Today is the day, the day I get released from this medical prison. I've been poked and prodded with all sorts of devices these past days. Weeks, actually. I stare up at the ceiling thinking of what to say when the social workers come here, I'm a good liar but I don't enjoy it. Felix and Sarah have agreed to my adoption and they're lovely but I can't trust them, not yet. There are no near children's homes, so I am forced to stay in the house of the strange couple or face my parents. Felix and Sarah could be mass murderers, but I would rather live with them.
A tall, tanned man walks into my room, Joe. He's my therapist, or was.
"So it's the big day!" He says, his deep voice trembling as if he's crying.
"Calm down, it's not my wedding day." I say sarcastically.
"I will miss you." He says more seriously. It's nice to be missed.
"I will miss you too. Thank you for all you have done!" It's true he helped me in more ways than you can imagine. On the first couple of nights I wouldn't sleep and I would have to put my bedside table in front of the door, so my parents couldn't get in. It was stupid, but I still needed help.
"It was my pleasure." Says Joe as he walks out of the room, probably the last time I see him.
"Wait." I say as I wrap my arms around his slightly fat waist. "Thank you." I repeat but more shyly this time, probably because the last time I hugged someone the nearly choked. He pats my head gently as I feel a tear drop onto my head. I look up to see him wiping his tears away with a pocket handkerchief.
"Don't look at me, I'm a mess." He says jokingly embarrassed. So I press my face into his jacket. After a few moments of silence he clears his throat. "To the best of times." He says holding out a large hand. I place mine to his and grip my fingers around his palm.
"Don't get in trouble." I smile, though I am the one in danger. He turns and leaves without another word. And as he opens the door Felix and Sarah come in.
"Ready?" They say, frighteningly in unison.
"Yeah." I mumble as I pick a bag of the clothes I wore the day I blacked out.
"Cheer up, sweetie." Says Sarah with a sympathetic smile.
"I'm just sa bit.. You know." I mutter awkwardly.
"I know its hard, babe." Sarah says as she grips my hand. I wish she would stop with all the stupid names.
"Shall we go?" Says Felix excitedly.
"We shall." I say in a mock posh voice as we leave the cell one last time.
YOU ARE READING
The Prey
ActionI can remember when i was little that i was jealous of other kids because they had a normal life. I wanted it so badly that i forced my family away so i could be fostered into an average home. But now my past is hunting me down.
