The white shark (ONLY Kililia and such_a_bad_man)

[such_a_bad_man]

By the time Drake got back, Dominic was supervising the clean up and tear down of the catering and the performance area. He wasn't about to pay the companies to store them overnight in his place. Also, his security was making sure anyone trying to "crash" at his place was either sent home or put in a cab.

As he stood there, Drake walked in and reported on getting Elizabecka home safely. He didn't smile when Drake joked about his income; he was very serious about people messing with someone not in the life like Candy and Mindy are. Elizabecka deserved respect in Dominic's eyes and he made sure his men knew that.

He was puzzled by the paper, but reading it made him smile once Drake had left. He folded it back up and took it with him as he went into his spacious bedroom and slipped into bed for the night. He was very glad the night unfolded as it had, now that he had the note.

******************

It was a few days before Dominic sat in his office, phone in hand. He dialed the number from Elizabecka, listening to the phone ringing and hoping the intervening days had helped cool her nerves and his.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka could not get Dominic out of her mind, the first night. He was so kind, strong and protective, she had wish she could deserve having such a nice guy in her life.

The next day was the beginning of unwanted drama. Her ex boyfriend started showing up at her workplace and her apartment. Annoyance was starting to turn into fear as her exboyfriend literally waited at her door as she return from work.

She had to physically pull away from him to get in her apartment. She broke down after a week of her ex starting to stalk her. Mindy and Candy thought it was romantic and said she was overreacting.

The very night as she began to fear for her life, her phone rang. She did not recognize the number and answered in a shaky voice:" ...hmmmmm...hello? ...who...is...this?" * Even Dominic could hear the terror is her voice, he knew something was definely wrong. He heard her gasp as a there was a banging on her door and guys voice:" babe...I am not leaving..open the door or I'm coming in..".

Dominic heard her drop the phone before she clutch it against her, her breathing increasing as she was a complete distress and didn't know what to do. She seem to have forgotten she even held the phone*

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Dominic sat forward as he heard Elizabecka in distress on her end of the line. "Lizzy? I need you to lock yourself in the bathroom, and call the police from your house line. Stay on the phone with me; I'm on my way over right now." He said, getting to his feet and running down to his car.

Putting the phone into a cradle, he drove across the city to get to Elizabecka's place. In the mean time, he'd done his research into her, checking if her story was as genuine as she said. So far, it was all legit. Her ex-boyfriend's behavior even matched with the file his Private Investigators had build for him. He thought he was big time because his parents had gotten a little money together from running their own business. It may be time to show him where he actually stood.

Dominic just hoped he got there before this idiot did something truly reprehensible to Elizabecka.

 

[Kililia]

The sound of Dominic voice snapped her out of her fear state, she listened to his instructions. She ran to the her cordless phone and dial 911 :" help plz..my ex is gonna kill me... His been stalking me for over a week...his gonna break in please..! * She gasped as she locked the door of the washroom as she placed her cell on speaker:" if this is the last time we talk, Dominic...I'm sorry, I shut you out..." * Her ex began bang on the door of the washroom :" you better freaking open...no one dumps me, bitch...no one will have you but me....Candy told me all about you whoring to some big shot!"

Elizabecka was finally done with fearing her ex and switch off her emotion and replied in a cool calm tone" Shawn, this is you last warning, leave me alone. If you step in here, one of us is gonna die."

She took off her shirt and wrap around her wrist and punched her mirror and grabbed a piece. Shawn broke threw the door and a loud struggle and dead silent for the longest time. **

If Dominic would arrive before the cops and the scene was the entrance door and the washroom door kicked in, mirror piece on the floor. The floor in blood, the ex boyfriend in shock as he was stabbed in the ribs and Elizabecka bruised and unconscious on the floor. Her clothes her partly ripped as her ex tried to assault her. The cops arrived suddenly behind him telling him to raise his arms as they tried figure out the situation.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Dominic heard the sound of a door getting kicked in and then silence. His heart dropped as his mind leapt to the worst case scenario for what he heard. He pushed his car faster, trying to get there in as short a time as he could manage. He had to be sure she was okay. Her apartment wasn't the greatest, but it was enough for her. He ran to the unit he had found to be hers and burst in, already finding the front door kicked in.

"Lizzie?!" He called out, seeing the feet of her ex laying on the floor around the corner. He went into what turned out to be Lizzie's bedroom where the Ex was trying to put pressure on a shard of glass stuck in his guts. Meanwhile, Elizabecka was lying on the floor of the bathroom, not moving. Dominic was about to go to her when he heard a commanding voice from behind him.

"FREEZE! POLICE OFFICER! PUT YOUR HANDS ON YOUR HEAD!" Dominic didn't even look back; he threaded his fingers together, placed them on top of his head and got down on his knees.

"The man on the ground has a stab wound. You should call EMS." Dominic said, keeping his voice calm. That was one of his traits in business: he could turn his emotions off and speak calmly in any situation. That didn't keep him out of cuffs.

The first officer put him in handcuffs and sat him on the bed while the other covered him. The first saw that Dominic was right and radioed for EMS before seeing Elizabecka on the floor. He stepped past and verified that Elizabecka was still alive.

The next hour or so was very confusing for all involved. Elizabecka and her ex were given a ride to a hospital for their wounds. Dominic was taken to the police station to explain why he was there and his role in what happened to the quarreling lovers. Luckily, Dominic's lawyer was there before he was and between his recorded phone call with Elizabecka and the 911 tape of Elizabecka's call, Dominic was released inside of an hour. Within that hour, he was able to find Elizabecka's room and wait to see when she was conscious following her time in the ICU.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka didn't remember much right away but her body made her feel it. She had a few flashes of Dominic telling her what to do which bought her enough time. His voice woke her out of that paralyzing fear from what she was about to face.

She remember as Shawn busted through the door and grab her by the neck and slam against the wall and tare her shirt kissing her neck. She remember seeing the shock in his eyes as she stabbed him and smiling,saying :" I always keep my word,Shawn" * Before he threw her on the floor and started kick and stomp her before falling down..*She could of sword she heard Dominic voice but she was sure it was wishful thinking.*

Elizabecka found herself explaining the cops in the details she remembered the whole situation. The evidence proved that it was self defense. She woke up later once more cursing and found the doctor in the door as he was looking at the chart .

The doctor looked at her" your ribs are bruised and could of been broken...well can't say you did not fight as hell to stay alive. We hook you up on morphine and you be out in a bit...you were out for a day. You have a visitor"

Dominic was informed by Johnny of more details on the situation. Johnny knew Dominic would be furious but he had no choice to reveal that Candy and Mindy had avoided the whole red flags and worse Candy provoked the situation by telling Shawn that Elizabecka was all over Dominic and had sex with him. Which resulted Elizabecka almost getting murdered. Johnny asked what they should do with the girls or will Dominic personally deal with the situation.

Elizabecka was dressing up in her torn shirt and jeans. She had her back to the door as Dominic came in. She was sure it was Mindy and she was to angry to cry:" Don't fucking say a word, you two... Don't worry about me telling your sugar daddies...god knows, I have a fuck more to worry about like how to pay the fucking hospital bill, I can not fucking afford"

Elizabecka cursed as she could not close her shirt and found her hands shaking:" god damn it!" *She was unaware that Dominic stood behind her and not the girls* " how the fuck am I suppose to hide these fucking bruise?!" * Her neck had Shawn's prints and was black and blue. She got a glimpse of his hickey on her neck. She slammed her fists on the table refusing to cry.

She let out a scream of utter rage and hatred and wished Shawn was dead. She turned to face the girls and froze in disbelief as she saw Dominic. For a moment she thought that she was hallucinating: "... Dominic?....what...what are you doing here?"

She knew Shawn would come after her financially since his ego was hurt. She looked away as she try pull her torn shirt higher to hide her bruises :" I'm sorry, I got you involve in this shit, I don't even know how the hell, I end up in such an insane situation..." * She had no idea that Candy was constantly seeing Shawn and telling him all kinds of lies to cause shit. So that Shawn would come after Elizabecka and Dominic would not be distracted by Elizabecka.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

"... Dominic?....what...what are you doing here?"

"I'm here because I wanted to make sure you were doing okay. I'm here, because I figured you needed a change of clothes." He said, holding a bag labeled with a company name that was well out of her price range. "Your place is a crime scene so I couldn't get any of your things. I had one of my personal shoppers together something for you to wear."

Inside the bag was a loose t-shirt, hoodie, track pants, sports bra and panties, new shoes and socks. "I figured your clothes would be ruined and wouldn't be great to change into." He set the bag on the bed. "I can step out while you change and we can talk when you're ready." Dominic said, turning for the door.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka looked at the bag and back at him quietly as he spoke. She could not believe her ears as he had taken the time to shop for her. She glance into the bag since she found it hard to keep eye contact. She whispered: " Thank you, Dominic"

She turned and sat for a moment and burst into tears. It was the first time someone came to her rescue and she hated to admit how good it felt. She never imagine that she experience such a craving to feel safe. She slapped her face trying to force herself to recompose herself.

She finally slipped into the clothes that he bought for her, it was a perfect fit. She inhaled the scent as she liked the smell of the new clothing.

It took a few minutes to recompose herself before she open the door. She walked up beside him trying act casual: " it's a perfect fit...thanks...I'll pay you back..." She glanced at him: " Thank you for helping me. I send ya the cash once I get it round up...man, I need go home...I got work tomorrow.." * She try to walk pass him with a small sad smile. She forgotten that her place was a crime scene*

 

[such_a_bad_man]

When Elizabecka came out, it was clear she had been crying. Also, Dominic's shopper was right on with the measurements and got clothes that looked like they had been made for her. Even though they were all casual, she looked like a model in them.

" it's a perfect fit...thanks...I'll pay you back..." She said as soon as she walked out.

"No, you won't. I have more than enough money to cover it and you needed a new outfit. Take it as my way of apologizing for all this happening to you. You needed a break and I was happy to provide it," Dominic explained. He'd been in tough spots in his younger days. No one was there to pull him out of them; he wanted to be that hand for someone else.

"Thank you for helping me. I send ya the cash once I get it round up...man, I need go home...I got work tomorrow.."

"Elizabecka, you can't go home. The police are still investigating everything that happened. Please, I have more than enough space in my house. You won't even have to deal with me if you don't want to. I'd rather you be someplace safe, warm and secure while all this blows over. Something tells me your ex isn't the sort to forgive and forget something like this," Dominic reasoned.

"I know you want to carve your future for yourself, but please let me help you through something that was done to you. As for a job, I can hire you on as an assistant until you're back on your feet. It's really no trouble at all. For now, let me get you out of here before he comes back." Dominic said, hoping she wouldn't be so proud as to turn down his help.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka usually would be to proud to even consider the offer. Except she realized that she was completely worn out. She doubt that she would actually have the patience, strength to deal with more drama.

She knew that if the girls would find out they would lose their mind. After all the girls did not even come to check on her and been 48h. She was seriously fed up being alone and dealing with Shawn and the girls drama.

She hesitated a bit: " Your right...but I still need to stop at my place to pay the rent till I find a new place" *She wish she could just save the rent cash for a new place* " dealing with you? Honestly, if I am to bother talking about any of this shit, you be the only one" she gave a week smile:" let me write the landlord a check then we can go to your place"

She smiled at him:" Thank you for snapping me out of it, if you hadn't I would of been raped or killed much sooner. Shawn does not respond well to being dumped and denied which is why I dumped him. But I never imagined he would come after me that way..."

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Dominic shook his head, stepping toward Elizabecka. "Let me get you out of here and I can handle your place and your landlord. You have been through a traumatic event and shouldn't be asked to deal with any of this. I have the means, the time and the people to see to anything that happens during the fallout of your attack. You just worry about getting better."

He moved to guide her downstairs to his car. He didn't pull or force; that was not what she needed. He hoped she would see reason, but he won't make her do anything. "Another benefit of coming to my place is that Shawn won't know where you are to follow up on his attack. If I had to guess, he'll get bail, pay it, and come looking for you again. All the more reason for you to come to my place." He may have been laying it on thick, but he could still feel her pride working against her interests right now.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka was fighting her ego knowing Dominic judgement was better than her in the moment. She followed his lead and even lean on him as he guided her to the car. She hadn't realized how exhausted she was from all the chaos. It honestly fell wonderful to have someone protect you when you were vulnerable.

She got into his car and leaned back with a tired smile: " why are you being my prince charming? Especially when I may never be able to pay back the debt? "

While this was going on, Mindy and Candy were visiting Shawn and listening how he was the victim. Candy knew it was complete bullshit but she hope this would have Elizabecka move out of her place. Mindy was not sure who to believe, she hated taking side and finally said she would go at her apartment and see Elizabecka.

Just as she arrived, Candy called for an update and offered Mindy stay over. Candy plan to turn Mindy against Elizabecka and finish what she started. Mindy was shocked as she got a phone call from Drake saying she was dumped and spend the night crying about it. Candy reconfirmed her and said they would go see Johnny and Dominic this weekend
She was unawares that Johnny figured out Candy had provoked the situation.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

"why are you being my prince charming? Especially when I may never be able to pay back the debt?"

Dominic shook his head. "First of all, don't worry about paying me back. I'm not exactly hurting for money and you know that. Secondly, it doesn't sound like Candy or Mindy are exactly the sorts of friends that would help you out in a situation like this. And it's rare for me to have people that don't want things from me to wander into my life. I'm helping because you seem like you genuinely need it and because I can. It's really just that simple." He explained, looking over as he drove through the city, heading for his place.

"I'll have some of my people go over to your place when the Police release it and recover some of your personal things and some clothes if you like. I know how tough it can be in a strange place without the comforts of home." Dominic added as he pulled off the highway near the home she visited for his party.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka smiled as he reminded her was wealthy,it was kind of funny. She sighed and nodded :" that's true, I kept telling them how Shawn started stalk me at home and work...all they said was it romantic..." * Rolled her eyes* " Hell even Candy scolded me when I mention contacting cops...I should of listened to my instinct"

She glanced back at him:" it's the first time I ever accepted help but somehow I feel you wouldn't betray me" *She smiled at him:" well, I still owe you a meal...I can cook you something when we arrived at your place"

She looked at him" in the back of my closet, I have a secret door and it contains my " go bag" It carries the real essential in case of such an emergency, they can destroy the rest"

Elizabecka never had a stable life till she got a job and got her place. She prepares a go bag in case she needed to disappeared. She never really was a spender or got attached to things. She learn to survive but stay with the girls made her put her guard down and lose her edge*

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Dominic frowns at the idea of a "go bag". It's got to be a lonely way to live: no attachments, no ties, walk away in under 30 minutes. It's like something from a spy novel. He looks over, not sure how he feels about Elizabecka after hearing that. Still, he's nearly back to his place.

"Okay, I'll let you cook dinner tonight after you've had a rest," Dominic offered, smiling slightly as he appreciated that she still wanted to do something for him. Pulling up to his house was different in the day light than it was the night of the party. It still looks very modern, but homey in its way.

Dominic parks it in the garage and leads Elizabecka inside. He leads her through to a side of the building that was off limits during the party. Mostly, it was being used for storage for the caterers and the music that night. Today, it's more like a separate apartment on that side of the house. Even the closets and bathrooms are set up for someone to stay there.

"The closets are full for guests that want to wear something home that may have been ruined the night before. Not all of it might be in your size, but there's plenty to choose from until we get your clothes here," Dominic explains as he walks her around. There's even a small kitchen on this side for her use.

"This is here if you get hungry. If you want to cook for me, I do have a much more professional kitchen in my side of the house," he explains further. "For now, why don't you get some rest in your bedroom? I'll take care of everything else in the mean time." He offered.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka smiled as they arrived, the place felt more like a home. It was odd how the vibe changed, she followed him in the house as he showed her around. It was nice and relaxing as she did not worry anyone would burst into the house. She always wanted to find a place to make her home.

She smiled as she saw the kitchen and nodded:" we might as well use your kitchen since the meal is for you..." * She nodded* " deal...I will go take a nap and once I return, I will cook you a nice meal...you better not eat till I return... No cheating"

She return to her room and let him prepare everything for the meal. She did not see the point to argue since she was exhausted. She went to her room and dropped in the bed, she fell asleep the moment her head landed on the pillow.

She woke up a few hours later feeling refreshed and jumped in the shower and slip in a cute small blue dress. She rushed into the kitchen to found Dominic and smiled" tell me what is your favorite meal ....pick wisely, you only get to taste my cooking one time.... muuhahhaha" * she teased him*

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Dominic was on the phone as soon as Elizabecka went in for her nap. He called the detective on her case and asked if it would be alright to get some things from Elizabecka's place. Most everything in her place had been cleared by the investigators so that was allowed. He called in some of his assistants and gave them a list of things to get. He sent them off while he got his chef to drop off some ingredients from his restaurant for Elizabecka to cook later. By the time Elizabecka woke, there was plenty of food in the fridge and a number of her things were bagged up and waiting for her. Some, but not all.

Dominic smiled as Elizabecka made her entrance. He was glad to see her in happier spirits. "Oh, I have some ideas, but before we get to dinner, do you mind if I ask you about something?"

Dominic walked over to his side of the island in the kitchen and pulled up something leaning there. It was one of the watercolor paintings his people had found in her place. "Did you paint these?" He asked, sounding impressed.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka smiled as she saw him waiting for her:" sure!" She followed him wondering what he wanted to ask. She was so embarrassed as he pulled some of her painting, she was mortified that he saw her hobby; " yes, I can explain...I like to play around when I need relax or bored...."

She hide he face in her hands:" let's umm... You know, I told you to destroy the none valuable stuff. That would of been on that list..." She rolled her eyes as she glance at her own artwork. The painting was of a sad beautiful demon mourning her lost. The expression was pure pain and beautiful piercing eyes clinging to a necklace. Most of her painting were beautiful and macabre*

She shook her head as he held the painting:" I was planing to burn them all...you shouldn't of bothered transporting this crap of mine. It has no value"

 

[such_a_bad_man]

"I was planing to burn them all... You shouldn't of bothered transporting this crap of mine. It has no value"

Dominic looked at Elizabecka, shocked at her assessment. "I beg to differ, Lizzy. I think you have some real skill here. You can convey the emotion in her eyes so evocatively. I can't help but wonder who those tears are for." Dominic says, putting the painting on the counter. "This is my favorite, but all the others they brought are exquisite. This should be your passion. This should be your job. Believe me; I wouldn't lie to you about something like this." Dominic says, hoping she hears his sincerity.

"Look, we can talk more about these later. For now, I'm sure we're both starving." Dominic says as he carries all the paintings out of the kitchen carefully before returning. "Okay, my favorite meal... That's got to be Baby Back Ribs, baked potato and steamed broccoli. Think we have time for that? Ribs tend to need some time in the smoker..." He challenges Elizabecka, curious about her culinary skills.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka was shocked as he made an assessment of her artwork, she was shocked that he actually loved her artwork. It made her smiled as it appear he was genuine: " art cost money and time and it's not steady income...I doubt anyone would buy my work. There are more talented artist than I"

She definitely took it as a challenge and went to clean her hands:" you best set the table,mister" * she began to prepare the meat, selecting the perfect spice. She always used fresh spice so the flavor be more intense. She was thinking of a nice salad to go with the meal :" what's you favorite desert"*

The housed filled with the scent of their meal as she started prepare a nice salad. She listen to his reply and worked on the desert to make it a nice meal.

Once the meal was ready, she served the ribs, she smirked:" " I made double bake potatoes..." * She sat down and motion him to eat:" tell me whatcha think? I want your honest opinion"

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Dominic stood back and let Elizabecka work. Somehow, over the course of the next few hours, she had managed to smoke the ribs, double bake potatoes and steam broccoli. Somewhere in all that she added on a salad and made him cherry cheesecake for dessert. It was truly remarkable to watch. Dominic kept wanting to step in and help, but every time it looked like she needed and extra set of hands, she was right there to handle it.

He simply moved to the table toward the end, letting her serve. Despite only taking a few hours, the ribs were falling off the bone. The potatoes were so light, fluffy and cheesy ant the vegetables were so fresh and vibrant with taste. It was better than some meals his chef would make for him. "Elizabecka, this is all outstanding. I should just hire you on as a chef to help you make some money while you're here." Dominic joked as he smiled at her. The dessert was the literal cherry on top.

As Dominic sat back, sated, he looked over at a smiling Elizabecka. "That was maybe some of the best food I've ever eaten. Thank you, Lizzy. You don't mind that I call you that, do you?" He asked, not sure if he'd asked her to before that moment.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka smiled as she never had the chance to cook in such a well stuck kitchen. She loved every minute of it and cook cook forever. She smiled as he complemented her on her cooking:" I be honest, I would love to cook for you every day....especially with such an amazing kitchen...so many ingredients...it has me all tingly inside"

She smirk:" I think after saving my ass, your in title to call me Lizzy..." * She normally hated people giving her nicknames but strangely she was fine with Dominic calling her. She would never let anyone else do so but then again they never went out of their way to help her. *

" How about I cook your 3 meals a day, everyday while I stay here? Even when I move out, I stop by time to time to bring ya food...?" * She genuinely liked Dominic as he was not trying play games or plot against her*

 

[such_a_bad_man]

"I think after saving my ass, your in title to call me Lizzy..."

Dominic smiled, glad they could be so informal around each other. He didn't want to walk on eggshells around her if they were going to be sharing his house for the next few days.

"How about I cook your 3 meals a day, everyday while I stay here? Even when I move out, I stop by time to time to bring ya food...?"

"I still feel like it's not enough payment for this exquisite dining. I'm serious about hiring you as my chef; you can use the money until you get back on your feet. Speaking of which..." Dominic got up, going to get her paintings again. He laid out a few on the table.

"I've been around enough art galleries to know that you have more than enough talent to be put in a show. You also have more than enough pieces here to display on your own. I can make some calls and talk to my contacts and get a show together for you. You can make a few thousand so easily from your work. It could be a lot more if all these pieces sell." Dominic suggested, but tempered his voice so he didn't sound so pushy.

 

[Kililia]

Elizabecka smirk:" well I do love cooking so as long as you let me cook my way with your endless supplies...I happily cook for you without charge.its not everyday, you get access to so many ingredients"

She blinked as he brought her paintings again, she honestly never considered such a career:" that sounds nice...but Don't, I only do it when I need to let out my emotion and stuff...I can not meet deadlines...and I am not a business woman..."

She look down nervously as she bite her lower lips:".... To be honest...I don't like to be the center of attention...it makes me uncomfortable and I tend to ....faint..." *Blushes*

She was sure he would laugh his ass off at her fear of being the center of attention. Especially to a business man that deal with meetings and dangerous companies. But she didn't wanna end up in a panic attack or worse faint again...god knows it be embarrassing and worse of all she could not afford another hospital bill*

" Since you say it worth something, you can have them all for free as a small thank you"

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Dominic shook his head. "Lizzy, you are too nice for your own good. I worry that this is why people like Candy and Mindy can walk all over you. You need to stand up for yourself and demand what you are worth. To that end, I am just going to put you on my payroll as a cook. I will not accept any argument on this." He says, putting up his hand before she can argue.

"Also, the great thing about the art world is that you never have to show your face if you don't want to. If you'll agree to meet my art agent to prove that you exist, she can put together a show from the pieces we have here. If you have more in storage somewhere, we should get those too," Dominic continues.

"I don't want your paintings; I want to get you what they are worth. You have a talent, even if you try to hide it or downplay it. People will want your art if you let them see it. I will help that happen; you won't need those crap jobs or your crappier roommates anymore. Alright? I know something about making money; I hope you'll let me help you." He says, nearly pleading with Elizabecka to let him do this for her.