In too Deep

Chapter 5: Am I finally free?

2 days had passed by with Cassandra not taking even a single bit of the food that was offered to her.
Aaron's pov:
I watched each day as she refused to eat anything that was given to her, I shouldn't worry about it though, she's just another tiny threat I can easily get rid off. However, for some reason, I couldn't. I started noticing a strange side to myself that no one not even myself knew even existed, I was genuinely worried about her. This wasn't supposed to happen, this can't be happening. I wanted her to get better but a part of me was also aware that I was the reason she was behaving the way she was. I was deep in my thoughts when a realisation hit me. If I was the reason for her sadness, I could also be the reason for her happiness. Even after knowing that she could turn against me, I decided to let her go. That was my decision, to set her free. If that is what was going to make her happy, then be it. However I couldn't risk putting my men's lives on even slight risk so I made sure to keep her under strong security surveillance cameras just to keep an eye on her and see if she tries to tell anyone about us, about me.
Cassandra's pov
I had drifted off to sleep when a knock came in my direction, that is what took me by surprise. Usually, no one ever knocks to come in and instead just barges in. Anyways, I let out a sigh as I said the words "come in". As soon as the words left my mouth, I came face to face with none other than Aaron, yes the very same man who had kept me in their captivity for God knows how many days. I was waiting for the worst to happen when a small smile of delight formed in my face when I heard the words I've been praying for "We're letting you out. But don't you dare try to do anything which can harm us or you know very well what we can and will do."
Well, I wasn't going to do anything for I, in no way wanted to ever enter this place again.
Only a few minutes had passed when I was freed from the tight ropes that tied my hands securely to the chair. I was then told to go.
As I slowly took my steps forward and stepped out of the dark and decrepit room, I couldn't believe this was finally happening.
Breathing a heavy sigh of relief as the sunlight greeted me, I savored the warmth, relishing in it after the long hours of interrogations, threats, and manipulation I had endured while locked inside the building.

With the heavy burden of traumatic experiences lifted from my shoulders, I looked around and absorbed my surroundings. The sun shining in the sky was a welcome reminder that the world still existed outside of that terrifying room