Chapter 12 - Roses and Broken Elevators.

Aurora had found eleven more roses placed around the places she went; the lobby, elevator, front desk, parking lot, mail box, on the bus in her usual seat, at work behind the desk and at the door, in the employee lounge, in the pocket of her jacket when she left work and in the middle of the church path. She was a little creeped out.
Each rose came with another note and expensive gift, the last rose had an address with a phone number and a quote from Shakespeare. My heart is ever at your service.
Jeffrey, do you know whos been leaving me these? Aurora asked while she dumped the roses out on his desk.
My, my, He examined the flowers, No, I havent. Got you an admirer I see. He picked up a rose and read the card.
Ive been finding them everywhere I go, its starting to creep me out. She started scooping the roses back up, Can you look at the surveillance tape for someone leaving a rose at my door around noon?
Sure I can, Aura. Jeffrey handed her the last rose, Any news abou that Sylas fella?
No, none, She took the rose, being careful not to prick her finger on the thorns. I dont think hell be around for a while, I hurt his feelings. She turned and headed for the elevator.
Aurora, Ben said, he worked as a custodian and was mopping the lobby. Someone was here just a bit ago, he was looking for you.
Did he leave? Did you see his face? She asked, her heart starting to race.
No, he was bundled up real tight against the cold. I think he went up to your apartment to wait, he said you gave him a key. He motioned to the elevator, He was a big guy Aurora, want me to call the police?
No, It was probably Sylas, I have a pretty good idea who it is, was he about six feet tall?
Yeah, a real big guy; not fat big either, buff big. He said.
If its anybody scary Ill scream, She started for the elevator and pushed the button, If theres a murderer up there youll all hear about it. She stepped into the elevator with her handful of roses. Some of them were starting to slip.
Need any help? A man asked, Aurora jumped and noticed she wasnt alone in the elevator. Before she could say anything he took the roses and held them for her, he was wearing leather gloves so the thorns werent a problem.
Oh, hello, Im sorry. I didnt see you there, Aurora took a deep breath, I havent seen you around, are you new?
Mm, yes, The guy held his hand out and Aurora shook it. Her fingers were trembling, These are very nice roses.
Yes, they are, Aurora couldnt shake the feeling that this guy wasnt up to anything good, Im sorry, my names Aurora. You are?
I know, Aurora almost shuddered but the man pointed to her shirt, she looked down and realized she was wearing her work uniform. Her name was on a plastic name tag.
Oh, She laughed quietly, blushing in embarrassment.
Dont worry about it, Suddenly the elevator jerked and the lights flickered, Hmm, that cant be good.
Uh oh, The elevator was very old and sometimes got stuck between floors, Were stuck. Aurora was starting to get nervous.
Im sure itll be fixed soon, He said, the lights flickered again. Aurora was trembling; this was probably the last person she wanted to get stuck in an elevator with.
Yeah, probably, Something caught her eye; she looked over and noticed the guy was wearing ski goggles on top of his head. Why are you wearing goggles?
I ride a Harley, He said, she noticed he was also wearing sunglasses, very expensive looking sunglasses.
I didnt catch your name, She said, her nervousness was increasing to fear.
Hmm, He removed the sun glasses; Aurora gasped and flattened against the wall, pressing all the buttons with her back. Damon. He grinned, showing fangs, and his eyes were glowing red. The lights cut out and his eyes were the only thing she could see through the darkness.

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