A/N: Hey guys this is chapter six and this chapter is the longest chapter I ever wrote. Warning!!! This chapter includes sexual assault. Enjoy!
Chapter 6 {Stalker}
Akemi creep out by the male customer because he said creepy things to her. She brushes it off as the cafe will close soon. Meanwhile, the stalker asked one of the maids where is the bathroom. She told him where and say thank you before he left the dining area. For the remainder of the time all the customers left and put the closing sign on the door. They all clean the cafe and some coworkers left. Akemi was getting ready to leave as she said goodbye to the rest of the coworkers. She went to the locker room and started to undress. As Akemi was still changing, a loud thump can be heard in one of the lockers. This startled her as she was the only one in the locker room. Her face was turned to the locker that made a loud thump.
"What the hell?" Akemi said as she went towards one of the lockers
As she got closer, Akemi could hear a strange noise as if someone breathing hard. She touches the locker and looks at the small opening area to see two eyes wide open staring right at her. Akemi gasped and the locker was starting to open.
"Ahhhhhhh!!!" Akemi scream as she ran to the kitchen shirtless which the others saw this as they run up towards her.
"Akemi what's wrong?" Jasmine asked as the others were concerned about her.
"Someone was hiding in one of the lockers watching me changing." Akemi said as Atticus went into the locker room.
The others followed after him as they came in the locker room. Atticus check around the room and found something strange in one of the lockers. He picks it up and sees that it was a small paper note and read it.
"Atticus did you find anyone here?" Aunt Cinder asked as she was holding on her niece.
"No, but I found a note." Atticus replied as he turned to the four women.
"What was in the note?" Blair asked which made Atticus feel uncomfortable and concerned with his cousin.
"I rather not tell you. It's really creepy." Atticus said worried about Akemi.
"Atticus, please. If you don't want to tell me then at least give me the note." Akemi said needed to know.
"*sigh* Here." Atticus said as he gave Akemi the note.
That girl with long purple hair with a smoking hot body is so beautiful like an angel that stole my heart. I think her name was Akemi. Anyways I can't stop thinking about her and I want her to be mine. She belongs to me only and if she refuses to be with me, I have ways to make her to submit to me.
After reading it, Akemi drop the note as it gave her the chills. Akemi felt scared and decided to stay with her aunt and asked her to take her home. She told her Aunt everything that happened and understand the situation.
Time-Skip Next Night At The Cafe
Akemi came in work as she was still scared of what happened last night. She served some customers and went to the kitchen. Before she walked out of the kitchen, she took a peek out of the dining room to see the same creep from yesterday. She was startled as she back away from the door. Jasmine sees Akemi acting strange refusing to leave the kitchen.
"Akemi are you ok?" Jasmine asked which Akemi snap out of it.
"Huh? Oh, I'm ok." Akemi replied as she turned to Jasmine.
"You sure? You look pale." Jasmine asked with concern.
"It's just, a male customer is creeping me out." Akemi said still feeling unease.
"Is it because of yesterday?" Jasmine asked as Akemi nodded.
"Yeah, I'm kinda scared to see him again." Akemi said.
"If it makes you feel any better I'll take your place. If you're really worried about this then asked Atticus to take you home." Jasmine asked.
"*sigh* I was afraid about that." Akemi said in disappointment.
"*giggles* You know Atticus, you have owed him first." Jasmine said as she giggled
"I'll go asked him. Hopefully, he doesn't asked me to do a favor for him." Akemi said as she went to find him.
She sees Atticus still cooking in the kitchen. She didn't want to ask him but had no other choice and went up to him.
"Atticus, I need a favor to asked you." Akemi asked.
"Sure what is it?" Atticus asked still cooking.
"Can you walk with me home or get a ride?" Akemi asked.
"Wow, that's surprising. Since when you're afraid to walk alone a night." Atticus jokingly said which annoyed her.
"This isn't a joke, Atticus." Akemi said.
"I'm just kidding." Atticus said.
"Will you do it or not?" Akemi asked.
"I will but in one condition." Atticus said.
"*sigh* What?" Akemi asked as he had a grin on his face.
"Go asked your boss if he willingly helps you." He said.
"You're joking right?" Akemi asked believing that her cousin was teasing her.
"Nope, I'm serious." Atticus replied.
"What?! Why?!" Akemi asked.
"Because I believe that he'll volunteer to take you home. Plus, it's fun to mess with you." Atticus replied.
"I asked you, not him." Akemi annoyingly said.
"Just try, it's only going to be tonight." Atticus said.
"*sigh* Whatever." Akemi said as she left.
She came into the VIP room as Aster was ok n his phone. Akemi was nervous to asked her boss as it was weird to ask him. She stayed calm as she walked towards him.
"Aster." Akemi called his name which made him turn to see her.
"Bella is everything ok?" Aster asked as he notices that she was a bit nervous.
"I have a favor to asked you." Akemi said.
"Ok, what is it?" Aster asked.
"You see there's a customer that has been coming here for a week. He's staring at me all day and stays in the cafe for hours until the cafe closed. He never talks to the other maids and refuses to have any of them to serve him. He only talks to me and giving me creepy looks." Akemi explained.
"So you're dealing with a creep?" Aster asked as his expression changed.
"Yes, and something happened yesterday." Akemi said.
"Ok, go on." Aster said he had a serious expression.
"Well, when we finished cleaning up the cafe and getting ready to go home. I was alone in the locker room so I was changing. I heard a loud thump coming from one of the lockers. I checked to see someone was hiding in the locker watching me undressed. They were about to get out of the locker and that's when I ran to the kitchen with the others. I told them everything that happened and they went to the locker room to look around. One of them found a note, and it was very creepy, to say the least." Akemi explained as she expressed being scared about the incident.
"Did you see what he looks like?" Aster asked as he was angry after hearing this.
"No, I didn't. My gut is telling me that it was him. That why I want to ask if you can take home just for today." Akemi said.
"Sure, just tell me when your shift is over." Aster said which surprised her.
"Ten-thirty. I'm surprised that you're helping me." Akemi said.
"Why do you say that?" Aster asked.
"I thought you might be too busy and I didn't want to waste your time." Akemi said.
"No, you're not wasting my time Bella. It's good that you came up to me for help. I want to reassure your safety. Plus, I'm not letting some creep take advantage of you." Aster said which made Akemi relieved to hear.
"Thank you, Aster." Akemi said as left the room.
When she came into the kitchen she was greeted by Atticus, Blair, Jasmine and Aunt Cinder as they were eavesdropping on their situation.
"So what did he said?" Atticus asked while having a smile on his face.
"He said yes." Akemi answer blushing a little.
"Aww how cute." Both Blair and Jasmine said in unison.
"It's good that you tell him. Maybe it will bring you two closer together." Aunt Cinder said which Akemi pout still blushing.
Time passes, as the customers were leaving as they get ready to close the cafe. They were cleaning up the building and Akemi is getting ready to leave and went to the locker room. She undressed her maid outfit and wore a scarlet red copped top, long sleeve hoodie having black shoelace with stripes each side of the sleeve and matching leggings. Black sneakers with matching cap and a small black backpack. As Akemi finish changing, she came out of the cafe from the back door. Unlucky for her, the creep was waiting for her from outside. Akemi tried to walked pass him but he was in front of her block her from leaving.
"Hey." He said.
"Look I need to get going. If you can move, I need to get home." Akemi said feeling disgusted talking to him.
By the back door, Blair saw everything and went to the main dining area as the others were cleaning.
"Akemi is dealing with the creepy customer she keeps mentioning about." Blair said as the others were serious about it.
"Atticus help Akemi." Jasmine said as Atticus stop clean and Blair went to the entrance to the cafe as she saw someone waiting outside.
"I'll go with you." Aunt Cinder said as they were about to head the back door.
"Wait." Blair said as both Atticus and Cinder stop.
"Blair, this isn't time for joke around. Akemi needs our help." Aunt Cinder said as Blair shook her head and point at the window from the entrance.
"No, look." Blair said as they went to the front window to see Aster waiting outside for Akemi.
"Just of the nick of time." Aunt Cinder said as she headed outside.
"Aster." Aunt Cinder said as she stepped outside of the cafe.
"Oh, hello Cinder." Aster said as he turned to her.
"Can you come to the back of the building?" Aunt Cinder said as she had a worried looked.
"Is there something wrong?" Aster asked as he was starting to get worried by looking at Cinder's facial expression.
"You understand when we get there." Aunt Cinder said as they both headed to the back of the cafe from an alley.
Meanwhile, Akemi was trying to ask the man kindly to leave. She didn't want things to escalate but he refused to listen to her. She was losing her patience with him and just wanted to go home.
"I'm not going to hurt. I just wanted to talk." He said as Akemi was losing her patience.
"I need to get home. Sir, I tried to be civil with you but you're pissing me off. So, back off! I'm leaving." Akemi said as she pushes him but he ends up grabbing Akemi's wrist and squeezing it tightly.
"I wanted to get to know you better." He said as Akemi was trying to move away from her arm.
"Let me go! You're hurting me!" Akemi said as she about to kick him but she pulled away from the man.
"Didn't you hear what she said? She said to let go of her." Akemi turn around to see Aster as he told the man to back off.
She was relieved to see him as she didn't want to get physical with the creepy. Hopefully, he'll leave if Aster is here to protect her. Aster stood behind Akemi as he has his hands on her shoulders.
"This is none of your business. This is between us." He said as he was irritated that a pro duelist was in his way.
"I'll make it my business now. She already told you to leave her alone." Aster said as his eyes were glare at him with anger.
"*laughs* I'm not afraid you. We can settle this like men." He said as he walked closer to Akemi and Aster.
Akemi was worried about her boss as she didn't want Aster to get hurt but also have the media to cover this if a bystander sees this. She didn't want to be the reason that her boss loses his reputation as a celebrity. Aster on the other hand, didn't care about the media. As long as Akemi is safe from this creep that's all that matters. Even if it means to get into a physical altercation with the man, as long as he gets the message. He wasn't afraid of him either since he's confident that he'll easily win without a sweat. His emotions are filled with anger and jealousy. He didn't care about the creepy and wanted to give him a black eye. Aunt Cinder sees that Aster isn't backing down without a fight. She needs to stop this or will involve the cops.
"Sir, I'm going to ask you to leave the area." Aunt Cinder said as she steps forward as she didn't want two men to start a fight behind her cafe.
"Why should I listened to you?" He asked angered as another person step in.
"I'm the owner of this cafe, and if you refused to listen. Then, I'm going to call the police." Aunt Cinder said as the man wasn't pleased to hear this.
"Tch! Whatever." The man said and left.
Akemi sighed in relief as the creep was gone. She turned to Aster and Cinder.
"Thank you for helping me to get him off of me." Akemi said with a smile.
"Thank goodness you're ok. Did he hurt you, honey?" Aunt Cinder asked as she came to hug her niece.
"I'm fine, just my wrist hurt a little." Akemi said as Aunt Cinder check Akemi's wrist.
"You're safe now that Aster is here." Aunt Cinder said with a smile.
"Thank you again, Aster." Akemi said.
"No problem." Aster said as they looked at each other smiling as they have a moment.
"What are you two waiting for, take Bella home. You can make out with each other later at my niece's place." Aunt Cinder said which made the two young adults blushed ruining their moment.
"Aunt Cinder!" Akemi yelled at her aunt as her face was red.
"What? It's not a bad thing to kiss a handsome man." Aunt Cinder said to her niece which made Aster flustered.
"He's right here and it's embarrassing." Akemi said still blushing.
"Oh stop it, I know you want him to kiss you."Aunt Cinder said as Akemi was red as a tomato.
"Agr! We're leaving." Akemi said as she grabs Aster's hand and left.
"Don't forget to use protection, just in case." Aunt Cinder yelled to the young adults.
They both heard it and Akemi speed walking away from the cafe. She couldn't believe that her aunt said inappropriate comments about them in front of Aster. She was really red feel very irritated and flustered. Aster was flustered as well and surprised to hear that. Even though he was embarrassed, he was glad that one of Akemi's family members is getting along with him.
"Bella can you slow down. I brought my car to take you home." Aster said still a bit flustered.
"Oh, sorry." Akemi said as stop still blushing.
"Your aunt is really something." Aster said as he leads the way.
"Tell me about it, she always likes that and she wanted me to live my life the fullest while I'm still young." Akemi said as they both walking to the parking lot.
"Well, she's not wrong." Aster said as they stop at his car.
Akemi was a surprise to see the car he brought. It was a beautiful sliver Corvette sports car. She felt nervous to get in as it was out of her comfort zone. As Aster took out his key to unlock his car, Akemi asked him about his car.
"This is your car?" Akemi asked as look at the expensive sports car.
"Yeah, is something wrong?" Aster asked which made Akemi feel uncomfortable.
"I'm not used to getting on an expensive car if anything I don't want to get in the car. I might ruin the seats or dirty it." Akemi admit feeling nervous as she looked at the sports car.
"*laughs* You're too modest, Bella. I promise you that you won't ruin my car." Aster said as he opened the front passenger door.
Akemi bit her lip and went in the car. Aster closed the door and headed to the driver's door as he went into the car.
"Tell me your address so I can use the GPS." Aster said as he looked at Akemi.
"Umm, ok." Akemi said as she told him her address.
"Lexa, give me directions." Aster said as Akemi gave him a weird look.
"Ok, here are the directions." The AI said which scared the hell out of Akemi.
"Jesus fricken christ! That f*king scared me." Akemi said which made Aster laughed.
"You're not used to this at all aren't you?" Aster asked as he smiled at her.
"Well sorry that I'm not as rich as you." Akemi said annoyed by Aster.
"You have to get used to it when you're with me." Aster said as he drove off.
As Aster drove the car, he looks around the area. The neighborhood was ok but a little dangerous to walk alone at night. He took a small glance at Akemi as she looked at the window.
'Should I ask her about the neighborhood? Since I want to know how she can walk alone at this hour?' Aster thought to himself.
He decided to start the conversation about Akemi's neighborhood if she can answer his question.
"Do you walked alone?" Aster asked as Akemi was a surprise to hear from him.
"Yeah." Akemi said with made Aster concerned.
"Don't you have a car?" Aster asked.
"I do but it isn't necessary since its only fifteen minutes walking distance." Akemi said.
"Don't you get scared walking alone at night?" Aster asked still concerned.
"Yes, but when you're in my situation, you have to let your emotions push aside. I only use the car for my morning work to not waste too much gas." Akemi said as Aster felt sorry for her.
"I guess you have a way to survive this place." Aster said as he remembered that Akemi's financial struggles.
"Why did you asked about it?" Akemi asked as it was weird for him to asked that question.
"Well I just didn't like seeing you walking alone at night. Especially after what happened back at the cafe." Aster said.
"I don't blame you for worried about me. For a second there I thought you were actually going punch him." Akemi said as she giggled.
"I would have given him a black eye if your aunt hasn't stepped in." Aster said with made Akemi giggled.
"Yeah, right." Akemi said as she still believes that it was a joke.
"I wasn't joking Bella." Aster said as he has a serious expression.
"You were actually going to beat him up?" Akemi asked seeing his expression it wasn't a joke anymore.
"Bella, he hurt you. I wasn't going letting him walking away without getting a punch." Aster said as he gripped hard on the steering wheel.
'Wow, he's really angry about it. I wonder if he was jealous or worried about me.' Akemi thinking to herself.
"You arrive at your destination." The AI said as Aster stop the car as he parked close to the apartment.
"I guess, I better get going. I don't want my dad to get worried." Akemi said she was about to opened the door but Aster grab her hand.
"Bella." Aster said which made Akemi turn around.
"You ok?" Akemi said.
"Yeah but I just want to let you know that I'll always protect you." Aster said as look at her with his soft blue eyes.
"Thank you for being caring about me." Akemi said blushing and feeling her heart skip a beat.
"Promise me that you'll be safe." Aster said as he blushes a little.
"I will I promise." Akemi said smiled.
"See you tomorrow." Aster said as Akemi got out of the car.
"You too." Akemi said as she went inside her apartment and Aster drove off.
For the next couple of days, it was peaceful for Akemi as she didn't see her stalker. She was relieved as the others were happy that she's safe. Also, Aster waited Akemi until her shift was over and has taking her home. Saturday night came as Aunt Cinder was in the kitchen looking for her niece. Akemi was pouring the drinks in the cups. She came up to Akemi as she needs to ask her niece a favor.
"Akemi, I can ask you for a favor?" Aunt Cinder said.
"Sure, what is it?" Akemi asked.
"I was hoping if you take care of the cafe for tonight? Tomorrow is your day off." Aunt Cinder said.
"Ok, sure." Akemi answer.
"There's personal weapons in the locker room if anything happens." Aunt Cinder said which Akemi nodded.
"Don't worry, I'll be safe." Akemi said as she left to serve the other customers.
Aunt Cinder still concerned about her niece's safety. She headed to the VIP room as Aster was drinking his tea. She believes that Aster was the best choice to look after Akemi and decides to walk towards him.
"Aster, I need your help." Aunt Cinder said to stand by the table.
"Cinder you look nervous. Is everything ok?" Aster asked.
"Well it's just, I have to leave early because I have a meeting with the other owners for the event we're planning on. I let Bella take care of the cafe tonight. Please can you take care of her if anything happens? I really don't anything bad happen to her like couple days ago." Aunt Cinder said.
"Don't worry Cinder, you can count on me to protect Bella." Aster said as Cinder was pleased to hear this.
"I'll take you upstairs so you won't have to break in the cafe." Aunt Cinder happily said as she grab his arm and drag him to the second floor.
"Hey! Wouldn't Bella find it suspicious if I left out of nowhere?" Aster asked as Cinder took him to one of the rooms.
"Relax Aster, I'll take care of this. You just stay here quietly and take care of my niece while the cafe is closed." Aunt Cinder said as Aster sat down in a chair.
"Oh, I almost forgot." Aunt Cinder said.
"What?" Aster asked.
"Play nice to each other, and if you two get carried away use the second floor. I don't want to hear the customers complain about the stench in the dining area tomorrow morning." Aunt Cinder said which made Aster turn red.
"Huh!?" Aster said as he was in shock to hear what Cinder told him.
"Bye!" Aunt Cinder said and closed the door.
"Bella has a weird aunt." Aster said to himself.
Back downstairs
Aunt Cinder came in the kitchen see her niece just came from the dining area and was heading to the VIP room. When Akemi came in she was surprised to see her boss isn't there. Aunt Cinder came in seeing her niece looking for Aster. She finds it cute to see her looking for him.
"That strange, Aster wouldn't be the type to leave without say goodbye to me." Akemi said.
"Looking for your man." Akemi blush to hear this and turned to see Aunt Cinder smiling.
"Nnnno, I... just wondering... wwwwhere could he... bbbe." Akemi said as she was stuttering and still blushing.
"*giggled* I'm just messing with you. About Aster, he left early because his manager called him for a last-minute interview." Aunt Cinder said which made Akemi disappointed.
"I see." Akemi said.
"He wanted me to tell you that he'll see you on Monday." Aunt Cinder said as she cheered her up.
"Ok." Akemi said.
"I'll be heading out now. Just remember when the coworkers leave. Locked the windows and doors."Aunt Cinder said as she left the cafe.
Time-Skip to Couple of Hours Later
The cafe was closed, and most of the coworkers left. Akemi was cleaning one of the tables in the dining area. Blair was the only one left as she was ready to go home. She went to the dining area to say goodbye to her friend. Concerned she wanted to ask if Akemi will be ok being alone in the cafe.
"You sure you would be ok?" Blair said as she was about to head out.
"Don't worry about it Blair. I'll be fine." Akemi said.
"Ok. Then see you on Tuesday."Blair said and went outside.
Akemi was all alone which was nice for her. She ended up cleaning the cafe. She cleans the bathroom, washes the dishes and put them away. Akemi grab the trash from the kitchen and bathrooms. She opened the door and took out the trash. While Akemi took out the trash, the door was wide open and someone sneaked in the building. Akemi didn't see them and was too busy put the trash at the dumpster. She went inside and looked at the door. The personal weapons from the basket are gone which Akemi didn't notice this. After finishing clean the cafe, Akemi decided to turn off all the lights from the first floor. She went to the kitchen as she cleans the counter and washed the dishes. After she was done, she turns off the lights but suddenly a hand covered her mouth and was pinned against the wall. She turns to see the same stalker from a couple of days go.
"Hey, there beautiful." He said as Akemi was fighting back but he use a taser to stop her squirming.
"Don't scream, I don't want to use this but you can't stay still." He said as Akemi was too vulnerable to fight back.
"Just do as I say and you won't get hurt." He said as he carried her and take her upstairs.
He tied Akemi while using a rope from the locker room. He used a handkerchief to cover her mouth so she won't make any noises. He carried Akemi by the shoulder and took her to the second floor. He put her on the couch as Akemi squirming and was in pain from the taser. He got on the couch and push her as he was on top of her. He licks his lips as he examined her body. Akemi looked away as she didn't want to see what he'll do to her. She started to cry as she didn't want this sicko to assault her.
"Don't cry, I know you want me too." He said as he was touching her thigh under her dress and lean towards her.
Before he got the chance to kiss her, he was pulled away from Akemi and was punched on the face a few times. Even though it was dark, she can see someone was protecting her.
"Don't you dare touch her!" Akemi recognize that voice as she saw Aster quickly running towards her.
"Bella it's ok I'm here." Aster said as he took the handkerchief off of her mouth.
"You such of a b*h! You're going to pay!" The creep said.
"You're going to regret for laying your hands on her!" Aster said as the creep run towards him.
"Aster, no!" Akemi yelled.
The creep tried to punch Aster but he block it with his hand. The creep was wide opened as he used his right hand as he punches him hard across the cheek as he knocks him unconscious. The creep was laying on the floor as he fell unconscious. Aster came up to Akemi to untie her.
"Thank you, Aster." Akemi said as he wiped off her tears.
"Don't worry about him, I'll tie him up while you call your aunt about this." Aster said as Akemi nodded.
"Ok." (Y/N) said but before she went downstairs, Aster says something as she stops.
"Also, you should contact the police to him arrested." Aster said as Akemi nodded and went downstairs.
Akemi followed her boss's instructions as she went to the locker room to grab her phone and call her aunt to inform what happened. Her aunt listened to everything and told her that she'll be on her way. After she called her aunt, she calls the police. Akemi went back upstairs as Aster finished tied up the creep. They wait until they hear the door open and loud footsteps running up to the stairs.
"Bella!" Aunt Cinder yelled as she ran upstairs to see her niece with Aster while the unknown stranger is tied up still unconscious.
"Oh my goodness!" Aunt Cinder said as she saw the tied up man laying sitting on the ground.
"Aunt Cinder I call the cops so we'll have to wait until they arrived." Akemi said as Cinder hugs her.
"I'm glad that you're safe sweetie. Thank you, Aster for protecting her." Aunt Cinder said as she let go of Akemi.
"No problem, I'll wait for the police." Aster said as Akemi shook her head.
"Aster, I think it's best if you leave before the cops come." Akemi said which both Aster and Cinder were surprised.
"Why? We need him to testify to the police." Aunt Cinder said.
"I don't want things to get messy especially if this spreads all over social media." Akemi explained.
"I get it. You don't want this incident to get attention to the media." Aster said.
"That's true but also I don't want this event ruined your image." Akemi said.
"Aww, you do care about him. You should give him something." Aunt Cinder said as she was applying that her niece should give her boss a kiss.
"No, Aunt Cinder." Akemi said annoyed by her aunt's comment.
"Bella." Aster said as she turned to him.
"Yea..." Akemi said but was surprised as Aster hug her tightly.
"I'm glad I was here to protect you from that sicko." Aster said as Akemi embraced the hug and blushed.
"Yeah. Thank you again, Aster." Akemi said as they let go and looked at each other.
"Bye Bella, and take care," Aster said as he left.
"You too." Akemi said still blushing.
"Awww, that's so romantic. Akemi you should have kissed him it was a perfect chance to do it." Aunt Cinder said as Akemi was annoyed.
"No." Akemi said.
"You're no fun. Well, I least I took a picture of you two hugging together. I'll show it to everyone tomorrow." Aunt Cinder said as she had her phone showing Akemi the picture.
"Give me the phone." Akemi said as she tried to grab her phone but her aunt still has it while giggling.
The police arrived as Akemi explained to them what happened. She didn't tell them that Aster saves her. So she told them that her aunt came back and stop him. After telling them the story the two officers grab the creep as they arrest him and took him away. Akemi was relieved that she won't have to deal with him. She was thinking about Aster as he saves her from him. She blushed as she slowly started to like him more.
A/N: That's the end of chapter six. So what do you think about this chapter and comment down below. Thank you for reading and I hope you have a great day. Bye!
