Paranoid

The following morning I opened my eyes to a ray of sunshine warming my face and a small kiss placed on my forehead. I smiled and snuggled close to Randy's body as he gently pulled me close to him.

"The storm is over now." He whispered into my ear.

I looked over my shoulder at him, "Yes it is…what do you have planned for today?"

He shrugged and gently rubbed my waist, "Well I was thinking we could head out to the mall and do some shopping. Then later we could go to dinner, come back here…maybe spend some time together in the hot tub."

I giggled as he slowly tried to climb on top of me but I gently pushed him back. "No no no Randy, it's a little early in our relationship for that."

He sighed and dropped his head sarcastically, "Oh alright."

I sat up in bed and glanced down at him, "I'm sorry if that upsets you."

He looked up at me with a smirk, "No it doesn't…I understand what you're going through but trust me when I say that you're safe here with me."

I rubbed the back of my neck, "I already know that, I'm just…"

He sat up and gently placed his arm around me. "You're afraid of what could happen if we get into that type of relationship."

"Exactly." I said with a smile, loving how well he was able to read me so well.

"It's alright Leah, I completely understand. I'm willing to wait as long as you want." He said. "In fact, I'm willing to wait until we get married if I have to."

I blushed as he smiled at me. "You would do that for me?"

He chuckled and gently pulled me closer to him. "Baby girl…I'd give my life for you."

I looked into his eyes letting myself get lost in them before sweetly kissing his cheek. I wasn't sure what it was about him but every time I looked into those blue eyes, I felt his honesty and strong need to protect me. It was a nice feeling and I never wanted it to end.

A few moments later we got up and headed downstairs to the kitchen. I made French toast, eggs and bacon and then joined him in the living room like always to watch the news.

"So what time did you want to head out today?" he asked.

I shrugged, "Maybe after we shower and get dressed. I'm in the need of new shoes."

"Oh God…you're always in the need for new shoe." He said.

I giggled, "Randy I'm a female. We have to have plenty of shoes."

"If you say so," he said before turning on the news.

I was just taking a bite of my food before a news report came on that brought us both to a hault.

"In other news, the mother of a missing 22 year old woman is pleading for her daughter's safe return. Leah Laughlin was last seen at this hospital only a year ago and was reported to be with her mom's ex-boyfriend Randy Orton. If you have seen this man or this young woman, police are urging you to come forward."

Randy sighed and shut off the TV. I finished chewing my food wondering what he was thinking. "I can't believe she reported you missing."

I smirked a little, "Well Randy…you did kind of kidnap me."

He looked at me with a soft smile, "Yeah right, you practically jumped into my arms."

I giggled, "True…do you think anyone around here will recognize us?"

He glanced at me, "Well since you colored your hair dark brown and I've shaved all of my facial hair…I doubt anyone would know who we are. Besides…I don't think you look like a girl who fears me."

"True again…"

After talking for a few more moments we got ourselves dressed and headed out for a day. He ended up buying me three new pairs of shoes and some new clothes to go along with it. Although I was having a great time out with him, I couldn't help but feel like we were being watched…and watched very closely. While we were taking a walk in the park, I felt as though several people were staring at us from random places in the park. I tried not to look over my shoulder a few times but the feeling was so strong. I finally ended up telling Randy that I was ready to head home. I was praying that I was only being paranoid, but when we got to the car I looked over at a small bridge that was built over the river and I saw a black figure of a man that slowly disappeared.

"You alright?" Randy asked.

I glanced back at the bridge and then said, "Oh…yea I'm alright, I'm just a little tired."

"You sure?" he asked.

I nodded and then got inside of the car hoping that what I was feeling and seeing was only a figment of my imagination.