Drawn to You (Lover to Stepbrother)(59)

“You got it.” He presses a few keys and pockets his phone. “What now, boss?”

“I’ll take the first watch and you get some sleep. We switch after four hours.” We say our goodnights and I walk around the house once more, making sure every window is bolted shut and front and back doors are locked. I know I did a sweep already, but I need to double check.

I feel eerie knowing he watched me and Sasha be intimate. If I was a stalker obsessed with a girl, I know I would be angry seeing another man touch her. I don’t think he will be happy with me right now.

I head back upstairs to Sasha’s room and knock softly on her door until I hear them both tell me to come in. Seeing Sasha sitting on her bed wearing a light pink tank and shorts, hugging a pillow, it makes her look so much younger.

“I’m just checking the windows.” I kiss her forehead before looking around the room one more time.

“I thought you said windows, not seeing if there is a bogeyman under the bed,” Karen jokes.

“Sorry, just want to make sure you’re both safe. I’ll be right outside that door. If you hear anything or feel unsafe, just shout out to me. I’ll be in here in a flash.”

“Thanks, Colin,” Sasha whispers. I walk to her, leaning over her as I hold her.

“I’ve got you,” I whisper in her hair.

“I know.” She breathes into my chest. I step back and give her one final look before stepping back out. I grab a comfortable chair from one of the rooms and sit outside her door, listening to my surroundings.



*

Aaron took over, and once my head hit the pillow, I was passed out like a light. Hearing my alarm go off makes it feel like I was only asleep for ten minutes. I quickly wash my face and brush my teeth and head back to Aaron who is on his phone.

“Hey man.” I clap his shoulder. “Anything to report?” He shakes his head.

“Nope, nothing.” That’s good.

“I’m going to make us some coffee.” I head to the kitchen and make a fresh pot. I’m leaning against the counter when I hear something outside.

I walk slowly to the other side of the house, opening the front door and my mouth hangs open when I see a crowd of reporters at the barred gate. They all shout when they spot me, asking me question after question.

“Is it true Miss Bennett is being stalked?”

“Is it true you only took this job because your career ended so terribly?”

“Is it true that Miss Bennett is having a breakdown?” Flashes of lights are going off. I am about to close the door when Sasha walks out with sleepy eyes.

“What’s going…” She stops mid-sentence, looking shocked. I grab her, pulling her back into the house. “Why are they outside my house?” she asks, panicked.

“It leaked that you’re being stalked.” I hold onto her shoulders.

She rubs her forehead. “How?”

“I don’t know.” I pull her to me.

“What the fuck is going on?” Karen and Aaron both run down the stairs.

“It’s all came out. They are asking about the stalker.”

“What the fuck?” Karen shouts. She starts pacing. It doesn’t take long until the door barges open and my dad and Marie walks in. Looking at my dad’s face, he doesn’t look happy.

“I asked you to do one job. One job and you can’t do that. How the hell did all this get out?” he shouts at me.

“I don’t know,” I shout back at him. He looks to Aaron and waltzes to him.

“Who the fuck are you?”

“That’s Aaron, my best friend, I asked for his help,” I say defenselessly.

“Did you fucking tell? I bet you got a good amount of money by squealing.” My dad pushes him and I run to him, pushing him away.

“Back off, it wasn’t him. You said this has been going on for months but now it’s gotten worse. It could have been anyone working with the band, so calm the fuck down.” I point my finger at him.

“I’m sorry. I woke up and the house is all over the news.” I step away and head to the living room, putting on the TV and, yup, cameras are on the house. At least I know with them out there, the stalker can’t get close.

“It was going to come out eventually. We just need to hold a press conference, if that’s what you call them, and tell them that, yes, there is a stalker but it’s being handled. I am sure the greats had to go through all this before so it will be fine. With the paparazzi all over Sasha, there is no way the stalker can get close to her with all the cameras around.” I try and reassure everyone.

“He’s right, honey.” Marie holds onto my dad’s arm.

“I will get it set up.” He smiles to her. I am calming myself down also when I feel arms wrap around my arm. I look to see Sasha smiling up at me. I hold onto her hand smiling back.

“I like when you take charge.” She chuckles, causing me to laugh.

“Hell no.” We both turn to my dad and his face has turned red. “What did I say about her?” He runs over, pushing me. “I told you to stay away from her. You couldn’t even do that. It’s been a week, a fucking week, and you couldn’t keep it in your fucking pants.” I push him back.

“Calm the fuck down,” I scream at him.