Number 6

- He found me -

SASHA'S POV

For the past few days, I stayed at home and did nothing more than watch TV. I already changed my number and put my information on a home services website online. No one has contacted me yet, and I feel like I'm going broke. I just sent my family some money so they don't think that something is wrong. It's almost time for me to get paid and now all my hardwork has gone down the drain. I picked up my phone and checked the website again, maybe it's my price that is too much.

I am so good with this that I am sure my price is reasonable enough. I used Annie as my model to showcase my talent. I was about to leave the page when I scrolled down and saw something that shocked me. There's actually a glitch on the website. I have about twenty messages from different people. Someone even wants me to do it today. I quickly contacted the person and got a reply soon.

She gave me her address and I got ready with my tools to leave. I opened the other messages and replied them on my way there. I already dyed my hair red and also applied makeup to look different. I heard the other time that he is looking from me, of course I have someone from the agency who gives me all the gist. I am careful enough not to call her with my new number but the old one.

I set all the other appointments. This is how I was able to make enough money to cover my salary in a few days. I am shocked that no one complains about my price and they are even willing to do business with me again. This was all Annie's idea and I am actually grateful to her for that.

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I got home exhausted from all the appointments I had today. Why didn't I just do this job before? I love traveling and being a air hostess. This is just a bonus, what I really wanted has been taken away from me. All thanks to Jamie Fordham. Once I work and find enough money, I will relocate to another country where I can live for free. I'm saving up for that already, I wanna get out as soon as possible.

"Hey, you're back." Annie said welcoming me with a smile.

I nodded, "It was so stressful but thankfully, I'm done with today's schedule. I only have one place to be tomorrow. Once I'm done, I will be resting for two days."

"At least you are making cool money. If I had a talent like yours, I wouldn't be working under anyone. I would be my own boss. You should open a shop.... But then, there's a Jamie Fordham waiting to get his hands on you. Yeah, you should probably stay away from him."

I nodded flopping down the couch, "I'm so tired. Don't worry so much about me. I'll be fine, I will get out of this mess soon. I don't know why he keeps looking for me in such a creepy and annoying way. He should go to hell for all I care."

"Are you hungry by the way? I made your favourite as dinner. You can go take a shower and change, then eat and let's watch this movie I just got together."

"Yeah, I'll be right back. Thanks for the food bestie." I smiled getting off the couch. I made my way to the second room which I am now using. I took off my clothes and went into the bathroom.

I took my bath, changed into my pyjamas and served myself dinner. Then I joined Annie on the couch to watch the movie she bought like I promise her. I didn't even watch for long before drifting to Dreamland, due to fatigue.

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- THE NEXT DAY -

I took a cab to the hotel where my client asked me to meet her. She is the only person I have for today. She chatted me up yesterday, saying she needs me to style her hair and do her makeup, because she had an important party to attend. Some people must have given her good reviews about me as she seems very interested in seeing me.

I got to the reception and I was immediately directed to the room by a guard. Is she that rich? Maybe she owns this hotel? But isn't it weird that this guard knows me, did she show my picture to them? She probably shouldn't do that anymore, I'll tell her that when I get there. I was taken to the last floor till we got into a very large space. This looked like a living room, I'm right. Maybe she is the owner of this hotel.

"Sit here and wait. She will join you shortly." The guard said.

I sat down on one of the couches, I still didn't feel comfortable. They even brought me a drink. Why is she taking so long? I'm not too okay until I see who I want to work on. I stood up after a long while of waiting and called her number.

"Hello?" She asked from the other side. Why does she sound surprised when we literally spoke a few hours ago?

"I'm sorry for bothering you but I am waiting for you. Aren't you coming any longer? We can reschedule if you are so busy." I asked her.

"Oh... Sorry I didn't tell you. I got someone else to do that for me. You will be serving someone else in the meantime. He should be there by now." She replied, I found it unbelievable.

She hung up before I could say anything. "Is she serious? Someone else? A man? Here alone?" I looked around and my instincts told me to leave as soon as possible.

I took my bag and decided to walk out of the room. To my surprise, it is already locked up. I shook my head in horror, I don't have a good feeling about this. Have I been fooled by this strange woman? I pushed the door repeatedly and it didn't open. I started to hit it and sceamed loudly.

"Let me out! Someone help! Open this damn door!!" I yelled hitting the door.

"This room is soundproof. No one can hear you even if you use a mic." Came the familiar voice.

I froze on my spot to be sure I am not hallucinating. I slowly turned around to be sure of what I heard. My heart almost jumped out of my chest when I saw him. My mouth fell open, I just wanted to enter the ground. There he was, the devil I have been running away from. He was behind all of this? Is it true that you can't ever hide from the devil?

"Oh no!" I exclaimed terrified.

"Oh yes." He smirked sitting on the couch with his legs crossed. How did he even get here without me noticing him?

I started hitting the door again, "Help me! Someone help me!! This man is evil! Help me!!"

"You are so loud you know. And I hate noises," He stood up from the couch moving towards me, "Even if you scream louder than this and they hear you, no one will still help you. No one can save you from me."

I moved back hearing his evil words. I saw a flower vase and picked it up. I shoved it in front of me to stop him from getting closer to me.

He chuckled, "You are one funny but interesting girl. I would love to stay around and joke but not anymore." His face turned more serious.

I did not want to move, "Don't come close to me or I'll break this on your head."

He clapped for me, then brought out a gun. By the looks of this, it would kill me in one shot. My soul almost departed from my body. My hand trembled and the flower vase fell on the ground making a shattering noise.

"I would suggest you cooperate or would you like me to empty this bad boy in your skull?" He threatened me.

I fell on my knees in defeat, I can't die yet. I should beg him for mercy, I don't want my parents to be heartbroken. I just don't want to die by his hands. I started to cry, this psycho should leave me alone.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry please don't kill me. Please..." I broke down into tears still on my knees.

He bent down to my level and brought my face up, his gun still in his hand. He smirked, "Where is that tough girl who wanted to fight me huh? You're actually cute."

I looked at the gun in his hand, he also saw me. He put the gun away with another smirk.

"Don't worry. I won't kill you just yet. You are not worth my expensive bullets, even if I will, it won't be such an easy one. I have other things in mind for you. Are you now ready to listen to me?"

What on earth does he want now? I should just play along till I can try to escape again. I need to think fast.