When I had gotten home from doing business with Blade yesterday, Victoria had gone out for the day and maybe a couple of days. She had said that she had missed hanging out with her friends. It's 8:30 in the morning and I am relishing the quietness of the apartment. I love Vic dearly, but sometimes she can be so loud. If I ever meet her husband, I will have to ask him if she is always like that. I lounge in bed for a while longer then I head out to watch T.V. The manilla envelopes catch my eye. I pick them up and open Devins. I stare at her picture, her eyes sparkling as she walks. I read the descriptions about her again and compare hers to Lyrics. She seems perfect, nothing wrong with her. Thomas grabs his laptop and goes to facebook. He typed in her name and her page came up, he noticed that she hadn't posted in five years. The last picture taken was a younger version of herself. She stood in the middle of a forest, a light fog was around her. Her hair was piled on top of her head, Cello in hand. The caption read "#15th Birthday shoot." I wonder how long she's been playing the cello for. He went to instagram and saw that it had also been five years since she updated. He scrolled through her pictures. He come across some interesting ones. There were videos of her twerking and other inappropriate things. She looked so young in the videos and the pictures. The couple normal ones that were there was of her and her cello and herself with coffee. After that, there was nothing. This was certainly interesting. He went to Lyric's pages and saw the complete opposite of Devin's page. She kept hers updated and all of hers was about partying.

He scrolled through picture after picture until a video caught his eye He watched it, and turned up the volume. He saw a figure running towards the camera, once the person was closer he realized it was Devin, she wore a white tank top and a shabby sweater along with black pants that were ripped at the knees. Her hair was to her shoulder blades and messy. She was crying and so was Lyric, her caption read

"United again at last. Fuck the cops that kept is apart" I wonder what happened. He checked his watch. It was time to go spying. He pulled on a white shirt and a black leather jacket, he put on black motorcycle riding jeans and Iron riding shoes. He put on his yellow helmet and roared out on his Harley.

(*)-Devin

Today was the day of the photo shoot. We woke up so excited. While Lyric was in the shsower, I made chocolate chip pancakes and cut some strawberries in half. I also brewed some fresh coffee. For some reason I started thinking about the guy. There was something so interesting about him. I wish that I had been able to catch his name. My mind started to play an imagination, an imagination of us being married, kids running around the house, him coming down the stairs, fresh from the shower.

"THE PANCAKES ARE BURNING!" the alarming voice shattered the vision in her mind, the knife cut her on the thumb, near her wrist. Lyric took the burnt pancakes off and set them on a plate.

(*)

I looked at my dazed sister with my hands on my hips, I was going to yell at her more, but then I noticed blood running down her arm.

"Let me help." I pull her over to the sink, she flinches when I put her hand in the water. Once it was clean, I dried it off and put on a band aid.

"Thanks." She said softly.

"Your welcome. Now go take a shower, I'll finish up here." She nodded at me and retreated upstairs. I was worried about her, I don't think she knew she showed it, but lately she had seemed to be more jumpy and cautious about things. She also seemed to zone out more. Lyric finished the pancakes and plated the food. She set it on the island just as Devin came down in a sweatshirt and leggings. They wanted to be fresh for Zelly so that he could do their hair and make up the way he wanted.

"Sorry about earlier. I didn't mean to burn them." She says picking up her orange juice and taking a sip.

"It's okay. You seemed like you were lost in thought. Wanna talk about it?"

"No." She replies stuffing a piece of pancake in her mouth.

"Okay." We ate in an awkward silence.

"Sorry, It's not really that important."

It's okay. Are we cool?"

"Yeah." She smiles and laughs. We put our dishes in the dishwasher, brush our teeth and head out, unaware that a motorcycle sat lurking two driveways down. The man put on his muffler and followed their car.

(*)-Thomas

They arrived at a hiking area. There were paths to waterfalls and paths to scenic overlooks. He watched them get out, they both looked casual in sweatshirts, leggings and boots. Devin wore white ones and Lyric wore blue ones. He followed them at a safe distance. They walked to a shelter that was enclosed by a mosquito net. It opened and a skinny man with white hair and purple ends in a mohawk stepped out. He wore a tunic with skin tight pants and checkered shoes.

"Come come, we must get you ready." He spoke in a high nasally voice.

"Yes Zelly, were coming." They kissed him on the cheek. Thomas looked through the flap and saw hair salon chairs and all sorts of other things. He sent his drone through the door. It was small and quiet so no one would notice it Along the back wall was racks full of clothes. He watched them sit down, two girls in yellow scrubs brushed out the girls hair. Then one crimped Devins hair, he was shocked at how long it was. He hadn't seen it down before. For Lyric, they straighten it then they put two braids in the front. Then they had her dress in a medieval vintage cotton dress. The top part was black, underneath was red with flowing sleeves. The red went just below her shoulders, the black part was wide and covered her shoulder. A silver belt with big metal circles went across her waist. Along with brown low heeled boots. They did dark mascara around her eyes and a pink blush along her lips. They painted her lips a soft pink.Thomas rolled his eyes at the sight.

It was the dumbest thing he had ever seen. He looked around and noticed that they were the only ones there. He wondered where everyone was. The flap opened, Zelly and a camera crew came out, Lyric followed them, Thomas followed them too but kept his drone hovering in the tent. He pocketed his phone and put in an ear bud so he could the conversation on the drone. He followed them to a waterfall. The men had her do several different poses, then they gave her a fake sword and a man in a green suit with ears and a tail sat on the ground, they took the picture, she had her hands on the sword which was in front of her, then she put the sword to the side and put a hand on the man's head. What the hell, that's creepy he thought. Thomas slipped into the woods and checked his phone. Devin was just walking out of the tent. She wore a royal blue maxi dress with clear Vinyl Sandals, big gold hoops and red lips. She looked BEAUTIFUL. She had dark Mascara and black eyeshadow. They walked down the path to another waterfall, the rocks made an arch and a waterfall was coming out of them, they had her pose in front of it. Then they brought a black horse to the entrance of the arch way, she went in, they counted to three and out she came. She trotted through the water, the water drenching her instantly. He could see immediately that she wore no bra. It took all his will power to look away. They had her do it again and this time, they made the horse jump up on its hind legs, she looked majestic.Then they had her lay in the sand then sit on some rocks. Maybe I can bribe them for some photos. He thought. They walked back and had her change into another dress and went out to some of the scenic areas. Lyric had come back and they had dressed her in an ivy green dress and had done some shoots just like they had done with Devin.

(*)Devin

We were both pooped by the time Zelly let us go home. I was wet and shivering. The best part was that we had new PICTURES! And new outfits, they had let us keep some of the outfits. We were going out to a party wearing some new outfits that Zelly had provided. I had told Lyric that we could go out for a little bit. I was willing to let my other side come out and play for a little bit every once in a while. I was wearing a Daydream Off Shoulder Black Skater Dress that wasn't even in the stores yet. Lyric wore a Maybe Later Black Croc Embossed Bodycon Set that also wasn't in the stores yet as he hadn't put them out yet. Zelly was a photographer, but also a designer. They walked into that club with confidence, they had straightened Lyrics hair to perfection, they had left Devins hair wet so it dried in a sexy curly way. They both wore red lipstick and dark eyeshadow and mascara. Lyric wore fake eyelashes and big silver hoops. I wore my gold hoops. The music was blasting and lights were flashing, we were accompanied by Diego and Trent. Trent was Diego's long time friend

"It's nice to see you again Devin." Diego said kissing her cheek. She blushed

"It's nice to see you again too." Trent shook her hand, then handed her a drink and led her out to the dance floor. Diego led Lyric to the back room to mess around.

(*)-Trent

When my friend had told me that his girlfriend and sister were coming I immediately got excited, it would be fun to hang out with a woman close to my age.I looked around for them, then my Diego poked me in the ribs, I turned just in time to see two sexy ass women coming through the door, it was like slow mo. They both had black dresses, red lips and both wore hoops. One wore a two piece thing and the other wore a simple black dress, the straps wrapped around her arms. They both had come up to us Lyric was the one in the two piece and her sister Devin was in the simple dress. Diego took Lyric to the back room. That left me with Devin, I wiped my sweaty palms on my pants and took her to get a drink, then I led her to the dance floor. We were getting along great. But then my ex girlfriend came in. I groaned

"What's wrong?" Devins soft voice sounded next to my ear

"What? Oh uh I need to go. This was a mistake"

(*) Devin

This was a mistake The words rang in my ears. Then I realized that he left me. Left me stranded by myself in the middle of the dance floor. I watched him weave his way past people and out the doors. I was shocked that he would leave me. I walked to the back wall and leaned against it while watching the crowd. I wish I knew where exactly my sister was. Little did I know that a guardian angel was watching me from afar. She watches a man weaves his way through the crowd, to the bar, he has blond hair and green eyes, his hair is short. He had large muscles, I watch his arm wripple as he moves it. As he waits for his drink, our eyes lock, he smiles, the kind of smile that send bad shivers down your spine. The bartender hands him his drinks, he walks towards me. I instantly get nervous and push my hair behind my ear.

"Now what would a fine ass woman such as yourself be doing here by yourself?"

"My date left me."

"Sorry to hear that." I smile politely, but inside I'm gagging. His breath reeks of beer and he's a bit tippy. He takes my drink out of my hand and sets it on the table behind him. I lick my lips, he pushes himself closer, I can't move because of the wall. His hand moves to my thigh, his soft skin sends me shivering, he moves his head and starts kissing my neck. At first I'm all in, but then the creepy shivers go all through my body as his hand moves up my dress.

"Please don't." I whisper. But instead of stopping he smashed his lips against mine. I try to scream, but the music is too loud. I try to push him, but he is too strong. All the sudden he is flying back, I hear my dress rip as a black mountain covers my view.

(*)-Thomas

I got distracted for one second, I hadn't let my eyes off of Devin, but the moment I do, things go wrong. I looked back over to see a guy shoving his hand up her dress. I could see her struggling. I push my way past people, my eyes burning with rage. For an instant I saw victoria, I pulled the man off and threw punch after punch until he is not recognizable. Someone pulled me off, but I punched them in the gut. I turned around and saw Devin sobbing, clutching her dress to herself. I grab her and throw her over my shoulder, the cold air hits me and I realize I'm sweaty and hot. I don't think, and she's in such a daze that she doesn't realize that she's being taken out. I plop her down on the back of the bike ad put my helmet on her, then I roar out.

(*)-Lyric

Diego and I hear a commotion, we dress quickly and run out, there is a crowd around someone, we push through and see a man with a bloody face. Someone is calling the police and I realize my sister is nowhere in site.

"Diego! My sister." I yell frantically. He grabs my hand and we head outside. I call her but there's no answer. He calls his friend and starts to yell at him. He hangs up

"He left her."

What!? Why?"

"Because he saw his ex there. He knew he would not be able to avoid her."

"Oh my god. He could've taken her with. Now she's gone!" A man rushes out, knocking into her

"Watch where you're going douchebag." Diego yells The man turns around, his steely eyes boring into them. Diego shuts up and pulls her to the car. They drive to Lyrics house, he tries to calm her, but all she does is wring her hands and fret.

(*)Devin

The mountain had taken me out and put me on his bike. I was still in too much shock to say no and I couldn't really wrap my mind around what was happening. I hugged him tight as we turned a corner. The smell of greasy food hit my nose. I saw a sign that read COZY CAFE'. The mountain took me off, I looked at him and realized it was the man...again. I let him walk me into the cafe. He had me sit in a booth while he went and ordered. Once I was sitting down, I fixed myself, I must have looked like a mess. I brushed my hair down. I looked at my dress, a strap was ripped and the right side of my dress was ripped open revealing my red undies. I tried to pull it over, but it was no use. The man came back, he sat down on the other side, the booth groaned underneath all his weight. He set a glass of water down in front of me. I continued to look down until

"Are you okay?" My head shot up and I looked him square in the eyes

"Yes, I'm fine. Thank you."

"Sure."

"Can-can I ask you what your name is?"

"It's Thomas. And you are?"

"Devin."

"It's nice to meet you officially." I smile at him and take a sip of water.

(*)-Thomas

Her smile froze me. It was the most beautiful one I had ever seen. I looked her up and down. She was beautiful, her Grey-Green eyes shimmering, her complexion pale from everything that had happened. She kept licking those beautiful plump lips.

"Thank you for helping me." I clear my throat

"Your welcome."

"Is this a-" She was interrupted when our food came. I had ordered us some onion rings and chocolate milkshakes.

"What were you going to say?"

"I was going to say is this a thing now? Us bumping into each other?" She caught me off guard. I paused for a bit

"What do you mean?"

"Well it's just that, well it seems that wherever I go, you are there."

"Oh. Well do you believe in coincidences." She shrugs her shoulders and takes a sip of her drink. Her phone buzzes, she takes it out

"Excuse me." She gets up, as she does I see some red undies peek out. I watch her go into the bathroom.

(*)-Lyric

"WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU!" I shout into the phone when she answers

"I don't know where I am. I'm at a cafe called COZY CAFE."

"What happened?"

"Someone tried to rape me. Then a man that I've bumped into twice saved me. He pulverized the guy."

"Yeah I know I saw him. Are you okay though. Do you FEEL safe?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little shaken up.

"Okay. Well good. Come home soon so we can talk."

"Okay, I will soon!" I hang up and head out into the living room, where Diego is.

"So what happened?" Diego asks.

"She's fine. Someone just got a little too touchy."

"Damn."

"She'll be home soon."

"Good. I'll wait until she gets home. Then I'm going to go have a talk with Trent." He growled out his name.

(*)-Devin

I head back to the table. He's gorgeous. The only thing that is wrong with him is his lip it's puffy and bloody. I felt honored to be sitting with him. I wonder what people thought of us sitting together.

"Can I get you some ice?" I say standing by the table.

"For what?" He looks at me in confusion

"Your lip."

"Oh um sure."

(*)-Thomas

As she goes and gets it, I start to think. Vic never asked me if I wanted ice after getting hurt. I knew she didn't do it on purpose, she probably just never thought of it. Devin came back with a towel filled with ice, I take it from her, our fingers brushing slightly. I watch her sip her shake until it's gone.

"Thanks again for helping me. I would love to stay and chat, but my sister is waiting for me."

"Of course." He leaves a tip and walks her back out to the bike.

"We came on that?" Her voice stops me

"Yes."

"I'm sorry. But I can't."

"You can't what?"

"Get on that. They are dangerous. I can't believe I went on that!"

"Well how are you going to get home?"

"The bus." She replies definitely walking away.

"Fine." He replies roaring away unaware of the hurt on her face. Damn she can be so stubborn. He thought as he looked in the rear view mirror. He sees her standing there in her ripped dress, her hair whipping in the wind, her arms wrapped around her body. He growls and stops and circles back and hides in the alley. He wants to make sure she is okay. The bus finally arrives. Thomas watches her board the bus, then follows it at a safe distance. Once she gets home safely, he starts to turn around to head home when his phone rings.

"Hello?"

"It's Blade, come to the warehouse." He hangs up. Thomas sighs and heads to the warehouse. Arriving at the warehouse, he parks his motorcycle and heads to Blade's office. Blade is sitting on the desk when Thomas enters.

"Why did you help that girl?"

"I don't know sir. I shouldn't have." Blade laughs

"No, you should have."

"Then why ask?"

"Because the reason you did is because you thought of Victoria. If she was in that situation, you would have helped. Is that what happened." Thomas sighed

"Yes sir, it is."

"Well then, I have a new plan for you now."

"What's that?"

"I want you to get close to this Devin girl?"

"Why's that?"

"Because with Victoria gone, you need a new female, and ...He paused then raised an eyebrow, we need her to comply, and the only way to do that is to tell her that if she doesn't, you get hurt."