He's My Killer

Chapter Twenty- Five

TIANA

I woke up with a terrible migraine. I don't remember too much from last night except for meeting some guy named Ante or was it Andy.

Honestly, I don't know and what makes it worse is the fact I was changed into the same sheer clothing from yesterday. I prayed I changed myself and no one saw my goods.

That is violating me.

I was currently looking in the closet for something to cover my body up and there was nothing but more clothing that exposes my skin.

I let out an exhausting breath before getting up. I thought about what I was going to do but stopped when an idea came to mind.

Carter had on a sweatshirt.

Still confused on why because it is really hot down here in San Francisco.

Probably a bad idea but I'm tired of walking around in barely nothing. I was not going into the kitchen like this. Besides, Carter went to the gym. Firecracker made it loud and clear when she was heading out with him.

This girl still gives me flares and nasty looks. She honestly thinks I want Carter. Yeah, that won't ever happen.

He is just an obstacle that I have won. The devil won't get my way. God is with me and as long as I keep praying, I'll be alright.

I pulled the door to the room I sleep in open and looked down the hall. No one was there. I looked to the other side and got the same results. I made my way to Carter's room who I learned was the last door on the right at the end of the hall.

I turned at the knob and it did not open like I expected it to. I sighed and I grew even more frustrated.

I turned and made my way to Maria's room and tried her door. Locked.

What the hell?

I had come to realize that I had no choice. I went back to my rook and grabbed the thin sheet from the bed.

It is what it is. I'm not walking around here half naked. And I needed to shower.

I had no clothes and I was stuck until Carter came back from the gym.

I turned the corner and was smacked into a body.

"Sorry." I looked up and saw that it was Kale. One of the bodyguards that Carter put in charge of me.

He glared at me. Look so hateful. Don't know why, I only told him the facts yesterday. "What are you doing out of your room?"

I sighed. "I just need some Tylenol."

Kale smirked. "What's with the sheet? You naked?" He gawked at me as if hoping I'm naked for his eyes.

I frowned.

"No, you disgusting bastard. Are all you men this way?"

Kale licked his lips and the stare he was giving me made me uncomfortable. "If you weren't a pain in the ass, I'll be interested in you. I don't like a b***h with an attitude."

"Who are you callin a b***h?" Ready to swing on this mf.

"The girl in front of me."

I opened my mouth to say something when a new voice spoke up.

"Kale?" The same bodyguard from last night said. "How would a boss man react to you calling this woman a b***h? Pretty sure he said he'll kill you if you called her that again."

Kale turned and glared at him before looking back at me. He smirked and walked away.

The same bodyguard gave me a smile. "May I ask why you are out of your room, Queen."

"I was trying to get some Tylenol and I'm looking for a new bath towel. I need a shower. And a new pair of clothes."

He chuckled. "Yes, Queen."

"And can you please stop calling me Queen. My name is Tiana. Which makes me ask, what is your name?"

"Rick." He said.

We shake hands. "Nice to meet you Rick."

****

I was laying down in the bed, under the comforter in fresh clean clothes. Less exposing. I had an oversized dark grey sweater with a hoodie and matching sweats that did not fit me well. Glad it had drawstrings. And a pair of black socks.

My headache had slowly gone away but I was still in the bed resting.

That was until my door opened revealing Carter.

I sighed and closed my eyes. "What do you want."

"That's how you talk to the man you wanted to kiss all over that sexy body of yours. That's disrespectful." He chuckled and sat on the end of the bed.

I sat up in confusion. "I never said that."

"You were too drunk to remember it." He smirked and I rolled my eyes. "But I missed that side. You were less mean."

"Look, I'm sorry if I said or did anything that upset you. It won't happen again." I said and laid back down, pulling the duvet closer to my body.

"No apologies needed. I quite enjoyed your kisses."

I scoffed. As if I'd kiss him willingly.

"Please." I said in disbelief.

"You tried to touch my d**k, babe."

I jumped up and looked at him. He was biting his lip and coming closer to me.

"Innocent girls are inside freaks but I didn't expect that from a girl like you."

I frowned. What did he mean by that? He must have noticed the look on my face because he spoke.

"Don't worry babe, means you're different." He said leaning back.

"Get some sleep. I need to handle some things tomorrow before we go back to Italy."

"I'm not going."

"Don't start, Tiana."

"You don't start. I already told you I wouldn't tell anyone. I just want to go back to Howard and live my life."

"You can do that in Italy."

Tears brimmed at my eyes. Why couldn't he just let me go and live my life. My word is my truth.

"Tiana—"

"I promised I wouldn't tell a-and...." I trailed off.

Why do I even try to reason with him?

He sighed. "Look—"

"Can I ask the King to leave me alone?" I asked him, closing my eyes.

I might be dramatic but whatever. I am who I am.

I opened my eyes and he was looking at me for a moment before looking down, exhaling a long breath.

He stood and walked out the room, leaving me alone.

My thoughts loomed over me. I have so many mixed feelings that honestly can't think straight.

But I did have one idea that can ruin me,

....or save me.