The Last Virgin - Episode 17

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**** VALERIE'S POV

"Umm.. Anthony?"

Eugene asks the guy claiming to be his friend.

"Yeah. Anthony.. Oh shoot! I almost forgot you lost your memory. I'm really sorry I haven't come to see you man. You know how it is during examinations"

Anthony tells him.

Eugene scrunches his brows further in confusion

"Oh. Examination. Right"

he mutters awkwardly

"Yes. I can't wait for you to return to school. You,me,Bryan and Felix. We were the fantastic four. We miss you man"

Anthony says genuinely concerned and if not for the fact that I'm aware of his wolf in sheep's clothing attitude, I'd have believed him.

The f*cking bastard.. Here he is acting all concerned when he didn't even bat an eye when he parted my legs and shoved into me like a deranged animal.

I wish I could grab that neck of his and snap it right here and now.

"Uhh. Yea. I would come back as soon as I get a job and start earning. Then I can afford my fees. My grandmother is old now and can't continue funding my school"

Eugene replies. Anthony taps his shoulders reassuringly.

"No need to worry. Come with me. I'll talk to my father I'm sure there's a spot in his company."

"No"

he shakes his head

"I'm not going to let your father give me a job based on our friendship"

I crack a smile.

Now, That was a man with dignity and self respect.

"Of course not Eugene. You know me better than that. I'm just going to recommend your name and like every other applicant, you'll be interviewed. If you qualify, you get the job."

Eugene sighs for a while, running his hands through his hair as he contemplates.

"Well alright. I guess there's no harm in trying"

he finally says.

No no no.

I clench my fists.

He can't go with him.

I can't allow that. I need to be alone with him.. And kill him.

God knows I may never set eyes on him after today.

I don't know where he lives,contact, where he schools.

Nothing.

This is my only chance.

I have to utilise it. It's now or never.

"Umm"

I clear my throat loudly to get their attention.

Simultaneously, they turn their attention to me.

Anthony's eyes travel up and down my body like he's trying to get my image in his head to draw later.

I grit my teeth.

Hormonal bastard.. I'm gonna make sure I rip those eyes from it's sockets first.

"Oh well hello there beautiful."

he grins turning to face Eugene.

"You didn't tell me you had such a beauty for a girlfriend hmm?"

"Uhh well.."

He scratches his head awkwardly..

"Can I... Talk to you for a minute please?"

Without waiting for his reply, I pull him aside.

I begin to fidget. Wondering what excuse to come up with.

"Hey, you alright?"

He asks softly.

"Umm. Yes. Actually no..."

I sigh running my hands through my hair

"Look I know you're probably wondering why you found me sleeping here and..."

"Anyone would have wondered the same but like I said earlier, I'm not going to pry into your personal issues. You tell me when you feel comfortable enough. Beside you aren't obliged to tell me. Some things are best left unsaid"

he cuts in. Right. I shift my weight on both feet. Some things are best left unsaid. Accurate.

"I need a place to stay!"

I blurt out. Great! Now he's gonna think I'm some helpless pathetic homeless girl.

"F..for a while. I.. I mean if you know any motel around where I could stay or.."

I trail off.

It's not like I don't know any motel.

Pfft! I know tons of them. I just need to find a way to be closer to Anthony a little bit longer till I'm done with him.

"I'll pay.. I.. I swear.. I.. I know we've seen each other only once or twice but please.. I... Just.."

I trail off again, images of my dead boyfriend's face flashing repeatedly in my brain like a movie on replay.

The realisation stings more and more.. I'm a murderer.

I murdered an innocent person.

None other than my boyfriend.. I let out a whimper, hugging myself.

Willing the guilt weighing me down to disappear.

"Hey"

long fingers hook themselves under my chin as he raises my head up.

I blink.

"It's okay to break down sometimes. It doesn't mean you're weak. Let it out"

he says. And that was my undoing.

All the tears I hadn't shed after doing the horrible things I did to my parents, best friend and boyfriend come pouring down like a dam had been broken.

Before I know,I'm tackled into a hug as he wraps his arms around me,kissing my forehead repeatedly while rubbing my back soothingly.

I wrap my arms around his torso,feeling his hard muscles under the shirt he wore.

I inhale his scent as the tears flow freely.

I was almost getting comfortable in his embrace when it struck me.

I frown, pulling away from him even thoughy body screamed to be near him again. I can't break down now.

Not when I have a task at hand.

"Umm.. I'd really love to help you but you caught me in a wrong place Valerie. My home isn't the place I'd take someone and I'm too broke at the moment."

He apologizes rubbing his neck.

"Hey. Umm I don't mean to intrude but I can help"

Anthony cuts in.

"Help? In what way?"

I ask

"Well I live in a mansion all alone. You can stay in one of the rooms at least until you're ready to get back on your feet or until I find a motel for you"

I stare at him in suspicion.

He's willing to help me when he doesn't even know my name.

Pfft! Like I believe him. Something's fishy. I eye him.

"Uhh. I don't think..."

Eugene begins but Anthony cuts in again..

"Come on man. I just wanna help your girl. If you wanna feel safe, you can come with us, just to be sure. I just want to help. Let me. Please"

Eugene stares at me as if asking for my permission to agree.

I just shrug.

He sighs.

"Okay fine but just for today. I'll find her a place to stay after today. I don't want her to inconvenience you"

Anthony looks undecided for a minute, like he hated the sudden change of plans but then nods after a while.

"Okay, fine by me"

I smile inwardly.

Perfect.

Great.

At least I get to spend one night in his home... Alone And one night is all I need to execute my plan and rid the earth of scum like him.

Perfect. Just perfect. I turn to Eugene.

"Thank you. I really appreciate what you're doing"

He smiles back

"You're welcome beautiful"

Oh someone shoot me now. I think I just swooned.. I bite back a smile as he leads up the hill.

***

"I'll come pick you up tomorrow yeah?"

Eugene tells me as we stop in front of the house.

"Thanks"

"You're welcome and Anthony?"

Anthony hums distractedly

"Thanks"

"No problem man"

"I'll see you soon. Bye"

he waves as he turns to leave leaving Anthony and I.

"Come inside. Please make yourself at home"

he ushers me in.

I sigh.

That is it.

****

I stare at the wall clock again.

It's nearly ten pm.

What am I waiting for? I stroll into the kitchen to find him shirtless, his back turned to me while he sips on a glass of juice.

He turns when he notices my presence.

"Oh hey beautiful. You still not sleeping?"

He grins.

I wanna puke.

Did he just call me beautiful? Yeah right! No time for games.

Just go straight to the point.

"Well nice meeting you again"

I cock my head to one side eyeing him.

He frowns

"Uh excuse me? I didn't quite get you"

I roll my eyes walking towards him and snatching the juice from him.

I empty the contents of the glass down my throat.

He stares at me in shock.

"Believe me Anthony, I'd love to sit and chit chat but...."

I click my tongue, studying my fingers

"I'm in a bit of a hurry you see"

"What..."

His frown turns into shock when clench my fists, feeling the energy vibrating from me as my hair color begins to change.

I don't need a mirror to notice my hair is changing color.

With at least the shock on his face confirms it.

The mark beneath my ear begins to sting slightly as it begins to glow, an immense feeling, strong energy taking over me and filling my senses.

At this moment I feel like a sniper,with my prey standing right before me.

And all I need to do is pull the trigger.

"This is gonna be quick Anthony I promise. But trust me, I'd prefer a slow and painful death over anything any day any time but I'm feeling quite generous so let's make this quick shall we?"

I charge towards him and he grabs a knife from the kitchen counter and flings it at me.

I smirk.

Wrong move.

Idiot.

The moment he throws the knife in my direction, I flip my hair and watch as the knife turns charging in his direction.

His eyes almost pop out of it's sockets as he tries to move away but tsk tsk.

I'm having none of that.

The knife goes straight Into his stomach, so deep the entire blade disappears save for the handle.

Anthony groans loudly as he sinks to the floor, clutching his belly as blood gushes out of the wound like a broken tap.

I smile, feeling a sense of victory wash over me.

I've never been so happy to see someone bleeding like I am today.

It's so refreshing. I take slow steps towards him and kneel before him.

I grip his chin and force him to look at me.

He chokes.

Ugh.

I need to make this fast.

"W..h..why?"

He chokes and I grown.

Stupid fool. Is he really asking me why? Hah!

"Why? You have the guts to ask me such a frivolous question you fool! I asked myself the same question repeatedly when you and your disgusting friends r*ped me like the animals that you are until I died. You f*cking ask me why?!"

I growl, letting go off his chin and placing my hand on the left side of his chest, concentrating on where his heart is probably situated.

He stares at me in confusion as I place my nails on his chest.

I don't know why he doesn't remember but I hope he remembers before I finally kill him.

My nails instantly begin to feel more like blades as I push them further and further Into his skin hoping to reach his heart.

His screams of agony fuels my need.

My hunger.

My fingers sink deeper and deeper, blood gushing out and splashing on my face but I don't really give a flying f*ck right now.

His eyes suddenly widen as if realising something.

"A..Annamarie?"

He gasps.

I smirk.

Oh yeah that's right. A new wave of energy and strength hits me as my entire arms pushes forward, disappearing in his chest.

I feel something soft moving against my fingers.

That must be his heart right?

"You guessed correctly, Anthony Darling. I'd have loved to say rest in peace but blimey I can't. I'd rather you rot in eternal flames!"

His eyes widen more when I grip whatever was in my reach and pull out harshly from his body, more and more blood splashing onto my face like showers of blessing.

I stare at the now dead man who's eyes are wide as saucers, eyes staring into nothingness. Hmm. Is he dead?. Already? Oh yh right. I smile staring at the bloodied pear shaped thing in my hand which used to be responsible for pumping blood. Why wouldn't he be dead when I just ripped his heart out? Oops. I chuckle dropping it beside him. I wipe my bloodied hands on his sweatpants and get up. Hmmm. One down, three more to go.