Chapter 3: Engagement parties and worst nightmares
When I was little girl my dad used to always say " Some of the best dreams come true but never forget nightmares or dreams too." I never knew how much that meant until I was leaving it.
She must have read it over a hundred times before the message sunk in. " I'M WATCHING YOU" in big bold letters at the end of the page. Her first instinct was to call Jack. A sense of comfort that he brings to make it all right again.
She quickly denied that possibility not wanting to worry him. She threw the piece of paper in the waste bin and went on with her day. She was on edge, every little noise would scare her, from the sound of the pin dropping to a car pulling in.
But you kept hoping it was just some lousy prank that some high school kids play on the librarian. She stayed herself most of the day and talk to the only the people she had to. She felt like there were eyes on her all day and never got a moments peace.
When it was finally time to close it was like a sign from God. She grabbed your keys and headed back home. Her safe haven, her Jack, her protector.
She made it to the apartment turning the knob and opening the door. To her surprise a loud group of peoples voices ran through the hallway. She had to leave forgotten about her engagement party this evening.
It wasn't long before she snapped out of her thoughts to greet the guests. "Thank you so much for coming!" she heard herself repeat to everyone. She made her way to Jack who was trapped by other guests as well. He quickly made his way to her as the music started to play. "Hi!" he said smiling. "Hi" she said back. "There's something in the bedroom for you!" He said holding her hands.
"Really, what?" She asked looking at the door and back to him. "It wouldn't be much of a surprise, wouldn't it?" He said in a playful tone. "Fine, I'll bite" she smiled and started toward the door.
Her heart started to race. Whats in there? What if… What if he's in there, my worst nightmare. What is the mad man behind the note is in there? She took one last breath before opening the door. The lights were on and there was something laying on the bed.
She walked over to it, not yet closing the door. They're sitting on the bed was a cute little red dress. Her eyes lit up and she cheeks turned pink. "It's beautiful!" He said finally closing the door not wanting another moment without it on.
The party seems to never end. She never once reflected on the note. Time seem to slow down and melt away in his eyes. She felt safe, like she should be. Her dress made her sparkling smile.
"I love it!" She whispered in his ear as they slow dance to the music. They were the only ones in their small apartment, as the other guests had retreated home. "You look beautiful!" he said holding her closer not wanting to let her go.
The next day was then normal routine. Jack begged her to stay but she simply refuses on the count of being late. Jack let it go, as he saw terror in her eyes.
"Kim, are you all right?" he asked. "Yes, I'm fine." she said walking to the door. "Love you!" she said before leaving Jack to himself.
When she got to library it was a different story. She was terrified. What is theres another note? What if he's there? She took a deep breath and began to pull herself together.
He open the doors and walked to her desk. No note, no letter, no nothing. She took a breath in and started with her day.
It wasn't till the phone started to ring that her heart started to pick up. She grabbed the phone and place it next to her ear. "Hi Kimmy, lovely party you had last night. You look darling in that red dress. Jack picked a good one and I'm not just talking about the dress. Too bad he's the reason why you're in this mess. Oh I've said too much already" a dark creepy voice said through the phone.
"No, you haven't said enough. Who are you?" Kim scream into the phone. Neglecting to notice the tears in her eyes. "Oh, Honey I'm your worst nightmare…"
A/N
Sorry one of those lame chapters… I promise it will get better! R and R!