Cabin 4

Chapter 19: Kindness?

When I made my choice, I knew I was going to go through a lot of pain. I just couldn't stand to see Derek get hurt. He was my friend, my only family. But then again, The Governor has my father. I could try to escape and save him, we could run away and meet up with Derek...

I smile sadly at myself. He will forget about you. He doesn't care. After a few years he will be gone and will have a wife. When I go up to him, I will say, "Derek, it's me Alexandra."

And all he'll say is, "Ummmm...I'm sorry, do I know you?" And my heart will shatter into a million pieces.

I take a deep breath of air as The Governor's large hands drag me toward the much hated grey building.

"Why?" I ask. For the first time ever, he doesn't laugh or smirk at my comment.

"'Why' what?" He says, confused.

"Why do you want to kill us, put us in pain. I don't even know you." I say, anger dwelling in my chest.

He pauses for a moment, then says, "Years back, when I was only a teenager, I was in a secret club called The School For Gifted Youngsters. It taught us all these spells for magic. Now, there was once a prophecy that a young man and woman would share a kiss so powerful, that the two people that shared it would be the most powerful in the world. And of course I desired the name of 'Most Powerful', so I began trying to find ways to kiss the one who everyone knew was the most powerful: Rose." My heart stops.

"My mother?" I ask. Why would she be the most powerful?

He nods and continues. "We began hanging out, and I gradually fell in love with her. The only thing in my way was her boyfriend, Richard."

I nod slowly. That's why he hates him, and he wants to make him in pain by watching me in pain. "I get it now."

He looks down and guides me to a room. "Get some rest, you'll have a tiring day tomorrow." He says, surprising me with his...kindness.

I nod and drift off into a peaceful sleep..