14

After receiving the 'message', I got up and left or rather ran all the way back to the private suite. Exactly where I was and should've been.

Alec's a crazy man. Even though I have no idea what type of "fun" he wants to do with me, I need to do something or else...

I burst through the huge oak doors and into what I think is the living room.

Oh, I only remember how to get here but not to my room...I guess that's why I need assistance but I'm too scared to even face my caretaker.

"Okay rocket science, let's do your magic and find my room"

I begin to wander around this huge but beautiful place. I love the design on the walls, they all compliment the couches. Even the glass table is divine. I force myself to look away despite the fact that I want to run my small hand over the beautiful suede material of the couch. I need to focus on the matter at hand. I continue my search of my room.

"Wow, this place is huge!" I exclaimed as I climbed up the large and spaced cheery wood staircase. There are things I didn't even notice. Like the red and gold silk rug coming down the staircase like a red carpet for VIPs. I looked at designs on the handrail of the staircase and it's full of beautiful curls and curves that it's really fascinating to look at.



I turn and see various pictures of...Alec.  The largest one there is a family photo framed in gold. The children there all look like Alec especially a particular one...wait that's Alec! He looks so cute! With his dark brown hair and button nose he shouldn't look more than five years old. I look at the picture in awe. What makes me look that way isn't anything else but the strong aura I'm getting from just looking at it. I look at the man in the picture

Jesus...

He looks...alive. Like he's watching me. His disapproving face makes me feel unwelcome here. Like I should leave. Now.

I run down the staircase, not caring whether I'd fall or not. I just needed to get away from that picture.

I pause at the split landing of the staircase because of the familiar voice that stops me dead in my tracks.

"You shouldn't have gone up here, that's why you have a caretaker to lead you safely to your room. I'm not even meant to see you till I'm ready."

I slowly turn to see familiar warm brown eyes. He's just like two steps away from me. I'm too much in shock to move

I didn't think I'll bump into him...at least for a while.

Looking dazed, my world begins to spin and I fall but strong arms catch me before I hit the ground and I look at those warm brown eyes before everything goes black.

*******

I wake up with a headache. I turn on the large and comfortable bed. I see familiar bed sheets with beautiful designs. My room.

"Ah Kim! Finally you're awake!" Dianne said running up to me, concern and relief evident on her face.

"Dianne?"

"Yes, yes it's me! Gosh, you gave us a scare when you fainted. You gave me a bigger scare when I saw you in the arms of the boss. Instead of shouting at me for being a bad caretaker as I was already getting ready for, he just passed me without a word and went all the way to your room. He carefully put you on the bed and covered you. I just stood there watching in shock. After doing all the procedures, he came up to me, gave me a knowing look and left. Ever since that time, I've been watching over you, hoping you'd wake up and..."

I look at her confused and waiting for her to complete her sentence.

"And?"

"And...tell me why after receiving that message you ran away...it really scared me how you ran so fast and you dont even know your way around the house."

"Oh"

"Kim" she pauses

"Please remember that you're under my care and if it shows that you're not being well taken care of, they'll fire me and your caretaker will be changed and believe me when I say I'm one of the nicest caretakers here, I might sound proud and boastful but I'm being dead serious." She said as she looked me right in the eye.

"Look Dianne, I'm sorry for being an idiot and running off, but I couldn't stand being there anymore. It overwhelmed me at the fact that I completely forgot why I was where I was. Dianne, I'm scared.

Dianne looked me with sorrow evident on her face. She looked like she pitied me.

"Oh my dear Kim! I wish there was something I can do but I'm basically powerless. See where I am. I just wish there was a way...but even I cant escape."

All hope is lost. It's better to prepare yourself for the worst...maybe suicide is an option? No. It can't be. I have to remember what Ashley profecied or whatever. I cant give up regardless.

"So...do you have room for another mocha?"

I looked at her and smiled

"Of course I have room for a mocha"

"Alright! I won't be too long! Please stay where you are." She said hurrying out the door.

I just laid there on the bed, lost in thought.

Where did it all go wrong? Why is it me this weight is on? If Alec summons me now, I'll be smoked meat on a stick. Even though Alec looks like he cares now, he'll be the same one killing me with his "fun" . It's the same way I thought he was this stunning man until I saw all the makeup off him. He looked like a gargoyle. It was so scary! I froze in shock, but I had to save my family. Come to think of it, my family didn't even show a sign of remorse until they were in danger and needed my help. Despite the fact that I feel very betrayed by them, I know it was something I wanted to do and I'll continue to do if it's the last thing. Sure, I want to feel loved, heck who doesn't want to feel that way, but it seems the only amount of care I'll be receiving will be from Alec...shockingly. Talk about a real shocker. But what if I actually find a way to leave this fucked up place? Away from Alec? If that ever happens, there will be things I'll have to consider like where to go; I doubt I'll be able to go back home because I'll just cause more problems. I cant even go to school! I've missed like a gazillion classes already! I'll also have to consider the fact that if I ever escape from this place, Alec will come looking for me so it's like trying to dodge the inevitable. Even so, what about Dianne? I wonder if she would've left this place when I kill myself or something. She seems to be the only understanding one here and I've gotten so...attached, like how a friend would to another. If I ever leave, I'll never be loved again. The thought of that is unbearable. Wait, where is Dianne? A mocha doesn't take that long to ma-

I hear something crash on the floor. Then a scream.

I jump out of the bed and run up to the door. I see a nearby bat and pick it up so as to use as some sort of defense. I slowly open the door but instead of being met by the long corridor, there's an unfamiliar figure, holding someone captive.

My heart skips a beat.

Who is this?

*******