MY ALPHA BODYGUARD

"Run!" the man shouted in front of me but I only see his back for he is facing to a group of three intruders in my house. A voice of order and warning from a man taller than me that I don't even know his name and remember his face. His three enemies also I don't see them before. In an instant, I know I need to follow what he had said, I am certain I have a trust to him. So I run to the back door and came out of the house, away from the danger that I don't know what and why. I ran as fast as I could, If I can fly I really have done it. I know no matter how fast I run off, they could reach me. I just really hope the man earlier in an act of protecting can hold them enough for me to get away that they could not find me. I ran inside a familiar forest. I need to get some help but where. I chased my breath as my heart beats in a hurry. My hair and clothes became wet because of the sweat produced by my skin. I want to call out for someone but I can't remember his name. I know he's the only one who can save me from this unknown threat who fiercely chasing me. I feel that on his side I am safe and no one can harm me. But who is he? Why can't I remember his name and face? And why he is not here for me? What happened to him? Is he dead? I cried while running. One of the stranger is now behind me, dashing through the trees. I exerted all my strength to go faster. I looked back to see how far he was from me or should I say how near. I gathered every pieces of courage I can find in myself and move my head. I was shocked nearly to stumble to what I witness. The man was gone. It is now a huge brown wolf that is chasing me. What is this? Is it possible that... No it cant be. They are not real. They are just stories, legends that are just made up. Whatever he is, whoever they are, the truth is and that what I need to do right now is to escape from him. I don't know what their motive or reason but what I know is I must get out of here unharmed or even just alive. Soon, I saw a road. The elusive face of hope smiled at me. I could ask for help to someone passing by or I can reach a nearby house or town for help. As soon as I slide down the slope to the road, I cried for help. No one is around. The wolf is now almost 10 meters away from me. I ran and ran like this is my last day on earth. On a curve part of the road, a car suddenly appeared in front on me. The driver do all that he could in just a moment of seconds to avoid me but he still hit me. It was hard that I don't even know that I was struck by a vehicle, made me flew fast in the air and was thrown few meters away. I cant breathe. I want to inhale but I cant, I just cant. My whole body aches and I couldn't move. It was painful. I know I'm screaming in pain and for help but now words came out. I cant create any sounds but only groan and gasp. And then I cant feel anything. My eyes started to become heavy. My sight became blurry and then darkened. Few moments later, I heard a sound. It was like an alarm or a ring from a mobile phone. I forced myself to move. I raised my hand and slowly opened my eyes. I saw a white ceiling and gradually back to the reality, it was just a dream. The same dream again. But what really happened to me two years ago? Is this dream has any connection to it? I move my head to my right and reached for my cellphone at the bed table with a night lamp on it. I unlocked my phone while my left hand on my head, clutching to my hair, my head hurts. A text message from Marco. 'Photoshoot at 8am' I looked at my phone's time 7:23am. "s**t" eyes widened. *** Name's Erickson Williams, famously known as Eris, a multi-awarded singer and model of this generation. I wouldn’t brag but still I am proud about it that most of my songs became really famous in the country especially to the millennials. I can say even though in my young age, I already achieved a lot, thanks to those who believes and supports me all the way. Family, friends and fans, I owe it all to you. One thing lacks, ‘love life’. Well, I don’t hurry myself, I’m only 23 years old, and it will come in the right time and in the right place. I was 19 back then when I was discovered on the social media. I posted a video singing my own composed song and it got viral. HYPR agency contacted me and offers me a contract, then at the same year on the 20th of December; I debuted exactly on my 20th birthday. Looking back in my life, after all the hardships and incidents I’ve experienced, I think I deserve this popularity, reaching my dreams and building my new house for myself and for my family, I have nothing more to wish for. “Eris, let’s start!” the director calls me. Oh yeah I forgot to tell you, I’m in a photo shoot for my upcoming second concert. Yeah, as I said earlier, I’ve done modelling with some famous magazines in the country and with that I need to maintain my physique. I am 5’8 in height with a lean cut muscles and model-like built, not skinny, not bulky. Fair skin, thin lips and with a little narrow eyes that makes my fan girls shriek in romantic excitement. “Yes, Director, coming!!” I shout in a loud voice but nice tone and then my make-up artist stop applying in my face some cosmetics when I started to stand up. “Thank you” I said to the girl who fixed my make-up. ****** “Aaahhhhh!!” I stretched my back and arms as I sit in the couch in my condo, “Another tiring day”. Well, after the photo shoot for the concert, we straightway headed to TV show for an interview and guestings. “Do you want me to cook you for dinner?” Marco asked, he is my personal assistant and my adviser and friend. He’s been working for me for a long time since I entered this industry and he’s one of the people that I can trust. He is a little shorter than me in a height of 5’7 feet tall but is more bulky. “Don’t. Don’t bother anymore. I’m still full.” I said, still leaning on my couch with my eyes closed. “You sure?” he said, wearing a white shirt and a dark blue shorts and a rubber shoes. “Yeah” waving my right hand, sending him away, without looking at him. “Alright.. Alright” he shrugs his shoulders. He opens the door and “Don’t forget tomorrow’s rehearsal” he finally said before going outside my dorm. Few moments later, as I enter to the realm of sleep, I hear my phone rings, someone texted me. I reach it inside my black jean’s pocket; my eyes still closed, and then unlock it. “Hello to my star!” I read the message from an unknown number but I ignored it. “Uuhhh, Another stalker” I said in my mind. Well, I am used to this kind of jokes and I don’t have time for this. I took off my white jacket and carry my small bag then go to my room to sleep and rest; then sleep and rest again and again. All I wanna do is have a good night’s sleep. ****** What is that noise? I still wanted to sleep. “Uhhhh!” I said in irritation. I reach my phone beside my bed in the table and open my eyes a little to answer the call. It’s Nimfa, my manager. “Whatttt?” I said in a weak tone. “What time is it, you still in bed?” Nimfa asked on the other side of the line. “Why it’s only 10am? And I have nothing to do this morning? Rehearsal’s in the afternoon” I grumbles. “Eris, listen, a producer called me and they want you to be cast in their upcoming project as one of the main lead” she explains with excitement. “And so?” I still don’t want to get up from this soft bed of mine. “So, get up now and meet me at the office. We will have a meeting with them at lunch” Nimfa said, sounding like my mother giving me sermon in the morning because of my tardiness before going to school. “How can I be happy if I already program my body and mind to do nothing until this noon” I complain to my manager. “See you!” she hung up on me. I exhales and look to other messages on my phone. One is from Marco, saying he’ll be here and fetch me. The other three messages are from the stranger last night. Saying, “Why so bleak? You don’t remember me?” “I miss you” “I hope we can meet again someday” “Who is this? Does he know me?” Naaahh! “Maybe just a random prank” Or “maybe an obsessed fan who can do nothing in his life”, thoughts that runs through my mind. ****** When I reached the agency, my manager, Nimfa, the writer and the producer of the said planned movie were already there. And next thing I know, we started the meeting. “In this movie, you will be a werewolf that will fall in love to a human” the writer said, a girl wearing glasses and is now looking to me. “Looks interesting” said Nimfa nodded. “Actually, if you are familiar with it, this story is one of the bestselling webtoon and many fans want and petition for it to become a movie” the producer said. “Well, it’s a good start for you in the big screen” Nimfa said to me, tapping my shoulder which surprised me. “Eris, are you okay?” asked my manager “Uhh yeah” I look to them smiling, “I , uh, I like it“ I nods then looks to my manager who is still looking at me as well. I was a little bit spaced out because of that stalker who texted me and now keeps calling me since from the van that Marco’s drove when he fetched me from my condo. And I could feel my phone vibrating under my pants. “So we’re okay with the project” Nimfa assures while putting her hands together. She is a short, chubby woman and strict. “Alright, we’ll let you know for more details, scripts and cast meeting” the producer said and then in conclusion we shake hands.