Undercover Vengeance and Hidden Lies

part 15

*at Gray's secret Mansion*

Matthew dragged kate into her room, slamming the door shut behind them. The room, once a place of temporary relief, now felt like a cage. Matthew's anger exploded as he hurled a chair against the wall, splinters flying everywhere.

Matthew: YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST RUN AND EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE?   *Matthew shouted, his voice filled with rage* You’re going to pay for this!

Kate huddled in a corner, cried out.

Kate: Please, stop! I’m sorry! I just wanted to get away!

Matthew's rage was intense. He grabbed kate roughly by the shoulders, shaking her.

Matthew: YOU NEED TO LEARN WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DISOBEY ME!  *he yelled*

Despite his violence, Matthew  was careful not to inflict serious harm. His anger was unrestrained, but a flicker of concern showed in his eyes.

Matthew: You’re going to learn the hard way what defying me means  *he said, his voice a dangerous mix of fury and reluctant care*

After unleashing his anger, Matthew stormed out of the room, locking the door behind him, he went downstairs.

Matthew: No one enters this room. She stays here until I say otherwise!

he commanded the guards, his voice ice-cold. The guards, startled and silent, nodded quickly Matthew walked away, leaving kate alone in the dark room. Her cries filled the oppressive silence as she huddled in a corner, the weight of her isolation heavy and unforgiving.

*at Kate's room*

The room felt colder and darker as the door slammed shut behind Matthew. Kate sat huddled in the corner, her back pressed against the wall, her knees pulled tightly to her chest. Her breaths came in shallow, trembling gasps, each one a painful reminder of her isolation. The room was dimly lit, the faint light from the window casting eerie shadows on the walls.

She felt the weight of her despair crushing her. The events of the day replayed in her mind like a haunting nightmare. Matthew's angry shouts, the roughness of his grip, and the fear in Kate's eyes all blended into a blur of pain and helplessness.

Tears streamed down Kate's face as she remembered her aunt, her only family left. Her aunt had always been her protector, her source of comfort. She was the one who had taken kate in after her mother had died. The memories of her aunt’s gentle smile and warm hugs felt like a distant dream now.

"Why did this have to happen?" kate thought, her mind racing. "I just wanted to be free, to feel like myself again. But now I’m trapped, alone, and scared."

She hugged her knees tighter, trying to steady her breathing. The silence of the room was deafening. Her voice cracked as she whispered,

Kate: I wish Aunt Harper was here. She’d know what to do. She’d tell me everything would be alright.

The thought of her aunt’s comforting presence brought a fresh wave of tears. Kate felt an aching void where her aunt’s love used to be. She tried to imagine her aunt’s voice, soothing and steady, but it only made her loneliness feel sharper.

Kate: I can’t believe this is happening  *she murmured*  Everything was fine before... and now... I’m so lost.

Kate's eyes wandered around the room, taking in the stark simplicity of her confinement. The bed in the middle of the room looked uninviting, and the single chair was pushed against the wall as if to mock her isolation. The door was locked tight, and the only sound was the distant murmur of voices from the hall.

"What if he comes back and I can’t escape again? What if he gets even angrier?" Kate thought, her mind racing with fear.

She wrapped her arms around herself, trying to find some semblance of warmth. Her fingers brushed against the fabric of her dress, which was now soiled from the forest. The discomfort was nothing compared to the emotional pain she felt.

A faint noise from the hallway made kate flinch. Her heart raced as she wondered if someone was coming to check on her. The thought of facing Matthew again filled her with dread.

Kat: Please, no. Not again.  *she whispered desperately*

The footsteps stopped outside the door, and she heard muffled voices. Kate held her breath, her eyes wide with terror. She strained to listen, hoping to hear something that might hint at her fate.

The voices grew faint and eventually faded away. Kate exhaled shakily, feeling both relief and frustration. The silence returned, but it was different now—oppressive and heavy with uncertainty. Kate remained in her corner, her tears dried but her heart still aching.

Kate: What’s going to happen to me?  *she wondered aloud, her voice barely more than a whisper*  Will they ever let me go? Will I ever see Aunt Harper again?

The hours seemed to drag on. Kate's thoughts were interrupted only by the occasional sound from the hallway. Each time, her heart skipped a beat, hoping it might be a sign of rescue or a change in her situation.

As the evening approached, the room grew darker. Kate felt the chill of the cold air seeping through the walls. She wrapped her arms tighter around herself, trying to ward off the cold and the fear.

Kate: I need to get out of here  *Kate said to herself, her voice tinged with desperation*  I need to find a way to escape. I can’t stay here forever.

The thought of escape filled her with a mixture of hope and dread. The fear of being caught again, coupled with the pain of her confinement, made her resolve to find a way out even stronger. She knew she had to be brave, for her own sake and for the memory of her aunt’s unwavering support.

As the night settled in, Kate's resolve hardened. She would find a way out. She had to. The memory of her aunt’s comforting embrace was her only source of strength in this dark, lonely room.

*at Miller's Mansion*

Andrew was seating on the bed with eyes closed resting his back on the headboard behind, when he got a call, it was her daughter.

Andrew: hello my daughter how--

--dad, did you found her? *she said cutting of his words*

Andrew: Not yet.

--its been 5 freaking days and yet you didn't found her, because of her I'm suffering here, I can't hide anymore.

Andrew: just few more days, I'll find her don't worry--

--dad just ask that Phantom guy to help you, he's a great gangster anyways he will help you, he's your business partner, isn't he?

Andrew: darling, your dad is not less to, I'm also working in underworld, I'm also a gang lea--

-- oh come on dad, stop bragging, just ask him for help already, I DON'T WANT TO STAY HERE ANYMORE, my all friends left for there home I'm still here, and the one who should hide is roaming, and I'm suffering, just do something already.

Andrew: fine, don't worry I'll talk to him tomorrow, is that okay now?

--yes, and I wanna ask you something.

Andrew: what is it?

--can I go somewhere else, as in like other city?? I'm bored here.

Andrew: No you can't what if someone saw you? We can't risk anything honey.

--dad I promise no one will kn--

Andrew: SHUT UP, how many time's am I suppose to make you clear that you can't, now stop bothering me.

Saying that Andrew ended the call.

--To be continued--