The beast and I

Chapter 9

      Kiara

    Call me crazy but it might interest you to know that I spent the last few weeks of my life getting to know Kelvin and his family.

     It turns out it was only him and Kelly, his daughter, that lived together. His uncle only visited once in a while or few days before he changes into his beast form which I've not yet seen. Alison and her brother are just family friends. Their parents are on a trip with Kelvin's parents and I heard from the servants that none of them are aware of my marriage with Kelvin.

      There's also a woman who informs Kelvin a day before he changes into his beast mode. She's known as Kagami. Her name alone isn't inviting at all. This family is creepy and each passing day, I fear I might fall deeper into their secrets.

     My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Kelly's cries. She ran past me and into her room as she struggled to keep her tears under control. After that incident where she called me mum, we haven't really been able to have a proper discussion and I know it's Kelvin causing it. He's trying his level best to keep his daughter away from me like I'm some monster.

    "What happened to her?" I asked Kelvin. He walked in with Alison holding Kelly's bag pack.

    "Honestly," he dipped his hands into his pockets. One of his many qualities I try my best not to admire. "I'm trying to figure it out myself. She just won't say a word to either me or Alison."

    I scoffed. "Of all people you think she'll tell her problems to Alison?"

   "Now's not the time Kiara," Kelvin warned.

   "I'm in no mood to pick up a fight either. Put yourself in Kelly's shoes. Would you share your problems to someone who constantly points out your wrongdoings?" I asked and picked up my phone, walking out on him.

    "And where the hell are you going?" He asked as I made my way to the stairs.

   "To check if Kelly's alright," I replied.

     With his inhumane speed, he was in front of me within two seconds.

   "There's no way I'm letting you near my daughter," he said.

   I'm done. Honestly, I'm tired of being treated like a monster. "Have it your way then," I yelled in frustration. "Continue to watch your daughter wallow in absolute silence like nothing's wrong with her when you know quite well there's something."

    This house was beginning to make me feel suffocated. Merely looking at it makes me feel claustrophobic so I pushed past him and ran out of the house. I just want to breathe in that fresh air of familiarity but I paused in my tracks upon reaching the gate. The moment I step out then someone would definitely recognize me and instead of an alone time with myself, I'd end up signing autographs for fans. No one would even bother to check if I am alright or not. As a matter of fact, it's been a long time since I've heard that question which takes my mind back to Kelly. I'm sure she just wants to pour out her mind to someone she feels safe with like I do. If only Kelvin could let me near her. If only he could understand that I do not intend to hurt her. A part of me tells me that she needs me. She needs someone who can understand her pain and for you to understand someone's pain, you have to feel it too.

    Wait a minute! I just got a few lyrics for that tune. I quickly ran back inside, ignoring Alison's hateful glare, I ran to my room and picked up my music book.

    I realize I'm just alone,
    waiting for someone to feel my pain.
   to understand how I feel and how much I want to scream out loud

    I've got friends, that means a lot,
    but what if I want something more than them.
   More like someone who can feel my pain much clearer before I even get to say them and.............