Chapter 6 (Alexis's P.O.V.)
Another day at work after another long day of school. The only good thing about this crazy day was that Dougie wasn't following me to work again.
My schedule at work was normal for once in a long time. I changed into my stupid maid uniform, served more than my portion of customers and didn't have to clean up any messes. It was a good day.
"Aw, I can't believe we have to stay and close!" My attention turned to Miranda and Jem as they passed empty plates to the chefs.
"What's wrong?" I asked from behind them. I noticed I must have startled them because they jumped a bit.
"Oh, Alexis didn't see you there." Jam said. "Betsy had to attend a manger district meeting, so she asked Miranda and me to stay until she returned."
"Yeah, and I have another part time job to get to." Miranda groaned.
"And I have a research paper due tomorrow, I haven't even started." Jem said as she pushed her glasses back up her nose.
"Then I'll stay." Their depressed expressions vanished and were replaced by shocked expressions.
"What?" They both asked together. They both looked at each other and then back at me.
"Are you sure?" Jem asked. I nodded as a response.
"Aw! Thank you so much Alexis!" Miranda practically screamed as she gave me a tight hug. I laughed at her reaction. Miranda then pulled away and both she and Jem scurried off to change.
Once all the customers left, along with Miranda and Jem, I went back into the dining area and locked the front door. When I returned to the break room, I switched all the lights off, leaving the break room lights on.
Just before I climbed the stairs to the second level of the restaurant, my eyes landed on the basket that sat on the break table.
It was the basket Betsy brought in full of tazers pepper spray, and such things. I felt like I needed to take one of those objects with me. However, I just shrugged the feeling off and climbed the stairs.
Once I was on the upper level, I immediately turned off the lights; I've always been trying to save energy. Then I walked over to the large glass windows and doors that opened to a balcony.
My left hand turned the lock and my right hand pressed down on the handle, making sure the door had locked. It did, but suddenly a gloved hand covered my mouth, making me gasp. An arm wrapped around my upper body, trapping my arms.
My mind was racing and entered fight or flight mode. And because I had grown up taking so many martial arts training, my mind chose fight.
I kicked my right foot back, hitting the attacker in their leg. The attacker let out a groan and their grip around my arms loosened. I elbowed the person with my right elbow and the attacker stumbled backwards, releasing me. The attacker was bent over, holding their stomach. I lifted my left fist, ready to hit the person, but as my fist came closer to their head, their right hand caught it and they stood up straight. I then realized who it was...
"DOUGIE?" He remained silent. "What are you doing?"
"The kitchen door was unlocked, you left weapons on the kitchen table, and you're still in uniform. You're just asking to get raped." My mouth dropped open. I clenched my fists and looked at the floor.
"Get out." I said firmly.
He didn't say anything. He stood in front of me, just staring, but soon...he left.
Even though he couldn't hear me now, I said, "I don't need your help."
The next day at school, Dougie never showed up. And when I got to work, he didn't show up either. I began to worry. What if he did hear me last night?
"Alexis!" Betsy called in a pleading tone as I entered the kitchen with a pile of dirty plates.
"Yes?" I asked as I handed the plates to one of cooks.
"Could you please close for me tonight? There's another manager district meeting I have to go to tonight." I thought to myself for a moment and then nodded.
"Sure!"
"Aw thank you so much!" Betsy said, giving me a quick hug. "I'll try to be back as soon as possible! Bye!" She said, running out the door. I just sighed and returned to cleaning the cafe.
After the girls and cheeks left, I turned the lights off in the dining area and returned to the break room.
"Don't move." I froze hearing the sound of a man's voice. I slowly turned around and came face to face with the two men from a few days ago.
"Make any hasty moves and we'll zap you." The skinnier mansard as he pulled a tazer from his back pocket. "Now, go up stairs." He yelled before pushing me to the stairs.
I knew I was in danger. What could I do?
(Dougie's P.O.V.)
I ditched school, go day so I wouldn't have to face Alexis when she was angry. I was just trying to help her...it wasn't the best way but she needed to know sex offenders don't care if you know martial arts. They'll find a way around it.
"Hey good lookin'!" A woman said to me as I walked past her and her friend.
"Eh...Wait! Do you wanna hang with us?" Her friend called to me, but I ignored her and continued wandering aimlessly down the sidewalk.
I didn't know why but I felt like I needed to see Alexis. I didn't know where she lived so I only thought of one place to look.
Maid Latte.
"Oh...guess she went home." I said to myself as I looked up at the dark cafe. No lights were on. I began walking away until I heard a man's voice.
"Tie her up." I spun around, staring at the cafe as if it were the door to he'll.
I quickly ran to the kitchen door and began pulling on the handle. It was locked. I ran under the balcony and looked up. I could see the fat man and his skinny friend in front of the window. I ran to the trellis that rested against the balcony and began climbing it until I was on the balcony. I could see Alexis tied up and her mouth covered with a white cloth. The men moved closer to her. My eyes widened and I couldn't stop my right fist from colliding ink the glass window, making it shatter. Glass flew in many different directions and my fist stung.
The two men turned to look at me but I threw punches at them both. My adrenaline had kicked in and I diddled every punch they threw at me.
"DOUGIE!" The sound of Alexis's voice brought my attention to her. I looked up at her to see the cloth around her neck now and her hazel eyes were wide, full of shock.
I realized my fists ached and they clenched onto cloth. I looked down; the fat man's shirt was in my fists as he dangled from my hold. The skinnier guy was passed out on the floor.
"Dougie..." Alexis repeated my name in a more gentle tone. I lowered my rig fist to my side and I dropped my head, ashamed I lost my cool. Then I released the fat guy, making him shake the floor from his impact.
I stood up properly and walked over to Alexis in silence.
"Dou-" Before she could say my name again, I sup. Her around and untied the rope that had bonded her wrists together.
I then walked over to the two harasses and placed their backs against each other and tied them together. I heard the kitchen door open just as I was finished tying them and a voice soon followed.
"Alexis, I'm back!"
"Oh!" I heard Alexis call firm behind me. I looked back to her. She looked as if she was waiting for me to say something to her.
"Go, call the police." She nodded and ran downstairs and did so.
When the cops arrived I followed Betsy and Alexis to the back door. We watched as the cops pushed the two men into the car and Betsy turned to us.
"Well I'm glad Dougie came to check up on you!" Betsy said with a pleasant smile. "But...what am I supposed to do about the window?" Betsy whined.
"I'll pay door it." Betsy and Alexis looked at me with surprised looks.
"Are you sure?" Betsy asked. I nodded.
"I was the cause."
"Alright then, for now, I'll go get you both some cakes to take home as a reward." Betsy then rushed back into Maid Latte.
"Uh..." I looked back at Alexis. She was fiddling with the apron of her uniform. "T-Thank you." She said, finally looking up at me with a deep red blush on her tan complexion. She looked so adorable!
"It was no problem. I wanted to help."
"W-What?" She asked in a surprised tone.
"Alexis," I placed my hands on her shoulders and looked deep into her hazel eyes. "I'll always protect my precious little maid." Her eyes widened. I was shocked myself for saying that and I quickly had to cover up. "Plus, you still owe me from the first time. Now you owe me twice." Her expression quickly changed.
"WHAT?" I turned on my heel and looked back at her.
"See you tomorrow Prez."
"YOU STUPID PERVERTED ALIEN!" She yelled, causing a smile to spread across my face.
