MY ALPHA BODYGUARD

CHAPTER 8: BLACKMAIL

POV: Eric

I opened my room's door and walked out to the living room. I got surprised when I saw Adam sleeping on the couch. Why is he sleeping there? I walked towards him and examined him first before waking him up. Lying on his back and his arms was crossed on his chest that made his biceps showed its hard curve. I bent forward a little to see more closely his perfect manly face, nose and lips. He is really familiar, not because he is my basement knight in shining armor and my savior at the park but I feel I knew him, I feel something more like deeper connection between us. I just don't know what it is. Maybe I need to figure it out. 

In the middle of my short contemplation, Adam sniffed, just one sniff and he opened his eyes. I instantly stood up straight and do some fake cough. A light smile drew on his face maybe to insult me. I need to say something to break this awkwardness. Say something Eris....

"Why are you sleeping here?" I finally opened my mouth. He sat down. Silenced.

"You have nightmare" he said and then paused. There's something in his voice. Is he sad? "I went into your room to see if you're okay. You're crying so..." Adam explained. I appreciate his concern but...

"You don't have to do that" I said in a bit high tone. "Your job is to protect and guard me" I paused and think "I'm sorry, I mean, if my life is not in danger you don't have to do anything" It's just a nightmare and I'm having those things quite long time from now, I am used to it. I saw my messy hair from the frame's mirror hanging above the couch on the wall. I walked to the bathroom while fixing my hair with my hands.

POV: Adam

I feel his fear and heard him groaned in sleep. I entered the room and held his hand. "I am here now, my heart. Don't be afraid, I will protect you" I touched his sweaty forehead then down to his cheek. "I am sorry I leave you that day" I cried and he calmed down. I put his hand on to my fight cheek and kissed it.

Is he having this nightmare every night since he lost his memory? All these years, crying in the middle of the night with no one to turn to. Afraid and alone of he doesn't even remember or knew what it was. It breaks my heart. This is all my fault. I clenched my fist, from now on I will be always be here; watch you and comfort you, my mate, my heart.

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POV: Eris

"I am sure it will be big hit and will become a movie of the year" the producer said standing next to our movie director, Mr. Gonzales. This fiction werewolf movie is all-star studded. Some of the veteran actors and actresses of the small and big screen were chosen to be one of the cast. Well, I have an experienced in acting and I've done some television drama and action series. But as for me, I feel amateur compared to them in acting. 

The whole production and casts talked and brainstormed about the scripts and shooting venues and schedules. The shooting will start next two weeks. 

***

Adam drove the van, Marco at the front seat beside him and me at the passenger's seat. While on the way home Marco asked us if we believe in werewolves or vampires. Adam cleared his throat as if saying that he believed but his eyes still on the road. "What a sudden question?" I said looking at Marco from the car's front mirror.

"Nothing I just asked" he shrugged.

"So.. you Marco, do you believe in werewolves and vampires?" I asked him and teased.

"Of course not. They're just fictional creatures born with the human's imaginative mind" he answered. I smiled. And then Adam butt in "In all myths or legends there is always a shadow of truth behind it". We're both surprised.

"So you believe in them?" Marco asked him and Adam nodded. We looked at him and chuckled.

"Really?" I asked him straightened my sit and bent forward to the driver.

"What province are you from, huh, Adam?" we teased him but he seems serious. He don't looked at us nor any reaction of untruthfulness.

"In our place, we believe in those things. There are so much unexplainable and undiscovered or forgotten things in this world" he finally broke his silence that he also looks like he's annoyed and sad.

"You really believe in those creatures, as in human shifting into a wolf?" Marco asked sounding like 'that's ridiculous' but he didn't reply. 

***

One hour later after we ate dinner that Adam cooked, Marco went home. He even said that Adam should sleep on the couch or on the living room outside my room for sure security, emergency and quick response. But I didn't, I ignored it, I just nodded. As long as, Adam is here I feel safe. 

After I do my night routine, I go to the terrace and enjoy the night lights and cars below. I didn't realized that he was now behind me, "Sir... Eris" he asked.

"Hmmm" I mumbled and then glanced at him.

"Do you really don't believe in werewolves?" he asked. Why is he suddenly opened again this question? Is it really big deal for him that I don't believe in those creatures? 

"Why that question again?" I asked and faced him. I then leaned at the glass railing. In the next few seconds he didn't spoke. It is really bothering him, it is shown in his face. Okay, I'll take the conversation seriously. "Okay, if you believe in werewolves or vampires and... uhmm and others. I respect it but.." I paused. "You can't force me to believe those things that I don't see or no one can ever saw" I explained further.

"But it doesn't mean sir,..." he said but I interrupted, "Eris" saying that he can call me on my name alone even without 'sir'

"Eris.." he nodded with a soft smile, "It doesn't mean that no one believes it, its not true" he said in a calm voice.

I nodded and turned back to face to the beautiful view of the city lights. Then suddenly, gentle cold breeze touched my face and then to our skin. Well,  He has a point but "If I would see a creature like that.. like werewolf... I definitely run scared" I looked at him "You know, their instinct is to bite or attack" I chuckled.

He still looked serious. What's in his mind? I know there's something bothering him. "You? If you saw a werewolf, what would you do?" I asked him to knock off his silence. He didn't answered immediately.

"I will protect you" he said, looking at me directly like he really mean it. His eyes became more serious and I can feel his sincerity. I looked away and felt butterflies so I just cleared my throat. 

"Thanks" I said without looking at him. Now I feel at ease knowing that there is someone ready to protect and help me. 

***

The next day, my cellphone received a message from the unknown sender. I looked and read it and I was shocked to its content. I can't moved an inch and my hands started to shake. It were pictures of me sleeping beside Tom, on his chest and we're both topless. I am sure he took these photos the day he abducted me. Why is he doing this? What does he need? The phone almost slipped through my hands in shock when someone knocked on my door. 

"Eris, are you okay?" Adam said behind that door. I almost forgot I have him now. I don't need to be scared anymore. He will be there. He will be here for me.

"Uhm, yeah!" I answered

"I prepared you breakfast" he said

"Thanks" then suddenly my phone rang because of another message received. 'Meet me alone and bring 10 thousand dollars. If not, I will spread it on social media including that video in our year end party four years ago. I hope you still remember that'. And  I'm dead. Why is these happening to me? I just wanted to live peacefully. Why is he still bothering me and now threatening me? 

Many, not all of the country, knows I am a bisexual and they accepted it. But that's not the point, whoever, straight or homosexual, receives this kind of threat and blackmailing is distressful and scary to the point that you don't want to eat or get out of the house. Whoever, straight or homosexual, that might or will experience these things is degrading, shameful and demeaning not only to himself but also to his family.

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POV: Tom

*The night of elevator abduction*

I moved in this same condominium the moment I found out that Erick lived here. I stayed on one of the unit at the fifth floor and stalked him and observed and knew all his schedules and routines. I planned everything but every time that same strange man interrupted it.

Now, I will make sure my plan will be successful. I waited patiently for him to come home. Exactly as I thought, Erick went up alone. I took Eris at the elevator and carried him at my unit. I laid him down on my bed and undressed him. I also took off my shirts and lay beside him. I really miss him so much; his soft fair skin and red tiny lips. I touched his face and caress his hair and nose. Damn, I missed him badly. I took a photo of us sleeping together.

Suddenly, a loud bang against the door was heard. I immediately get out of the room to see who it was. I peeked on the peephole door and surprised it was the intimidating stranger again. What was he doing here? How did he found out my place?

“I know you’re in there” he shouted, “Bring him back to me before I break this door” in an angry and serious manner.  I stepped back and just in a few punch and few moments the door started to loosen up from its lock. Is he a human? I can’t believe he broke the door with his bare hands. His strength is not human. He slowly but fiercely walked towards me. I ran to my bedroom and get my gun from the drawer. I pointed the gun at him, “Just let me go.. I didn’t do anything harm to Erick” I stuttered. I slowly moved my pace outside the door and then ran when he bent forward to carry Erick.

I thought that night I will successfully took Erick and keep him on my unit until he changes his mind and love me again. Once again my plan was ruined because of that man. Who really is he? What is his relationship with Erick? Why he always shows up whenever I tried to get back my love? I will not let him snatch Erick from me. He is only mine, ONLY MINE! Now that he is his bodyguard things will get really more intense.