Chapter 43 — Alex Will Protect Me!

Cassie POV:

I was studying in Russia. The things here are beautiful and the studies are going well. However, since a few days ago, I have been feeling like someone is following me. On my way back home, or my way to college: someone definitely is keeping tabs on me.

However, I don’t feel compelled to know about him or her. Alex has told me that he has sent a few people to make sure I am safe. That was actually the condition he put on in place of sending me here to study. Those people may be his. And even if they aren’t, I am sure Alex is keeping me safe.

As I reached the college, my boyfriend smiled at me.

“Hey, Cas!” He pecked my lips and I smiled at him. Then we went inside.

Matt and I have been together for three months. We actually met really soon after I got here, and he has been really good to me. It is like we are meant to be.

As I went inside, people looked at him. he is the popular boy in our college. He has got everything: money, looks, style. Of course, many girls like him a lot more than any other, but I am unsure why he chose me.

I was not the best girl. I am not that good at studies. I don’t look like a model and I’m not too wealthy, if we ignore the part that my sister-in-law is a billionaire. We aren’t that close anyway.

But he just said that he loves me, and I happen to believe him.

“You know, we should visit America this vacation” He stopped before entering the classroom and leaned against the wall. “Your home, maybe?”

I hesitated a little bit but replied, “Good idea.”

“You want me to meet your brother, don’t you?” he said with an innocent grin, and I smiled whole-heartedly.

“Yes, I do” I smiled and took a step towards him, ignoring the people around us. “After all we are gonna marry”

he smiled. “of course. I am too excited to meet him!”

I giggled. “Don’t make any mistakes, aye? I want to marry you!” 

“I will not,” he smiled.

“Well, the holidays are starting—”

“After a week, I know” He looked at me, more lovingly.

“Oh wow, how do you know? The notice just came, I read it on my way here—”

“I did my homework” He smiled and pecked my lips again, before getting aside. “Now if you’d not like to make this place the bedroom, we should go inside”

I blushed and laughed. “Sure!”

We went inside and started studying. Being his girl is a really good thing for me. Not because he is popular or something, but because he really loves me. I could see that in his eyes.

After the classes, we were going back home, as it was Saturday. We usually stay in our dorms, but we tend to go back to any hotel or any house when the next day is Sunday.

I have never been too close to Matt. Not because I don’t trust him, but because I don’t wanna be completely dependent on him. I don’t wanna regret my firsts.

“Well, see you tomorrow then” He smiled at me as we dispersed.

I nodded and smiled back. “Bye, I love you!”

“Love you, bye sweetheart”

I giggled and he went to his car and drove off.

The house that I have rented for one day per week was nearby, so I always go on foot, even though Matt has told me many times that it isn’t that safe at night.

But I don’t care, Alex is gonna protect me.

I continued moving towards my house when suddenly someone grabbed me from behind. I yelled and yelled, but they got a good hold of me and dragged me into the bushes that were in the park.

“Shh!” They shushed me again and I just yelled and tried to get out of their grips, when I heard a gun get loaded. I stopped in my tracks.

“Shh, girl. Now you shouldn’t say anything”

His voice was familiar. I don’t know where I have heard it, but I know this voice.

As I tried to look back, He made sure to keep my face in the front. “Don’t try things that will get you killed!”

I didn’t dare to turn around then. “W-What do you want?” I asked him. There were more people than just him and I know that, but I guess he is the boss.

“Nothing much. Just come with us!”

“What…why?”

“You don’t ask questions” I heard the safety being removed from the gun. “or you’ll not be able to”

“N-No! Don’t!” I whispered pathetically and met his laughter.

“Good girl. Now follow us” He made sure that I couldn’t turn my face and took me to a car with a gun on my face, and all I could do was follow him.