"But if we run right now we could at least get part way into town before they notice." I suggest as we walk around.
"No. Dandy treats us with nothing but love and you two are both being so rude and selfish." Bette shakes her head.
"Dot you know we have to right?" I ask. She looks down at the grass. "Dot?" She shakes her head.
"I think this place could open up a lot of doors for all of us." I'm astonished. I throw my hands in the air.
"You know what fine. You two want to stay here and be caged in for the rest of your lives fine, but I'm going back." I stomp off towards the house. I need my purse. There still some money in it that I could use for the bus. And I need a coat to hide my wings to not draw attention. I open the back door silently and sneak inside. I quietly walk up the stairs listening for any sign of Gloria or Dandy. I hear yelling in the playroom which is perfect meaning no one is in his room. I slip inside and grab my purse off the nightstand and enter his closet. I grab an overcoat and slip it on folding up my wings. I button it and head back out. I peek outside and I can still hear them talking inside. I take a chance and make my way to the staircase. Like he has some sort of super hearing he opens the door and stops almost frozen as I start to take a step down the stairs.
"What are you doing back in the house? You were suppose to be in the garden. And why are you wearing my coat?"
"It just got s little chilly out so I came to grab a jacket." He steps toward me and sighs.
"I'm sorry for getting so upset earlier. It wasn't your fault." He grabs my chin and looks at my lip. "Did I do that?" I nod slowly. He sighs. "I'm sorry dear. It's Dot's fault really. She didn't play by the rules. Now she will pay for it, because I love you and I want to protect you."
I stare blankly. Just walk away already so I can leave. He leans down and plants his lips on mine. Ugh. He wraps his arms around me trying to make it like a moving picture or something. I do nothing except boringly hang my hands around him. I feel something behind his back. It has a handle. I feel for the shape of it and my eyes widen. He's going to kill Dot. Is he insane? I knew he was crazy but I didn't think he could be a murderer.
He releases and smiles. "Wow. That was electric wasn't it? It's like our bodies are calling for each other. You know each time we slept beside each other I was urged to get on top of you, but I wanted to wait for a moment like this. Now I think we are ready." He grabs me again and picks me up.
I start to speak and he stops me. "Don't. I want this to be just right."
He carries me back into his room and lays me down. I need to leave. I feel like I'm going to barf right here on these silk sheets. He takes off the coat and unbuttons my dress. I need to stop this, but refusing would only put me in more danger. He pulls it off of me careful not to hurt my wings and starts leaving wet kisses down my neck.
"Oh Dandy I want to so much, bu- but don't you think I should tell the twins I won't be rejoining them on the walk. They are bound to come looking for me." His smile deepens.
"You're right. You're absolutely right. God how lucky I am. Let's do it together. Let's give Dot what she has coming. Right now. Come on." He grabs my hand pulling me off the bed. Just in my undergarments. I grab my purse just in case and he leads me down the stairs.
We head for the garden when the doorbell rings. He turns around and stands in front of me.
"Actually go back upstairs. Go wait in the playroom. I'll have someone bring them up and bring ice cream alright?" He kisses my forehead and I gag internally. "Now go. Hurry."
I run back and go inside the room throwing my purse on the bed. I try to sneak out and he's trying to have sex with me, the doorbell rings, he wants to hurt Dot, why can't this be a family that likes to relax and sleep in 14 hours or more. Is that so hard to ask? I sit down and hold my head in my hands.
