Man in the Wall (Who is he?)

Chapter 44 - Shackles and chains

A/N:

Hi everyone. I changed a small detail in the previous chapter. Vivian has been locked in the cage for 5 days now not 3 anymore.

This chapter was supposed to go differently, but this book seems to want to write itself through me and 5 days only makes sense for what's to come next.

Hehe, enjoy reading...

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-AmberLee

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Vivian's POV:

I am rendered speechless as I stare at the unmistakably familiar face before me.

"You!" I screech out as the intruder struts in holding a tray of steaming perishables.

As our eyes connect, her face visibly morphs into that of bewilderment as they sink in on my features. "I believe it is. And who exactly would you be?" she questions as she washes away any trace of emotions. While doing so, she turns her back to me and makes her way over to Max.

I roll my eyes at her response, her demeanor ticking a nerve. My emotions are heavy on edge, ready to snap at any given moment.

She cannot be serious. How dense does she think we are?... Jess voices and I have to admit that I agree with her.

"Oh save it. You know exactly who I am. I can't believe this. It all makes sense now. All of it!" I fume, more to myself than her. My eyes brim with tears and I flutter them to prevent a single drop from cascading down my face.

I was almost free. Almost.

With that thought running through my mind, my eyes betray me and a salty liquid reaches my chapped lips. I yank on the chains in frustration attempting to pull at my hair. How I have not managed to put two and two together before outrages me. Of course it was a nurse that ratted out my location when I nearly escaped this fucking place. Steven just pinned the blame on the wrong one.

Woah, sweety, calm down. I'll take care of the swearing okay. Keep your anger at bay. Don't-... Jess now is not the time!

All I'm saying is don't allow her to see how vulnerable you are right now. Don't give her the upper hand... She finishes.

Of course, Jess, being Jess, brings me back to my senses. What I would do without her heaven alone knows. So I do as told and hastily wipe away any trace of tears using my shoulders as my hands are out of reach.

"Hey, Viv, what she do to piss you off? Not that I'm calling her a saint or anything. Hell none of them are." Max speaks up and I raise my head to look at her. I ponder on whether or not I should tell then realize that I have nothing left to lose, so I might as well.

"She's the one that-"

"Everything fine here?" Michael questions as he randomly appears in the doorway, creeping around like some shadow man. The nurse turns around and gives a stiff nod. Michael does the same in return to confirm he understands. Or at least that's what I'm assuming it meant.

"If anything. Call me. I know how to handle them," he continues.

"You, sir, are the human version of period cramps. Go away." Max announces and I burst out with laughter, blocking out the rest of the commotion.

I don't know when he left but when I looked over to the door, he was gone.

Wow, he actually listened.