Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!

Reaching over to the small nightstand I smacked the alarm clock off and slowly got up from the bed. My back was killing me from the little sleep that I got, not to mention my eyes. It was 7:00 a.m. and I needed to get to work by 9. Walking over to my bureau, I pulled out a pair of jeans and a neatly ironed black cotton shirt. A couple years back, I had a decent job elsewhere that allowed me to dress up much nicer. I missed the days of wearing heels and better clothing for work but I came to accept what I was doing and hoped for things to change soon. Taking my clothes I walked over to the bathroom for a quick shower.

….

Finally dressed I headed into the kitchen to cook some breakfast.

"Hi Julie"

Lizzie walked into the kitchen with her nightgown and wrapped her small arms around my waist.

"Hey Liz, how are you feeling?"

"Okay…I'm feeling better"

She had on her usual adorable smile and looked to be feeling much better thanks to the medicine.

"That's great! Well you know what…I'm going to make some blueberry pancakes, your favorite"

She smiled brightly and jumped over to the dining table all excited. Lizzie was returning to her usual self which always made mornings nice.

Taking out the mix and strawberries I heard her say, "Wish you didn't have to go…"

"Oh Lizzie ya know I have to…if I don't go to work we will be stuck in this place for a long time and you don't want that…"

"I know…" she said letting out a sigh.

"I don't really want to either but I have to…" I looked over to her while pouring the mix into the pan.

And believe me I don't…I am not at all ready for whatever today is going to bring me

I refused to think back to last night and rushed over to the fridge behind me to take out the orange juice.

Minutes later the pancakes were all ready and we sat together eating at the dining table. After everything that has been happening, Lizzie could no longer attend school in the area and whatever she learned she learned from me in the afternoons. During the week I made it a profession to teach her a little bit of everything including survival. So every morning before I leave for work we go through a "lockup drill" and so far she has been getting the hang of it.

Putting all of our empty dishes into the sink, I fixed my hair up into a loose braid and grabbed for my purse. In it were just some basic items with the exception of my gun. Of course I couldn't take it into Antigen but I had a place to hide it outside for the journey back to home.

Putting on my employee badge and brown leather jacket I walked around to make sure I got everything I needed.

"K Liz, you know what to do…I have my phone on so please call me if anything…do you need anything?"

She looked up from where she sat at the dining table and shook her head.

"No…"

"Okay…and don't answer-"

"I know, don't answer the door to anyone but you…got it"

I smiled at how much she has learned already.

"You're too smart Lizzie…okay I will be back later on to make some dinner don't worry"

After giving her a goodbye kiss I headed over to the sliding balcony door to exit. Our main entrance has been blocked off so this was the only way we could enter and leave the apartment. Climbing onto the fire escape I went down the ladder and jumped on the closed dumpster to get to the ground. Leaving the clear alley I headed out into the street. No one was around as usual and I jogged to get closer to work.

After about 10 minutes I could finally see the large building ahead of me. Before reaching the steps I walked over to the side of the building where large pots of plants were aligned. Taking out my gun I shoved it deep into the dirt inside one and placed a small colored rock on top to signal its location.

Turning around to look for anyone, I walked calmly into the building to begin working.

….

It was 12:00 p.m. and I just finished cleaning the front windows and doors. Taking my cleaning materials, I walked down the hallway to the supply closet to put it all away. The room was pretty large and all supplies were well kept and neatly assigned to their own places. Opening a small cabinet door I bent down to put away the glass cleaner solution.

Click!

From where I was, I heard the door closed. Usually the door that led into this room had a habit of staying open or just shutting on you so sudden but this time was different. I could feel a presence behind me and my heart began to race.

"Break time Julia…so nice to see you again"

I got up to my full height and turned around to see him take a couple steps closer. There was still a decent amount of space between us and I hope it stays that way.

"Hello Quint…w-what do you want?"

I did not like the feeling of being trapped with this man again and soon all memories of last night came in a flash.

"Oh I just wanted to visit you…make sure you're doing your job that's all"

Throwing my gloves on the ground I was pissed to hear what he said.

"Oh is that right…well I can say I'm doing mine a hell of a lot better than you that's for sure"

He laughed at my anger walking a few steps more.

"And just what do you know about what I do here? Hm?"

"Nothing…but with all the shit you have been giving me I'd say you're a little too distracted"

"I make sure my 'visits' happen when I am longer needed…"

"You better leave me alone…now if you'll excuse me I need to get my things"

I kept my eyes on the door as I swerved around him to try and leave until he gripped my arm and flung me back towards the cabinets. Getting closer to me, he leaned in closer.

"Or what?"

Yes it's just like last night. Just like the way he kept me in that alley.

Meeting his eyes, I couldn't help but feel a bit scared but at the same time my brows knitted in anger.

"It won't look good for you to try anything now would it…and your father…bet he wouldn't like to hear about it either…"

Letting out a chuckle he braced one arm against the cabinets behind me.

"Oh it won't but no one will know"

"Too sure of yourself, Quint"

Gripping my chin, his lips got closer to mine.

"Oh how I love hearing you say my name…"

"Fuck you" I muttered.

I pushed him but this time he didn't budge. It was like his chest was made of steel and just grinned at my actions.

"Careful Liz…you don't know what I am capable of"

Panting from my attempts I looked up at him to say, "S'that a threat?"

"Oh it can be…"

With that I found just how close our bodies were and before I knew it he pulled the back of my head to connect his lips with mine. It was harsh just like the previous night and he was instantly changing his movements from the top lip to the bottom. Somewhere deep inside me I was enjoying this. As hard as it was to admit something was present in the kiss that was utterly arousing. Whatever he was made me feel this way. I pushed against his chest and arms for him to let go but to no avail.

"S-s-sto" I managed to breathe out but his kisses were frantic and didn't allow me to even talk.

My strength was nothing compared to his and suddenly I felt a hand at the back of my thigh. Lifting a leg up around his waist, my eyes went wide as I took in what just happened. I had to stop this from going any further. My other leg began to kick away from his other hand as he tried to lift it up as well. With no luck in my desperate fights he lifted both legs up and around and kept his hands under my ass to hold me against the cabinets. His eyes were still closed as he ravished me and I started to shriek. His eyes opened and this time they appeared to be almost black. I was terrified. Whatever he wanted to do he was going to do it if I didn't come up with anything else.

Suddenly his phone started to go off. My eyes shot down to his phone and felt him set me down to the ground as he let out an annoyed sigh once he found out who it was. I couldn't move from the spot and I couldn't even hear what he was saying on the phone since I was too shocked.

"Julia"

Getting my attention I looked over to him.

"I am needed now…but oh…how is your niece doing?"

I took in a breath and I couldn't help but tighten my fists.

"Why the hell do you want to know?"

"Well see…if you would like a better job…one that could send your little niece to school…"

"How the fuck do you know?"

"If you would like a better job…come with me later…to my place"

"And you really think I'll go with you, you bastard!"

"Oh I don't think…you will, because I can see just how much you want to get out of here"

"And why do you want me to go to your place just to talk?"

Licking his lower lip in the same manner he did last night, little bumps covered my arms.

"Let's just say…as a date"

"In…your…dreams" I said between teeth.

"Ah okay…well the decision is yours…I hope you change your mind"

His phone went off again, and this time he let out a frustrated breath and left the room instantly.

I slid down the cabinets, hugging my knees thinking about what I should do.

He could be full of shit but there was still the possibility of a better job that could get my niece and I to a better place. Things were only going to get worse if I decided to stay and work here.

Getting up onto my feet I turned to pull out some trash bags and left the room to continue my job.

….

5:00 p.m.

Looking down at my watch I felt relieved to be going home soon. Going over to a small locker room I took out my purse and jacket.

"So have you decided?"

I almost slipped from the surprise and turned around to find Quint leaning against one of the lockers.

I completely forgot about his question earlier, which left me feeling miserable and no longer relieved to be returning home.

"Why me…why?"

"You're different…so will you come tonight?"

"This job you were talking about…you weren't lying were you?"

"No…no it is a much better job here…one which I think you will be perfect for"

I wasn't sure what he meant by that but it left an unsettling feeling in my stomach.

"We can discuss all the details at my place"

Something in my mind told me to take the risk, if what he says is true it could do so much for my niece. I knew that regardless of what decision I make he will continue to follow me. At least this decision allowed me to get some good out of all of it even If it meant giving up myself.

"What time and where do you want to meet?" I gave in.

He grinned knowing he had won and stood up straight. "I will drop you off at your place to get ready if you'd like…I will wait outside for you".

"I need to make dinner for my niece first…I can't just get ready and leave"

"Sounds fine I will be waiting in the car outside" he said with a stern voice.

Closing the locker door shut, I walked out of the room and into the lobby with him following behind.

I slowed my steps once we exited the building to see where he was going.

"Over here" he directed to the parking lot. He walked over to an elevator waiting for me to get in. Pressing the first button the elevator went down to the lowest level of the underground parking.

Stepping out, I followed him. Soon he went around a car to open the door for me. It was a black Gran Turismo Maserati. I wasn't surprised to find out especially since his father is the director of the company. Not saying a thing I went straight in and heard him close the door. Walking around he entered the driver's side and started up the car. We left the garage quickly and I pointed him the way down to my place which didn't take long to get to.

A few minutes and he arrived next to my apartment. It was uncomfortable knowing that he now knows exactly where we live.

Before I could swing open the door he said, "Don't take too long Julie…or else I'll have to come in and get you"

I hated to hear him use the nickname that only my niece was allowed to call me by. Without meeting his gaze I slammed the door shut and walked over to the dumpster to climb up and into the fire escape.

At the sliding door I tapped a tune and Lizzie appeared.

"Hi Julie!"

"Hi Liz...listen I have to go somewhere tonight...with someone, so I'm going to make dinner early okay?"

"Where are you going" she asked while giving me a hug. I closed the door and looked out to see the black car waiting for me.

"I uh…I'm going to visit a friend from work…he's out there waiting for me so I need to get ready"

"How long will you be gone?" she was beginning to get worried and I knew just how much she hated being alone.

"I don't know sweetheart, hopefully it will just be for a few hours…but I won't let you stay here til the morning by yourself okay?"

I walked over to my room and opened up my closet to look for something to change into. I looked at the dresses that were hanging in the corner and went through each to choose. One was red and had a deep V neck but I did not want to give him the satisfaction. I chose a dark blue shift dress and took a pair of simple black pumps. I looked at them for a while remembering the wonderful job I had long ago. I left on the makeup that I applied this morning and took my hair out of its messy braid.

"You look so pretty!"

I looked over at the doorway where she stood wearing a smile. She loved seeing me dress up and this was one rare day which she got to see me do it again in such a long time.

"Thanks lizzie…I'm almost done"

I grabbed a different purse from the closet and took what I had in the other one to place in this one. Everything seemed to be present except…except for my gun.

Goddamnit!

I was panicking, I forgot to take it out of the dirt before I left…then again there was no way I could. I needed a weapon before leaving with this monster. Looking around the room I couldn't find another weapon.

"What's wrong?"

I stopped for a moment, passing a hand through my hair.

"Oh nothing baby…listen just wait in the dining room okay…I need to look for something"

She left without saying anything else. I dropped onto the bed and searched in my mind for a weapon to take. I had nothing except for the kitchen knives which would do very little. Getting up I walked out of my room and placed my heels at the door.

"Okay…let's see what to make…"

"Spaghettios!"

I looked for the can of spaghettios without asking to make anything else. I certainly wasn't hungry and didn't even think I'll be having an appetite for some time.

"You want some crescent rolls Lizzie?"

"Yeah!" she yelled out excited from where she sat.

I took out the roll from the fridge and set the oven to preheat. I didn't mind waiting for these to finish since it was just giving me extra time to prepare.

"A friend?"

"Uh yeah…a friend…just a friend from work…he wants to talk to me about something"

"About what?"

She loved to play the game of questions just for fun but sometimes…and in this case, I wasn't in the mood.

"About some important things…okay…now don't forget your phone…I will call you when I'm coming back alright?"

She was no longer smiling and just nodded her head.

I stepped into the bathroom and closed the door to look at myself in the mirror.

Oh Julia what have you gotten yourself into?

I fought back the tears that threatened to fall from my eyes. I didn't want to show him any of this. I needed to remain strong for Lizzie but damn it was beginning to get harder. I took a cotton swab out of a glass jar to swipe a bit of the black smudge under my left eye.

Knock knock

"Juuuulieee"

I pulled myself together in that moment to open the door.

"Alright Lizzie I'm coming out…"

I went over to the oven to check on the rolls. Of course, when you are focused on something else they burn easily on you, so I hoped before I could open the door that they didn't. I smiled to see that they were golden and ready to take out.

Well, at least something went right

I took out a small pot to pour her spaghettios into. "Okay this will be done rather fast so here are the rolls" I placed a plate with the bread on the table and went back to place a cover on the pot.

Pushing my hair behind my ears, I gave up on waiting next to the stove and sat down at the table. Looking at my watch it was already 6:45 p.m. I didn't give a shit how long he has been waiting in that car. He threatened to come in but I highly doubt that he wanted to go through the trouble.

"I put your phone to charge in your room so don't forget"

A while back I gave her a small phone to use for emergencies which she has come to understand.

Hearing bubbling sounds from the pot I got up to turn the gas off. Everything cooked fast when I wanted some time alone with my niece.

I took a bowl from the shelf and poured the saucy pasta in it.

"Alright, here you go…careful it's hot sweetheart"

She sat upright and slowly took the bowl from my hands to place right in front of her.

I took out her favorite juice and placed it right next to the bowl.

If I wanted to get this over I needed to go soon so that she wouldn't have to stay here by herself into the morning.

"K Lizzie I have to go now…I promise I will try to get back as soon as I can"

Before I could go to the sliding door I took my purse and walked back into the kitchen. I didn't have a gun which made me feel very vulnerable so I slipped a couple knives. Zipping it closed, I walked over to the sliding door and picked up my shoes. I was going to go down barefoot first. Looking back one final time I said goodbye and then went out. A dark shade of blue swallowed the surroundings outside and I made my way down onto the dumpster. Hitting the ground I brushed off my dress and slipped on my heels. The black car was still waiting for me…he was still waiting for me. I opened the door to see him staring at me.

I slipped inside without saying a word and closed the door shut. I could feel his eyes on me for a bit before I felt the car jolt away. I couldn't bring myself to look directly at him; I wanted to avoid a conversation.

After a painfully silent 30 minute drive, we finally stopped in front of a large industrial looking building. The neighboring buildings were unfinished and a dumpster filled with construction materials sat in front of them.

I opened the door to look straight up at the building.

"All the way at the top" he said while getting out of his side.

"Your place?"

"Yup"

Once we made it into the lobby, I noticed the silver mirror-like doors of the elevator right in front. There were no decorations but everything looked rather simple and clean; White walls and white marble floors. Inside the elevator he leaned to push the button labeled "PH", which I knew it had to be the button for his penthouse. It was going to be a while before we arrived and my hands flew behind me to grip at the bar.

"Nervous?" he asked making fun of me.

I said nothing and to my surprise we arrived at his level.

Jesus, that was a little too fast

Well this was it, the monster's lair and the anxiety I tried to push away before entering his car came back full force. I made it, here, with him and things were about to get a lot worse. I prayed in my head for this night to be over.

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That's chapter 2 Thank you Therese for being the first to review. I must agree that I too was disappointed to not see any stories based on this character which is why I decided to create my own and hopefully push others to make their own as well. So parts of the film will be added but only at the end since this is all pretty much based pre-awakening. Thanks again for reading and chapter 3 will be delicious so don't worry.