Not Another Fairy Tale

Chapter 11

I waited in the room for Posy, hoping to have lunch with her. After 3 hours of waiting, I gave into my hunger. I got up, looking for a way to order food. After searching nearly every corner of the suite, I found a pink phone with a number next to it labeled "chef". I punched in the number, ordering a hamburger and a strawberry milkshake. A knock came at the door a few minutes later, and I grabbed my food from the waiter. I began to eat when the door flew open. A blonde girl barged into the room, holding Posy in her arms.
"What happened?!"
"Caroline was punishing Posy for skipping council meeting and got too rough." The girl replied.
"Lay her on the bed, I'll take care of her." I said, moving to make room for her. "Does this happen often? I mean, this bad?"
"Caroline usually stops after one or two good hits, but this time she kept going until she knocked her out." Posy's face was already starting to bruise.
"Thank you for getting her back up here."
"Don't mention it. I've always had her back. It's nothing new." She said, starting towards the door. "Bye Tarren, take care of her."
"I will. Thanks again." She left the room, gently latching the door behind her. I looked at Posy, wondering what kind of monster could attack a girl this kind and gentle. She would never do anything to hurt anyone and yet Caroline would do something like this. I looked at the beautiful girl, imagining her pain. The cries that I imagined rang through my head, filling me with terror.
"Oh Posy, I love you. I can't believe she would hurt you." I whispered. A single tear rolled down my face. I decided it was time to turn in early. I took off my shoes and climbed into bed, wrapping my arms around my unconscious Posy.