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Cengiz – I always do that. You guys keep me writing so it seems only fair to mention you. Yeah Becker may not be great at emotions but he tries bless him.
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Primevalyank – Indeed it is! Yeah I feel for them both. And I do feel for Jess having no real idea how to deal with this.
A Forced Hand
Despite her earlier plans, the second she'd entered her flat Jess had done nothing but pace. She needed to tell him. She was being an idiot keeping something like this quiet. Grabbing her phone she wasted no time in texting him, asking him over straight away. She knew Becker. She knew he'd come the second he got her message. Rubbing her hands together she sighed. If she had known one night would lead to all of this trouble then she'd never have done it. Well, there were plenty of other reason why she should never have done it. But this one was jumping right out at her. Kicking her heels off Jess tried to take deep breaths. She would be fine. Everything would be fine. She'd tell Becker and then things would get better.
Yet given she almost screamed when someone knocked on her door, that prediction might not have been an accurate one. Mentally chastising herself, Jess smoothed her skirt down and hurried towards the door. She hadn't expected Becker to be so quick. But then he'd no doubt panicked upon getting her text and had broken every traffic law in order to get to her on time. She smiled to herself. She'd never had anyone be so caring and protective over her as Becker. Good looks aside she had struck gold with him. Undoing the chain she pulled the door open.
And almost screamed.
Luke waved his hands manically, begging her to be quiet. With one hand still on the door, Jess eased it forward by the smallest of inches.
"Luke, go away."
He shook his head, "Please Jess. Let me in. I just want to talk."
"No. I said go away."
To prove her point she tried to shut the door. However Luke pushed it back open with such force that she jumped back.
"Please just…I just want to talk and then I'll go and you will never see me again."
Biting her lip Jess weighed up her options. Saying yes was no doubt the stupid option. But she knew if she said no he'd force his way in. So instead she stood back. Luke eased past her and Jess pushed the door closed, making sure it could easily be pulled open.
"Okay Luke. Talk."
He nodded, "Jess you know why I'm here. I want us to be together. I know you say you love this Becker guy, but we've shared something special. Something so meaningful."
Jess rubbed her forehead, "Look Luke. I'm oddly flattered by this. I probably shouldn't be but I am. But I don't feel for you the way I do for him. We could never work as a couple. Trust me."
Luke shook his head, "But I don't. I think you are trying to deny yourself happiness with me because you are scared."
He hurried forward and took her hands, "Jess it's okay. We can make things work between us. I know we can."
"No!" Pulling herself free Jess noticed the look of anger creeping into Luke's eyes.
"Can you please leave before I call security?"
"Jess," Luke's voice was different now. The gentle tone had gone.
"I wanted to be nice to you. I wanted to make you see we were perfect for each other. I want you Jess."
He took a step forward.
"And I will have you whether you want it or not."
Jess dove to the side as Luke lunged for her. Narrowingly missing his grip she was thankful she'd taken her shoes off. Running so the sofa was between them, she took a deep breath.
"I mean it. Leave now or I'll phone the police."
She decided not to mention Becker was no doubt on his way. In truth she was hoping she could stall Luke until he arrived.
If he arrived.
Walking into the lobby of Jess's building, Becker smiled at the man behind the desk.
"Hi. Here to see Jess."
"Sign the book please."
Doing so Becker noticed the name above his. He then shook his head. Luke was a common enough name after all. They had two soldiers and a scientist with that name.
"She's popular today."
"Hmm?"
The man nodded at the book, "The guy who signed before you. He came into see her as well."
Becker let the pen drop to the floor.
"When was this?"
"About," the man glanced at the clock, "ten minutes ago."
Nodding Becker sprinted for the stairs. He could be imagining it. But he highly doubted Jess knew two people called Luke. And if it was the Luke, then Becker didn't want him anywhere near Jess.
Gripping the back of her sofa Jess stared Luke down. She could see the look in his eyes. He wanted her and he wasn't going to give up without a fight. He darted to the side and she took the chance to clamber over the sofa.
A mistake.
Jess screamed as Luke turned and threw himself on her. He grabbed her wrists to stop her from hitting out. As she fell from the sofa and onto the floor Jess cried out in pain. Luke used his knees to keep her body still.
"You aren't making things easy Jess."
Squirming and lashing out in his grip Jess glanced at the door. Becker had to arrive soon. If he didn't..? Luke grabbed her face and turned it to face him.
"We would be perfect for each other. Why can't you see that?"
"Get off me you bastard!"
The slap was so hard that her other cheek hit the floor with a bang. Kicking out at him Jess screamed as he began pressing kisses on her neck.
"JESS!"
Tears sprung to her eyes as she saw Becker racing towards them. Luke glanced up in time for Becker's fist to meet his face. As he was pulled away from her Jess scrambled into a ball and watched Becker throw Luke away from her.
"If you ever, ever touch her, look at her or even think about her, then I swear I will kill you!"
Jess half expected Luke to fight back. But instead he nodded and ran from the flat. The door slammed shut with a bang, causing Jess to jump. Becker shook out his clenched fist before turning to face her.
"Jess? Oh God Jessica."
"No it's…I'm fine."
Becker knelt beside her, taking her face in his hands.
"No you aren't. Come here."
Nodding, Jess curled up against him as he hugged her close. Becker stroked her hair, softly whispering in her ear as she tried to calm her tears.
The next two hours passed by Jess in a blur. Becker had ignored her pleas and called the police round. After giving them her statement Jess sat on the sofa with her knees drawn to her chest. She'd heard Becker talking to the police and from what she had listened to, they seemed confident they'd be able to catch Luke. Jess wasn't even really aware of them leaving. It was only when the door slammed shut did everything rush back to her.
"Jess?"
She gave a small nod. The sofa dipped as Becker sat beside her.
"Would you like a drink?"
"Tea," she licked her lips, "tea please."
Nodding Becker got up and moved towards her kitchen. Usually having an open plan flat was a good thing. It meant she could see everything. But this time that was a problem. All Jess wanted to do was hide. Becker put two mugs down on the table before sitting beside her again. Jess waited for the questions to come. But instead, Becker pulled her over to him, hugging her tightly. Tears leaked from her eyes.
"I'm so sorry Becker," she gave a small hiccup, "so sorry."
"Hey!" He glanced down at her, wiping her tears away from under her eyes.
"This wasn't your fault."
"But…it was," Jess explained, "It's why I asked you over here. The thing is. Luke was following me."
Yeah I went for the extra drama because…well because who doesn't love protective Becker? But yeah now Jess is gonna have to come clean about everything to him. Let me know what you think xx
