In Unsafe Hands

Chapter 22

Merry merry Christmas everyone(or happy Hanukkah to some).Argh I'm so happy,so my bro and sis in law flew in tonight.They are going to surprise my parents(who have no clue they are here)in the morning.Lol my mom is for sure going to start crying,iys gong to be hilarious.Lol okay so I stayed up late just so I could finish this chapter,So this is my Christmas present to you guys🎁love all of you wonderful readers.Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night *passes out*

I woke up the next morning,surprised that I had actually fell asleep and not surprised that Gaige was already up.I pulled myself from the bed rubbing my eyes.I let out a sigh as I stretched my back.

I sat a moment before regret filled me.What the hell had I just done?This place wasn't like the world out there.I was in a house with a kidnapper and what was I doing!I was sleeping in the same bed as him!I had to put a stop to this,I couldn't let him think I actually was warming up to him.Was I warming up to him?

No I wasn't come on lill pull yourself together!I took a deep breath and walked out to the kitchen.Okay I could do this,just walk up to him and say it.I prayed he wouldn't go into a fit of rage.I took a moment to look at him.

He was wearing a flannel shirt and a pair of worn out jeans.His hair was messy and he still had a slight beard.It made him look different more rugged,almost an animal like quality.ugh stop Lillian focus!

"morning"I mumbled walking further into the kitchen."morning"Gaige said looking over his shoulder."Um Gaige can I uh talk to you"I started fidgeting.

"sureee"he drawled.I shook my head ignoring his odd behavior. "Listen Gaige last night that was...not me,i didn't know why I did that so don't think I like you or anything."I tried to remain confident but my legs shook,afraid he would become angry.His face remained blank,then he scrunched up his eyebrows in thought.

"Okay"he replied finally,turning back to the counter."I'm...sorry"i said unsure how to read the situation."no need"He said,burning a hole through the kitchen tv.There was a report of a robbery,but it seemed that I was fading from the news.I was that the police were searching for officer Nathan or maybe they hadn't tried to check in on us,even though were obviously not there.It was utterly confusing."so um got anything planned for today."I laughed nervously.

"yeah.we need go get more supplies but I'm not sure if I can trust you to come with me"He was looking at me with suspicion.i started sweating.Had he found out that I was trying to plan with Nathan?No couldn't be I had only been down there once or twice.

Which reminded me I needed to get down there again but I couldn't do it now,especially if Gaige was suspicious."w-what do you mean?"great lil now he knows you're nervous!"i don't know if you'll try to run away from me"He crossed his arms over his chest making the dark shirt tighten on his muscular chest.I blinked several times and blushed before I looked Gaige in the face.

I didn't know how to reply so I just stood there in silence."Follow me"He reached for my wrist but I yanked it away.He frowned and reached for it again,his grip was tight.i sty reflex to get away from him.he grabbed both my worst and pulled me toward him.I struggle harder"please let me go...gaige"I pleaded."lill i'm not going to hurt you"he said softly his voice deathly calm,it made me nervous.He must have seen this because he loosened his grip."Will you please just follow me?"His eyes softened.I stared into them searching.

I nodded my head and he looked away,breaking my trance.His hand slipped from my wrist to my hand.I let him hold it,it was probably useless to fight right now.

He pulled a key from his pocket and walked to the basement door.My heart speed up again."what are you going to do?"My voice shook."i won't hurt him don't worry.oh and in case you're wondering I already gave him breakfast"Gaige said unlocking the door,my hand momentarily released.Once he opened the door he took my hand back in his.