Hey Sorry it took a bit for this new chapter! Here you go!
Chapter 4
The telephone rung loudly, echoing throughout the apartment. Randy answered quickly,
"Hello?"
"HI, can I speak with Tara please," a male voice spoke on the other line
Randy frowned curiously,
"Who is this?"
"My name is Jesse, I'm a friend of hers."
"Why are you calling?" Randy spoke defensively
"..I just want to talk to Tara."
"Why?"
"Thats between me and her, can you please put her on the phone?"
Still frowning, he leaned forward, peeking over at Tara swaying in front of the mirror with a dark purple dress in against her. He didnt like the idea of another man calling for her. After a moment he replied,
"Uhh...yeah, hang on."
He knocked on the door of Tara's room, and she spun around happily, as he handed her the phone.
"Hello?," she answered, "Hey you!"
Her voice began to fade away as Randy stood in the doorway, as he watched her behavior while talking to her so called friend.
Jesse? Who the hell is Jesse? What does he want? Why is he calling for you? He wants you, I know it. He cant have you, it's not fair! I had you first! I wont let him take you away from me!
Tara turned around looking at him curiously,
"Is there something else you needed?"
Randy shook his head, bringing himself out of his thoughts and walking back into the hall.
Moments passed, and it seemed like she was on te phone a decade before finally hanging up. She strolled out of her bedroom and into the living room with Randy, collapsing on the big white couch in front of the fireplace. He stared at her, anxiously awaiting her to speak. Instead she sighed heavily, and he took it upon himself to ask,
"Everything alright?"
"Yeah," she said, "Just a little tired thats all. "
Silence
Ask her... just ask her who he is, Randy thought, It cant be anything serious can it?
"So was that you boyfriend?" he asked
"Oh god no," Tara answered, "Just a really good friend of mine."
Randy didnt believe her,
"Is it serious?" he replied
"What? said Tara
"You and him...is it serious?"
"What, no! I just told you we were friends," she smiled genuinely, but Randy didnt budge.
"Are you fucking him?" he spoke with anger rising in his voice
"Excuse me?" Tara questioned,
"You heard me," Randy replied
"Thats none of your business, Randy!" She stood up offensively, crossing her arms, "I'm not gonna tell you that."
"Because you are!" his eyes grew dark, "I cant believe you would do this to me, Tara. I let you stay here and you start screwing someone else, I cant help but feel hurt!"
"What the hell are you talking about?" she reponded loudly, "Hurt from what? We're not together!"
Randy was quiet, painfully listening to her continue,
"Now what I do and who I do it with is my business, and you've got a problem with that then maybe this roommate thing isnt working."
She turned and began walk off, only for him to stand up and grasp her arm quickly,
"Wait," he said, "I'm sorry. I guess I just got a little jealous."
Tara sighed heavily, while Randy went on,
"Its just that, I really care about you, and I dont want anybody to hurt you thats all."
"You dont have to worry, Randy, I'm fine."
"I know..I'm sorry," he grinned slightly, "Why dont we just get pass all this? We can order takeout and watch a couple of bad movies-"
"No I cant," she interrupted, "I have plans tonight."
Randy grew silent, swallowing deeply, before saying,
"Oh! Okay, Yeah it's fine I have plans to so.."
"Okay," said Tara, "Well goodnight."
He nodded slowly, "Yeah...night."
He watched her walk back into her room and close te door. Immediately he stormed into his bedroom, slamming the door and clenching his teeth. His eyes were dark and full of rage, and he began to pace across the floor.
I knew it! She's going to meet that..fuck! I cant let this happen..I cant let him take her away from me! It'S not going to happen! I wont let it happen! I have to do something!
Just then her voice echoed from the other side of the door,
"Randy? Are you okay?"
"Yeah!" He asnwered, pulling the door open a little, just enough for her to see his face,
"Yeah, I'm fine," he said
"Okay," said Tara, "Well, I'm leaving now. I'll see you later."
"Okay," Randy nodded, plastering a fake smile along his face, "Have a nice night."
She turned towards the front door, opened it, and closed it shut behind her.
Shit! Randy thought, it's too late. She's gone...no...not if i can help it.
Tara and Jesse strolled into his one bedroom apartment, Jesse collapsing on the couch.
"This place is really nice Jesse," said Tara
"You can stay here if you want," he replied, "it's got a nice view, the people here are cool, and there's a lot of fun to do around here."
Tara sat down beside him,
"Jesse, I already told you I cant," she spoke softly, "Its 300 miles away."
"Yeah but it's worth it," he said, "I mean how much do you even know about this guy?"
She shook her head slowly,
"just that he's been here for 3 years, his ex fiance left him for someone else, and he's just trying to get back on his feet."
Jesse frowned curiously,
"Does he work?"
"Yeah, he works,"
"Doing what?"
She shook her head again, "I-I dont-"
"Oh come on Tara, you dont even know what he does for a living?"
"What does it matter? Look what he does is his business, it doesnt concern me."
"It does if its putting you in danger!"
Tara leaned back calmly,
"Jesse what is the big deal?"
"I dont trust this guy Tara. I mean did you hear him when he answered the phone? i felt like i was being interrogated."
She stared at him softly,
"Look he just got a little jealous thats all, but we talked about it and everything is fine now okay?"
She stood up slowly, grabbing her jacket,
"Listen I should go, I've got a big day at work tomorrow."
Jesse stood up with her, still concerned for his friend,
"Alright," he said, walking her to the door.
She stopped in the doorway, embracing him tightly,
"Try not to worry so much okay?"
He nodded quietly, before closing the door behind her.
He walked back into the living room, turning on television in attempt to ease his mind. There was a sudden knock on the door, and he glanced back at it. Sitting the controller down on the table and walking towards it.
"Did you forget something Tar-" His voice cracked when opened the door to find Randy standing in front of him.
"Can I help you?" he asked
Randy grinned evily,
"Are you Jesse?"
"Yeah.."
Randy immediately rushed inside, pushing Jesse down to the ground with his hands tight around his throat. Jesse struggled a bit, reaching for a glass vase that sat beside him and smashing it against Randy's head. He fell to the floor, and Jesse climbed up, coughing and rubbing his throat, before turning and kicking Randy dead in his face.
Randy lay unconcious, and Jesse into his room, grabbing his cell phone to try and call for help. He only managed to dial 3 numbers, before a glass lamp struck his head and he once again fell down to the floor. Randy stood above him, breathing roughly and looking down at him. He appeared to be dead, and Randy drug his still body into the bathroom and laid him in the tub.
Your no longer gonna be a bother to me and Tara.
Plz rate and comment, I know its been a while sinced I've posted a new chapter, but I would greatly appreciate it. And just for the record there are no slashes between John and Randy in this story. So if thats what your into, then this isnt for you. Thanks!