Chapter 10 " It's not like whoever sent that text said he would kill me , " I interrupt . Lisa looks like she does not believe me right now . " Someone that makes threats like that can and has killed people . He's a dangerous person . He has your number . And he knows you . Knows your former workplace . Knew where you were when he sent you that text . And … he sort of likes you ? I don't know … " She runs her hand through her curly brown hair . " Oh shit . " " Bitch , you're screwed ." It's my turn to chug alcohol down my throat like it's water . " But why do you attract creeps ? " Lisa asks me and I send her a glare . " First , your boss and now this ? " " Do you think he's the one that broke in ? " " I don't know , " Lisa says . " You're the one who witnessed the break in . " " I didn't see anyone . I just think I heard the front door open … and footsteps . More than one person . " My hand grips my glass now . " So , your problems are more than one now . " Not helping , I want to tell Lisa . But my gaze cuts to the front of Carlo's Pot . The front of the restaurant is a transparent stretch of glass wall that gives a clear view of the street . Right now , there are several people outside the restaurant , milling about the street , but I notice a shadow far from the rest , far from the light . He's tall , looks muscular under all that black . His face is concealed in the darkness . Behind him is a sleek , high - end car . The black of the car is so deep , so dark , like pure poison and something tells me the owner , the man who stands in front of it now , is very dangerous . The city is full of dangerous people everywhere , whether they look it or not , so that should not worry me … too much . The concerning part is that it seems- looks like- this man's gaze is on me . 1/3 Chapter 10 In fact , the realization has the baby hairs on the back of my neck rising and my heart beat racing … From fear- Lisa just let me know that there's something absolutely wrong and I might be in danger- but also from intrigue . I've never wanted to know more about some stranger than I do now . " Nicole ! " I whip my head quickly to face Lisa , my eyes wide with fear . " What ? " She stares back at me weirdly . " You were gone for like a minute . " I blink . Oh . " There was a guy at the parking lot . " " How can you be checking guys out at a time like this ? " " I wasn't even able to see his face . " I slap a hand across my face . " I mean , I wasn't checking him out . This one … there was something weird about him . Turn right now and you'll see him . " Lisa turns back and then she faces me . " Which of the weirdos at the parking lot do you mean ? " While that is uncharitable , Lisa has always had a sharp tongue like me , but she takes it further by having a savage personality . I don't even have the balls to smile , because I was somewhat shaken a few seconds ago . I turn to face the glass and point out the mysterious man , but he's gone . There are just two men on one side of the porch of Carlo's Pot , discussing as they smoke . There is a woman coming inside the restaurant with her toddler . Some group of three friends laugh drunkenly as they walk past the street . The car is gone too . " Nicole . " There is concern in Lisa's eyes . No. Not that look . She's looking at me like I would probably look at myself now . Like I'm crazy . " He was there . Some guy dressed in all - black , " I say defensively . 2/3 Chapter 10 " That's it , we need to call your brother . I don't want you going off the deep - end on my watch . " Lisa takes her glass up and finishes her drink . " But rather on his watch ? " I shake my head dramatically at her . " I'm not sure he'll like it , seeing as you're trying to court him and all . " I cackle slightly . " I would have put in a good word for you . " " Fine , " Lisa says , blowing a huff of air . " We need to get to the bottom of this . I'm going to stay with you tonight . Any monsters or apparitions that try to mess with you tonight will have to go through me . " I hug her from across the table . " Love you . " " I'm sure you do . Send your brother a text now . Tell him it's a near - death situation and he should call right now . "