Addicted

Chapter 19: Fear

Cassandra

"Cassie? Baby open the door."

Ethan's voice begged through the door. Mostly everyone had left for the day. She thought she had heard Jake and Jerrod leave, but she wasn't sure. Hence why she stayed locked in her office.

Ethan knocked again before sighing.

"Baby, if you don't open the door, I'm going to have to get the master key.

Huffing to herself, Cassie got up from the couch and cracked the door. Ethan stood there, leaning against the wall.

"Oh, baby." He cooed as he pushed the door open some more and pulled Cassie into his arms. "Baby, you're shaking." He said as he slightly pulled away to look at her.

Cassie pulled away, sighing and walking to grab her bag.

"Has everyone left?" She casually asked.

"Yes, it's just you and me. But baby we have to ta-"

"Great, I'll see you tomorrow okay?"

Ethan called after her but she quickly walked to the exit steps. Probably not the smartest idea when she's on the highest floor and in heels but she didn't want Ethan nagging her on the elevator.

She knew he would've followed her down the steps but he had to make sure everything in his office was locked before leaving. She knew he hadn't done it yet, he always waited to the last second, and tonight, she was grateful for his predictability.

Finally making it to the company garage, she power walked to her car. She unlocked the door with her key remote and opened it, tossing her bag to the passenger side.

She jumped as her door was yanked back and her heart dropped at the amber eyes looking down at her.

"Hello, kitten." His voice was calm, smooth like she remembered. But she could see the anger flooding beneath his eyes.

She quickly looked down and scooted further in her seat.

"You don't seem happy to see me kitten." He said as he kneeled, placing his hand on her thighs.

She stared at him with teary eyes.

"P-please." She whispered.

An unsettling smirk rested on his lips.

"Relax kitten, I'm not going to hurt you. Not today anyway." He stood up again.

"You will be punished though. Having me locked away from you for all these years. I should have my way with you now."

"Je-"

"SHUT UP!" He yelled as he gripped her face. His index finger and thumb were purposely pushed into her cheekbone.

Cassie couldn't stop the tears from falling.

"You've been giving away what is mine for too long. So when I have you. You best believe I am not letting you go this time. And I will kill anyone who steps in my way."

He released her face forcefully and walked away. There was a black car with tinted windows waiting on him. He climbed in the back and drove off out of the garage.

Cassie continued to cry as she sat in her car. She felt like she was 12 yrs old all over again. Jerrod made her feel small, weak, helpless...

*Trigger Warning*
Flashback

"Come here, kitten." Cassie shook in terror as she kept her body pressed in the corner of the wall."

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you mad." Cassie quickly apologized.