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Part 8
Mimi stepped out of the bathroom. She gulped as she felt the gun in her back. Mimi was so scared that she kept her eyes focused on the exit door that she didn't notice Joe with a broomstick. And as Yolei stepped out, he brought it down on her head, causing her to lose her grip on the gun. Mimi ran into Joe's awaiting arms as Yolei grabbed her gun. Before Yolei had a chance to do anything, Joe and Mimi sprinted to their car.
Yolei's head began to spin from the pain inflicted upon her. She grabbed the side of the wall for support. Damn her! Damn him! They got away! I have got to get out of here. Yolei stumbled out the back way angrily.
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"Joe, are we going to the police?"
"Yup. The sooner we get there, the less chance she has to escape," he replied.
"Thank goodness you stuck around. She could have…"
"But she didn't, and you're safe now," Joe told Mimi as he reached over with his right hand and squeezed her hand as his left hand stayed on the wheel.
"What would I ever do without you?" Mimi asked as she smiled at him adoringly.
"I'd shudder to think," he replied smiling.
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In the morning…
Ring! Ring!
Matt groaned as he opened his eyes. He looked down at Sora, who was snuggled next to him on the couch. She had fallen asleep after telling him what happened and he did not want to wake her, so he too just gave in to sleep and stayed with her. His eyes looked over at the smaller couch, where Tk slept with Kari in his arms. He smiled at the two. They were perfect for each other.
Ring! Ring!
Matt groaned again. He gently got up and laid Sora down softly. One hand went to her cheek as he lightly caressed it. Poor Sora…She's been through so much…I wish there were something I could do…
Ring! Ring!
"All right! I'm coming, I'm coming," mumbled Matt as he walked to the kitchen. "Hello?"
"Hi Matt! Did you hear about Yolei?" Joe asked.
"What about her?"
"She's dead. She was found strangled this morning in some alley. I just heard about it on the news."
"What? You mean…he…Tai killed her?"
"Who else? I hate to say it though, she deserved it. After trying to kill Mimi last night she-"
"Tried to kill Mimi? What?"
"We were at the hospital when Yolei hid in the bathroom, waiting for Mimi. Then with a gun she forced Mimi to walk to a back exit, but I figured something was wrong and I hit Yolei. Then Mimi and I ran to my car."
"Jeez. You had an interesting night. You won't believe it but Tk and Sora found Kari."
"What? Is she hurt? Is she okay? You mean Tai and Yolei didn't kill her?" Joe fired.
"Whoa Joe, slow down. Stop firing questions at me. Poor Kari and Sora are devastated…"
"I would be too if my brother did something like that to me," Joe replied.
"Yeah but there's more…Tai almost raped Sora."
"He-what?! How could he? She loved him and-he's gone too far! That sick bastard," exclaimed an outraged Joe.
"Yeah I know how you feel."
"Well I've got to go. I think Mimi's awake. I'll talk to you later. Bye."
"Bye." Matt hung up the phone and was startled by Sora's hand on his shoulder.
"Did I scare you?" she asked.
"Of course not. I didn't wake you up did I?"
"No. I couldn't sleep anymore. Who was that on the phone?" she asked curiously.
"Joe. He told me that Yolei tried to kill Mimi at the hospital but Joe stopped her and escaped. Then Yolei was found in some alley strangled," Matt told her grimly.
Sora shivered slightly from fear. "It was Tai wasn't it?"
"Most likely. Hey, don't worry," Matt said as he pulled her in for a hug. "I won't let him harm you as long as I'm around."
Sora pulled away. "Thanks," she said as a smile appeared on her face.
"Care to help me with breakfast?" Matt asked.
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Tk stretched lightly and looked down at the sleeping angel in his arms. Mmm…wonder what that smell is…bacon… Tk shook Kari lightly but instead of waking up, she turned to the side. Tk then brought his lips to her forehead and kissed her gently. He watched as a smile appeared on her lips as her eyes fluttered opened. "Good morning angel." He smiled at her light blushing.
"Good morning," she replied. A sweet, tantalizing aroma caught her nose. "Mmm…what's that smell?"
"Bacon."
"In that case, let's get up," Kari said.
Tk got up and offered her his hand. She graciously accepted and he pulled her up a little too fast, because she fell into his arms. Kari blushed as she looked up at Tk, whose blue eyes held hers. Their faces moved closer till…
"Matt!" yelled a voice from the kitchen.
Kari and Tk broke away and walked to the kitchen to see what the commotion was.
Sora had her hands on her hips. "When you asked me to help you with breakfast I didn't think you meant the whole breakfast? Now come here and help me put these on the table."
Matt shrugged. "Hey, I did make the eggs and bacon."
"Matt…"
"What?"
"Come here and help or else…"
"Or else what?" Matt challenged as he leered closer to her backing her up into the refrigerator. He put his hands on the fridge on both sides of her.
"Uh…or else…" Sora started to panic as she thought of a reason. A mischievous smile crossed her face as she thought of something. Sora then shot her hands out to his sides.
"Hey! That tickles!" Matt shrieked. He laughed for a few seconds before he suddenly turned serious. He looked at her with a gleam in his eye.
Uh oh…Why is he looking at me like that?
Kari and Tk watched in amusement. Soon, Sora was on the floor laughing as Matt continued his assault. "Matt! Stop," she laughed. She shot her hands out and tried to stop him but he caught her wrists. Her laughter stopped as they just stared into each other's eyes. Their faces leaned in closer…
"Ahem."
Matt got up and helped Sora up. They both turned to see a grinning Tk and Kari. Matt glared at Tk.
"I had something in my throat," Tk said innocently.
"I'll give you something in your throat," Matt growled.
"Uh…I feel like running. Bye!" Tk ran as Matt leapt at him.
"Come back here!" Matt called.
Kari and Sora laughed at their childish behavior.
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"Thanks Matt. I really appreciate you coming with me to my house," Sora said as she opened the door.
"My pleasure. Stay here while I check the house," Matt said as Sora closed the door and turned on the light. A few minutes later he came back. "All clear down here." Matt went upstairs to Sora's room.
"I assume it's safe," she said entering.
"You assume correct. Well go ahead and change."
"Matt! Would you get out so I can change out of these clothes."
"Oh, the thought never occurred to me to leave."
"Matt…"
"Kidding," Matt laughed. "I'll make sure it's safe upstairs."
"All right," Sora said laughing. She closed the door and started to change. Hurriedly she pulled on her jeans and stopped when she heard a noise. What was that? Sora shook her head and put on her light pink tank top. I'd better go see what that was…probably Matt tripping over something. She opened the door and was about to go investigate when…
Ring! Ring!
"Hello, Takenouchi residence. Sora speaking," she answered.
"Hello Sora. It's great to hear your sexy voice," whispered a voice.
"What?"
"You heard me. Don't bother calling your boy toy…he's currently unavailable," he chuckled.
"Tai? What did you do to Matt?" The color drained from Sora's face.
"Guess where I am?"
Silence.
"Why so silent? Did you forget we use to date? Did you forget you gave me a spare key when we dated in high school? God you were naïve! You really trusted in me…that is your fault Sora. That and ruining my plan. I killed Yolei, just like I am going to do to you. Then I will get Tk and finish off Kari. I'm coming for you. I'm coming for you Sora."
Sora's eyes widened as the phone slid out of her hand. No…He's here! She had to get out of here… Sora then crept down the stairs trying not to make any noise as to what she was doing. He was here and she had to get out. Sora was about to get to the door when a figure stepped in front of it. Sora gasped as she realized it was Tai.
"What's the matter Sora? Don't you miss your boyfriend?" he asked slyly.
Sora backed away slowly and turned. Just as she was about to run, Tai dove at her, catching her ankles. "Ow!" Sora exclaimed as she fell. She then kicked wildly, trying to get Tai to lose his grip but he flipped her over and effortlessly had her pinned to the ground. Her heart began to beat a mile a minute and she shivered from fear. He gazed down at her chillingly and smiled. He brought a hand to touch her soft lips and Sora bit down hard. He yelped in pain and struck her cheek, causing her to cry out.
His eyes bore a hole right through her. "You'll pay for that," he said harshly.
To Sora's horror, he brought his hands to her neck and began to squeeze. Sora fought to push his hands off her neck but he was too strong, and she was losing her strength. He pushed down harder and harder. Soon everything became blurry for Sora. Oh Matt…where are you…I don't want to die…Please Matt…help me… Sora stopped struggling, as everything became darker and darker…
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