it’s not him after all.

His presence don’t reassure me does it!?

“ Excuse me “ I said to the cashier pushing the snacks which i selected. I pay to it and I slip out of the door making a grand escape. I start walking in the direction of the Rosé’s house.

I felt like somebody is watching me, following me. I turn back and i find the same middle aged man I met in the store.

Oh God!

Is he stalking me!? Is he following me!!? What should I do now!!?

I started raising my speed. My brain was reeling out. I wasn’t thinking straight. I don’t know where I was going!.... Am I lost!? I wasn’t finding Rosé’s house, I was in unknown lane, I got lost. I was freaking out because of that stalker.

Then I suddenly bumped into someone, something rough. I looked up and found the same guy whom I met outside the store window, the green emerald eyes guy.

He pulled me toward him, and hid me completely covering me in his embrace and shifted to a dark place.

I wanted to scream but he clamped his hands on my mouth. I could see the middle aged man wander here and there looking for me , but after few seconds he left the place.

I felt relieved...maybe this guy was helping me. He meant no harm after all...

“Th...thank you for saving me” I shuttered because I was still in his embrace.

I tried to push him but he wasn’t budging at all. His grip became tighter on my arm and now he pulled me dead close to him and his hand encircling my waist. His breath fanning my face.

“ What are you doing here, this late? Don’t you know it’s too dangerous for a girl to walk alone at this hour” His words were so harsh but his eyes.... They were fire.

Why does he sound familiar? .....I have heard it before! Wait! Is it Vincent!!?

“ Why do you care!? I can walk whenever I want, when you men have freedom why can’t I “ I snapped at him.

“ You are a stubborn b*tch aren’t you!. Talking back to me like nothing happened way before. I could see how courageous you were “ he said in his deep voice.

“ Let go off me please, I have thanked you for helping me, will you leave me already..!?” I pushed him, but as usual he didn’t move a inch.

“ What do you want Vincent! I know who you are, don’t think I am a fool, I recognize you despite your mask” I said rolling my eyes. He didn’t move his eyes away from me.

“ Why are you following me Vincent, I am not interested in you, so please leave me alone” He removed his face mask.

He grabbed my chin and made me look at him over my shoulder, his eyes nearly dark with fury. “ Don’t provoke me, Do you want me to hurt you!? Is that it!?”

He got into my face “ First thing I am not interested in you too! You are just a f***ing slut, what else would you do at this night” tears started flowing through my eyes.

How can he be so rude! How can he talk to a girl like that.

Doesn’t he know what I was doing there?

Is it my fault that man started chasing me!?

The tears were rolling continuously, I lowered my head feeling defeated, hurt by his words, nobody said these words to me... I could bet he was laughing internally at me. I was sure he already had the next humiliation on his mind.

Surprisingly he removed the pressure, but he still held my waist and I could feel my pulse hammering against his fingertips.

His attack never came, and the atmosphere between us shifted, the air charged with anticipation. Our body touching each other, his breath tingling my skin.

I could feel his anger, pulse calming down. He was relaxing now, his gaze never living mine. I tried to wiggle off but he pulled me more towards him, just a inch away.

A few seconds passed he was still glaring at me...he looked at my lips, something feral passing through his eyes that spoke everything opposite of what had just come from his mouth, and for a crazy moment I thought he was going to kiss me.

However whatever held us together was gone quickly as it came, and again we were nothing more than enemies.

He let go off me abruptly, stepping away from me. “ You better rethink before you open your f***ing mouth again” he swivelled around and started walking. Giving a glance of hatred, he spun on his heel and stormed out of there.

I somehow managed to find Rosé’s house. I ran to my bedroom. I layed on my bed tears slowly falling through me.

It’s because of him I went outside, he is mentally torturing me. I was never ever been called as a slut, thrash, gold digger!

Why me!? What have I done to him? Is it my fault, that I’m poor. Can’t I have my freedom....

I cried silently ducking my head on the soft pillow.

Was he keeping eye on me...I met him on the store, on the street....or is just a coincidence!