"It is alright to think so Ms. Yue. Most of this cases started as a simple prank but some lead to an unfortunate ending." Officer Shawn informed us.
Unfortunate, subtly saying that the victim may either get hurt or worse, die. I gulped down the sudden fear that threatened to grip me.
"Stalking is considered as a form of harassment which is a criminal offence. This causes an alarm or distress towards the victims, limiting their sense of freedom. Hence, what Ms. Yue has experienced. It's part of personal and domestic violence and is punishable by law." He added.
"And what about the the incident with my car? Will it also help to further prosecute him?" Dylan asked.
"With regards to your case Mr. Wang, it is what we call a stalking by proxy. Since you are connected to Ms. Yue, the stalker is finding ways to threaten her by attacking the people close to her. That's why you were targeted as well." He further explained.
"Okay, I'm willing to testify about this, in the event that the stalker is finally caught." Dylan said, rubbing my arm soothingly.
"That would be of great help once this case is placed on the trial court but for the mean time let's catch the suspect first. Anyway, the pieces of evidence that you had given Min is already a great place to start." Daniel said to Dylan and I.
"You can freely use the other conference room for your questions with Dylan and Yue. Whatever else you need, our company is willing to provide just so we can quickly resolve this issue. We are primarily concerned with the safety of our talent." The boss offered.
"Thank you sir. We will do our best in investigating this matter. Let's all work together to stop this criminal before he does something even worse." Shawn said.
"In the mean time, while the investigation is ongoing is it possible that you'll be able to provide a personal bodyguard for Ms. Yue? We can also coordinate with him, that way we can ensure that no further attacks are made by the suspect." Daniel suggested.
"That's a great idea. Let me contact our security agency for that." My boss said.
Dylan and I were interrogated in separate rooms. I tried to recall all the events that had happened and possible persons I could think of, who might be connected to the stalking. But since I am a celebrity, it's a bit hard to narrow it down. But still Shawn carefully listed whatever points I made, assuring me that it will be of help in their investigation.
"Can you think of a friend or an acquaintance who might have done this? Or have ordered someone to threaten you?" He asked me.
"No. Most of my friends are actors, they're too busy for that. And the ones from Hunan, I seldom contact." I answered after mentally going through the list of my friends.
"Okay. But one thing is important right now Ms. Yue. YOU CAN'T TRUST ANYONE. Aside from the support you have now. This stalker might have been watching you from the sidelines, or he might unknowingly be near you all this time. I'm not telling you this to scare you but it is to warn you." He cautioned me.
"At this point in time, we're not really sure about the motive of the suspect. So we have to be extra vigilant." He explained.
"Thank you, officer Shawn." I said.
We went back to the main coference room after an hour.
Li walked towards me. "Ms. Yue hello I'm the head of security of your apartment building. Again I'm so sorry about what happened. We are strengthening the security of the complex as we speak. But till this gets resolve, I think it's best for you stay with Mr. Wang first." He said to me.
"Hi Li. Nice to meet you. It is an unforeseen event that has happened. I understand that you were also unaware of my stalker. But thank you for doing your best." I shook his hands.
The boss then went back at the head of the table.
"I've already contacted the security agency, they said a personal bodyguard will be provided to Yue starting in two days." he informed them.
"That's great. We may also need the complete information of Ms. Yue's schedule." Daniel requested.
"I'll email them to you right away." My manager said.
"We're just worried about the discretion of the investigation. With the media and all, this could turn into a frenzy with just a simple spark. We don't want any scandal on top of what Yue's been already dealing with right now." My boss voiced out his concern.
"Don't worry sir. We will be discreet with the investigation. Cases like this are sensitive, the stalker may also flee the moment he finds out about this. Ms. Yue can continue to work normally. Wherever she is, the stalker will surely be just around the area quietly observing." Shawn reassured him.
I shivered at the thought of being silently watched as if being studied in a microscope. Except this case, it isn't done by a scientist. It is being done by a psychotic person.
"So I will be a guinea pig then?" I stammered out.
The officers flinched.
"No. You're not a guinea pig. But this is necessary to be able to catch him. Don't worry Ms. Yue. We will be in constant contact with your personal bodyguard.
I nodded.
"Can you assure me of her safety, officer?" Dylan asked, placing his arm around me, providing me some semblance of comfort.
"We will do our best." Daniel said.
I hope their best is enough to stop him, whoever the hell he is. The thoughts echoed in my mind.
Dylan and I went back together in his apartment.
"Well that went fast. Now we actually have something against him. I just hope they get that bastard as soon as possible." Dylan said while we were lounging at his couch.
His arm surrounded me securely in his embrace.
"Babe, do you think it might just be a threat because of someone hating on me?" I asked him, wondering about his thought on the matter.
"Honestly? That pyscho is completely obsessed with you, babe. From the notes and threats, it would take so much time for someone to orchestrate such thing just to scare you. All our friends are busy with their own lives to begin with." He rationalized.
"I guess you're right. It's just that Shawn warned me to be careful of the people around me. He said he might just be there, he might actually be near me at times. But I was unaware of it." I told him. Dylan is one of the person I trusted the most. If all else fail, I knew he would still be there for me.
"He has a point though. You have to be vigilant from now on. Not because you fear him, but because now you have the power to put him behind bars. I'm here for you all the way Yue. I know you're scared, but I also know that you're strong enough to overcome this ordeal." He encouraged me.
"Thanks babe. For always making me see things in a different light. You make me a better person, you know that?" I planted a brief kiss on his lips.
"That goes both ways babe. I won't be the Dylan Wang that I am now, if you weren't there beside me all the time." He said back.
"Tell you what, ever since this stalker thing started, we never really had the chance to enjoy each other's company. So tonight, we're going to do all the things that you want. So what is it? A foot massage? Movie night? Game night?" He turned to me, wiggling his eyebrows at the same time.
I snorted.
"You're such a kid you know that? But tonight I want game night. Specifically, video games." I grinned sadistically. Guess we still are childish.
"Oh. You're on babe! Losers get to do anything the winner demands." He suggested excitedly.
"Are you a kid? Na-uh. Losers will just cook breakfast for 1 week." I argued back.
"Boo... That's so boring babe." He teased.
"What else do you have in mind then?" I dared him. Raising my eyebrows at him.
A few rounds of left for dead and silent hill video game later... I, Shen Yue lost to Wang He di.
Damn it.
"Ugh.. Harder babe." Dylan groaned.
"There, a bit on the left side." He directed.
I slapped his back.
"Ay! I told you we should just go to a spa for a massage instead. Why do you keep on asking me to give you one?" I complained.
"We made a deal, loser grants the winner's wish." He reminded while lying on his stomach. I was straddling his back trying to give him a back massage.
"Idiot. You could've wish for any other things like a gift or something."
Didn't you want the latest model of Nike's basketball shoes?" I urged him, trying to change his mind.
He ducked his head in one of the pillows, as if surrendering.
"I can buy that on my own. Ijustwantyourmassage." He muttered on the pillow, making it hard to understand.
"You want what?" I clarified.
He suddenly turned disrupting my balance. I ended up falling on the side of his bed. He quickly secured me with his arms.
"I said I just want your massage." He reiterated.
"Why?" I asked him.
"Does every little thing need to have a reason?" He asked me back.
"Yeah. I think so."
"I just miss you pampering me every once in awhile." He said shyly while pouting. Ears turning a deep shade of red.
"Aiyo... You're so clingy babe. If they see the famous action star acting like this, it'll be the end of your reputation." I ruffled his hair.
"I don't care. Just pamper the hell out of me. F!ck my reputation. I want some lovin' from my girlfriend." He demanded.
"Alright alright. Jeez you're like a baby. You're 25 already babe, just to remind you. Come on, lie on your stomach once again. I'll give you a special treatment." I said to him, finally giving in.
He grinned childishly and kissed my lips. "Thanks babe!"
Later that night we finally fell into a deep sleep tangled in each other's arms. It was in the middle of the night, that I was again awoken from my slumber.
At first I thought it was because of a nightmare. But I distinctly heard a series of footsteps coming from the hallway. It echoes throughout the olace beecause of the silence.
My breath hitched as panic was slowly waking up my sleep deprived mind.
I kept quiet trying to listen for more sound. Could he have found out the actual location of Dylan's apartment as well?
The footsteps stopped for a second. I glanced below the door, trying to see if the intruder was walking around outside. I could easily see the shadows even when I was bed.
My eyes widened, the light that was supposed to be reflected on the floor through the seam, was blocked by a shadow that was unmistakably standing on the other side of the bedroom door.
A/N:
Sorry about the legal stuff guys. I'm not a lawyer or anything. I just read some articles from the net regarding Stalking. So forgive me if there are errors on the story.
Anyway hope you liked this chapter.
Warning: This is actually the longest story I have written.
jclaire101 signing off... ? ﾟﾌﾻ?