Authors Note: Sorry if this chapter is a little slow. I had just had a similar experience and I felt like writing it down. I did add however a little about what was happening in the previous chapter. I promise that in the next chapter there will be more going on. Hope you guys like it. Remember to read and review.
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Chapter 5
Emma sat in her room. She had the computer by her desk turned on and she was connecting to the Internet.
"Welcome." Said the familiar voice followed by; "you've got mail."
She clicked on the mailbox at the right hand side of the screen and a new window appeared.
Checking her mail she noticed that there were a few from people that she knew and a couple were junk mail.
She was about to open the one from one of her friends when there was a knock at the door.
She minimized the window and her bright wallpaper greeted her. "Who is it?"
"Shalimar." Said the voice at the other side of the door.
"Come in." Said Emma. "It's open."
Shalimar walked in and closed the door behind her.
She sat on the bed facing Emma. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah... Why do you ask?" Emma looked at Shalimar surprised.
"Well, last night you came in and when straight to bed. Jesse said that you felt bad. Then this morning I saw you come in... You looked scared... as if something had happened."
'Damn... I should have thought about this.'
Emma moved from the computer and sat next to Shalimar. "I am fine... Last night I had a headache and this morning I had a fight with Kevin... I was just a little upset."
"That was kind of early this morning. At what time did you leave?" Asked Shalimar.
"I think that it was some time after 3:00am. He said that he needed to talk to me. Then we got into an argument. I really rather not talk about it."
Shalimar got up from the bed. "Okay... so how about we go shopping and get this out of our minds. A girls day out. No guys allowed."
"Why not?" Emma walked to her computer and opened the window logging off the Internet. "I'll be right there."
Emma shut down her computer and walked out of her room to meet Shalimar.
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The mall was full when Shalimar and Emma got there. They walked by many different shops until they came up to the one that they were looking for.... Victoria Secret.
They stepped inside and looked around the shop.
On their drive to the mall they had been talking.
Shalimar had once again asked her who the guy she liked was... only this time she asked her directly.
*^*^* "Hey Emma... you never answered my question, which of the guys is it that you like?" Said Shalimar as she kept her eyes on the road in front of her.
"Wow... I thought you would have figured it out by now. And no... It's not Brennan, regardless what everyone seems to think." Said Emma.
"Then it's Jesse?" Asked Shalimar.
"Yeah... It's Jesse. I already told him and we are going out."
"Ohh... That is great." Said Shalimar.
"Hey... we should get something sexy from here.... Surprise him. Huh?"
Emma just laughed. "Okay Shal... seems like a plan to me."
"Great."*^*^*
So here they were... Trying to find something sexy for her to surprise Jesse with.
"Hey look at this." Said Shalimar picking up a black minidress with a crisscross on the back and a tie down crisscross.
"It's cute... but no." Said Emma looking around.
"Why not?"
"Just because." She answered
Shalimar laughed. "You're no fun."
"Hey Shal... look at this one. I think it's really cute.... And you might actually like it." Emma picked up a beige colored lace up dress.
"It's nice. You should take it but let's find something else for tonight. We have to look hot for the guys."
Emma turned around and smiled at Shalimar. "We have to look hot for the guys huh?"
"Oops. Did I say that out loud?"
"I'm afraid so. So spill..."
"Uhm.... Well just like you have a crush on Jesse.... Well, I think that I like Brennan." Said Shalimar turning back to face the different assortment of dresses.
"Ohhh.... Want me to hook you guys up. Jesse can help."
"I don't know... I have to be sure that he likes me first."
Emma replied, "I think I can help in that matter... I'll talk to him tonight."
"Okay."
Emma kept on walking until she came up to the section with the baby dolls. She picked out a white flyaway-laced one. It had some golden accented flower imprints on it.
"What do you think about this Shal...?" Asked Emma.
"I think that if you want to drive him crazy... It's a really good choice."
Emma smiled. "Great... Then I'm taking it."
Shalimar moved next to Emma and picked out something for herself. A white sheer floral teddy with a ribbon to tie it on front and adjustable straps.
"Talk about driving someone crazy.... If you wear that for Brennan who knows what he'll end up doing."
"Yeah... But you got to admit that it's tempting."
"Well, then take it. Who know... you might end up hooking up?"
"True... and if we don't then I'll still have something."
"How about we pick a dress and an outfit for tonight... then we can get some shoes." Said Emma excitedly.
As they continued to walk around they stopped to pick out a few tops and pants. Then they moved to the shoe selection and started looking for the perfect match to their outfits.
They both picked out knee length black boots and a pair of dress shoes for their dresses.
They both headed for the cashier and paid for everything. By the time they had everything they were full of bags and were struggling to put them in the car without dropping anything.
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Emma and Shalimar entered Sanctuary full of shopping bags.
Brennan and Jesse who were talking in the main room turned to look at them.
"Looks like you girls had fun." Said Brennan.
Emma smiled. "I know that you are being sarcastic.... But yeah we did. And we got something for tonight."
Brennan just laughed. "Do you guys need any help carrying those bags? It looks like they are about to fall."
Jesse faced Brennan. "You never ask a girl that."
"Why." Asked Brennan.
Jesse turned to look at the girls and noticed that they had already left the bags by the door and were going into their rooms.
"That's why."
"Oh. Well, we could have fun and check out what they bought. Later we could tease them about it."
"No... I tried it once with Shalimar and it wasn't fun. Seriously."
"To bad... I'm checking now that I take them upstairs." Said Brennan.
"Suit yourself."
Brennan walked to the door where all the bags were left by the girls and picked them up. "Uhm... Jesse.... A little help here. I don't think that I could take all of these in one shot."
"Fine. But I told you never to say that to a girl."
He got up and walked up to Brennan taking a few bags with him.
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Brennan and Jesse left all of the shopping bags in Emma's room since they didn't know what belonged to which.
"Come on Brennan... let's go." Said Jesse walking out.
"Uh uh. I'm going to see why they took so long today." Answered Brennan.
"They are girls. That's why they took so long."
"Nope." He said.
"Fine... But I had nothing to do with this if they find you.
"Okay buddy."
Jesse left the room and started walking to his room. When he was opening the door he saw Emma and Shalimar enter Emma's room.
'This is going to be good. Brennan is a dead man.'
He walked back into Emma's room and saw something that made him stop.
Brennan was holding in one hand a small white baby doll and in the other a teddy. Both Shalimar and Emma had embarrassed looks on their faces.
"So... What do you girls have to say for yourselves?" Teased Brennan.
"Not much.... Only that you are going to be sorry you ever checked our bags." Said Shalimar.
"I told you." Said Jesse and walked back out.
"Oh... by the way Jesse. You should get ready we are going out later." Said Emma. "And Brennan... You should get out of my room."
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After the guys left Emma and Shalimar had finished getting their things and putting them in their respective rooms.
Emma had just taken a bath and was getting her clothes to go out that night. She picked the pegged white skirt and blood red keyhole halter-top. Picking out her new lace up ankle wrap sandals she put them on walked to her mirror.
She then applied some make up and fixed her hair in soft curls around her face. When she was ready she spayed on some perfume and went downstairs to meet the guys.
Shalimar was already there waiting for her. She had chosen to wear the black cross back top and the red unhemmed chino pants that she had just bought.
"Brennan and Jesse are waiting in the car. They said that they were not going to even try waiting standing up." Said Shalimar.
"Okay... let's go."
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Shalimar and Emma walked into the nightclub followed by Jesse and Brennan. The music was blasting high and they had to yell to be able to hear each other.
"Let's try to find a table!" Said Shalimar loudly.
Emma looked around and found one by the corner. "There's one!"
They walked towards the table and sat down; Emma next to Jesse and Shalimar next to Brennan.
"So do you guys want anything to drink?" Asked Brennan getting up and walking towards the bar.
"I'll get a beer." Answered Jesse.
"Yeah, me too." Said Emma.
Brennan looked at Shalimar. "Shal?"
"Oh... I'll have a beer as well."
"Okay. I'll be right back."
When Brennan walked off Emma looked at Shalimar expectantly. "I'm going to the restroom."
"Yeah... me too. We'll be right back Jesse."
"Okay girls."
As they were walking towards the restrooms Emma turned to face Shalimar. "Flirt with other guys okay... I'll talk to Brennan and I'll let you know. Maybe if you get him jealous he'll tell you himself."
Shalimar smiled. "You evil girl... But it does sound like fun."
"Uh huh. Come on lets get back to the guys... unless you actually have to use the restroom."
"Nah... Let's go."
Once they reached their table again Brennan was already there with their drinks.
"There you girls are. Come on let's dance." He pulled Shalimar along.
Jesse got up as well and put his hand out for Emma. "Care to have this dance."
Emma took his hand and smiled. "Why of course."
They both walked to the dance floor and moved next to Shalimar and Brennan. Dancing couples surrounded them all.
Emma moved to the music and put her arms around Jesse. He in return pulled her closer to him and kissed her.
As they pulled apart the music slowed down and a slow song followed. They saw Shalimar and Brennan move to their table and sit down.
They both danced two other songs and then Jesse moved to the table with Brennan and Shalimar. Emma went to the bar.
"Excuse me." She said to the bartender who had just finished serving someone else.
He turned to face her. "Yeah."
"Do you have a glass of mineral water?"
"Sure... I'll get it for you."
He handed her the glass of water and went back to work.
Emma started to get up but she was tapped on the shoulder. She turned around and came face to face with a young man.
"Excuse me... Would you like to dance?" He asked.
"Sorry. I'm here with someone.
The guy smiled at her. "No you are not. Do you think anyone would have left you alone at the bar if you were? You're a girl, it just wouldn't be smart."
Emma looked at the guy a little angry. "Honey... I do not need a guy with me 24/7. I can take care of myself."
"A little feminist are you." He said.
"No... I'm just saying what I think. And I don' think that just because I am a girl I need to have a man with me."
"Really. So what would you do if I were to grab you right now?"
"First of all, you wouldn't get the chance to grab me... as you put it."
"Oh come on." He said.
"What the hell is wrong with you? You ask me to dance. I say no and then you turn into a total ass.... Just get the hell out of my face."
Emma starts walking away and bumps into Brennan who was standing next to her with Shalimar.
"Sorry."
"Hey... Emma." Said Brennan.
"What are you doing here?" She asked.
She felt someone bump into her from behind. "Hey... girl. You can't leave me like that."
"Uhh... Can you not get a hint? I don't want to dance with you... I don't even want to look at you."
Brennan and Shalimar turned to look at the guy.
"Who is this?" Asked Brennan.
Emma turned to face him. "I don't know. Some guy who wanted to dance."
"Come on girl... You can't expect me to believe that you are with him. He's with the blonde chic."
Shalimar turned to face him. "First of all, never call me a chic if you know what is good for you and secondly, she is here with someone so get the hell away."
"Wow... spitfire." He said facing Shalimar then he turned to face Emma. "See... you needed help from someone."
Emma turned around to face the guy and punched him on the face. She then walked off.
The bartender who was working there looked at them. "Is her name Emma DeLauro?"
"Yeah... why?" Answered Brennan.
"Some guy left this here for her. He said to give it to her." He answered.
"I'll give it to her... Thanks."
Brennan went after Emma and Shalimar faced the guy. "You are so lucky that she is a nice person. You have no idea the kind of harm she could have done."
She then walked after Emma and Brennan.
Back at the tables Jesse was still waiting for Emma and the others.
Emma walked up to the table and sat next to Jesse. "Hey... Sorry I took so long."
"It's okay... " He said.
"So what took you so long?" Asked Jesse but Brennan and Shalimar came up to them before she could answer.
Brennan sat in front of her. "What was that about Emma? I don't think I've ever seen you hit someone before."
"What are you talking about?" Asked Jesse facing Brennan.
"Some guy who was being an ass. He wouldn't leave Emma alone so she had to hit him." He answered.
"I was about to do the same." Said Shalimar. "He was getting so annoying that I wanted nothing more than to slam my fist on his head... repeatedly."
"What did he want?" Asked Jesse.
Emma laughed. "Supposedly he wanted to dance."
"We should probably go... I'm already in a bad mood."
"Okay." Jesse got up from his seat next to Emma.
Brennan and Shalimar also got up.
"Oh... By the way Emma, The bartender had this for you. He said that some guy left it for you."
"Thanks." She took the letter from Brennan and opened it.
It read:
Dear Emma,
I realize that there is no reason for you to trust me given that you don't know who I am.... However, I do know you and I wanted to warn you before anything happened to you. Do not trust any old friends that have just come back into your life. They might say that they only want to help you but there is always another reason for things.... I am sorry that I cannot tell you who I am. I just hope that you take this seriously and take care of your self.
Sincerely,
C. D
Emma just looked at Jesse nervously.
"What is it?"
She gave him the letter and read it. "You should probably talk to everyone. I don't like this."
"You're right." She said.
Facing Brennan and Shalimar she said, "We need to talk when we get back."
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