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Joshua
I know Amelia hates the fact that I made her come home with me but until I can properly assess her home and figure out where the right places are, then she is not to be there. I know what I can do and I can handle any stalker that comes her way, but I also don’t want to put her in a situation that’s going to get her hurt. I have been taking care of her and watching over her for a very long time now, especially with the help of her brother who is also my best friend.
I know how he feels about me taking care of her but he trusts me. He knows that I would never do anything to her even if I wanted to. I never did admit to him that I find her attractive or how sometimes, I long for her to be my mate. I have watched all of her movies, my heart fluttering every time that I saw her smiling face on screen. It pissed me off whenever I would see a male actor with her, kissing her, being with her in ways that I wanted to be. Her long, curly red hair is a fiery mess, making me long to run my fingers through it. Her green eyes sparkle like gems, showing off her delicate features. She is definitely on thecurvier side but that’s okay with me because I do prefer a little meat on the bones.
But even if I do want her, I can’t have her. I know that Adam would never approve. Hell, it’ll surprise me if he does approve of anyone because he is very protective of her. In high school, he beat up so many boys who even dared to glance her way. Obviously, I was right there with him making sure that she was protected and I wouldn’t allow anyone near her either. She definitely filled out in high school and then rose to fame as an actress.
I have always wished her the bed but I hated seeing tabloids of her with another man. I know that she didn’t really like them, I could see it on her face, but I don’t know who she was actually wanting to stand by her side. I kept going through my head of everyone that I know, going back and forth on it because I didn’t know what to make about it. If I did as she asked or if I became her bodyguard, I honestly think I would be able to find out.
Afterwards, I would decide if I approved.
Even if she was seriously dating someone, she would hide it from Adam and me. She knows what we would do to him and we would probably scare him off. If he is that easily scared then there’s no reason that he should be around her in the first place because she deserves to be with someone who is strong. Someone who is going to protect her when she most needs it. That’s what I have told her numerous times, that she needs to meet someone who doesn’t mind giving her the world. Who would love to stand by her side and give her everything while protecting her.
I have the right to be picky about who she ends up choosing because in the long run, I know they are never going to compete when it comes to me. Amelia has been protected by Adam and me for as long as I can remember and I hate the idea of stepping back and handing the reigns over to somebody else. If she endedup telling me that she wants me to back off, I would do it. I would give her whatever she needed even if it made me feel like shit.
Honestly at this point, I just want her to be happy. I was honestly livid when I found out that somebody had broken into her home and vandalized it. That pissed me off more than anything and I just wanted to rip their heads off. It would have been easier to just let them do whatever they wanted and not taken her with me but there was no way in hell that I was leaving her behind like that. They would have to pry me away from her and I can promise anybody that it’s not going to happen. I’m a mean son of a bitch when I want to be. I think it’s the Tiger’s blood.
I watch her carefully as she shoots a scene, trying to not pounce as I see her male coworker touching her. I know it’s just because they are co-stars and the intimacy has to be there but it doesn’t mean I have to like it. I can get growly all I want because in the long run, it’s not going to matter either way. I do have to just keep telling myself to just take it one day at a time but even that isn’t so simple.
Their lips meet in a sensual kiss and I have to look away, a gnawing sensation in the pit of my stomach. I don’t even want to think about this and here they are practically flaunting it in front of me. Nothing is pissing me off more, making me purse my lips at the mere sight. I shouldn’t be getting angry because I know that this situation is not something Amelia would have a say about but the other part of me just knows that there’s no way I could end it.
“She’s a wonderful actress, isn’t she?” One of the set producer’s murmurs as he looks at Amelia, a small smile on his face, “I kind of had my doubts about her in the beginning but now I realize that I was a fool for even doubting her. She’s perfection at this point, something that I could very well get used to. I hope that you don’t think that I am crossing a boundary orsomething but I’d like to ask you if maybe you are interested in being an actor as well. You definitely have the looks…”
I have been scouted before but I’m not interested one bit, “no thank you. I enjoy the job I am doing right now. I appreciate the thought though.”
His expression drops ever so slightly as he is obviously disappointed in my rejection but there’s not much he’s going to be able to do about it, “I understand. It was worth a shot though. I hope that whatever you decide to do, you’re happy with that decision. I just take things one step at a time if I’m being honest.”
I could care less.
Chapter Three
Amelia
It was a little nerve-wracking to have Joshua around me, watching my every move while also keeping me safe. I had no idea that this kind of situation would even be a problem because I never believed that I would EVER have a stalker. I know as an actress, we don’t think much about it and whatnot, but I have to keep reminding myself that just because he is doing this, it doesn’t mean he is interested in me.
I wish that he was though considering the fact that I really like him. I want his eyes to only be on me and to just love me for who I am. I know that he is probably worried about what my brother thinks since they are best friends but I don’t know why he doesn’t think with his own heart. If he did, I honestly think it would have saved him a lot more trouble. But, if he doesn’t want to win me over or anything, there’s not really much I can do about that.
“So,” I murmur softly to him as we are driving to my movie primere with Jesus in the front, paying us no attention, “are youexcited about seeing my movie? It’s a really good one, I think one of my best that I have ever done.”
Joshua just shrugs his shoulders, not paying too much attention, “yeah, it’ll be alright. I hope that you don’t make me watch anything cheesy though.”
“You are my plus-one.” I tell him softly, hoping that he won’t be a stick in the mud, “I know you probably didn’t want to be coming to anything like this but I do appreciate you doing it for me. I don’t know if I would have safely been able to come if you hadn’t backed me up.”
“I still think we need to tell Adam about the stalker.” He reminds me, making me instantly look away because I definitely do not want to be doing that, “I don’t think it is a good idea to be keeping him in the dark because that could end really badly for you. Do I have to remind you of the countless times that this has already happened? How you continuously seem to attract danger?”
I know he’s not yelling at me but he’s making his point VERY clear. I don’t really know what to say but I do.
“It’s not my fault that they are sick people.” I grumble, lowering my head slightly, “I’m not going to just throw away hat I want to do just because they want to be terrible people.”
His lips twitch with amusement as if what I am saying is funny, “I know that you think that way, Amelia, but you need to get your head out of your butt. You chose this lifestyle and you have to deal with the repercussions of it. The stalkers are never going to stop, the fans are going to continue to pressure you into dating. You are never going to have a life for yourself if you continue down this road… And you won’t find a respectable mate who will just accept it.”
It’s like a punch to the gut now as he doesn’t hold back, “and how would you know that, Joshua? I have had many suitable mates in my time and they just never worked out for variousreasons. That doesn’t mean I won’t find someone who will just love me for me even if I am a star.”
Joshua looks away from me, as if he didn’t believe a single thing that I was saying. I want to scream and yell at him but his actions next confuse me. He presses a button, causing the soundproof screen between Jesus and us to raise. He won’t be able to see or hear anything that happens back here. That’s a little nerve-wracking in itself because I have no idea what is going through his head right now. Does he want to talk about something privately? Is he going to yell at me? Is he going to make me feel like a bigger fool than I already feel right now?
The possibilities are endless and I just really don’t want to be thinking too hard about anything. I know that I need to keep a straight face and just do things one step at a time but that’s not very easy in itself. I just gaze at him, seeing how he is pinning me with his stare. It makes my heart beat a little faster, feeling more and more nervous with every passing second. I’m honestly not so sure I’m going to like whatever is going through his mind right now.
His actions next would forever have a hold on me.
