Chapter 11: Psychopathic Ex-Boyfriend

"Vanilla, why can't we be like everyone else?" Theo asked as I rested my head on his shoulder. We were watching the news as they talked about his dad.

"You're the president's son, and well I'm a mass murder. I don't think there is any worst combo." I pointed out. He just sighed and rested his head on top of mine. I played with my necklace. I received it as a gift from Theo for Christmas. It felt weird being in a relationship. I had to actually filter myself, and we had to shop for holiday for each other. It was like weights always on your shoulders.

We finished the news when a knock was on the door. Theo got up as I lay in the spot he was just sitting at. I heard the door open as a man voice was heard.

"May I see Vanilla?" He asked. I perked up as I noticed the voice. Oh shit. It was the man that I killed that picked me up from the road.

"How are you alive?" I asked as I jumped off the sofa. Theo looked at me weird, as I kept my eyes fixed on the man.

"I'm like you Vanilla, I can't  be killed." He smirked.

"Oh sir, I can be killed." I told him, crossing my arms.

"How many people have you killed?" He asked.

"Thirty or something." I told him.

"Have you ever been caught?" He asked.

"Nope."

"Well, you are invincible. I have killed millions of people, and look, never died."

"Yeah, but you've gone pretty darn close to it."  I told him as I crossed my arms. This guy was fixing me up to drop a bomb, and I was getting bored with it. "So, what is it that you need to come all the way over here?" I asked.

"I need you to help me keep someone. I promise, you'll get a great reward for it." He told me. I looked over at Theo, and he shot me a look.

"I don't know if I can, and why would I want to do something for a man I don't even know the name of?" I pointed out.

"Because I have stuff that can send you to jail in a snap. And the name is Booker." He smirked. I leaned on the wall and looked at the man.

"You look strong enough to kill someone. Why do you need me?"

"I can't really get this person. I happen to be a male, and well I need you to seduce him." He told me.

"Why can't you get a horny virgin to do it?"

"Because she'll freak over someone dying. Vanilla, will you do it or not?" He asked, getting pissed off. I looked over at Theo, who was just watching the whole thing. He looked at me, and concern was in his eyes. I knew he didn't like this side of me, especially if it had any action with another guy. I looked back over to Booker.

"I can't. I happen to be retiring from my old business. I can send you to someone if you need to, but otherwise, I can't." I told him. He put his head in his hands and let out a growl.

"Vanilla, I'm only going to ask once more. I can ruin your life." He growled. Theo looked up at him, and put his guard up.

"I can't Booker. I've stop doing this stuff." I told him. He started walking towards me. He grabbed my hands and pushed me over the back of the sofa. I lifted my knee and hit him. That only made him dig me into the sofa more.

I twist my body to get out of his grip. He kept me down, but I knew not for long. I felt  him weaken up as I threw him off of me. I looked over his shoulder to see Theo grinning. I watched Booker charge to me, but Theo took him by his shoulder blade. Booker screamed in pain as Theo's fingers dug under the blade. I walked over beside Theo and kicked between Booker's shoulder blade.

"Goodnight sunny." Theo grinned as Booker fell to the ground. I slid under Theo's arm as we looked at Booker's body.

"What do we do now?" I asked. He walked over to Booker and picked up his body.

"We leave him in the middle of nowhere."

~~~

Theo and I stood in the forest. We'd tied Booker to a tree, so when he got up, he'd get a pleasant surprise.

"Theo, what have I done to you?" I asked him. He grinned and pecked my lips.

"I guess after I umh, killed your boss, I kind of lost the fact that all people are Innocent. The thought of someone I don't like gone, kind of excites me." He told me.

"Well, other than my boss you haven't killed anyone, unless you are dying to kill someone. We could go and kill someone together if you'd like. A couple kind of thing." I told him. He looked at me, and started laughing.

"There is some people that I can't stand, but killing them." He said with laughter.

"Well, suit yourself. I'm off to the club tonight." I told him as I left his grasp. I started walking to the car when he grabbed my hips.

"I love you baby." He whispered in my ears. I turned towards him and smiled.

"Love you, too babe." I smiled while places my hands around his neck and giving him a small kiss.

~~~

I danced along with the beat of the music. Theo was off somewhere else dancing with another group of people. I don't really mind being alone at the club, it's kind of more fun that way. I noticed a few of the songs and sang along with them. I was kind of enjoying the club, being alone and care free. I didn't have to worry about regretting guys, I know had a good reason. It felt nice.

I somehow ended up in a group of girls. I usually stay away from them at the club because they act like lesbians, and that's not the way I sway, but this group looked pretty norm with a beer in their hands. I was greeted by a couple of girls and they gave me warm smiles and started dancing and singing with me.

The girls, that greeted me, and I decided to go to the bar and get some drinks. "This is fun." I told them cracking up at the enjoyment.

"Yeah, we should totally do this more often. What's your name?" A blonde girl asked.

"Vanilla? What about you two?" I asked as I sat on a stool at the bar.

"I'm Stella, and she's Bella." The blonde told me, pointing to the more drunk of the group.

"Cool, well we need to hang out sometime. You guys are crazy fun!" I told them. We all agreed on that and gave each other our numbers.

"I'm having a party tonight, Vanilla. You want to come?" Bella asked me.

"Bella, you don't even remember the own damn date of it, do you?" Stella asked Bella. Bella just let out a laugh. "It's tomorrow, Vanilla. Bella here is just too drunk to remember." Stella laughed. Bella put on a fake hurt face, but it soon fell. I just looked at them and started laughing. These girls were insane.

"Wow, sure. Is it okay if my boyfriend comes? I've never really had girl friends, so I believe that he'd like to see." I told them. They looked at me weird for a moment. "Girls tend to be a pain in my ass." I told them. They nodded their head in agreement.

"Well, we try to stay away from the trusty ones, if you know what I mean." Stella told me. "And it's cool if your boyfriend comes." She told me. "Where is he?" She asked.

"Somewhere here." I told her scanning the room. I saw a couple of groups, but none where Theo. I looking until I felt a tape on my shoulder. I turned and smiled.

"Hey. Did I miss something?" He asked his voice deep. I wrapped my legs around him and smiled.

"I made friends, Theo!" I said childish. He let out a laugh. I pointed towards Stella and Bella, and their mouths were open. "Oh god, what's wrong?" I asked scared.

"Your boyfriend is Theodore Times. Like the President's son. God girl, how'd you get him?" Bella asked. I just laughed.

"I don't know. Well, I guess Theo wants to leave. I'll see you guys later. Text me." I told the girls. They smiled as I jumped off the barstool, and grabbed Theo's hand. We walked through the crowds until we were outside. I felt happy and relieved for once.

"So, baby, you have new friends?" He asked. I nodded and smiled.

"Yeah, and tomorrow we are going to Bella's party." I told him.

"Who's that?" He asked.

"The one that told me you were the President's son." I told him. He let out an okay as we walked over to our sides of the car.

"So, are we going to go?" He asked.

"Hell yeah! I'm not losing my only female friends." I laughed. We entered the car, and grabbed hands again. We drove home in silence. I was nice on though. I felt safe in my life for once. It was something I really needed right now. I felt safe in Theo's arms.

~~~

"Hello son." Mr. Times greeted to his son. We had just gotten home, only to be surprised with Theo's father appearing. To say the least, I was surprised.

"Dad, what are you doing here?" Theo asked. His dad looked me up and down. Forget that feeling of safe because I wasn't feeling it anymore.

"Theodore, I need you to come to my office tomorrow. You are presenting a speech about the issues around here." He told his son looking at me the whole time. "Hello Vanilla." He said to me. I let out a clearly fake smile.

"What issues?" Theo asked.

"The recent killings." Mr. Times said.

"There hasn't been any for months." Theo told his dad. "And didn't you drop the case?"

"Yes, but the public doesn't agree with our decision, and wants justice. Theodore, we are going to have to do more to get me re-elected since Alice is out of the picture." He told Theo. I stood there not knowing what to do. I mean, what could I. Mr. Times clearly was talking about me, and meaning to, and Theo was having to awkwardly agree, and act like his father knew nothing. It was painful for my brain.

"I will then father, but I have other things planned, so we'll work on it in the morning, okay?"

"Yes son, I will see you tomorrow. Bye Vanilla, nice seeing you again." He smiled.

"Always a pleasure." I hissed through my teeth. Theo didn't seem to notice as he hugged his dad goodbye. I stood inside the living room while Theo walked his father to the car. The thought of having to kill Mr. Times came rushing in my mind, and I thought of how hurt Theo will be. I tried losing it, but I couldn't. Theo had become my other half, of course me having the bigger piece. I would lose Theo if he was a sane person when I kill Mr. Times..

"Vanilla? Are you okay?" Theo asked. I looked up at him, and gave a small smile.

"Just thinking." I replied quietly. He came to my side and kissed my temple, wrapping me in his arms. I leaning into his chest, listening to his heart beat.

"Vanilla." He said. "I'm crazy about you. You always seem to bring me a smile. How do you do that?" He asked. I turned to look at him.

"Fuck if I know!" I laughed. He gave a small chuckled, and gave me a small peak on the lips. It was warm and meaningful, and I liked that. It wasn't much, but enough. I walked over to the sofa, and sat down. I took off my heels, and rubbed my ankle. Theo joined me, but we didn't really talk.

We turned on the news, but nothing was really happening. We just listened to it while sitting down.

"I'm going to warm something better, I'll be back." I told Theo. He nodded as I proceeded downstairs. I entered the closet, and grabbed a t-shirt. I slipped off my dress, and tossed the shirt on. I did I few stretches to let my bones loosen. I took my hair out of it's regular bun, and into a less perfect of a bun. It felt nice to be carefree, and not have a million of pounds on my back.

I was walking up the stairs, when Theo starting yelling something.

"Vanilla! Come here now!" Theo screamed. I rushed up the stairs to see Theo turning the TV up.

"Seventeen men were killed, with their backs sliced open. Officials say it was from the same person, but the question is, who did it? Some officials say it is from the same man who killed all the girls in Montana and Georgia. We will update you with more news soon." The lady on the TV announced. I froze.

"You've dealt with people like this? Do you know who it is?" Theo asked, looking very concerned. I didn't want to say. I knew it couldn't be, but it still worried me.

"I think I know." I told Theo, still staring into space.

"Who?" He asked, grabbing my shoulders in fright. "I could be next." He said.

"I can't say. I don't want it to be true." I said, my voice shaking. It couldn't be him. He wouldn't. He couldn't. He wasn't like me, and went on crazy killings. He was more sane than that. Way more sane than that.

"Vanilla! Tell me!" Theo shouted. I looked him in the eyes. They were in fright, and I understood why.

"Call Andrew. I need to talk to him about it." I told Theo. He jumped off the sofa and grabbed the phone. I heard him talking, and asking Andrew to come over. I didn't move though. This person couldn't have killed them. He couldn't.

An hour later, after Theo trying and trying to get answers out of me, Andrew showed up. He ran in, and grabbed me.

"It's him isn't it." Andrew shouted. I nodded. In this time I had figured it was him. "Fuck." Andrew said under his breath.

"Who is he?" Theo asked. Andrew and I ignored him, not wanting to over think this problem.

"He could kill us Andrew." I told him.

"Yeah, I know. We'll just have to be extra careful. He doesn't know where we live, so we should be fine." Andrew told me. I nodded in agreement.

"Who is he?" Theo begged. I turned to him and looked him straight in the eye.

"A psychopathic ex-boyfriend of mine."