Mr. Wife

I told you. I'll come save you!

There was a long silence between us before he cracked it with his, again short response.

" Okay," He said, now looking straight at me.

Glad he's not hard to deal with.

" You're lucky I'm a cop," I said but examining the stalker with my peripherals. With our state right now, we just look like a couple being intimate in this dark spot under the thousand stars.

People might find it a little romantic.

" Heh. You seem like a p*****t to me rather than a cop just like how you seem enjoying taking advantage of my situation " He said with those straight faces, does he even know another facial expression other than that?

I asked myself.

" That's part of being a cop. Taking advantage of everything if it's going to help me solve your case " I said, smiling at him.

" What's your name? " I asked getting focused on the real subject.

" You don't need to know, " He said tilting his head slightly to see on his peripherals his stalker. I turn it back by holding his chin.

" I thought were clear of you cooperating with me," I said frowning.

" Really? But I felt like you're just hitting on me, Mr. cop " He said, still no change with his expression.

" Look, I might seem like that but I'm serious with my job and right now I'm putting my life in the line for you. So, what you can do for me is your little cooperation. Are we clear? " I said with my serious tone.

He paused again. Maybe thinking of another word to throw at me.

" Whatever. My name is Neon, twenty-three. And that guy has been following me for two weeks now. I even moved out somewhere but he still find me. I was on my way home when I noticed him again and you look stronger than him so I thought talking with you would scare him away but as you can see. He's pretty determined. " He said in confession.

If it's already two weeks why didn't he report him? That's reckless and might put him in danger.

As I can see, the guy is between one hundred seventy-six to one hundred eighty tall while ranging from fifty to sixty kilogram in weight. Compare to this guy, that creep can easily overpower him since he's shorter and slimmer.

But I can save the questions later. Right now I need to focus on how to deal with that guy since he seems pretty alert.

" Got it. Now, I need you to act. I'm going back inside the club and you have to stay here, alone. So he'll take the bait " I explained. But I think it's too much for him since his reaction suddenly changed.

" You're leaving me? " He almost cried in desperation. I just now notice that he's doing his best to control his shaking body.

Oh. s**t.

I embraced him, what I just said must add to his fear.

" Sheesh. Calm down. I'm here okay? I'll help you "

" Help me? You said you're leaving me " He said, now with a shaky voice.

" No. It's just an act, we must make him take the bait. So I have to ask you to stay here and when he approaches you. I'll save you "

" But I'm scared. How can I trust you? " He cried.

I sighed.

" You see the thing on my waist? " I asked, he then follow it and feel it.

" That's a real thing. So you need to be brave, Okay? And here " I took a cigarette inside my pocket and a lighter. " Do you know how to use it? " I asked. Gently squeezing his hand. His expression look softer as he nodded at me, looking straight at me with those sparkling eyes from almost forming tears.

" What am I going to do with this? Will it save me when you betrayed me? " He asked looking teary.

" That's my favorite brand and the last one. And that lighter is something I inherited from my grandpa, so it's very sentimental " I said smiling at him.

" Are you kidding me? So you're just bragging about how smoker you and your grandpa are? " He said disappointed with me.

" No. Look, that thing is really important for me. It will help you calm down and become more realistic as we lay traps for that man " I explained. " You have to trust me. Okay? " I said and pet his head.

He sighed and bravely nodded at me though I can see his fears.

" Okay, just make sure you are not just full of words and save me. Okay? " He said. I smiled at him while nodding.

" I'll hide near the entrance, you need to hang in there. Understood? " I asked. Waiting for his response. The way he nodded at me looked like a feline that was being trained by his master.

" Slap me," I said that making his eyes grow bigger. But, he did it anyway something I didn't anticipate so it put my guard down.

" Oh. " The only word that came out my mouth.

" You asked for it " He whispered but also felt guilty.

" I'll go now, stick to the plan. " I said and turn back towards the club entrance.

**********

Neon trembled in fear as he lit up the cigarette, it even took him three times before he lit up.

But it didn't help at all, shaking in fear and shaking from the cold breeze is enough for him to freak out.

He even thought of the worst-case scenario.

Does trusting his life at the hand of a stranger is worth taking this risk?

As the minute goes by, the stalker seems to take the bait.

My heart pound in a crazy rhythm as I heard his footsteps coming near my spot.

I cleared my mind and breathe in. What if he's armed? That will be the end of my story, and I don't want that!

My hand's sweat and before I know it, the lighter slip from my hand and fell to the ground.

No.

I cried in fear.

But, I must remain calm. Just having a good night's sleep knowing tomorrow no creepy guy can be seen from my window and follow me anywhere is worth taking the risk now, right?

And I want to end this here whether that self proclaims cop is for real or just blurbing. I know some self-defense and I'll make sure to beat that p*****t's crouch once he approaches me and when he bends in pain, I'll shout with all my strength while running back to the club. I was good at running, yes.

That's it. That's the plan!

I crazily laugh in my head as if I created a very concrete plan.

And that so-called cop? I'll beat him up. Cursing him in my head as I bend down to pick up the silver lighter.

But my bravery melted as I heard a creepy voice.

" Hello. There. "

I saw a pair of black shoes and a shadow that haunts me even in my dreams. The courage I thought I have a moment ago was just colorful lies to cover up my already shaking self from fear.

My knees I thought that have enough strength to send him in pain started to melt almost making me lose balance, and the heart that beating so fast thump as if wanted to pop out from my chest.

No.

I cried before my head turn blank.

" Don't do anything funny "

A click of a gun can be heard in the wave of silence.

" Put your hands in the back of your head and I'm telling you to obey quietly while this cop still asking you politely " I heard the self-proclaimed cop voice. And I wonder why the suffocating feeling vanished in an instant just by hearing that arrogant voice.

My eyes grew bigger when the creep tried to fight back but harshly pushed down the ground and cried in pain.

" You..a*sh*le!!!!! " Cried the man while struggling to break free. They were both facing me while I got slumped on the ground like a scared kitten watching two animals fighting.

" I told you. I'll come to save you " The guy said as he stared at me with that arrogant smile on his face. His face that I can't see clearly before is shining right in front of my eyes, his sweat sparkled reflecting the stars.

Ba-dump.

I was astounded. What is this?

I asked myself as that arrogant, shining like a manga character I don't believe existed. My hand wanted to punch him but was also grateful he saved me.

Ah. I'm going crazy.

Then the sound of police car echoed.