Chapter 47
"I love you too, Krystal, you will never lose me. Before I can no longer say no, I'd better get home," he sighed and kissed her starting to move to the door.
"Watch out for the thugs, they're getting braver. Be sure you have your door unlocked before you get there," she advised seeming scared of the group of young men hanging around the apartment building. "Someone raped an old women last night and they're sure it was them, but have no proof."
He spun on his heel when she said that and said, "Then get me a sheet and extra pillow if you have one. I'm sleeping on the couch tonight!"
"I'm sure they won't bother you being a man and all. Just take the precaution of being able to get inside the car quickly," she said going to the door and peeking outside to see if any of them were out. "I think it's safe now."
"Krystal! That is not why I'm staying here! I'm staying to protect you! Either you move into my house tonight, or I'll be on this couch every night until you do!"
"Tom, that couch is not comfortable. You could sleep with me," she suggested walking over to him and laying her head on his chest. "It would be much cozier than the couch. What do you think, sweetheart?"
"Not without dishonoring you, Krystal. I want you so badly my body is aching now. Being next to you all night long would be more than I could stand!"
"Then let's go back to your place, I would feel more comfortable there. Your guest bedroom was very warm and welcome. That is, if it's alright with you?"
"Tomorrow night, darling, it's so late now. Let me just sleep here on the couch tonight, believe me I have slept in worse places in Viet Nam."
"Very well, I don't have anything for you to sleep in like you did me. I'm sorry, sweetheart, but you're on your own," smiled Krystal imaging what he would sleep in that night. "Let me get you a pillow and a blanket. Will you need anything else, sweetheart?"
"Just a kiss from the most beautiful woman in the world!" he smiled at her.
"I'll have to go and see if I can find her for you. Will you wait until I get back?" she asked heading for the door. Being able to tease him was so much fun.
"Woman! Have you no mirrors in your life? You are the most beautiful woman in the world! Come and kiss me good night."
"Just one kiss is all I get? You are cheap on your kisses, Admiral Boone."
"Any more than that, my love, and you'll not sleep alone!"
Suddenly the window broke and the thugs started yelling for Krystal to come out and play. "Come on pretty lady or had you rather we come in and play with you?"
Krystal ran to the bedroom and grabbed her Glock handing it to Tom. "Never let it be said I'm not always prepared," she whispered to Tom.
"Dial 911 and stay back, darling!" Tom crouched before the window just barely glancing out. "We've called the cops and your pretty lady is not alone!"
Krystal grabbed the phone to call the police. You could hear the running feet outside and one thug screamed, "Bitch!" Then all became quiet and calm outside.
"Tom, the police should be here soon," Krystal ran to him and gripped his arm. "I think they've gone for now."
Putting his arm around her yet keeping his eye on the door and broken window. "Krystal, have they bothered you before?" he asked his attention fully trained on the door.
"Just knocking on the door and yelling names," she replied looking up at him. "Why do you think I had my glock ready?"
Just then the police arrived. Tom met them at the door explaining the situation. Since no one had seen either boy, and there were no fingerprints, there was nothing to be done. The police promised to check the area regularly, but could offer no more.
After they left Krystal swept up the broken glass. Tom found some plywood stacked next to the dumpster and nailed it over the window. Finally, tired from the day and stress both were soon asleep, Krystal in her bedroom, and Tom on the couch. He had taken Krystal's glock with him and slept with it under his pillow. Tomorrow she was moving into his guest bedroom where it was safe!
To be continued…