why me

12

"That'll be all one you can go now." Ailign said when we arrived.
I reach for her hand but she quickly moved away and bowed. "My prince." She said.
I stood completely still, simply stairing at the man in front of me. He was even more chillingly handsome today.
"And for you." He said meeting my gaze. "Follow me." He started moving then, his pace quick as he strides down the long hallway.
I frantically try and follow his long legs.
"Slow down." I huff out.
He looks back and slows his stride.
"Where are we going?" I ask absently.
"Outside" He says
I felt confused. I had been told by one that outside didn't have enough oxygen for me.
"But..." I trail off still trying to keep pace.
"I have oxygen for you. Do not worry." He simply responds.
So we weren't going to sit down and talk. I think I preferred an activity over an awkward sit down.
We continued our way, the now familiar rooms going by. We then reached a door I did not recognize, aligns hand going to the pad and scanning it for entry. I waych numb a smart response coming but my lips wouldn't move. I didn't want to talk to the prick.
"Don't stop while we're in here. I want to make this trip quick." Ailign said.
That made two of us. I silently follow him inside.
Inside. Inside was magical. Gone was the white, replaced by a cool black with small lights littering the walls and ceiling. There were statues dotted here and there and plant life streaming everywhere.
"I started having oxygen in my part of the house as well for your safety." He said.
"But I'm not aloud in your part of the house." I responded.
"You are aloud here when your with me." He responded.
I rolled my eyes. So I was still not aloud. I wanted to change the subject.
"So where are we going outside? Just going on a stroll?" I ask.
"No. We're taking the car. I want to show you a cave." He said.
I was never an outdoors kind of girl. A stroll around the park was always fun but I wasn't the greatest hiker. But the idea of exploring an alien planet was slightly thrilling. If I could feel thrilled with sedatives running through my veins. But I did feel intrigued.
"OK. I'm game." I say.
"Good." He simply responds.
I suddenly imagine getting into a tight space with ailign. Being trapped in a confined space, the walls closing in and his body so close to mine. My breathing hitches and I suddenly stop walking.
"Align, please stop." I say suddenly feeling nervous and scared. My emotions breaking through the barrier. He stops walking and turns to look at me.
"Speak" He says. His expression calm and focused.
"I'm not getting in that car with you." I say.
My body was on the verge of hyperventilation. My panic still rising. I hunch over, struggling.
"Whats wrong with you?" He asks.
"I'm not getting in thay car with you" I repeate.
"I'll get one." He says and starts walking in the opposite direction.
"Stop!" I yell out "don't get her I'm OK. I'm just scared." I say.
"Of me?" He asks and tilts his head.
"Why is that a question. Of course it's because of you. You kidnapped me!" I yell. I was completely out of it. "You killed.. jake." I huff out. Still trying to catch my breath.
"What do you want me to do?" He asks.
"Promise me you won't touch me again for starters" I say.
"I can't promise that" He says. The way he said it gave me a chill. There was no emotion.
"When?" I ask
"I will never be able to promise you that." He says.
"When will you expect me to have your children!?" I yell, finally asking the question that had been naming at me this whole time.
"You have a grace period of one year." He said, and this time his face almost looked sad. Fucker.
"One year." My hyperventilating increased. "One year."
"I will not touch you again until then." He said. He remained as still as a statue.
"Promise me" I said
"I promise" He responded.
My nerves calmed some and I was finally able to sit back up after awhile.
"I need another sedative." I say feeling nauseous.
"One is on the way. I'm postponing our outing for now." He responds.
"What are we going to do then?" I ask
He starts walking back towards the entrance to his side of the house. I quickly follow.
"Nothing. You've had enough excitment for today." He responds. "But you will start therapy sessions with one now. There will be no more waiting."
"Ok" I say and look down as I continue to follow him.
We meet up with one and she immediately hands me another sedative. I take it gladly. I'm not sure still how I feel about it all. The sedatives helping me cope with this strange new reality. I should be fighting. Kicking and screaming at these people. But I knew that wouldn't get me anywhere and I was just so tired.
I look up at ailign "are you going to leave now?" I ask.
"You've calmed down some. I will stay for a bit longer then go. I want to monitor your condition." He says
Great. All I wanted at that moment was to sink into the couch.
I slink over to it planning on doing just that. He eyes me wearily but doesn't make a move as I flop down on the comfortable cushions.
"How very graceful." He says
I snort. Ah sedatives. I was worried I'd get addicted.
"Whats in these alien drugs by the way. They somehow make me happier.
"A combination of things you wouldn't recognize." He answers me.
"And your sure it's safe for humans?" I ask
One answers me then "all medications administered to you have been through numerous trial and are safe for consumption."
"Well what ever they are keep em coming." I answer.
"Do you like drugs?" He asks me.
I think about it for a moment. "I like alcohol" I say.
"Alcohol is damaging to humans." One interjects.
"But it's soo good." I plea.
"How damaging?" Ailign asks one.
"It depends on how much is consumed. I can send you research on it now." One says
"Do that." He then turns to me "would alcohol help you cope?"
Yes. No. I sigh.
"In moderation." I answer truthfully. "But these drugs seem to help more."
"Then I'll look into alcohol for you." He says.
I sit up then a peer over the top of the couch over at him. He was a good distance away. I wouldn't say thank you. He didn't look like he expected one.
One year. I had one year to escape before I was touched bt this strange alien.
"How long are you going to stand there?" I ask ailign.
"Until I am satisfied." He answers. I lay back on the couch and feel the pull of slumber. Three sedatives might be too much after all. I quietly nod off while two figures observe me.