Pleaser To Meet You

Chapter #8

Entry Number 8 Ember Rose here once again. TaDa did you miss me? I'm playing with you, you do not haft to answer that. Enough of the mush talk, let's get back to . . . you know.

As I was about to insert my keys into the lock I hesitated. I am not sure if it was out of fear or something else. Yet I did it anyways and opened the door. I looked behind me, making sure Jane was still behind me. She indeed was. So I walked in. It was dark and kind of to quiet. Like you could hear a feather slowly cascade through the air. Even my heart beat drummed in my ears like a native powwow. My eyes adjusted to the darkness and I walked in. The window created a dim light effect so I could see around but not enough to see details. I looked back at Jane who looked a little worried in the door way. I cleared my throat and gently called out.
"Sage? You home"
My heart beat sounded so loud I wondered if she called back out if I would even hear her. It seemed like hours were flying by right infront of me. Yet even with how loud my heart beat was I heard a little.
"Yeah"
It almost sounded to loud because I jumped a little. I rolled my eyes and turned on the lights to the kitchen as I set down my keys. I softly said.
" why were all the lights off"
I could see her small, slim figure on the bed. She rolled over and she sat up really fast. She was looking behind me. I looked behind me to see Jane standing there.
"Sage this is Jane my boss, Jane this is Sage"
I tried my best to speak in a calm and collected manner. Trying not to startle her more. Sage looked at me worried. I softly smilled at her and I heard Jane softly say.
"Its a pleasure to meet you"
Sage looked at her and smiled quickly then looked back at the floor. I looked over at Jane and asked.
"Wanna stay for dinner?"
Jane gently smiled and politely said.
"I would love that hun"
I smiled and asked.
"Anything in particular you would like?"
Jane shook her head no, so I looked over at Sage. She smirked and said.
"You know what we like to eat"
I started to turn red in embarrassment. I think I know what we like to eat. Wait I could be wrong. Am I wrong? No I am right. Right? I then noticed Sage stand up. I quickly looked at her confused and said.
"I'll go get us some Chinese food"
I tilted my head confused. While quickly saying.
"No need we will order it online"
She looked at me and replyed sternly.
"I need some air anyways"
I quickly walked infront of her to stop her and said.
"I think it's best if you stay here"
I saw fear raise in her eyes and her take a few steps back. Her arms crossed over her stomach and she looked down at the floor. I quickly said.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you its ju-"
She quickly interrupted me.
"No"
I squinted my eyes confused and said.
"No?"
She looked up at me. I could see that she was angry. She raised her voice a little bit.
" your just trying to protect me I know but I'm not yours to protect. I can protect myself. Your not my owner"
Her eyes were piercing into my soul as she heavily kept eye contact. I was stunned. She took that chance and walked past me. I looked at the floor as I heard the front door open and slam behind her. I jumped a little and took a deep breath. I turned around and Jane was staring at me with her eye brows raised. I glared at her. She chuckled and said.
"Look dont take this out on me now. I wasnt part of it"
I walked to the bathroom and locked the door behind me. I turned on the sink and looked in the mirror. As I saw my reflection staring back at me. The words "your not my owner" replayed in my head. What does that even mean? That's not at all what I meant. I was - I care about her. I am worried because of that guy back at the store and the one that followed me. They seemed like the same person but I guess I could be making it all up. Was I over stepping? Was that my fault? I guess I should not of stopped her like that. Maybe she really did just need air. I clenched my jaw now angry at myself. Why do I always mess everything up? Why do I hurt people who I care about? Why do I haft to be like this? Suddenly there was knock on the door and I jumped about five feet in the air. I heard Jane say.
"Hey I'm going to head home, thank you for having me over"
Her voice was muffled and kind of sad. I replyed with.
"Your welcome and thank you for coming over"
I waited there for a few minutes and then I heard the front door open and close. I turned off the faucet to the sink and walked out of the bathroom. I looked around my apartment and took a deep breath. The air felt heavy and stail. Almost like there was some kind of burden on my chest. Did I feel responsible for Sage? I pushed it aside and layded down on my bed. My stomach growled but I did not care. All I cared about was Sage. Was she okay? Is she coming back? Does she hate me now? "Your not my owner" yeah I never want to be like that to you. I dont ever want to treat you like that. Then everything went black.