Don't judge a book by its cover

Chapter 20

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Sarah's P.O.V
We haven't slept a wink, nothing. Well correction, I didn't sleep. I let Noami sleep for three hours at a time. I was so bored, I counted all those minutes. I tried singing, replaying memories, even doing math problems to keep me in a good mental state. I started humming the song 'time of our lives' by Tyron Wells. It was something to keep my mind active. I was starting to get hungry. We haven't eaten since what's-his-face brought us food. I was starting to feel weak. I was so tired.
"Rise and shine girls!"
I felt the splash of cold water before I heard them.
"What the heck?!?"
I looked up to see him smiling like this was amusing. Well it probably was for him.
"Hello Isaac."
"Hello Sarah." He kicked Noami, attempting to wake her up.
"Hey, stop!" I grabbed his leg and somehow that's beyond my knowledge, I flipped him over. He got right back up and gave me a death glare.
"You think you're tough huh? Let's go then."
"No, please I'm sorry!" I tried to get his hands off of me. I was in no shape to fight back, but still.
"You did this to yourself. Zoltar! Come take this thing to the box."
The box? I don't think I like the name of that.
"Stop! Stop! Help! Someone please help!" I screeched. He laughed at me.
"Enjoy your last few breaths. Zoltar get Armand, tell him to meet me in the room."
Zoltar nodded. He took my hand and cuffed them. Then he tied my feet together. He then hoisted me and against all my protest, started walking away from Noami. Taking me to my death.
"I love you hoyo, abo, Noami, my brothers, I love you all."
I started praying and thinking of all the great times I had on this world. But I have to go I guess.
Suddenly my backside said hello to the ground.
"Ouch! Hey!"
I looked at Zoltar.
"I need to cut you. Roll up your sleeves."
I looked at him as if he's insane.
"Just shoot me, I'm going to die anyways. Please don't do it with a knife."
He shook his head.
"You're not going to die, I'm staging your death."
"What?"
"According to Isaac, you died in this box. But I need some blood to prove it. This is my test to see if I'm loyal."
"Okay, but how do you know they're not watching you right now?"
"I have my resources, now hurry up and roll up your sleeve!"
I rolled up my sleeves all the way to my elbow. He took the knife.
"Look away." He said. I looked up at the sky and squeezed my eyes shut. I felt a quick slash going down my arm.
"OU-" A handkerchief was shoved in my mouth. I looked up to see who it was. A lady? Suddenly everything went dark.
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I woke up to a dim lit room, and a pounding headache. I tried adjusting my eyes. Finally when everything was clear, I looked around. My eyes landed on the same lady who shoved the handkerchief down my throat. I instantly shot up from the bed and ran to the other side of the room.
"Who are you?"
She gave me a sweet smile, but I didn't fall for it. It all begins with a smile.
"I'm Charlotte, Zoltar's wife. I'm here to help."
She held out her hands, in them were pills.
"Are you trying to kill me now?"
She shook her head and took a step forward. I lifted my arms in front of me, signalling to stay back. She took a step back.
"They're Advil, I promise. If we wanted to kill you, we would have killed you in the box." I thought about it, what have I got to loose?
"But where's Zoltar?"
"He had to go back or the guys would get suspicious."
I nodded, and she walked over to me and put her arm around me. I took a sharp breath in. She handed me the pills and walked me to the bed. Then she handed me a cup of water. She rubbed my back gently, it reminded me of my mother.
"My mom! The police! We have to call them!"
She shook her head and gently pushed my back down.
"We can't do that right now."
"Why not? They can help Noami! And Zoltar's sister!"
She shook her head again.
"You're tired right now, I'll explain everything when your mind is all clear. Don't worry, you're safe. And Noami is as well, as long as they believe you're dead."
"But they'll rape her again." I said in a soft voice.
"There's nothing we can do about that right now, at least she's alive."
I let a single tear go down my face. Charlotte wiped it away.
"Let's go get you food."
"I'm not hungry."
"You have to eat, I know you don't want to. I know your worried but you must keep your strength. I'm worried too."
I nodded and let Charlotte guide me to the kitchen. I sat down as she rummaged through the fridge and cabinets.
"How do you like some chickpeas and salad?"
"Sounds fine."
I felt so ashamed of myself. Noami was there suffering while I'm here eating food. How could I?
"Don't blame yourself, I know what you're thinking. Don't go there. It's not your fault. Noami would want you to keep your strength to help her."
I kept quiet.
She placed a bowl of salad mixed with chickpeas, and a cup of milk on front of me. Then she brought over a small bowl of mixed fruit and whipped cream. She sat in front of me and put her head in her arms. She smiled at me encouraging me to eat.
I picked up the fork and shoved some salad in my mouth. I didn't taste anything, I just ate. Before I knew it, I was finished the whole meal. I looked up at Charlotte, to find that she wasn't even there. I picked up the bowls and cup and rinsed it. I was finished up my cup when she walked in.
"Oh no you don't need to do that!"
I just shrugged.
"Well I fixed you a nice hot bath. There is shampoo and conditioner on the side with a bar of soap. Use as much as you would like. While you get cleaned up, I'll bring you a towel and some clothes. Okay?"
I just nodded. She took my hand and took me to the bathroom. Then she closed the door. I wasn't sure if I could even be alone. I stripped out of my clothes and went in the bath. There I found everything she said I would, and a comb. I combed through my hair and all its tangles. Then I sunk down the bath and put my head underwater and kept it there for a while. Then slowly, I brought my head back up. Rinsed it, lathered, and repeated. When I stepped out of the bath, the water was no longer clear. It was grey and black. I drained all the water out, then rinsed myself with water once more. I looked at my undergarments and realised that they were filthy as well. There was no going back to them. I slowly opened the door and peered out into the room. When I found no signs of anyone there, I stepped out and dried myself with the towel laid on the bed. Afterwards I moisturised with the cream laid on top of the pyjamas. Then I slipped on the stripes shorts and blue tshirt. Then I put my feet in these really warm bunny slippers. I smiled. I braided my hair back, satisfied.
I walked out of the room and looked for Charlotte.
"Charlotte?"
I looked through each room until I spotted her outside talking to someone. I was about to go outside when I saw who she was talking to.
Isaac.
They're going to kill me, she's helping them. I was going to run outside when I realised that I couldn't run without them spotting me. I instead walked into a room, lifted the mattress and got on between the bed frame and mattress. Then I carefully pulled the blanket on top. I prayed that they didn't sit on the bed, for I don't know how long I'd be able to breathe.
I heard the door creaking open.
"I told you, I'm out Isaac."
Out? Out of what? What is she talking about?
"But I need more!" He roared.
"No, I told you no before, I'm telling you no right no, and I'll say no in the future. I'm done."
What are they talking about?
Who is she really?

Hey guys! I finally finished this chapter! I hope you enjoy! Tell me if you liked it or not, or if I need to improve. Who is Charlotte? Should Sarah trust her? What do you think about Noami, do you think she'll live? And what about Zoltar? You trust him? Please leave your opinions down below, I would love to hear (or read) what you think! Have a great day!