Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Beckett King

POV

My phone rings, I excuse myself from my mother and his wife, I walk into chiefs kitchen for privacy. I always like privacy when speaking to Alexandra because people will get the wrong idea and she’s famous I’m scared of saying the wrong thing in front of her.

“Hey Applebee.” I greet her teasingly.

“Beck” Alexandra says hoarsely.

I frown, has she been crying. I know pregnant women get emotional, but this feels different somehow.

“What’s wrong Lex? Why are you crying?” I ask Lex.

She says something, but I couldn’t make out what she was saying because she was crying.

“Lex love, what happened? I cannot make out a word you’re saying. Calm down and breathe.” I try calming her down.

Where the hell is Daniel?

“Beck, he’s here, Beck he is here. He wants to kill me, he did it again. Beck, he did it again.” She cries out.

My blood begins to boil. That slimy motherfucker. “That motherfucker! Why didn’t you tell me he is in LA? I will be on the next flight over. I am bringing you to Chicago with me. it’s not safe there Lex, you’re going to stay with me…” I tell her while walking out the kitchen and to the back yard. I needed to get out of here and get to her.

I get to my brother and his wife, I excuse myself from the party and rush to my car. I connect my phone to the car before rushing to the airport.

“Stay on the phone don’t hang up, do you hear me, don’t hang up the phone Alexandra” I tell her

She continues to cry but does not say anything. I take that as a good sign.

The drive through I talk to her about anything and everything. I tell her about Sadie and how she’s been on my mind since the incident at the station where she was dry humping Rossi. I knew he was dating her friend I didn’t think she was involved with him as well.

Lex does not do anything but listen.

When I get to the airport I promise to call her when I land and she hangs up.

The plane ride to LA was nerve wrecking because I kept imagining that bastard hurting her, or worse. Lex is pregnant I would never forgive myself if anything happened to her or that baby. She’s my best friend and I would die if anything were to happen to her. after everything she’s been through she deserves a little bit of happiness.

When I finally landed in LA, I rushed to get a cab. I called Lex. I needed to know where she lived. Luckily she answered and I could tell the cab driver her address.

It took about an hour to get to her apartment. When I got there she opened the door for me and jumped into my arms. I walk in with her in my arms and close the door behind me.

Lex hugs me tightly as she cries even harder in my arms I take a seat on her sofa.

I pull her away, I look at her face, her eyes are swollen, her face is wet with tears. I wipe her tears with the thumbs.

“Tell me what happened?” I ask her.

She nods wiping her tears. “David he” she hiccups. “He followed me home from the studio” she hiccups. “He attacked me in the hallway. I thought I was going to die.” I pull her into my arms when she starts to cry even more.

“It is okay, everything is going to be okay. I am here.” I try to soothe her.

She nods.

“Why don’t you take a bath while I pack you a bag to spend time in Chicago with me?” I ask her.

“Daniel…” she says softly.

That reminds me. “Where is he by the way, why didn’t you call him?” I ask her.

She shakes her head. “Dan is with his family for the next two weeks; I didn’t want to bother him.” she says.

“Okay then you are staying with me until he returns. Just tell him you’re in Chicago and he should come and get you when he returns okay?” I tell her.

She thinks about it for a second before she nods.

“You need to get a new place Lex, this place isn’t safe, now that he knows where you live. But you should call the cops and report this.” I tell her.

She shakes her head. “No police. No police.” She speaks.

I sigh but nod anyway.

I get up leaving her on the sofa. I run her a bath, I walk back into the living room and pick her up, carrying her into the bathroom. I leave her to undress herself and get into the bath.

I walk into her bedroom, this is definitely her room. the room is a total mess, she’s got clothes on the floor and the bed, she hasn’t made the bed in what looks like forever.

I chuckle and look for a bag, I start with underwear. Then move onto comfortable clothes like sweat pants, jeans, sweatshirts and a couple of tees enough to last her two weeks.

Once her bag is packed, I move on to tidying up her room. I pick up all her dirty clothes and have them folded in a pile to go into the laundry and then the clean clothes into her closet. I make her bed. When she hasn’t come out when I’m done, I make my way into the bathroom to see she’s fallen asleep. I get a towel and dry her off. I get her dressed and place her on her bed.

I think I should let her sleep tonight and I should book our flights back tomorrow.

I walk into her kitchen and make myself a cheese and tomato sandwich. I pour me a glass of milk and sit by her tv watching the NHL game.

My phone rings, I put my drink on her coffee table and take my phone out of my back pocket.

My mother.

“Hello Ma.” I greet her.

“Becky are you okay?” she asks.

I roll my eyes at the terrible nickname my mother gave me when I was a baby. “I’m fine ma, you have nothing to worry about. I had breakfast, lunch, and supper.” I tell my mother.

“That is good. I was calling because Jess was worried because you rushed out of your bosses house, she was worried about you, is everything okay?” she asks

Ah Jessica King was worried and that’s why my mother is as well.

“I’m fine ma, I got a phone call from a friend that needed help.” I tell her.

“Oh okay. As long as you are okay. You know I worry about you boys.” My mother says softly.

I can hear my father shouting in the background. The man doesn’t like his wife paying attention to anyone but him. I have no idea why he decided to have three children when he only cares about himself.

“Your father asks if you coming to dinner tomorrow night?” my mother asks when I didn’t say anything

“No ma, I’m working tomorrow, so I won’t be able to come over…” I lie.

“Okay, I’ll ask your father to drop you something to eat.” My mother says.

I cringe. “No ma, it’s okay the chief will cook something at the station for us.” I say quickly.

“Oh okay, if you’re sure you don’t need anything.” My mother sounds disappointed.

I feel bad now. “I love you ma, I’ll stop by tomorrow night okay?” I tell her.

“Thanks Becky. I’ll let you get some sleep since you’re working tomorrow.” My mother says.

“Bye ma, I love you.”

“I love you too…” she says before hanging up.

I let out a sigh of relief. If my mother had known I left without letting her know, she would have cried. My mother visits the church the day before we travel and she prays for angel’s protection on us and for safe travels.

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Two days later

In Beckett’s apartment…

“So, tell me about this Sadie chick you’re into, has anything happened?” Lex asks, she’s got the biggest smile on her face.

I shrug my shoulders. “I don’t know, she’s in some type of threesome relationship.” I tell her.

She frowns. “What’s a threesome relationship?” she asks.

“She’s in a relationship with her best friend and her boyfriend.” I tell her.

She bursts out laughing. “Are you sure?” she asks.

I nod. “She was dry humping the guy in front of everyone, so yes, I’m sure.” I tell her.

Lex gives me a thoughtful look. “Why do not you talk to her, tell her how to feel. Do not sugar coat anything. Take the advice you gave me and be honest with her.” Lex says.

I roll my eyes. “What’s the point in doing that if she doesn’t even like me?” I ask her.

“Beckett you are not one to judge someone by assumptions. I thought you were better than that. Because if you do then I’m classified and a whore is that not right?” she asks me seriously

Its my turn to frown. “You’re not a whore.” I sigh heavily. “Fine if it would make you happy I’ll speak to her are you happy now?” I ask her.

She smiles happily. And nods. “I want to meet her, do you think I could stop by the station and meet her?” she asks

I shake my head. “No. no. no. that’s a bad idea.” I tell her.

She gets up off my bed and turns to me. “Come on, I’ll pretend to visit you and I’ll just check her out, I won’t talk to her, I promise.” She gives me her puppy eyes.

I close my eyes and groan. “Fine, you promise not to speak to her?” I ask.

I open my eyes to see her sly smile. “Of course, I won’t speak to her unless she speaks to me first.”

I feel a freaking headache coming along. This woman was insane. “Remind me why we’re friends again?”

“Because I’m awesome…” she snickers.

“No, you’re a pain in my ass.” I mumble under my breathe.

“I’m going to go get ready.” She says excitedly.

Wait what? “Why?” I shoot up from my bed.

She stops. “I’m going with you to the station silly…” she says before walking out of my room

Huh? No wait why would she need to do that? Fuck she wants to meet Sadie now? Today?

Fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I show up with any woman Sadie will think I am in a relationship. But what does it matter, she’s in one herself. Why am I even listening to Alexandra when she’s worse when it comes to relationships than I am?

Who I should go to for advice is someone who has already been in a relationship and that’s my brother and Jessica. They’re the best people to go to.

But I don’t want to bother Damon and Jessica, especially since she’s pregnant and the issues the stalker and her ex-husband.

God there are some fucked up people out there. Alexandra’s foster father, Damon’s stalker and whoever came up with school.

I get ready for work like a usually would, I took a shower earlier so I just have to get into my uniform.

I walk out to the living room, I pocket my phone and wallet. Lex is sitting on the sofa on her phone, she’s in a jean and a cute top, I know I didn’t pack.

“Where did you get that top?” I ask her.

She smiles sweetly. That is when I know she did something she wasn’t supposed to do.

“I got it at target yesterday when you were with your parents. Do you like it?” she asks getting up giving me a twirl.

I roll my eyes. “What don’t you understand about laying low? When David finds out you are here instead of LA that could mean trouble for you Alexandra.” I sigh.

“Do not worry about no one recognised me. I wore sweats, and a ball cap. No one recognised me because I always look good when I go out.” she says confidently

I stare at her in disbelief.

This woman needed Jesus. That is for sure. “You sure no one recognised you Lex?” I ask her.

She nods.

I’m going to take her word for it now. But I’ll keep an eye on the gossip sites as well.