BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY

Hi guys! So this is my first ever fiction story I ever wrote. I had been reading a lot of Vauseman stories and thought I should try writing one myself. I am from South Africa so please excuse me when I write about non-existent places in USA :). Please review and give me some ideas. Who knew that something so tragic could bring something so beautiful and strong?

Skai

Chapter 1 : Helping a stranger

Alex Vause never showed any emotions towards anyone she had ever come across, not even the women she had ever been with. The only people that knew the real Alex was only her mother Diane and Nicky her best friend from childhood.

She came out as confident and witty to people that did not know her but deep down she was just as soft and vulnerable as any other human being. All Alex ever wanted was to be truly loved for who she is as a person and not her looks.

However, all girls that has ever been with her just lusted after her or some were straight just trying to experience new things.

Alex is 22 years old, turning 23 on February 5th of 2019. She lived in a one-bedroom apartment in New York alone. She was just earning barely enough to pay rent, put food on the table and help Diane with paying the bills even though her mother asks her to save it for herself. she loves to read and she is pretty smart. she just couldn't afford to go to college.

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One afternoon Alex was taking a walk just after work at a diner about three blocks from the apartment, she lived in. Today she decided to take the long way home through a park. It was just past midnight in the early summer season.

In the deserted part of the park, Alex heard some faint cry and whimper from a distance. She tried to listen closely and get closer without making a scene or anyone hearing her to avoid being in danger.

As she got closer she saw someone laying there crying. They looked badly injured but she could not tell clearly, because the only light she had was from the moon.

"Hello… is anybody there"... Alex called out to the person.

"Help Me," said a faint voice called out from behind a tree. It was a small voice that Alex could decipher that it is of a female. She ran to the person and tried to help. The closer she got she could see blond hair and it was of a young female who looked like she was in her early 20's.

"Hi, are you okay? Sorry that's a pretty dumb question"… Alex asked the woman softly so that she could not startle her.

"It's okay. I am fine just a little bruised but could you please help me. I tried walking but my legs are a bit weak". The girl groaned with pain as she was trying to talk to Alex.

"Do you want me to bring you to a hospital or home? Where do you live?" Asked Alex a bit frantic seeing as the girl was in so much pain than she is trying to let on.

"I can't go home… it's... it's… hmm"…the girl could give Alex a straight answer and Alex could see that she was struggling from something.

"Okay I will bring you to my apartment if you don't mind. I live just around the block from the park. It is not really far. Here let me help you get up then we will walk there slowly." The girl held on to Alex's hand a bit weak and stood up. Alex put one hand around her waist and the other one held on to the girls' hand that is around her shoulders.

"Piper"…

"Sorry?"…

"My name is Piper. Piper Chapman"

"Nice to meet you Piper, I'm Alex. Alex Vause". They continued walking to Alex's apartment slowly.

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Alex unlocked the door with the hand that was holding Pipers hand that was on her shoulders and let Piper in. she carried her to the couch and carefully laid her down and Piper immediately closed her eyes trying to relax while Alex switched on the lights.

"Wow she is beautiful. Her name fits her perfectly. I wonder who would want to hurt such a beautiful soul as her," Alex thought to herself as she continued to go to her bathroom to retrieve a towel to clean Piper with on the face.

"Piper I'm going to clean your face with this towel so I could tend to your wounds okay. I promise I won't hurt you."

Piper just weakly nodded her head for Alex to continue. Alex carefully attended to Piper's wounds trying to clean. As Alex was tending to Pipers wounds, she has to see how beautiful Piper really was.

She was smitten and felt herself getting mad at however did this to Piper. She felt protective over her, not knowing why she felt that way towards a stranger. She took her first aid box and got the wound cleaner and cotton wool.

"This is going to sting a little Piper I'm sorry but I have to clean your wounds to avoid infections".

Piper nodded weakly and Alex dabbed the cotton wool on Piper's cuts. Piper winced a little. When she was done, she moved to go put back her first aid box bag in the cabinet where she keeps it but Piper stopped her by holding her hand lightly. Alex faced Piper...

"Thank you"...Piper tried to open her eyes but they were very heavy and droopy as she said this.

"You're welcome. I am going to get some Tylenol for you to help relieve the pain then I will move you to sleep in the bed and I will take the couch". Alex got the Tylenol and some water and helped Piper to sit up and drink it.

"Have you eaten anything?"... Asked Alex while clearing the glass retrieving to the kitchen. Piper shook her head left and right but said she was fine and did not feel like eating anything.

"I don't think I can stomach anything right now".

"You have to eat something to gain some strength. I have some leftover soup in the fridge; I will just preheat it for you. I will be right back". Alex got the soup, preheat it to be warm enough for Piper to be able to eat, and went back to the sitting room by the couch where Piper was currently sleeping and woke her up.

"Hey Piper, sit up straight so you could be able to eat". Piper tried to sit up and Alex rushed to her side to help her sit. She had a very hard time trying to lift the spoon to her mouth because her hand was badly endured.

"Is it okay if I help feed you? I mean I don't mind at all if you don't".

Alex felt the need deep down to look after Piper and tend to her every needs and she really did not mind at all.

"Thank you so much Alex"... Piper said sincerely and she was really touched by this act of kindness from a total stranger. Alex fed Piper almost half the soup in the bowl before Piper could not take anymore. She then cleared up the bowl and came back to take Piper to bed.

"This couch is not comfortable to sleep on when you're okay and with you injured it will be worse and I wouldn't want that for you. You have to get better. Now come on". Piper did not have the strength to protest so she let Alex help her to the bedroom.

Alex helped Piper sit by the bed and went to her drawer to retrieve two t-shirts and yoga pants for herself and Piper.

"Here are some clothes for you to sleep in. Would you like to take a bath and change into these clothes before you sleep or just change?" asked Alex while taking one set herself to go change in the bathroom.

"I would really like to take a bath first but I am so tired and in pain right now that I don't think I can. Is it okay if I just change and sleep?" she asked while casting her eyes downwards.

"Of course, I totally understand Piper. Will you be able to change or you need help?"

Piper felt like she has bothered Alex enough already. "Yes I will be fine"

"Cool let me just go quickly change in the bathroom. You can just change in the room. I will be back to take some blankets and a pillow and I will sleep on the couch". Alex was out before Piper could say anything. Piper struggled to remove the clothes she was wearing to change into those that Alex borrowed her because she was in pain, the Tylenol has yet to relieve her. Alex got back and saw her struggling.

"Would you like me to help you? I promise I won't look because I can see that you are really struggling"

Piper was a bit embarrassed to be undressed by a stranger but she had no other choice so she just nodded her head. Alex carefully helped Piper out of the dirty clothes into the ones she laid out for Piper. She helped Piper get into bed and tucked her in.

"Goodnight Piper"... she left and Piper immediately closed her eyes and let sleep takeover. She wanted to ask Alex to stay but was scared and it did not help that Alex had already done so much for her already. Alex got some blankets and went to prepare the couch for herself. When Alex looked at the clock it read 04h50 "It's a good thing I don't have to work tomorrow" she thought as sleep took over.

...

(Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh)

Alex was awoken by a loud scream and for a moment, she forgot there was somebody else in her apartment. She took a moment to adjust and for her mind to function properly then she remembered Piper. The clock read 05h30. She went to the room and carefully called out Piper's name to not startle her.

"Please don't hurt me... please... I'm begging you I will give you money if that's what you want". Piper kept repeating this repeatedly until Alex lightly shook her.

"Piper hey it's me Alex. I promise I will not hurt you. You're safe now". Piper seemed to get out of her stupor, looked at Alex, and then cried. Alex held her tightly and rocked her back and forth.

"Shhh... shhh... I am here Piper please do not cry. You are safe now. No one is going to hurt you".

Alex whispered into Pipers ear and Piper seemed to calm down at this. Alex laid her back down and tucked her in. She was ready to leave when Piper held her by the hand to stop her.

"Stay... Please, I'm scared". Piper pleaded and Alex wanted nothing more than to comfort Piper. She got behind Piper on the left side of the bed and she did not know what to do or where to put her arms until Piper laid next to her and asked her to hold her tightly. Alex spooned Piper and they slept throughout without Piper screaming anymore.

"I could really get used to this. It feels so good to have someone in my arms like this and Piper fits perfectly like she belonged here," thought Alex and she sighed before sleep took over.

...END OF CHAPTER 1...

this is it for now guys. I will update as soon as possible.

- Skai 3