Kilgrave POV
I got in the car and pulled away, I could see Alice standing in front of the window, watching me go. She was in a constant mood swing. Was she doing it on purpose to annoy and confuse me? None ever asked me to ''come back soon'' that was riddiculous, why would she or anyone care? I had way too many questions. But I also had a plan. First of all, she needed something decent to wear, second of all, I wanted to search her apartment. I knew it would be taken by the governent now as she complained about having debts, thanks to her late mother or whoever that woman was. Maybe I would find some answers there.
I reached a shopping centre. I hated those but it would be easier to get everything in one place, especially that constant rain wouldn't stop. I made sure to be quick, Alice was unpredictable and to be honest for the first time in my life I was worried she would fight my powers. Like Jessica did. She already seemed to be quiet good at fighting them but not good enough. I got her a bunch of underwear, nightgowns and clothes, it seemed like she liked floral patterns... not that I cared, she would wear what I told her to. But they suit her. I threw the bags to my trunk and got in my car again. I sipped my coffee I got on the way out of the mall and then I started driving to her apartment.
It was a decent bit away from the centre, I got lost at least two times before I found small dodgy street with the basement flats. One of which used to be hers. I asked a random junkie to get the door opened for me as if his life depended on it and after breaking his two fingers he managed to get them opened 'What are you waiting for, go away' I told him and cringed as he passed next to me, mumbling and whining something. 'Let's see this rabbit hole' I said to myself and attempted to switch the lights on. Power was cut, stupid me, of course so I used lighter in my phone. First thing I noticed were endless demands of payment on the floor, most of them unopened. I moved inside, the walls were covered with rosy wallpaper which was teared everywhere. Seriously did she have a cat? It didn't seem like it... I could feel my stomach sunk as I stared at the scratches. Was it... was it her? She kept saying she was dangerous, maybe she actually meant it. I felt a bit uneasy, but I kept looking. Everything was dusty, there were book laying on the floor and shelfs everywhere. One cought my attention 'LOBOTOMY' the title said, and it was a thick book, I took it off the shelft and to my surprise there was a hole in the wall behind it. There were numerous papers inside, thick files and even more, smaller in size books that were reffering to losing memory and surgeries performed on people. I felt like I was in a bloody horror movie, but I went ahead and took all the papers with me. It was too dark to take a look at them in here so I just came back to my car quickly and put them under the passengers seat. I breathed to calm down, my heart was hummering in my chest which I didn't notice before. I was just sitting inside, looking at her apartment's door when two men approached. They were wearing hooded cloaks so I couldn't see their faces, they looked about the same height. Curiosly enough, they stopped in front of her flat and knocked on the door, shouting something. It looked like the door stood open for them, as I didn't close it properly, leaving in rush. I kept watching. 'You can't hide anymore!' one of them shouted more vividly this time and then he turned around, noticing I was sitting in the car. Well, my bmw didn't exactly blend in the area. I gasped and quickly pulled off, driving away with maximum speed I could reach this fast. I could see them shouting at me and even trying to run. I hoped they wouldn't remember my registration number!
Alice pov
I heard the door slam open and shut about two or three hours later. I jumped on the bed, breaking out of the story I was reading and I quickly and clumsily hid the books away. 'I'm back!' I breathed in relief but my belly also squeezed in slight fear when I heard his voice. I didn't want to try and tease him or make him angry again so I slowly got off the bed and left the bedroom, heading downstairs. 'Hey' I said quietly as I walked up to him. He was holding shopping bags and he looked kind of weird. 'Are you okay?' I asked suspiciously. 'Did I do something wrong? I swear I didn't touch anything and I cleaned the kitchen like you asked' I explained quickly. He seemed out of breath when he shook his head and handed me the bags 'I'm fine' he growled and went to the kitchen to wash his face. 'You did well' he nodded at me and I held the bags, staring at him. He looked like he ran back home instead of using the car. 'Are you sure you are-'
'I said I'm fine' he cut me off and I frowned carrying the bags to the bedroom. 'Can I look?' I asked him and he said all of this was for me. I felt weird. None ever got anything for me... 'Thanks' I said quietly and slowly started unwrapping and opening the boxes. I found high heels, bunch of dresses, some night wear and also, which made my cheeks turn red, lots of expencive looking underwear. Well, more like lingerie. I sighed heavily and rubbed my face. Was he expecting me to wear it for him? I couldn't believe he was capable of that. Until now I hoped he was just teasing me, but it looked like he actually intended to do... things. 'Kilgrave we need to talk' I got up and took all my courage I had. He seemed to be calm now and I found him sitting in the kitchen, sipping a glass of wine. I thought it was too early for it but I didn't point it out.
I sat down across the table from him and looked into his eyes 'Listen, I... first of all I wanted to ask you to... uh... please... please don't hurt me, okay?' I nibbled my lower lip and looked down, feeling horrible to beg him for mercy. 'I don't know you and you don't know me. I just assume you hurt this woman that was trying to kill you and since I safed you I don't want to get to the same point' I knew I wasn't perfectly clear but I didn't know how to put it otherwise. 'Second of all, I will desperately need you to believe me' I stated and looked up again 'There is someone after me, and they want me hurt too. But I'm scared of them much more than you' I said bravely and clenched my fists 'Please let me get away, there is plenty of women out there for you, I can't offer you anything. I don't have anything worth your attention' I did my best to not tear up and I tensed, waiting for his response.
'There is something you don't understand, Alice' he spoke up, cocking his left eyebrow after a moment of silence 'There is nobody that can't obey me. Not you, not whoever is after you' he loosened up his tie and cleared his throat 'You stay here, that's it. I will... keep you safe, I promise' he clearly didn't like saying this but it seemed genuine. 'I'm the man of my word' he added and got up, walking around the table. He stood behind me and leaned in, I felt his heavy warm hands on my shoulders and he leaned in to my right ear 'And I won't hurt you... unless you ask me to' he whispered in my ear, sending shiver down my spine. I inhaled his scent and turned my head towards him. His lips were an inch away. How was he so... desireable sometimes? I was deffinitely crazy. 'Thank you' I replied and looked up. I could drown in his gaze, his hands slid down my arms almost in an embrace, giving me goosebumps, but it didn't exactly feel bad. I didn't move 'So you believe me... that there is someone looking for me?' I asked as before he seemed more sceptical about it 'Yes' he said simply and pinched my chin lightly, before he moved away leaving me breathless.