Chapter 5

Jennie Wilson POV My brain was reeling out. A ghostly ambience charging up the air. My heart slammed against my chest so hard, it's the only sound I'm able to hear. Please let it not be him again... I pick up my speed, my surroundings blurry. Mismatched shades of gray and black of the night sky gave me an eerie feeling. I walked to the brisk place, reaching the gate of my house. A baleful silence stretches around. I jerk upright at the same time. I turn around. I feel someone's presence but can't see a single soul around. This can't be happening. I definitely felt someone following me. Especially him. That tall guy. Who was he and what did he want? He doesn't look like he belongs here. It's been 2 weeks since he attacked me. Why do you care anyway, Jen? Forget it and move ahead in life.. I set my bag on the stand at the side, slipping off my boots and coat, hanging up my coat on the coat rack. " You're back Jennie!" mom squealed. " Oh my God! Mom, you scared me...and why are you still awake.." I said keeping my hand on my chest. " Well I had some work to do," she said lifting a heavy box. " Mom, how many times have I warned you not to lift heavy things? It's not good for your health" I sighed, taking the box from her. " Oh dear, can't I do little things...you expect me to sit idle.!?" She pouted. "Exactly! My mom is precious to me" I gave a peck on her cheek. " Did you eat? Did you take medicine?" "Yes dear, your father took care of all of it." She said, smiling widely. "Good night ma" I said, hugging her. " Good night sweetie." Mom pecked my forehead and went off to her room. I walked towards my room eager just to sink into the warmth and comfort of my bed after that terrifying walk. Was it him or was it my hallucination..? It's been 2 weeks since he attacked me!? Why do you care anyway? Forget it and move ahead in life.. Next morning.. "Jennie.....oh Jennie ahh....." Lisa screamed from outside. " I'm coming down now, please don't call my name again" I yell as I walk downstairs. Mom was serving breakfast to dad and Lisa was sitting on a couch. " Hey college girl" Lisa smiles a bright, perfectly lined smile while standing to pull me into a tight hug. I hugged her, giving the same bright smile to her. " Aunty... I have a favor to ask! " Lisa chirped. " Go on dear, we are listening..." Mom said. " Well it's like this.......we have a friend who is offering us to stay in her house, you see we cannot make it up and down from college to house and vice versa. It will be hectic, so I am telling her to move in with me" she said in one breath. " Mom I cannot live without you all " I pouted. " Oh come on, kindergarten kid....it's not like they're going to eat you up there!" Lisa teased me. "Aunty please.....please make her agree, it's for her own good" Lisa whined. " Dear I think Lisa is right...3 hrs will be very hectic....in total 6 hrs for coming and going. Besides, the environment here is not suitable for studying dear.... maybe that's better" Mom said. " But mom...." " Oh come on Jennie dear.... I am there with your mother, nothing is going to happen to us. We just want you to have a good future and a comfortable life" Dad grinned. I hugged dad and mom, tears escaping from my eyes. Lisa was silently, carefully wiping her eyes watching our family bond. I separated from them and I faced Lisa. " Yes I'm coming..." I said, giving a bright smile to her. "Yay.... finally!" she hugged me and started jumping like a kid. *Next day* " I just can't believe you are in college! My only daughter, a college student, is living on her own. I just can't believe it!" Mom cried out and wipes her teary eyes. " Ma..... don't cry, this is why I don't want to leave you" I whined. " Don't worry about her dear, just pack your things" Dad gave a pat on my back. " Okay sweetie, I am baking cupcakes so you could take them with you, chocolate! your favorite" Mom winked and I giggled. " Thanks Mom, You are the best!" I kissed her cheek gently, mom and dad walked out of my room as I continued to pack my things. After I filled 2 luggages, 3 small travel bags, and my backpack, I skipped my way down the stairs. My parents were giving me a nice farewell. I heard a car honking sound. It must be Lisa! Dad brought all the luggages down and dragged it towards the car. I hugged mom and dad And then we went off to the Rosé's house. My eyes widened when I saw Rosé's house. Rosé was waiting outside for our arrival. " Oh my God! This is your house!!" Lisa gawked at the house. "It's nothing much...haha, let's go inside folks" Rosé said cheerfully. " See I don't want to live alone here in this big house, I told Dad to buy a simple house but he bought this for me, I don't want to be a third wheel in my cousin's house since he has a girlfriend, so I decided to live here." Rosé said cheerfully. " Hmmmm.....so where is our room!?" Lisa said excitedly. " There is no ours, everybody gets each a room" Rosé laughed seeing our expression. " Now that's why I love you" Lisa chirped, hugging Rosé and jumping. I rolled my eyes at their behavior. They are kids literally! Finally I was in the room in which I will be living. It was 3 times bigger than my previous room. " So do you like it!? " Rosé said, raising her eyebrows. " Like it? I love it, Rosé, thank you!" I hugged her. " Oh it's nothing, I am glad you accepted to stay here! I'm so happy" Rosé hugged me tightly. " Can I rest for a while, I feel tired from all the traveling." I pouted, feeling tired. " Sure...room is all yours! " Rosé bowed to me and left the room. Feeling exhausted I lay on the bed. I was feeling homesick. Everything was perfect here, but I still missed mom and dad. I have never lived alone before. Did I make the right decision coming here? After a few minutes, I freshened up, wore my pajamas and I began to unpack my bags. My clothes are neatly folded and stored in the big closet. I started arranging the things. Suddenly Rosé shouted " Jennie....*e down look who's here, come down I want to introduce you" Introduce me!? It must be her cousin and her girlfriend perhaps. I ran down the stairs. There were many people, maybe around 5-6 people, but only Xavier was facing me. Rosé pulled me towards her and screamed " Look who's here everyone!" Everybody's attention was now towards me. I froze, the blood draining out of my face. God! It's them....it's him....the guy who attacked me in the cafe! My knees went weak, but Rosé was holding me tightly as if I was going to evaporate. I spotted him....the maniac. *YOU ARE MINE! AND I WILL HAVE YOU SOON* My breath hitched in my throat, my heart started racing madly against my chest. The maniac was directly looking into me.