Punished

NEED

A few days went by with no supernatural occurrence. I was relieved but wasn't putting my guard down just yet.

Work has been good as usual. I narrowed down two apartments that I like for me and my son. Both weren't too far from my job, had two bedrooms, and the rent was decent.

Amin and Bellamy were on my mind since the bathroom incident. I didn't know what I should do and was afraid of being turned down for help.

After hours of debating with myself, I decided to go to Dose. The things I've been experiencing are freaking me out, and I don't feel comfortable telling my friends. I need to see the Batista brothers.

It was after 10 p.m. when I walked into the popular nightclub. The music's vibration heightens my sensory nerves. Different shades of bodies danced and sang to the song without a care.

🎵 Don't waste your time...fighting blind...mind and thoughts of despair. Hold on to your love.

This felt like an escape from reality that I needed at the moment. I walked slowly through the crowd, inhaling the different scents of perfumes and colognes.

Suddenly, the marks on my breasts tingled, and my nipples hardened. I immediately got nervous while looking around.

"Excuse me, miss..."

I turned to the voice behind me. He was one of the bouncers.

"I need you to leave the premises now."

The music was loud but I heard him nice and clear.

"What? Why?"

"If you don't leave on your own, I will drag you out."

I didn't understand what was going on or what I did, but I decided to leave. I have too much to lose to get caught up in drama.

I followed him, thinking he was escorting me to the front entrance, but instead, he turned in another direction. I stopped in confusion.

"Follow me to the other exit."

My feet began to move again, but I was scared. I also wondered if Bellamy or Amin told him to kick me out. Then I realized I probably hadn't seen them in two months because they were no longer interested in me.

The thought of that made my heart hurt, and my eyes welled up with tears. It felt worse than when I got divorce papers from Kalvin.

The exit sign was ahead, but I stopped walking. Tears fell down my face as the feeling of a panic attack began to grow. Something threatened me to stay away from them, but I have been.

What I saw in the bathroom mirror was the same dark figure I saw in the rain.

Why harass me when I've already kept my distance?

"Miss..."

I heard the bouncer's voice, then look forward. Bellamy and Amin were now standing in front of the exit.

Both had on casual suits. Amin in red with a black button-up and his long hair out. Bellamy in blue with a white button-up, and his long hair of curls slicked back in a low ponytail.

Damn, they look so good.

"Te dije que nos extraña." (I told you she misses us) Amin said.

Bellamy walked towards me while my tears continued to fall. I was scared of them but terrified of not being with them.

"Why so sad, baby?" He wiped my tears.

"Things keep happening to me, and I feel lost. I'm really scared."