~...my shiny new toy...~
Alex's P.O.V
I woke with a start, wondering where my assailant was, only to find myself in bed. I look at my mobile, which is conveniently sat on my bedside table. "What the....?" The phone displays that it was 8.30am on the 22nd April, three days since I was out at the club...but I can't remember a thing. The last thing I remember is going outside (I have no idea why) and hearing a voice. A voice that sent chills down my spine...my shiny new toy...
I shudder just thinking about it! I can't place that voice. I glance at the answer machine and notice that it is flashing. I have the usual kind of messages from Krissy, Sean and TJ to ask why I left the club early and a message from work asking why I haven't been in. "What am I going to tell them?" I think "They'll never believe that I can' remember the last three days!" I notice that Schmeichel had been fed, which is odd as I know I haven't fed him today. But there is his half empty bowl. I shake it off thinking that I must have got up, fed him and forgot about it...but I can't shake the nagging feeling like something isn't right.
Then I notice that there is still one message on the answer machine. I press play and head into the kitchen to make a coffee. "Click............my shiny new toy................." The familiar rasp fills the room and I rush back in. The message is solitary, surrounded by silence either side. I wait for the end of the message to hear the number. "The caller left no number" the incessantly chirpy womans voice says. I sigh and go to finish getting my drink.
*riiiing*
The phone. "Oh crud!" I think as I edge towards the receiver. I tried to steady my breath as I picked up the phone. "h..hello?" I said. "His is this Ms Alex Evans?" The voice asked. "Yes this is she" I replied putting on my best 'telephone voice' that I usually reserved for work. "This is Gabriel Gray. I just wanted to know that I have repaired your watch. You can come and collect it any time." I can't help but sigh with relief. "O.K. Thank you. I will be around later today to come and get it." Gabriel replied "Thats fine. See you then." And with that he hangs up. I feel slightly better knowing that I am going to see Gabriel- which makes me smile. I don't know, I guess I just have a good feeling about him.
I complete my daily routine and head off for another exciting day at work. I decide to pop out for a sandwich for lunch, when my mobile phone rings "Wow aren't I popular today" I think as I flip it open. "Hello?" I ask "Hey Alex, it's Noah Bennet." Noah has been a family friend for years. "Hey Noah, hows stuff?" I ask cheerily "Not too bad. Listen, its mine and Sandra's wedding anniversary tonight, would you mind babysitting Claire and Lyle for me?" He asks. "Noah Claire is sixteen!" I reply, knowing that he is HUGELY protective of his children. "I know. But I would feel better if I knew the kids were safe while we went out." I pause. "O.K. What time do you want me to come over?" I ask "Umm, about six O'clock-ish?" He says "Yup that sounds grand. See you then." "Bye Alex."
After finally finishing filing a case that seems longer than 'War and Peace', I get ready to go home. I get on the bus and get half-way home before I realize that I have to go collect my watch. "Crap!" I think out loud, to evil stares from an old lady say across from me. I press the button and get off, deciding to cut my losses and walk back to Gabriel's shop. I arrive looking like a mess, but realize that the shop closes in five minutes. As I enter the bell on the door chimes to let the Gabriel know that I'm there. When he emerges, he seems...disheveled and unnerved. He brightens when he sees me. "Hey Alex" he says with a smile and I could have sworn that he winked at me. "Here's your watch" he says. I notice that it looks exactly like it did before it had its unfortunate meeting with me dog. "How much do I owe you?" I ask apprehensively, wondering why I hadn't asked before. Gabriel looks up, his eyes catching mine and I realize that one look from him mesmerizes me. "Its on the house" he says and I feel him stare into my eyes. I want to stay like this forever, but I see the clock on the wall behind him. "Oh crap,I have to go. I have to babysit a family friend's kids. Noah will kill me if I'm late!" "Noah?" He says "Noah Bennet?" He asks, sounding curious . "Yeah, you know him?" I ask. "Only in passing" he back-tracks. "Well, I'd better be off" you say. "Can..Can I call you?" Gabriel asks in a stutter and then looks as is he can't believe what he just said. "Yeah sure" I replied and left.
Unknown P.O.V
I see her leave and follow her to the bus stop. I stand a distance behind her, breathing the smell of her perfume on the breeze. She's all mine...just a shame she doesn't know it yet.....
