You are a bad cook !
Was I overreacting on this issue? They are providing food and shelter. In return they expect me to pretend to be a rich kid's girlfriend. They might let me go after that. As far as studies is concerned I can opt for online training from the college. Why am I making a huge deal out of this.
Reyan came up to me after a couple of hours.
"Is Kenny disappointed with me?" ----I wanted at least one person to be on my side.----
"Why do you care.." ---- Again the harsh tone . This man will never be a human.---- "Where is your luggage?"
"Under the cot. But why? "
"These are ugly. I cannot bear to see my girlfriend in such attire." ---- This man is always full of himself. What is wrong with an oversized shirt and pallazos. Tall girls look good in these shirts. ----
"What do you want for dinner?"
"venom." ---- He turned at me ,squinted ----
"You'll be served once the party is over."
Then he left. He returned sooner than expected with a bag. Without explaining he took out some clothes from it and started arranging them in the wardrobe. The dresses were of the same model in different colors. They were knee length dresses embroidered on top. Every dress looked like night gown.
"Where are the bottom pieces?"
"You wont need them. Sarah will get you necessary undergarments."
I hate it when the outfit is incomplete. Additionally what does he mean when he said that I won't need them.
"Don't overthink about that. I am not interested in girls who look like you. You cannot run comfortable wearing a corsage."
"You did your homework." ---- He is trying in precluding every means of me escaping from this ghastly place. ----
"Is there anything you need?"
"I want to know if there is any processes seaweed here."
"Seaweed? Why do you need them?"
"My periods are often regular. I am late by 15 days."
"Why are you telling me these details?" --- He frowned turning away from me.
"I need seaweed soup. I can cook them by myself, if you don't know how to use it."
"Okay ."---- He left abruptly ----
I sat back near the window watching the greens and blue skies. It's such a happy scene. I must be the only gloomy person relishing this scene. I talked to mom for a while. Told her that NYC is beautiful.
That night at the dinner table, Reyan handed me a pack of processed seaweed.
"I'll have this for breakfast. I can make extra servings for you guys. I won't need them until next month."
"Do as you please." ---- He said indifferently staring at his phone, texting someone.
"Sarah told me that you are protecting someone."
"So what."
"Is she your girlfriend?"
"No."
"Is it unrequited?" ---- Grabbing my hand he frowned while placing the phone with other hand ----
"Why are you so interested.. You are not allowed to ask us about anything."
"Yes sir. Noted!" ---- I got up and started washing dishes. I put the entire seaweed in bowl of cold water. This aids in its growth and the water then can be used as a catalyst for tottering ----
The next morning I woke up early and made six servings of seaweed soup. One for me with plain water and veggies. The other five was for the four guards and Reyan with the water used for soaking. All of them looked the same.
"You got up early."
"Here's yours." I passed him his serving and started eating mine. He looked at it for a while and then started eating.
"Did anybody tell you that you are a bad cook?"
"I know it. You don't have to trouble yourself. You can cook for yourself. I won't be disheartened."
"I worried about the guards." ----He said waving the guards to come in for a serving ----
After the breakfast, Reyan went upstairs and the guards went back to their work.
It usually takes thirty minutes for the seaweed to act out. I went to Reyan's room after a while. He was already asleep. (It worked !). I was over the moon.
Through my room I saw the guards sat on the benches almost half asleep. I made myself another chance to escape. This time I shouldn't stop mid way. But the dress is really uncomfortable. I had no choice but to adjust. It I succeed now, then there won't be any problem in the future.