Forever and Always (Book 2)

Escape

                I wasn't sure how long after Gary left when the man decided to make an appearance again. It seemed at least an hour but who knows, it could have only been thirty minutes or four hours. Telling time was nearly impossible with no windows to see the outside. I stared at the horrid bucket that was on the other side of the cell. That was what I had to go to the bathroom in which made me want to vomit. How humiliating to go in a bucket with thin, cheap toilet paper to wipe with. It was like he gave me a piece of tree bark to wipe with instead. 

             In the past few days, I made it my goal to use it as limited as possible, which I very quickly got good at holding it. My biggest fear is that the man would walk in when I was using the bathroom. My back was sore from not sleeping on the ground and I'd do anything at this moment to sleep in my own bed.

              Anyway, I was unsure about how long since Gary had left but the man unlocked the door and pushed it open. He silently walked inside, shutting the door behind him. I got to my feet, hating to be so beneath him when I was sitting on the ground. My mind went back to Gary. He knew so much but refused to tell me what I really needed to know. He seemed different from Kyle and the man. Sure, he was a killer and kidnapper but from the time I spent with him, he was different. I couldn't say exactly how he was different but he was.

          "So, what did Gary say to you earlier?" He asked, getting straight to the point.

           "Nothing important." I muttered.

           The man didn't seem pleased with my answer. He knew Gary had said something to me that he didn't want the man to hear or he wouldn't have asked to talk to me alone. I wasn't planning on telling the man either. It was none of his business and frankly, I didn't care for the man so why give him what he wants?

         "Don't lie to me or you will regret it." The man threatened.

           "He talked about Kyle." I said being as vague as possible.

              I wanted to cringe as I said his name out loud. It was different thinking his name than actually saying it. Then I wondered what I'd do if I saw him again? Probably freak out that's for sure. The man ruined my life. How was I supposed to act? I needed to get out of here before Kyle could come here and see me. If I could get to the police, they could protect me from Kyle and the man. Then I remembered how well that worked last time.

               I wondered if Dole was okay and also how Robbins was holding up. She was probably freaking out to try and save me and for her sake, I hope she is close to finding me. Gary had helped her last time and she found me quickly so maybe that's what is happening again. Since I had more strength back, I decided that it was time to fight back and try to escape. He didn't lock the door when he came in so I was going to try, even if I was chained up and beaten if caught. The risks outweighed staying here and waiting for my doom.

               "Tell me everything he told you." He demanded, crossing his arms as he stared at me.

            I could tell he was getting irritated with me and becoming impatient when I didn't answer. He stepped forward until he was inches away from me. This was my time to fight. Let's see how good of a fighter he is. My heart to race as I tried to figure out the best way to start this. I just had to do it and then my body would take over and my motions would be effortless. I needed to escape, this had to work.

            "I will not ask you again." He snarled, making my body tense up. "Answer me." He yelled, causing me to jump.

            There was a part of me that wished that Gary had forgotten who he was and saved me. At this point, I'd rather be with Gary than the man. I needed to know who the man was but it seemed that he'd never tell me his true identity. It was now or never. I was already pissed off at me so why not add to that?