You've got to be kidding me.

"you think I don't notice how crude you are to me?" He stated darkly

I don't know if it's just me who felt the temperature decrease in the room or his presence gets overbearing that it sends chills down my spine.

"I-i'm sorry" I stuttered

"I've been considerate to you since the first time. Wanna know what I did to those who dared disobey me? Or disrespect me?" He asked, squishing my upper legs.

"I punished them in a way you couldn't imagine" he grinned maniacally

"I didn't disobey you nor disrespected you, I may not be educated but I know what's basic manners are, and just because you pay for me doesn't mean you can own all of my rights" I stated

"Mm, of course. Orphans would always say that, anyway, aren't you gonna sleep without these? just like you did last time?" He smirked as her fingers lifted my shirt.

"No. I'm more comfortable with it" I chewed my bottom lip as I almost snapped on his face

"You should-"

He trailed off when we both heard his phone ringing

"Hello Gaby, my girlfriend's currently on her knees, sorry! Gonna call you tomorrow" he laughed after he hang up the phone

This stupid motherfucking asshole!

"that's Gab" I muttered lowly

"Yeah it's Gaby, so what?"

"Nothing. C-can we go to sleep now? Please?"

I started with tired eyes as I sighed.

He stares at me for a long time and I found myself checking him back, his hair still wet from the shower curtaining his forehead and dark eyes. He always does this and I think it's kind of his hobby.

The heat rushed up to my face when it registered in my brain that he was only wrapped by a towel and proudly exposing his toned chest.

I immediately averted my eyes on the TV only to be even more flushed by the scene currently playing. Damnit.

I felt him move away and so I hastily got off the desk and ran to the bed. I slid my body under the sheet and turned to my side.

My heart thumped uncomfortably. Geez, why am I so tense?

Why did he want me to sleep here tonight?

And why's he always acting like that? I don't understand him, sometimes he'd make me feel like I'm the most hideous person he ever met, and sometimes he's moody nonetheless he's an asshole most of the time.

I heard the door close and I waited for a few moments and turned around but he was nowhere at all.

Thank goodness.

Where'd he go? He must be out. Should I escape now?

I swiftly got out of the bed and went back from his desk to confirm if his car keys were still there. A smile was brought to my lips.

He went out.

No one's gonna stop me. I didn't waste time and ran towards the door quietly and observed the hallway if anyone was around.

I head to my room to gather some of my stuff useful for my escape plan and stuffed it on my jacket. I should be out of this house before he returns or else I'll get punished. I don't want that. And I don't want to be here. Fuck this place. Fuck him.

I didn't bring a lot of my stuff and left it in the room. I went back to Jarred's room to turn off the lights and open the bathrooms so that if he returns it'll not yet appear to be suspicious.

I head down to the back door silently, I know this house well from the very first time I set my foot inside, I memorized every possible escape route and even the time when the servants are certainly taking their nap.

There will be security at the gates so it'd be the only problem.

I tiptoed while walking carefully at the garage expertly avoiding every parked slick Italian car, it might alarm when touched even the slightest. Jesus. What am I thinking? But, I can't forsake my precious life.

As I was stepping out of the garage, I heard whimpers followed by deep groans.

My senses were alarmed so I immediately hid in the corner while ducking in a familiar black car. Oh, it's the car Jarred used when we first met.

I almost jumped when I heard a thud inside the car. WTH?

I peered my head on the window and a gasp left out of my mouth before I could even stop it. I hunch back again and breathe.

Damn.

The thudding sound inside didn't seize and I sighed in relief, they didn't notice me. I look back towards the window, small and soft hands are finding support on it and one big right hand in the side above the right female's hand as familiar groans are heard.

Jarred's. He hadn't left yet. I noticed the woman was wearing a casual dress as well as Jarred. This is a chance.

I crawled away from the car and swiftly hid from the garden. I observed the guardhouse and there were four of them having a good talk. They're all big and toned. Heck.

I crawled in the grass again and kept hiding on the tall plants and trees. Now all I have to do is distract them away from the gate. I grinned.

I fixed myself first before starting to run near them.

"Security! I heard something suspicious at the garage! I think someone is trying to invade the mansion!" I whisper-yelled to all of them, making them instantly turn to me except one.

"Miss, no one would dare invade this place, what you heard at the garage was something you shouldn't" he stated in a flat tone like it sounded like he was used to it. My face suddenly felt hot and I quickly averted my eyes on the gate.

"I-i I'm scared, can you please try and go check it out? Just to make sure?" I put up with my poor acting skill.

"Miss we're sorry but it's nothing serious-"

"Please?" I tried my hardest to make my eyes look convincing and I heard the bored guy scoff.

"Go check it out, I'll stay here" he ordered and the three nodded. I clenched my jaw at how my attempt got wasted. Damnit! I'm three feet away from the gate I can't afford to lose the ch-

"You're planning to escape, aren't you?"

My eyes widened, how did he-

"Jesus, the reaction" he almost laughed at me, why is everybody tryna make fun of my expressions?

"Your not the only one who tried to escape this place woman" he stated not looking at me

Oh.

"I'm Khalil, and yes, I'm planning for escape because your boss is utterly disgusting and fucking crazy" I hissed

"And you think I'll let you escape?" He questioned mockingly.

"Why not?" I asked walking closer to him, this would be my last attempt if it failed, I'll be dead.

He didn't faze nor blink at my close proximity with him, what the hell? I look at his name tag

"That's not gonna wo-"

"I don't care Harrison" I whispered to him as I pushed him at the gate and kissed him passionately.

But to my disappointment, he didn't even bother to respond. This guy!

I bit him trying to make it easier for me but he bit me back, harder that made me flinch away from him.

I tasted blood on my lips and I shot him an annoyed look

"You don't need to-"

"I see you're into securities"

My body feels like losing its color as I heard Jarred's voice. No. I'm literally leaning in the gate, one more step and I'll be out. I looked at the red button attached to the wall.

"Sir you get the wrong idea, she was plan-"

I hit the button and the gate started moving behind me,

"Shit!" I heard both of them cuss before running after me.

I slid my small body through the gap the gate has created and almost got a sandwich when someone tries to close it back. Too late I'm already outside, immediately running out of that place.

"Fucking open it!" Jarred's holler is the last thing I heard.

I should get away! He'll chase me, and torture me if I get caught! He'll fucking kill me.

I ran for my life on the clear road nonstop, till I heard the screeching sound of a car.

Fucking hell! There's no way I could outrun him with that car!

I diverted my route towards the wild forest letting myself embrace with plain darkness.

I kept running, tripping countless times but it didn't stop me. I just noticed I didn't even wear any slippers and the rough soil and the branches of trees that were scattered were too harsh on my feet. I'll just find the way out if I already lost him.

I almost breathed like a dog when I finally decided to take a break and lean on the large tree.

I listened carefully to my surroundings making sure no one did follow me. I held my sore feet when I felt something tiny was planted at the big finger of my left foot. It was so dark that I couldn't see it clearly. I leaned my head on the trunk of the tree and sighed.

"Khalil! Sweetheart, this place is dangerous!" Jarred's voice echoed in the forest.

You've got to be kidding me.

I didn't respond and did not dare to move a muscle in my place.

"Come on! I won't punish you if you come out now and come back with me!" He again stated. Like I'm going to believe him.

The voice was near and I needed to lay on the ground silently to be completely hidden.

"You have to make it fast sweetie, or el-"

He trailed off at the sudden loud gasp that erupted through my throat.

Of all the animals, why does it have to be a snake? And why does it have to be on my neck?