chapter 33
Anna's pov
I lay on the bed naked, spent and sore...every bit of my body aches especially the areas between.y legs
He left his marks everywhere he touched , the old bruised hadn't gone completely and he'd taken it upon himself to add fresh ones.
Exerting the fact that I belong to him, sadly enough a huge part of me was starting to believe him...
I was going to be stuck with him forever. A sea of emotion washed through me , the predominant of all was disappointment and confusion....
In myself....
I don't know what I'm doing anymore...he's already seen through my little act ...
My eyes were closed , his breath even but I somehow knows he wasn't sleeping
I still wondered why he had gone with the gun right after I got that horrific picture message...
The images of the hooded figure I had seen staring at us earlier today flashed to my brain...
Was he the stalker? Or maybe I am mistaken, even if so who was he ? Then why me?
I released a shudder breath, my eyes trailing Mark's features , he really could be nice when he wanted to... Or he could be worse
A shuddered shook me as I remembered the night he'd first take me, it still gives me goosebumps until now
Had he murdered anyone? I surely saw the intent in his eyes when he'd stormed off.
I cringe at the thought that I had told him to touch me...
With hands that had probably murdered someone...
His gaze flickered open at that moment and met mine , his fingers gently trails my bottom lips
"Who are you Mark?" I whispered out before I could stop myself
He looked surprised by my sudden question for a moment
Now I just couldn't stop asking , I blurted out all the questions running through my mind without a moment of pause
" What kind of business does your family do? Where did you go with the gun earlier ..."
" It isn't any of your concerns, don't poke your nose into my business " he snapped looking somewhat angry...
I don't know why I felt hurt by his sharp tone.
He was right, it wasn't any of my concerns , if I don't know anything, it would be easier when I finally gets the opportunity to leave...
"I'm sorry, I..s.. shouldn't have asked , I said in low tone .I closed my eyes but I could still feel his gaze on me.
Moment later he muttered a curse and flung off the cover..
"I'm sorry...for yelling at you...I mean it " he mumbled out the last part, wearing a disturbed expression .
I stared at him completely short of words, he was apologizing to me?
He 'd done worse things to me so why was he sorry for yelling at me?
It didn't erase all the things he'd done to me...not in the least bit but I felt somewhat lighter.
I nodded and closed my eyes, too tired to keep them open anymore
His gaze followed me into a long dreamless slumber .
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The whole class was too noisy , they were discussing in a failed attempt for whisper....
I allowed myself to listen to what the fuss was all about .
Did you hear....
"Betty's dead...."
"I heard it was a bullet shot"...
What a pity for her...
I was held in a state of shock, my body didn't know how to react to it...
Sure she had always been mean to me, but it doesn't mean I wish her harm, or even...death
An image of Mark with a gun appeared in my head .
Was it him, the thought sent an unwilling shudder through my body , u felt cold despise the weather being so warm.
I cast a glance at his direction, sure enough he was staring at me...his eyes burning with some unfathomable expression , I couldn't look away, I felt as if I was spellbound .
" This is so scary, why did you think anyone would murder her?" Sash voice broke into the trance he had cast on me.
" Who knows,I hope the murderer is caught ," Lilian said, her face still pale from what I assumed was shock
Mr. Anthony took that moment to appear into class with a solemn expression
He cleared his throat loudly gaining everyone attention .
"I assume you all know what happened,the cops are here to ask some questions "
His words aroused loud murmuring
Why are the cops here?
Did they think the murder was committed by a student?
"Don't panic, it's just some questions to help with the investigation and they need our full cooperation"
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I walked out , after answering some questions , there were just a few random questions like...
"Where you close to betty?"
"Um...not really , we are classmates that's all" I replied
"Do you know anything that could help solve her murder"
"I don't know anything "
I must have blurted out too quickly , because the cops suddenly had a serious expression .
"Are you sure about that Miss Gabe?"
I nodded in affirmation and I was allowed to go.
I met Mark where he was waiting for me down the hall way...
"What answer did you tell the cops?"
"I didn't say anything !"I blurted out and he gave me a puzzle look
" Why would you have fucking said anything , especially since you don't know anything?"
"Was it you?"
If he was surprised by my questions , his face gave no indications
"What made you say so?"
He didn't sound angry,so I continue .
"You had a gun yesterday... And you had said 'i warned her'...did you go to Betty house ?"
"Yes I went to her house, do you think I did it?"
I gulped down at his sudden serious expression and forward answer .
Do I even want to know if he was the murderer?
The thought made my stomach churn
"I will just get my bags" I hurried out and just avoid bumping into Lilian...
Had she been right behind us all this while ?
I stared at her for some time wondering if she had heard out conversation but her face gave nothing away ...
Presumably not... I guess
"You are going home with Mark?"
" Yes..um catch up with you later " I replied with a little smile which she returned
I waved her off to made my way to the classroom to grab my bag.
I met him still waiting besides my locker, his gaze found me and he inserted his phone in his back pockets
" What took you so long?"
"Well..I..uh" I began to stammer when he grabbed my hands
"Let's go"
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