In The Dark

by Chelsea Curto

“I’m not hiding in the shadows. I’m using my resources. Taking her on a long, romantic walk, except she doesn’t know I’m there.”

I’m going to track you down, Maxine. And when I do, I’m going to make you mine.

“I have a habit of getting attached to things. If you keep talking to me like that, I might fall in love with you.”

“When I play with things I like, I make sure to have my way with them.” “Does that mean you like me?” “Oh, Maxine.” He tucks a piece of hair behind my ear, mouth right at the pulse point on my neck. “That’s one way to put it.”

“My last name? My favorite food? My credit card number so you can buy yourself whatever you want? I can give you the world if you let me, Maxine.”

I’ve always liked being on my knees, but I just found my favorite alter. My new house of worship, and she’s never going to be able to get rid of me.

“You might be my new favorite person.”

I need her like I need air, and I’m not going to stop until she’s mine.

“Might need to get some pearls or a diamond on the back of the other hand so I can dress you up when I’m gripping your throat. A pretty necklace for my needy slut.”

“Yes ma’am. Sorry for missing your pussy.”

“I told you I’m obsessed with you.”

“You wanted to know how much laundry I fold. How many other cameras I have set up in bedrooms. The answer is none. I’m not sleeping with anyone else. I’m not following anyone else. I’m a loyal man, baby. When I’m attached to someone, I’m theirs. And it’s pretty fucking obvious I’m obsessed with you.”

“Well, your grip is all wrong. On the off chance you did stab me? I’d get the mark tattooed. I’d add a heart and write property of Max under it.”

I love you so fucking much. Take my bleeding heart and keep it in a jar, because I’m never giving it to anyone else.

“Thank you for being my most wonderful surprise.”