Play Me - Revised

Chapter 9

"Not everything is as it seems."
~ Charlie Westmoreland

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Summer White

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There is no choice. There never was. I had thought there was and I verbalized a decision that paints me as both heartless and cruel. That's exactly what Kai wanted. He wanted Alice to see that I wouldn't save her. At least that's what he wants her to believe. He's isolating me and it's working. The thing is, I wanna be isolated. 

Kai and I both know that I can't save Alice. No matter how hard I try. She's a pawn in this game and Kai is using her against me perfectly. I don't have as many advantages as he does. I have the most to lose and I'm at a point where I don't have control over anything. It's a difficult pill to swallow, but it is what it is. I have to make do with what I have.

Kai might be winning these small battles, but he's setting himself up for failure in the long run. There's only so much I have to lose and once it's all lost, that's when it'll be a fair game. That's when he'll realize that the mistakes he made will cost him more than what he was ever willing to pay.

"I'll do it," I say looking at him. There's no hesitation or reluctance. I'm sure of the direction I'm being forced in. I'll make the most of it. I won't satisfy Kai any further by showing him any more weakness.

"Okay," Kai nods, the ends of his lips tugging in excitement. He's able to hold it back as his face becomes hard again.

"But I wanna talk to you first. Alone, and not chained up like an animal," I tell him. There's no real motive behind the demand besides wanting to show him that I can find opportunities to gain control. Not only can I find the opportunity, but I can also seize it.

"You're making a lot of demands."

"And you're wasting a lot of time for someone who doesn't have much of it." His jaw hardens and I can tell my snappy responses irritate him yet he's able to keep his composure. He turns his head slightly at the camera and nods. A man walks in and helps Alice onto her feet.

"Bring something to cover her up," he tells him before the man takes Alice out. She looks back at me and I give her a small nod hoping that it assures her. I don't know what I'm assuring her of because we all know I'm at a loss right now, overpowered by Kai in all aspects.

When the door closes, it's just Kai and me. I turn my head and our eyes lock. Goosebumps rise all over my body as he slowly makes his way over. He pulls at his slacks before he kneels in front of me.

I watch as his fingers work at the ropes untying my ankles. Then my mind wanders off thinking about how close he is. His neck is exposed and as soon as my wrists are untied, I could end it all. I could kill him without hesitation. I can feel the tug in my muscles itching to be free and get a hold of him. I don't think I've ever craved murder so much before. I'm almost terrified of myself. Luckily, he looks up, meeting my eyes and breaking the train of thoughts in my mind. I don't hide the fact that I'm watching him intently. He scans my face and a smirk grows on his face.

"You're thinking of how easy it would be to kill me right now, aren't you?" he words. His hands work at the rope on my left wrist. I try to hide my surprise and keep a stoic expression even though he's not looking at me.

"How'd you know?"

"Because that's exactly what I would be thinking," he says. His eyes briefly meet mine sending a cold chill down my spine.