Ashley Drowned

Chapter 5: Feeling somewhat better but not quite

((Disclaimer: I don't own anything other than my story and half the plot with chapters. The other half belongs to my best friend DemoniLussuria. Steal anything and she won't be happy at all. So enjoy.))

My POV;

I lay in bed thinking about what to do for these next couple days after having the bandages off my face which made me glad that I don't have to be like I was in the hospital.  My voice have also improved a little not having to sound like broken glass anymore and the pain had disappeared after some time, with the bones in my wrist healed. It was almost as if it never happened but I know it did, cause I kept remembering the punishment given by Ben though it has been a few weeks since then but it was as if a movie scene is stuck in the same time loop and yet it won't stop. 

No matter how much I block it from my mind, I even have nightmares about it except I would try and not cry without waking him up.  There were days that I wouldn't even eat or drink especially with him taking care of me as well as bathing me. I would not talk except to thank him.  Ben, on the other hand, had been getting me new clothes which I'm grateful he did considering my old ones were ripped while I was in that dimension; Mostly tunics that came in purple, brown leather boots that goes up to my calves.  Lilac nightgowns that reach down to my knees along with new bras and white cotton panties.  Between you and I, I think it's his way of apologizing for not letting me explain in the first place before letting his anger get the better of him. 

Ben would put something on the television that I can watch while he was out on his usual killings and EJ would visit to his room to check up on me making sure I don't do anything stupid. He'd put in fresh bandages after taking the old ones away so the wounds wouldn't get infected.  Sometimes he would let me talk to make sure my voice box isn't damaged which I thank the gods or goddesses it didn't and he actually listens to me unlike that Link look-alike. After that, he explained to me that I should watch what I say but I already knew that. Even Sally would come in and sit next to me while holding her brown teddy bear saying that I'm her older sister. I couldn't help but smile about it.

"Ashley, sit up. You're not going to be laying on there forever like a vegetable. Prove to me that you're not as weak and pathetic by trying to get out of bed. If you succeed, then I'll reward you with something nice.  Fail, and you will go hungry!" Ben says  when he walked into his room crossing his arms as he stands there infront of my head making sure to keep his eyes on me. I don't know if I should trust him. How can't I?! He's caused me nothing but pain and suffering! It's all his fault I was like this! With a soft sigh, I nod my head slowly sitting up and trying to set both of my feet onto the floor though it was tough at first but I've managed it. I stare at him before beginning to stand up and work on balancing so I wouldn't shake or fall without grabbing anything.  He watches me attempt to get off the bed and sighs as he taps his foot then lets his arms fall to his sides and reaches his hand to my elbow grabbing it. I flinched but stayed still as I look at him as he pulled me toward him before he purred stroking my cheek.  No matter what happens, I must stay on his good side and not his scary but angry side. 

"Now then Ashley, lets get you cleaned up before you stink up the whole bedroom. You have one hour and if you take longer, I'll punish you." Ben explained and dragged me out of the room heading straight to the bathroom.  When we got there, I couldn't believe my eyes as they widen. It was clean and neat! The walls around it are polished white with a rectangle mirror hanging proudly on it. Multicolored towels folded neatly with names on them. Bath supplies are on the white sparkling bathtub so I don't have to worry about grabbing them from anywhere. He shoved me in the bathroom closing the door behind me locking it in the process so I could have my privacy. I looked into my reflection before sighing taking my ripped nightdress off.  My skin no longer bruised and returned to its natural color, my face now feels better without having a black eye but my nose is still plastered meaning it's gonna take a while to heal before my thoughts were interrupted.

'One more thing wench, I can hear your thoughts so your mind is not safe with me reading them and I appreciate you wouldn't say those things again! If you think I caused you this much suffering then perhaps I should make it worse than it was. Since I'm such a asshole to you, next time I punish you I will tie your fucking wrists to the wall in chains! Heh heh maybe take you back to the lake and drown you once again for as long as I want....Plus, I will be teaching you how to communicate with our minds after you wash up.' he said using a mental link causing me to gasp as he walks away to grab clothes from his room chuckling evilly with a slight glitch in his voice while he does laundry.

I sighed and started adding lavender scented bath salt in as I stirred the water before going in slowly. Great, my own thoughts aren't even safe from him but at least he's going to teach me something and the fact that I just made things worse with punishments he has in store in case I disobey or go against him just caused me to be in more fear. I wince ignoring the slight pain while washing my body hopefully don't take too long as I relax into the tub.  After about an thirty minutes, I get out drying off, blow dried my hair while getting dressed hearing the footsteps outside and open my door seeing Ben smirking at me and nods in approvement as he grabs my hand dragging me outside of the mansion.

And so, my mental training begins.....

((well that's it for the chapter. I'll let my co-writer edit it when she gets the chance.))