Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Shadows ❯ Chapter 11 ( Chapter 11 )

Chapter 11

 

Tossing the book next to her on the couch, Satsuki raises a hand to the back of her neck and rubs. Standing up, she stretches and glances at the wall clock.

 

Eight hours of reading, but I am done. I won't have to worry about any more work till next weekend.

 

Hearing noises from her stomach, she pats her belly. Smiling, she heads for the kitchen.

 

I skipped lunch and my stomach is letting me know. I should get something to eat.

 

Opening her fridge, she glances over what she has. Deciding to finish her left over rice dish that she had made earlier that week, she grabs the dish. Walking over to her microwave, she pops open the door and slips the leftovers in. Shutting the door, she presses the reheat button and then turns back to the fridge.

 

Opening the door again, she grabs a can of Coke and shuts the door. Hearing a ping, she turns to the microwave and notices her food is ready. Walking over to the microwave, she opens the door and pulls her food out. Walking over to the kitchen table, she sets down her food and drink. Pulling out a chair, she settles in to eat her dinner.

 

*****

 

Standing in front of the mirror, Cale watches Satsuki as she eats her dinner. Hearing a noise behind him, Cale glances over his shoulder and watches as Dais walk into the room. Shifting his attention back to the mirror, Cale ignores Dais.

 

“Are you starting your new plan tonight?”

 

Nodding his head, Cale glances at Dais. “By the time I am done with her, she'll never be able to claim no experience again.

 

Smirking, Dais nods his head. “Are you going to continue with the other stalking?”

 

“Yes, just not at the same level.”

 

Saying nothing more, Dais turns and leaves the room. Watching him go, Cale passes his hand over the mirror. Closing his eyes, Cale teleports from the room and onto the street outside Satsuki's apartment.

 

Walking over to the phone booth, Cale opens the door and steps inside. Lifting the phone from the receiver, Cale puts in some money and dials her number. It's rings twice, then it's picked up.

 

“Hello?”

 

Smiling, Cale glances up to her apartment building. “Did you think I had forgotten about you?”

 

Dead silence. As Cale listens carefully, he can hear the sound of heavy breathing.

 

“You won't get away, Satsuki.”

 

“Leave me alone!”

 

Laughing, Cale hangs up the phone. Stepping out of the booth, Cale teleports back to the lair.

 

*****

 

Putting the phone back on the cradle, Satsuki paces around the living room. Close to tears, she fights to control her breathing.

 

Why won't he leave me alone?

 

Rubbing her arms, Satsuki looks around her apartment. Not knowing what to do now, she decides that a nice movie might be what she needs to get her mind off of Cale's phone call.

 

Grabbing another cartoon, she puts it into her VCR and presses play. Forcing herself to sit down, the movie rolls for only ten minutes before she's out of her chair and pacing the room.

 

Deciding to leave the movie running, for background noise, Satsuki walks over to the living room window and looks out at the city below. Allowing her mind to drift, she loses track of time.

 

After what seemed like only minutes, she turns around and realizes that the movie is over. Shaking her head, she walks over and shuts off the VCR and TV. Turning off the lights in the living room, she heads for the bedroom.

 

Shutting the door behind her, she slips off her clothes. Leaning over her bed, she grabs her pj's and slips them on. Pushing back her covers, she slips into bed and turns off the lamp next to her bed.

 

Settling into bed, Satsuki closes her eyes and waits for sleep.