chapter fifteen

Alicia decided to take another shower before her movie date with Dylan to beat the heat. She stepped under the shower pressing the button that let water come from every point of the bathroom wall .

She massaged her hair under the shower letting the cold water beads cool her scalp . She faintly heard her front door open and she reduced the pressure of the water so she could hear better . And she could almost swear she was hearing footsteps.

Fear filled her heart. Could it be Tristan,he was never violent but I'm not comfortable with his presence. Did I forget to lock the door? What if it's a stalker or a bugler ? .

Of all the days Alicia forgot to hang a robe or towel in the bathroom. “ Shit ” she whispered. The only thing she could wear was her bikini set hanging in the corner. It's better than nothing , she thought to herself .

She quickly put on the black two piece and looked for what she could use as a weapon to defend herself. Her eyes scanned the bathroom and she found nothing