A/N: I am so so so super duper sorry! I feel terrible since I basically promised you guys that I was going to update more frequently, yet I did the exact opposite Please forgive me it's just that school has been draining me and I've had so much work…but I'm here now :D on to the story… (btw I am loving your reviews and your ideas, keep them coming!)

The next couple of weeks were agonizing. I met the creeps on a daily basis and "the boss" always forced me to do things I didn't like. He hadn't raped me yet, and that I was thankful for. I still got texts from them very often and sometimes they'd give me the day off. I also saw my boyfriend almost every day, but I didn't dare to mention a single word about what was going on. Still, he knew there was something wrong. He'd always ask me if I was all right.

"Baby, I'm fine," I would reply. "Are you sure, beautiful? You look kind of down," he would say. "I'm fine, just missing Harper, that's all. At least you're by my side to make it all better," I would say again. He would give me forehead kisses and at least, they would brighten up my terrible life.

Andy is the perfect boyfriend. He's so mature and loving. I really, really like him. As time progresses, our relationship becomes even stronger. Today he told me that he had the perfect idea for our first date. When I asked him what it was, he told me it was a surprise. It's supposed to be at 8 tonight. I can't wait. Gladly, the creeper gave me the day off today. Mysteriously, every time Andy makes plans with me, the creeper gives me the day off. Could he know?

It's almost 5:30 PM right now, and as usual, the sandwich shop was near empty. It was just Justin and I and a few customers eating their sandwiches.

"Alex, can you please come back to reality? Mom told you to start cleaning the dirty tables," said Justin, annoyed.

"That's not fair, I cleaned them yesterday! It's your turn now!" I complained.

"So? I do the dishes everyday and you don't see me complaining! Besides, cleaning the tables is the least you can do you lazy good for nothing!" he replied.

"Well maybe I don't want to clean the stupid tables, you little-,"

"I SAID CLEAN THE TABLES! AND WHEN I TELL YOU TO DO SOMETHING, YOU DO IT," Justin yelled.

I opened my eyes wide in disbelief. He sounded just like how one of the creepers spoke to me the first day I met them.

"Excuse me?" I said.

Justin laughed nervously. "I was just uh- imitating mom!" He laughed nervously again. "Knock it off! Jerry! Mija!" Justin went off saying all kinds of stuff mom says.

"Whatever, creep. I'll clean the stupid tables." I rolled my eyes.

*JUSTIN POV*

That was close. How could I be so stupid! She almost found out! I need to watch out how I speak to my sister…

*ALEX POV AGAIN*

That was so weird. It's almost like Justin is one of the creeps! Do you hear yourself? Now you're saying your own brother is against you? You're crazy!

It was now 6:45. I cleaned the tables and started getting ready for my date. I could not stop thinking about the incident with Justin. Can my own brother really be capable of doing this to me? Impossible!

It was now 8 o clock sharp. I went outside as I saw Andy's car coming. I told mom that I would be going out with Andy tonight. Mom is indifferent about this whole "me dating one of the cops who is helping us solve the case" thing. She thinks he's a good guy, and she just tells me to be careful and not let him go too far if he tries to. I'm glad she's fine with it.

"Wow, you look so beautiful right now," said Andy. He hugged me, took my hand, and twirled me. I smiled.

"You fix up nice too!"

He laughed and opened the car door for me. "Get inside the car my lady," he said. "By the way, black and white are definitely nice colors for you," he laughed.

Throughout the whole drive, I bugged Andy to tell me where we were going. He refused to tell me. "Just wait and see."

About fifteen minutes later, we arrived at what had to be the most beautiful restaurant ever. The place wasn't too bright, but it wasn't dark either. There was a huge chandelier in the middle of the restaurant along with many little lights all around the place. The walls were a dark beige color, with mirrors everywhere reflecting the soft lights. The tables and the windows were made out of glass. Tan curtains dressed the windows. It was beautiful. My jaw dropped. "Surprise," said Andy.

"It's so beautiful! How did you find this place?" I asked.

"I have my ways," he laughed.

"Mr. Gomez, right this way please," said a tall, skinny waiter.

We followed the waiter into a giant glass door. It was the balcony. There were about three tables out here, and we sat in the middle table. The view was incredible.

We settled down and ordered our drinks and the food. Andy and I talked about everything. It was like we had known each other forever. I fell even more in love with him by the minute. I could see by the way he looked at me, and the way he talked to me that he felt the same way. When our food came, we ate, and had the best night of our lives. We finished up, and walked to his car.

"Now we shall take a romantic drive through the city," he said.

I laughed. "You can't get any more romantic than you just did! You must have spent a fortune! You shouldn't have, sweetheart," I said.

"Listen, you're my girlfriend and I love you. All the money in the world can't show you how much I'm starting to fall for you! Plus, I wanted to make our first date a memorable one, and your birthday is coming soon, too!" he said. I blushed.

We drive around for a few minutes and then Andy takes me home. I thank him and hug him. As I was about to exit the car, he stops me.

"Alex, wait!"

"Yes?"

"I just wanted you to know that I love you." He hands me a red rose.

"Aww! I love you too baby! You really didn't have to-,"

Before I know it, he grabs my face and gives me what has to be the best kiss I've ever been given. At first I was shocked, because he took me by surprise. Then, as my mind adjusts to what is going on, I kiss him back. We kissed for a couple of minutes, and during those couple of minutes I swore I was in heaven.

"You kissed me," I said, surprised.

"Did you like our first kiss?" he asked.

"Loved it! I'm glad we waited." I smiled. "Goodnight, I love you."

"Love you too baby." He smiled.

And just by doing that, my boyfriend made me feel amazing. He made me forget everything that was going on.

As I open the doors to the sandwich shop, I see that the place is pitch black. Just as I was about to turn on the lights, they turn on by themselves, and I see Justin sitting in a table, holding a knife, and giving me the creepiest look ever.

"Had fun tonight?" he asks.

The lights go off again.

A/N: How are you guys liking this? Please let me know! I'm so glad I'm finally getting to develop Alex and Andy's relationship! What do you think about that? Do you like them together? What do you think about the story so far? Thanks to guest for giving me suggestions, and I'm glad you guys are hooked on it :') I couldn't ask for anything else! And just in case I don't update before Christmas/New Year's…Merry Christmas and a Happy 2013 to you!