Chapter 27 (1005)


    ALEXA’S POV


    I turned to the employee and blushed as I was taking up the small path to the next shelves.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    “Sorry,” I mumbled as I put the book back in its shelf and went to the clothes rack to buy a few items.


    I took a few tops and bottom, then made my way to the counter to see the same employee.


    “The book you held a while ago was from an old orphanage home, alot of people take that book with them but only toe back weekster to tell me they don’t want it,” I chuckled along with the man and took my stuff to leave.


    “Don’t worry, they say it’s a scandalous book. It’s not cursed,” I awkwardly nodded to him and left.


    I didn’t need that kind of interaction, let alone the information I didn’t ask for. I rolled my eyes at the event and made my way to a pub.


    I felt relieved that I had some time for myself for a change, away from Nn and his crazy demands. But I couldn’t help but feel out of ce whenever Jade brings up about Cody.


    “Ma’am, leave your shopping bags here,” Arge bald man stood infront of me as he pointed to a sign that says ‘leave belongings here’.


    “What, is this a hotel?” I chuckled before handing over my things and taking a tab number for my things.


    “Enjoy your stay,” The manughs as I giggled and walked inside the bar.


    The smell of alcohol and smoke filled the air, something I have been familiar with for a decade.


    I breathed deeply, letting myself be engulfed by theforting scent.


    “Hey, Alex,” The bartender greeted me as she wiped off some ss with a cloth and handed me the menu. “Day-off?”


    “Yeah… just wanted to get away for a bit,” I replied.


    Sherby has been buddies with me and Jade for 5 years, they both know how to keep a secret from the boys and are my ride or die when it came to going against Cody’s antics.


    “The usual?” Sherby asked, preparing to make my drink.


    “How about you surprise me?”  I joked. “Maybe bring up something else than the usual? Like, say you have found something new to do.”


    “Something new?” She questioned as we bothughed, thinking the same thing. “Okay, I can try something new…”


    I smiled at her as she walked away to start on my order. “You’re too good for this world.”


    After ordering drinks and paying for them, I decided to look around the pub, hoping to bump into someone that could help me out. My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door bell ringing as Sherby walks in with two sses.


    I watched as she ced the sses down on the counter then picked up the other one to hand to me.


    I thanked her as I took it and lifted it to take a sip from it.


    My eyes shot open as the taste of chocte and coffee hit my tongue. I immediately swallowed and drank more. I looked at the ss in front of me with shock and confusion written across my face.


    She giggled at me as she leaned in closer to speak.


    “I’m surprised you like chocte!” Sherby smiled as she sat back down and started cleaning up the tables.


    “What the hell?” She continued tough as I finished the drink.


    I called angrily as I pulled away from the groping hand and faced the culprit.


    My face ran pale as I faced an old man who looked at me seductively, making me feel disgust.


    “Back off!”


    “Oh,e on, sweet cheeks! We just wanna y,” The man puts his hands around my waist before I hear Sherby yell.


    “Old man, get your fucking hands off my friend!”


    “Or what?”  He whispered into my ear.


    “Or I swear to god-”


    “Come on baby,” His voice was still low and threatening.


    I tried to pull out of his grip, but he squeezed me even harder, causing me to gasp.


    Sherby stepped forward angrily with her right foot pointed.


    “I said get your damn hands off my friend!”


    The manughed at her and let go of me.


    I was breathing heavily as I looked between Sherby and the stranger.


    He looked between me and her before grabbing his hat and putting it on backwards.


    As he walked awayughing, I quickly grabbed Sherby’s arm and pulled her out of the pub before he got away.


    When we were out of sight, we both sighed heavily and leaned on each other.


    “Jesus Christ, Alexa,” Sherby sighed. “Who does that guy think he is?”


    “I don’t know… but I don’t want him anywhere near us ever again.”


    Suddenly, as I turned the old man came walking back with a knife hidden on his side and ready to attack.


    “Oh my go-” Sherby yelled as I shoved her out of the way, narrowly missing being stabbed.


    It took three times more effort to finally fend off the old man who shed me several times with his knife before escaping and making our way behind the counter.


    I groaned as I rubbed the spot on my chest where he hit me. It would bruise pretty easily if he didn’t hit so close. Sherby grabbed her phone and quickly dialled the police.


    “Are you okay?” Sherry gasped as she kneeled beside me with her face in my face to check me.


    “Yeah, thanks…” I answered softly, holding my side where his fist connected with me. “Shit….” I grumbled.


    A few of the customers were already running out of the bar which made a lot ofmotion outside to attract the cops.


    “So much for having a rest day,” I sighed and groaned at the pain.


    Unexpectedly, we hear a loud thud on the ground. Turning to the man, we see himying unconscious on the floor.


    “God, I loathe men with no boundaries,”