Chapter 2

Mikel had been watching Abby when she walked into the bar. He had been there for about 2 hours, having a celebratory drink.

While serving 7 years in jail for stalking and attempted murder, Mikel had a lot of time to think. He wondered if the things he put Abby through was worth it. He loved her, still does. But she was too damn independent! He needed to know when, where, and what she was doing at all times. His court appointed therapist told him that his obsession with Abby wasn't healthy. Screw him! What did he know?!

He and Abby was in love! At least they used to be.

When they first met at that graveyard party many years ago, there was an instant connection. They had so many things in common; music, art, ink. When they began dating, they realized they had a lot of things in common in the bedroom as well. He was delighted when he found out she was into his type of kink. Sometimes he would be more domineering. But Abby wasn't just submissive. She gave as good as she got. Mikel liked when Abby was in control. But he also liked when she let him take control, and that's when he would usually lose it. Abby would have to reign him in when he got too aggressive, and he'd ended up apologizing for going too far.

His relationship with Abby was something no one understood, so he convinced himself that everything he subjected Abby to was indeed worth it.

Sure he had hurt Abby. But he didn't mean to, so she should've just forgiven him instead of breaking up with him. That really hurt! It really hurt him when Abby started ignoring him and filed a restraining order. Didn't she understand that he loves her??!!

It was okay though. He convinced himself that if he could comply with everything the judge asked of him, he could get out on good behavior. He felt like he didn't deserve to be locked up; it wasn't like he killed her! He was just protecting her. He needed to be with Abby, so he had a fake it until you make it mindset. He convinced the judge that he was a changed man and he learned from his mistakes. He explained that he could be a help to society instead of a burden. He really laid it on thick and Mikel somehow charmed his way into a reduced sentence.

Now, he and Abby could finally be together. He just needed to convince Abby that she couldn't live without him, because he damn sure wasn't going to live without her!

Speaking of her, she had just walked into the bar, eyes downcast. He could tell she had a rough day, her vivacious spirit nowhere to be found.

He watched her drink shot after shot, her inhibitions getting lower and lower. He waited for the right moment to approach her. Abby was fumbling around for her keys when he came and sat next to her.

"Hi Abby."

Mikel watched her reaction to his voice. Even through her hazy state of mind, she knew who he was.

"What are you doing here Mikel?" She sounded exhausted and annoyed.

"I wanted to talk to you, Ab."

Abby sighed. "What could you possibly have to talk to me about? And how did you get out?"

"Good behavior." Mikel smirked.

"That's crazy! You tried to kill me!"

Mikel's eye twitched at the word crazy. He wasn't too fond of that word. "I was trying to help you."

Abby rolled her eyes. "You wrote a suicide note in my handwriting! You were going to kill me and make it look like I did it!" Abby was exasperated.

"You have great penmanship by the way." He joked.

Abby didn't find it funny. "Bye Mikel." She got up from her seat, feeling a little dizzy; the alcohol taking effect.

Mikel grabbed her arm, steadying her. Abby quickly pulled away from him as if she'd been burned. Mikel put his hands in the air in surrender.

"Abbs, I'm sorry about everything. I never meant to hurt you. I love you." He pleaded, his dark eyes piercing through her.

Abby stared at Mikel. What was he up to? He knew that Abby didn't do committed relationships and she had never told a boyfriend that she loved him. So, why was he saying that he loves her? Did he expect for her to say it back? Abby knew when it came to Mikel that he liked to play head games. But she already had a headache and she wasn't in the mood to be screwed with.

She stumbled outside of the bar and there happened to be an empty cab waiting. She turned around to see that Mikel had followed her outside.

"What do you want from me Mikel?"

"I just want us to talk. No games, I swear."

Abby also knew Mikel was a pathological liar. But by the smallest sliver of curiosity, Abby did something she knew she would never do if she was sober. She agreed to talk to him.

"Come on, get in."

Mikel ushered Abby into the cab and he got in and closed the door.

Abby didn't know why, but she felt the need to be punished, especially after a case like today. And Mikel...he would be her reckoning.

...Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews. I honestly didn't mean for it to take 2 weeks to update. I already had Chapter 2 ready, I just couldn't find it, my apologies. Also, in this chapter I tried to write from Mikel's perspective. The perspective of a crazy person. Okay, let's not call him crazy, we know how he feels about that word!

Mikel has this unhealthy obsession with Abby and he feels like he didn't do anything wrong. I'm trying to tap into his personality and show how it's going to have a negative effect on Abby.

Anyways, thanks for the reviews, follows, and favorites. Next chapter coming soon.