𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝐾𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 | 𝐰𝐥𝐰

☠︎Four☠︎

I kissed her.

My eyes closed as I felt her soft lips on mines. Maria had kissed me back within seconds.

The both of us had pulled away from the kiss in sync.

Maria mouthed open but no words came out. "What's wrong? Did I do something?" I almost panicked. She shook her head no. "I want to kiss you again." she finally voiced.

I chuckled to myself.

"Oh. Saanvi you're back." I heard an unsettling voice coming from the doorway.

Mrs. Villa.

Maria immediately stepped a few feet away from me. I looked at Villa. "So good to see you." Mrs. Villa spoke, oddly. Her words didn't sound believable. I forced a small smile onto my face.

"Maria, I don't think Vincenza would appreciate you working so closely with Saanvi instead of cleaning. Maybe you should get back to it." Mrs. Villa sarcastically smiled.

Maria gave Villa a fed up look before walking out of the room.

Villa then stepped inside the room, shutting the door behind her. "You know, you should be careful with Maria. You should honestly be careful around everyone. There's a lot of sneaking around going on." she voiced.

I wished I could turn her voice off.

Mrs. Villa opened the door. "Also, Vincenza. She doesn't like to share." an evil smile appeared on her face before she walked out of the door.

I quickly got up, closing and locking the door. I laid back down after taking one of the sleeping pills Maria gave me. They weren't melatonin, but something stronger.

Time had passed but I was still too paranoid to sleep. I rolled over, taking two more of the sleeping pills.

•••

I woke up to a random man leaning over my body. In a panic, I jumped up and pushed him away.

"Relax Saanvi, he's a doctor." I heard a familiar voice. I turned around and saw Vincenza sitting in the chair next to me. My eyes scanned the room, realizing I was in the same place I fell asleep in.

"Doctor?" I questioned. "Yes, doctor." the said doctor spoke with a strong accent. "For what?" I asked, confused.

"You were in a deep sleep for almost a full day." the doctor voiced.

"Maybe try to wake me up? That's all." I gave him a questioning look. "I tried." Vincenza sighed. "Why?" I rolled my eyes. "Sleeping is more peaceful then living in this hellhole everyday. I also locked the door so-" I continued.

"This is my house." Vincenza cut me off. "Oh." I sarcastically responded. I turned towards the nightstand, seeing the sleeping pills.

I looked at Vincenza and the doctor before quickly grabbing the bottle. Vincenza reached over, grabbing my hand. She attempted to take the bottle of pills out of my hand.

The both of us silently fought over the bottle.

"Let go!" Vincenza finally voiced. "No!" I shouted. Vincenza then snatched the bottle out of my hand and went into the bathroom.

I followed her into the bathroom. "No!" I screamed as she poured the pills in the toilet. Vincenza looked at me with a concerned look. I kicked the bathroom door in frustration.

Suddenly I ran out and down the hallway. I heard Vincenza running after me.

"Maria! Maria!" I shouted. I continued running down the hall into the main area. Everyone stared at me as if I had gone crazy. I knew I did. Who wouldn't go crazy in this situation?