SUDDEN MARRIAGE

Three

"Hey..."

While I was pacing around my room, Mark came in with my dinner. He places it in front of me and sits on the couch.

"You have to eat it..." Mark says.

I was starving but I refused to eat the whole day and now my mouth is watering just by the scent of the food that Mark brought.

I huff as I place myself on the ground and open the tray. I guess I really have to eat so I'll have the strength to escape here. I will have this as an excuse to eat.

"Donghyuck..."

I refuse to look at him and focus on my food. I don't want to look him in the eyes. I'm afraid that he'll see my plans to escape through my eyes.

"I'm sorry..." He sighs.

"F-For what?"

"For what happened. I know it's a shock for you. This marriage is too much to handle and I'm sorry that you have to deal with this." He says gently.

"If you're really sorry about it, let me go." I hiss and push the plate away.

"It's better for you to be here, believe me. Just ask me if you want anything and I'll have it bought—"

"Oh, damn it!" I snapped. "I don't want you to buy every fucking thing for me! All I want is to fucking get away from you and this prompt marriage! That is what I want!"

"If that's that you want then I'll leave this house instead. Just don't step out of here." He bites his lips and shuts his eyes. "You'll be safe here."

He walks away, leaving me behind with anger. I don't know why he assumes I'm safer here than outside. I am literally the worst when I'm with him! I can't be safe with him!

Why? I don't know for myself either. I just don't want him. I don't want this stupid marriage.

I go to the bathroom and take a quick refreshing bath. I changed my old clothes into new one, and prepared myself for tonight.

Tonight, I'm going to escape here. No matter what. I'll try to steal a phone or something that I can use to contact someone out of this room. I'll plan this out neatly and I will make sure I'll succeed.

I grabbed a jacket that's hanging on the cabinet and wore it around me. I sit back down and wait for the perfect timing to go out of this room without being seen.

Damn, I have to go out.

The night has darkened. The house became even more quiet. The cold wind blew hard and I know it's time. I gather up my courage and puff out a long breath.

"This is it..."

I open the door sneakily and look around the hallway if anyone's around. I walk towards the stairway very carefully, trying so much not to attract attention from anyone near me. I removed my flip flops and ran to the main door.

My breath hitched when I saw Mark outside. Lucky for me, I'm facing his back and he didn't hear anything from the door. I suck in my breath just until I reach the trash bin, I hide behind it and stifle any sound.

"Yes... He's very safe with me... Yes... He's in his room... I don't think it'll be good if we go there... No... When he's good... I'll try... He's not talking to me nor eating his meals... Maybe... Oh, yes... Okay... See you soon..."

He's talking to somebody, and he's talking about me. Who is he talking to? It's not like my own mother would ask about my whereabouts and how am I. It's not like any of my brothers would call Mark just to ask about me.

I heard Mark's footsteps fading. He finally went inside as I heard the door locked tight. I can finally breathe!

When I'm sure I'm finally out of his sight, I run away. But then after the big door, I have to face a big gate. I groan in disappointment and immediately find something that I can climb unto. I peek into the main gate and see if I can fit, but I can't.