The Billionaire's Young Mistress

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I was 14 when it happened.

"Lock the door after you,Leah"My pregnant mom said as Dad impatiently led her to the car,mumbling about how they were late for their date night.

"And do all your chores!"She added

I giggled softly,waving goodbye as the both got into the car and watched them drive off...I turned to head back into the house when the tall bush beside the fence ruffled like someone ran through it...I stopped and waited calmly...my heart pounding madly until a raccoon ran past me,drawing a short scream from me

I ran back into the house shut the door behind me,feeling like an imp for being spooked by a trash bandit...i rushed to the living room but I already missed a greater part of the teen wolf movie I was watching with my grandma

My grandma handed me the remote with a soft smile knowing I wasn't going to complete any of the chores mom told me to do until I was done watching my movie.

"Grandma,do you think these things really exist?"I asked for a want of conversation plus my grandma sure knows how to sharpen my curiousity.

"I don't know my dear"...She said softly and rose from her rocking chair...She patted my head and said goodnight.

"Do all your chores,Darena would be really cross if she comes back and find them all undone"She said and I nodded absentmindedly,completely engrossed in the movie...

Grandma left the living room and I continued to watch movies till late in the night...

It was 10 O'clock when my eyes grew heavy...and that was when I went to clean the kitchen,then I had to throw out the trash...To do that,I would have to open up the garage door...not that I couldn't do that but the garage is this creepy dark place that sets off paranoia in me...I picked up the trashbag and headed into the garage...

By now,it was almost 11O'clock and my parents still weren't home...They never come back on thesame night though...it was a great idea of theirs to reignite their love...

I opened the back door that led back into the garage and my dog,a huge husky breed started to growl...I swallowed uneasily and whispered to her to lead the way...She whined in protest and backed away.

At this point,I was spooked so I locked the door and left the trash bag in the kitchen...

I then left for my room after turning off all the lights in the house...I can say i had been asleep for 3 hours when the sound of shattering glass woke me...

I sat up in bed and hurriedly found my light switch...the first thought that came to mind was that my parents were home but then my dog began to bark ferociously...I got out of bed and open the door to go look for myself...

I was halfway down the hallway that led to the living room when a loud gunshot rang out and Avi literally screamed!

I was completely petrified at this point and I listened intently to hear voices converse and laugh in the living room...and the voices belonged to more than two people so they certainly weren't my parents.

And my parents wouldn't shoot my dog!...My eyes filled with tears as I walked closer to the living room to see who the voices belonged to...My brained screamed at me to leave through the back door but I wanted to be sure if Avi was really dead or not.

The floorboard creaked and I moved quickly to balance myself but I tripped on my night dress and fell...I broke into a sob as I scurried up to see Avi's lifeless body before me...

"Hey!!"A thick voice yelled "who's that?"I ran into the guest room where my grandma was and I was surprised to see her sitting up in bed...I ran to her sobbing about the burglars and how they've shot Avi...

My grandma grabbed her cane and led me to the wardrobe,she told me to get in...We heard heavy footsteps running around the house so we knew they were looking for us...

"Grandma,get in"I said "there's room for the both of us"She shook her head and patted my head softly...

"No,my dear...You stay here and promise not to make a sound no matter what"

My eyes brimmed with tears and I nodded,clasping my hands over my mouth.

"And next time,do remember to lock the door my dear"Grandma said and closed the wardrobe door...I gasped as I recalled running into the house after getting spooked by the raccoon...I didnt lock the door!

I only shut it!

I gripped onto my hair and began to ease out of the wardrobe when the room door busted open so I stayed back.

"Hey its just a old lady"A raspy cracked voice drawled and I heard about 4 other men laugh...I was shaking violently,my heart was beating furiously and I sobbed quietly into my hands...

"Please,I have nothing for you to take,let me alone"I heard grandma said and the raspy voice laughed mockingly.

"Nah,Ma'am you got a lot of goodies fasho...this some robbery not some meagre burglary..."He said and movements began in the room..

I squeezed my eyes shut,hoping they wouldn't open the wardrobe...

"I have called the police"I heard grandma say and my breathe hitched...Yeah,I would've done that but I my parents said I'm too young to own a phone and the house phone bill was still unpaid and has been disconnected for over 3 days.

So I knew there was no way grandma could've called the police...

"The cunning old bird"Another voice said and I moved up to peep through the keyhole,my heart was beating hard in anticipation...

I saw one of them with a camoflauge ski mask grab my grandma's cane before breaking it...he then shoved her and repeatedly kicked her...

I gritted my teeth in frustration and pain knowing there was nothing i could do...I promised grandma not to come out of my hiding no matter what!

I squeezed my eyes shut as the kicking thuds stopped and they all began to yell at the guy who kicked my grandma..

"Stop it Cruz....she's old for chrissakes!...we're not here to kill anyone,let's just get the electronics and leave now!"

"Bastards like her is the reason my brother is in jail,bro"Cruz  retorted

"Nah,your brother is in jail because he was a robber and got caught!...Now move your behinds if you don't wanna join him soon"...

I waited and waited hours until I was sure they were gone before I crawled out of the wardrobe...My grandma laid in an unnatural splay on the ground and I began to cry afresh...

"No! No!! No!!!"

I lifted her gently to rest on my laps,bunching up her frail body close to mine...her breathes were shallow and laboured as my cries filled the entire house...

"I'm sorry I didn't lock the door...I'm so sorry"

I placed my forehead on hers and she managed a smile,showing bloodied teeth...she groaned and coughed up some blood

"You're forgetful,my dear...so forgetful"
She smiled and closed her eyes...

My world ended that day...it was only 2 days till the baby shower

I didn't lock the door

I am forgetful!