7 Formal Retreat

I waited at the bar with Maddy for the baldy to come in. Its been three days since that ruckus. Surprisingly, baldy took care of the body and didn't let it come out and even the staff of this place knows it. But three days and he is still a no show.

"Its getting boring." Maddy said with a pout.

"Its not always action, you know."

"Yeah" she said that and I saw baldy come in. "There he is." I said pointing at him. He came in and sat at a table. He ordered a drink and specially asked for me.

I went there stumbling all over. I acted nervous and placed the drink and hurried back. He held my hand and stopped me. I looked really scared when he stood up to face me.

"Look I'm really sorry for that day." he said calmly. Finally, a girl did get noticed. With a "hm" I nodded and started to leave again when he asked me to wait.

"Never seen you before. New?"

"Mm. I'm a part time worker, a college student." I fidgeted.

"Oh! Young people sure are energetic. And satisfying." he said with a smirk and his gaze running all over me. I fidgeted and stepped back. He held my hand and pulled me. I landed on him and the tray fell with a loud noise. I pushed him away and bent down to pick it up. He stopped me, "That's a trivial job for workers. You don't need to do it. Come with me and I can pay for all your expenses." he said while brushing my shoulder. I stepped away and started to head back to the bar. He looked really disappointed. Then stopped midway and returned to him.

"Even the college fee?" I asked.

He smiled and nodded. He placed his hand on my waist, I trembled at his very touch. He came near and whispered, "Don't worry, I'll be really good." He then took me to a booth and sat on the couch. I was hesitating and then he pulled me and I fell on him. He pushed me down and kissed my cleavage as his hand went up my skirt. I moaned and he enjoyed that. His phone rang interrupting us. I took a look at it. "Charles" he said under his breath and then cut it. I stood up and backed off

"What?"

"I work here. This feels weird. Is it okay if we do this after my shift?"

He looked at me with a confused face. "Please" I pleaded. And that melted him. He smiled and his hands brushed my cheeks.

"Is that it? I'll take care of that."

He called the manager and told him to free me now. The manager happily agreed as the amount offered was way above his salary slip. He held me again from the waist and we came out. He stopped near a black Mercedes and a driver came out. He told the driver to go home without the car. The man obeyed his master and left with the keys still in the car. He smiled and opened the door for me. I acted nervous and stood right where I was. He went ahead and sat in first. He then pulled me in and I fell flat on him. He sat up and closed the door behind me. I looked scared and vulnerable, as his hands outlined my facial features. He then cupped my face in his hands and vigorously his lips moved against mine.

I pulled back and stared at the passenger side window. A shadow appeared at it and then said, "Your people are staring." pointing at the window. He looked out and then Mike came and grabbed him. I yelled in the background as everybody took him down. We drugged him and put him in the back. Mike drove the car straight in front of a rundown building as per my directions.

"Is this it?" he asked.

"Yeah" I stepped out and the boys brought him to the basement. It was a dark wide hall with green walls and a bulb hung in the middle. There was a person already tied to one chair, the other chair was empty. I told them to tie the baldy.

"Who is this guy?" Alex asked pointing at the unconscious other man.

"That's the bartender." I said and started to help them tie the baldy. They all kept on looking at me to explain. But I didn't utter a word, growing restless Alex asked, "You said the bartender was a friend"

"Oh he is. Look how well, I took care of him. And don't call him bartender. His name is Lee."

They all started to ask more questions. I stopped them, "We're here to interrogate him not me."

This was more than enough to hush them quiet.

***********

My phone rang interrupting my thoughts. I picked it up,

"Hello" said a manly unfamiliar voice.

"Um Who's this?"

"Jess, it's me, Justin." Now I recognized him.

"Oh hey. How're you?"

"Good. And you? It's been a really long time."

"Yeah it has been."

"I don't know if your parents have told you or not. I just wanted to tell myself. I'll be living with you for a while."

Shit. He's coming home. That's bad, real bad. I can't let him roam around the house in my absence.

"Oh. No, they didn't tell me or maybe they did and I didn't hear it. A lots been going on. So, I'm not sure if they did."

"Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt." He sounded guilty. Oh no. Stupid Jessica, rude Jessica. He has nothing to be guilty about.

"Are you really coming here. Man, this is gonna be so fun." I said chirpily. I hope this makes him feel better.

"You don't mind?" he asked shyly. I'm so glad he doesn't feel down anymore.

"'Course not. It'll be like old times. Awesome."

"That really lifted a burden."

"When are you coming?"

"Day after tomorrow."

"'Kay. I'll be waiting."

He cut the phone and I lied back in the bed. This is really bad. Justin is my cousin from aunt Jane and uncle Bob. And I'm freaking out 'coz he is the tech genius of the family. If he finds my humanoid, he'll make sure it ends up in pieces for him to study.

This means one thing, we'll have to return.

***********

"You need anything?" Ed asked.

"No. I'm fine. And thanks for letting us stay here." I said without looking at him as I was setting the bed.

"No need. You're always welcome here. I'll go downstairs and see if others need anything."

He said that and left.

We are right now in Ed's house. I told them that now that we've already captured baldy, there's no need for all of us to stay. Mike can handle it alone. We can go back and Mike will stay there to interrogate him. They all agreed and we left the very next day. We got here late so it was decided we should stay here for the night. Justin comes tomorrow early morning. I've to go pick him up. I can sneak out tomorrow, go home, hide my robot​ and go pick him up. Perfect.

I lied down in the bed and closed my eyes.

I heard the door open and saw Edward coming in. He looked different. His eyes seemed lifeless. He came in and sat on the bed side. He looked confused. I sat up and pulled up my nighty which got disrupted.

"What is it?" I asked sensing his awkwardness.

He looked down for a while then leaned forward and kissed me. My eyes widened and I stared at him dumbstruck. He held me from my shoulders and forced his mouth on mine. His lips were moving aggressively against mine as I tried hard to keep my lips sealed. But he held my face and as his fingers thrust in my cheeks I let out a squeal. His tongue then forced its way in. As it moved inside my mouth, I tried to let out a voice but in vain. My mouth was firmly sealed. I could sense his impatience and eagerness. But I was feeling the same and I pushed him back. He looked back and his eyes were filled with lust. I didn't know what to do. He then grew more aggressive and pushed me back on bed. I tried to get up but he was now above me on his fours pinning me down. His eyes hungrily inspected my body. He leaned and showered kisses on my cleavage. I was now losing my edge too as his tongue ran wild at the base of my neck. His eagerness was now troubling. He clawed at my breasts like a beast and I cried in pain.

"What is wrong with you? Leave me." I cried.

Ignoring me he continued and pulled down my nighty. I kept on crying but he still continued. And his tongue ran all over me. "Stop" I yelled and pushed him away. I was just a step away from bursting in tears but I collected myself and leapt for my gun on the bedside table. I picked it up and pointed it at him. My hands were shaking.

"Step back or I'll shoot" I warned him but he ignored me and was still heading towards me.

"Stop" I repeated. But he wouldn't listen. It felt as if he wasn't himself. He pushed me down again and his hands ran up my nighty.

I cried and finally pulled the trigger. The voice of the shot echoed in my head. And then Ed fell on me, lifeless. I pushed his body away and looked at myself. My nighty in shreds and all the blood stained it. My face was all covered with blood drops and so was my hand. And Ed lied right in front of my eyes.

I cried out loud and sat up. I looked around, everything was normal. No dead body or blood stains. I was gasping and looking everywhere. It was a dream. I lied back down and wondered about the dream. That was scary, I couldn't even imagine.

I heard the door unlock and Ed came in. He was in a pair of boxers and no shirt. Hot. He looked worried. He came and sat beside me. I felt uneasy him being that close to me.

"You okay?" he asked. I just nodded as reply.

"You sure? Coz I just heard your scream all the way to the other room." He really sounded worried and I don't know why but it felt good to see him worry about me.

"Jess, you want me to stay for a while? Give you company, maybe?"

"I'm fine. I just had a bad dream." I said. I felt bad making him worry like that.

"I'm so sorry. You better now?" And I nodded. He came closer and hugged me. I could feel his bare skin over mine. It felt good. I could hear his heartbeat, very calm. Hearing his heart beat calms me down. He tightened his grip and started gently rubbing my back. I smiled at myself. It felt really nice to be in his arms like this. He just simply kept me company and stroked my hair till I fell asleep.