[Chapter 1.]
"I promise .I'll stand by you no matter what." said to his girlfriend .
"I know you will babe." replied simply.
and fell asleep on the bed of their temporary hotel room.It had been both a exhausting and emotional day for the two of them.Today was and 's wedding day.They were heading off for their honeymoon in the morning and both were shattered,so they decided to go to bed early.
"Hey !" shouted across the cafe that her and were sat in,waiting for their breakfast.
They had met on the plane.There was a complete cock up with all the seats on the airoplane,and in the end, found herself sitting next to . wasn't exactly the best flyer but had put her at ease.They started talking and later introduced to .It turned out he was staying in the same hotel as them,so it only seemed right to stay in touch with him.
And now,even though and had only been on their honeymoon for two days,it seemed that and had spent all their time with ,and it looked like they would be spending the rest of their honeymoon with him.
"Hey !Hey !" said to and .
They ordered breakfast,and then spent the day sunbathing on the beach.It was about 7:00 and their was a cool brezze,blowing over,even though it was still schorching hot.Well they were in Malta anyway.Malta was a hot country,near the Mediterainean. , and decided to go out clubbing.
"Do you want to dance?"A sweet looking guy asked . looked at and he nodded.This guy didn't look like he could cause any trouble.
"Come on then.What's your name by the way?" asked the guy.
"I'm Alex.Could i ask you.What's your name?"Alex asked .
"My name's .How come such a good looking man like you,hasn't got a girl hanging off his arm?" said smiling at Alex.He seemed like such a nice guy.If she wasn't with ,she could picture herself with someone just like Alex.
"I'm quite shy really.I surprised myself when i finally came over to you to ask you to dance.I tend to stutter alot when i get nervous you see."Alex said shyly.
couldn't help but feel sorry for Alex.He seemed like such a sweet guy.It was obviously hard for him to talk to about this.
"I heard about these speaking classes once.Have you ever been to one of them?" asked Alex.
"I go to one every week.My speech has got a lot better.Who was that guy you were with over there?"Alex asked .
"That's .He's my husband.I'm on my honeymoon now with him."
saw a look in Alex's eyes,and the cheery expression on his face had faded. wasn't sure what was wrong but she decided to dismiss it.The song ended and walked back over to where and were sitting.
"Hey , .This is Alex." explained to and .
"Erm...hi Alex?" said,unsure what to say.He wasn't the type for big introductions.
"Yea.Hi Alex." said,trying to sound as natural as possible,but he failed.He put his arm around 's shoulder's,just to make sure that he made his point to Alex.
"Hi .Hi... ... ... ."Alex stuttered, a hint of jealously glistened in his eyes.
"Oh yea guys.Alex tends to stutter alot." explained,so as and didn't take the piss.
"Oh right.So are you on holiday,or do you live out here?" asked,finally getting into the conversation.
"I'm on holiday.I've...j ...j... just finished three years from University.My ...f...friends have come with me,but their in the hotel because they don't feel too god."Alex explained.
, and Alex carried on talking,whilst just sat there,looking miserable,and glaring at Alex the whole time.There was something about him. couldn't quite place what it was though.It could have been the fact that got the feeling Alex was trying to pull .All knew was that he didn't trust Alex one bit.
"Last order's please people."The tanned lady behind the bar shouted to the crowded room.Within half an hour the packed room started to spill out.Until only , , and Alex were left.
The tanned lady rung the bell,telling the group they needed to leave.Alex said his goodbyes quickly and left , and standing in the empty room.
, and walked out of the room,and were plunged into a cool,sea breeze.
"He don't hang around" said smiling,half at himself,and half at the fact that Alex had finally gone.He felt like a load had been lifted off his shoulder's.
"So.What did you guys think of Alex?" asked both and ,but her eyes looked straight at .
"He's a good guy.At first i thought he was just trying to pull you ,but once you start talking to him,he's cool." said,smiling at the thoughts of his new friend.He seemed to have gained alot of friends this holiday.
"And what about you ?" asked,still looking straight at .
"What said." said,not looking bothered by any of the topic being discussed.
"Is that all you can say?" asked,sounding slightly pissed off that couldn't make the effort to at least talk about Alex.
Before got the answer to argue his point,they were interupted by a small,but sharp,clicking sound.
"What was that?" asked,looking slightly freaked out.
"It was probably just that woman,breaking a glass in that club." stated,but not sounding sure himself.
"Yea.Probably just that woman smashing a glass." repeated,herself sounding uncertain of the statement she had just stated.
The small,sharp clicking sound was heard again.This time it repeated itself several times,making the clicking sound 4 or 5 times.
, and started walking towards their hotel.They were all almost in a daze,and were clearly phased but all the strange noises.
was woken up by the sound a voice.He slowly got out of bed,being careful that he didn't wake who was lying next to him.He walked over to the door and looked through the peek hole.He could see Alex talking to a dodgy looking man. guessed it was one of his"Sick"friends.
"I don't like that though.He seems to have copped on to me.He could ruin all of this if we're not careful."Alex said quietly to his companion.
"So when are we gonna kill her Lex?"The dodgy looking man said to Alex.
"I'm thinking soon.Not tomorrow though.Give it a couple of days.She's only met the "Stuttering Alex" today.And i need to trust me more otherwise this plan won't work."Alex said evily.
"Hey Lex.What would you do if they were both listening in on our conversation?"The guy said.
"It wouldn't really matter would it?I'm gonna kill before she goes home,no matter what."Alex said,in a tone that scared .
stepped back from the door and got back into bed.He had forgotten that was asleep,and got into bed hurridly instead of carefully.
" what are you doing?" said wearily,before opening her eyes.
"Shit .You nearly gave me a heartattack." whispered,incase Alex and his friend was still outside their room.
"Sorry ,but what were you doing awake at this time?" asked,yawning.
" i've got to tell you something important." said sounding serious.
"Babe what is it?" asked,sounding scared.
"I think someone's set out to kill you" said calmly,considering the circumstances.
"WHAT?" shouted. put his hand over 's mouth,so the sound was muffled.Footsteps could be heard,little did know,it was her two killers standing out there.
"Who's out there?" said,quieter this time.
"It's Alex and one of his friends.I heard them talking a minute ago and they were planning when they were going to kill you." said,his hands starting to shake.
"You must have it wrong.I mean Alex...wouldn't...he couldn't.Maybe you heard him wrong,what with his stutter." whispered.
"That's just it ,he didn't talk with a stutter.He talked normally,just like you and me.And it seemed easy to him,it wasn't like he was working hard to pronnounce his speech right. i know you think i'm just saying this because i'm jealous of him,but i'm not.I'm telling you the truth,and i hope you can believe me." said,making tears form in 's eyes.
" i want to believe you,i really do,it's just,Alex seemed so genuine.He doesn't seem the type to kill anyone.He's a strict veggi as well.Maybe you got the wrong end of the stick."
"Well maybe Alex wouldn't kill you,but he had a dodgy friend out there with him that he was talking to.Lets just say you wouldn't want to walk into him in a dark alley." said.
"You can';t have it right .Alex already told us that all his friends are sick in their hotel rooms." said,but not sounding sure now.
"Well yea his friends are sick.Sick in the mind." said.
"Can you hear in there?"Alex asked his friend
. "No.I can't hear anything."His friend replied.
"Now do you believe me?" asked ,knowing he was right.
" .I'm scared.What if they try to kill me,I might never see you again." said,moving in closer to and cuddling up to him.
"I'm not gonna let anyone hurt you .I told you when i married you,I'd do anything for you.No matter what."
and were sat around the small round table in their hotel room,eating their breakfast.They were interupted by a knock at the door. 's face turned pale,and she looked very scared.
"I'll get it.It's proberly room service come to give us that extra round of toast." said soothingly,trying to calm down.
"Ello mate" shouted,making cringe at how lively he could be at 8:00 in the morning.
"Alright ?" asked looking at .
carried on looking at the emptiness infront of her. walked over to her and clicked his fingers infront of 's face,making her look at him.
"I said how are you ?What's the matter?I can tell that something's wrong." said,sounding serious for once.
"Shall i tell him ?I mean he should know,because Alex is his friend." asked who just nodded her head in agreement,still looking out of it.
"You guys had me worried for a second then.I mean Alex wouldn't hurt a fly.So it can't be anything bad" said sighing.
"No .Alex isn't what he seems to be.He isn't who he seems to be either mate." said.
"What is he Batman?I've always wanted to be friends with Batman." said,who didn't seem to be joking.
" shut the fuck up." shouted at . 's breath caught and he looked truely hurt.
"What has happened you guys? is never moody.Something bad has happened hasn't it?" said,his voice shaking.
" last night i heard Alex talking to one of his so called "Sick" friends.He was planning to kill ." blurted out.
"Sure .That's really low man.I know you don't like him,but you don't have to tell me and that he's going to kill ." said,sounding shocked.
" he's not lying.I heard Alex talking last night as well.He said that he was going to kill me.Not today,but maybe tomorrow.Please believe us.I didn't believe when he told me,but then i heard Alex saying it himself.He's going to try and kill me ." said this,widening her eyes,whilst fixing her gaze on .
"I...I don't know what to say.He doesn't seem like the kind of person to kill.He's a strict veggi man,what does that tell you?" said,trying to defend Alex like had the previous night.
" how do you know that Alex is telling the truth?He faked having a stutter,so there's every chance he could have faked being a veggi" said.
"No way man.His stutter was like so genuine." said,sounding hurt.
"Oi Bobby!Get your arse over here now."Alex said quietly to his ugly friend.
"Yes boss."Bobby said,walking over to Alex.
"I think they've copped on Bobby.We'll have to change our plan.We kill her tonight,when she least expects it."Alex whispered,but his voice still spoke coldly.
"Babe are you coming out tonight?" asked his wife,later that night.
"I can't.Alex might...he could...k" stuttered,but was interupted by shushing her,and putting his arms around her.She buried her head in his chest as he rocked her backwards and forwards,trying to calm her again.
"Shhh.It's O.K .If you don't want to go out,then we'll stay in together.We can watch a movie off sky tonight.You can choose between Charlie's Angel's,Titanic or Austin Powers." said smiling at .
"Oh lets watch Titanic.I haven't watched that for ages." said,whilst wiping her eyes.
"You better not cry then .Actually cry as much as you like,so then i get to comfort you!" said,giving a cheeky grin along with his cheeky comment.
"Whatever .Just change the channel to sky movies babe." said laughing at her husband's cheekiness.
and sat on their bed, putting his arm around protectively,as if the Titanic was about to sail into the two of them! turned to see a few times,and she could have sworn that she saw a tear roll down his face.
"I'm flying!Jack i'm flying!"The voice on the t.v screamed out.The vision of the old lady Rose, melting into the screen. didn't pay attention to all of the film as the feeling of fear fell back into place.The only part of the film that really paid attention to was the ending.
"Jack?Jack?The boats here.Jack?Wake up Jack...I'll never forget."As Leonardo Dicaprio's body sunk to the bottom of the sea,there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it." said getting out of bed. couldn't help notice that he was wiping his eyes again,but she decided to let it go.
"Hey man!" heard the familiar voice of at the door.
"Hey !" replied.
"I was wondering do you wanna come out?" asked.
"I can't.You know the situation with ." whispered so that didn't hear.
" just go." said slightly irritated now that couldn't talk about the situation without lowering his voice whenever she was about.
"But what if Alex comes?" asked worried for his wife.
" i'll be O.K.Does he actually know that this is our hotel room?" asked .
"I don't think so.He was standing outside that Bobby's room.So it was probably just coincidence." explained.
"Well go then babe.I want you to have fun.We're going home in two days so go and enjoy yourself." said sweetly to . walked over to and wrapped his arms around her and then kissed her on the top of her head.
"I love you forever ." whispered in her ear before kissing her smoothly on the lips.
"Bye ." said to .
"Bye " said as they walked out of the door.
sat back and started to watch the rest of Titanic.Not that there was much left.They were at the bit when Rose drops the necklace into the ocean.Just as watched Rose die in her sleep she was disturbed by a knock at the door.
A chilling shiver ran down 's back.She took this as a warning.
" it's me. "The familiar voice of her husband's voice sprang into 's ears.
got up and opened the door to .He walked in slowly,seeing the fear in her eyes. closed the door behind him and immediately turned to who wrapped his arms around her and kissed her lightly on the top of her head.
"I'm gonna keep a eye on this room babe.I promice he won't get you.Only answer the door to me, or Room Service." ordered.
"O.K babe." replied quietly.
"I'll see you later .Love you." said,as he walked towards the door.
"Love you too ." replied as walked out the door,leaving her in a nervous reck again.
There was another knock at the door.A shiver ran up 's back again,but the soothing words of ,had calmed her down a bit.
"Who is it?" asked wearily.
"Room Service."A deep voice replied.
got up once again and wandered over to the door.She pulled the door open to reveal Alex. tried to slam the door back but Alex pushed the door so couldn't move it.
" what's the matter?It's me Alex!You do remember me don't you?"Alex asked slyly,trying to sweet talk .
"Yes i do remember you Alex.What's happened to your stutter?" questioned.
"I told you last time.I'm not nervous around you."Alex lied.
"How come heard you the other night talking to...talking to...what's his name?Bobby.That's the one!How come heard you talking to Bobby and you didn't stutter once?" asked,sensing he was lying.
"Bobby's a old mate.I've known him for ages.My confidence has grown over the years with him.Anyway how much did hear anyway?"Alex asked,sounding worried.
"Enough." said stubornly.
"So you know then?"Alex asked,dropping his head to the floor.He had been found out.
"Yes i know Alex.Why would you want to...you know?" asked whilst tears stung her eyes.
"It's not you .It's ."Alex said straight away.
"What? hasn't said or done anything to you." said,sticking up for .
"Exactly."
"What?What do you mean?"
"Well he hardly made me welcome did he?He didn't even try.I felt offended by him!"Alex replied.
"But why...why do you want to kill me?" sobbed.
"DON'T YOU GET IT?BECAUSE OF THAT TWAT OF A HUSBAND YOU'VE GOT YOURSELF,I HAVE TO KILL YOU.I LOVE YOU AND I DON'T HAVE A CHANCE IN HELL OF EVER GETTING YOU.That's why i'm doing this."Alex shouted,making sure the last part was quieter than his previous tone.
"You...l...love me?" stuttered.
"Yes .From that first night i met you in that club,i've been completely in love with you."Alex confessed.
"But if you loved me then why would you want to kill me?" asked confused.
"You weren't the only one going ."
"What do you mean?" asked quietly,no even more confused than she was before.
"I was going to kill you,and then kill myself.So i could be with you."Alex explained.
"You what?" asked stunned.
"I know this must be hard for you to take in,but you don't have a choice i'm afraid.I've made my decision."Alex said coldly.
document.write(" " + Chelz) said, seriously scared now.
"Your right.I don't want to do this but this is the only way.I'm sorry."Alex said coldly,before getting a knife out of his jean's pocket.
"You dare lay one finger on her."A voice said,making Alex turn around,and look up.
"I should of known."Alex said smiling and shaking his head.
"And what's that supposed to mean?" asked Alex.
"Nothing.Now if you just leave us,i was about to stab your wife."Alex said bitterly.
ran towards Alex and tried to steal the knife of him.He didn't suceed.Alex pushed the knife inwards towards 's body and watched 's pupils dilate,as the knife stuck in him. rose to his feet and staggered towards the door.He turned towards and uttered one last phrase.
"I told you i'd do anything for you.I just hope this is enough.I love you .No matter what." uttered as he turned to the door and walked out the door.
That was the last i saw of .But i know that one day we'll be reunited.
I don't know why,but i have the feeling that day may be soon.