Red Roses

Chapter 5- Secrets

Molly suddenly woke up and opened her eyes, glancing around the area and taking it in. She looked for Savannah but had found no sign of her. She frowned and stood up. She walked around the dim area. She heard quiet voices coming from the left of her. Voices? Someone else was here.

She followed the voices and saw a random door screwed into the cave wall. There was a tiny window on the door and Molly peeked inside of it. There she saw Savannah speaking with an older man. He seemed disappointed as he looked down on Savannah.

Molly came to realization of the area that surrounded the two. They were in what seemed like a large and endless black room. It looked empty except for Savannah and the man. Molly tried to hear what they were saying, but couldn't make out any of their words. Savannah nodded and suddenly looked over to the door and her mouth dropped open when her eyes hit Molly's.

Molly quickly ducked away from the window and ran back to where she had been sleeping. She quickly flung herself to the floor and acted as if she was asleep.

She heard the door open and then slam. She continued acting like she was sleeping when she heard Savannah's heels along the cool surface. She felt her presence coming closer, then the click of her heels had  stooped. Molly struggled to keep her eyes squeezed shut.

"Molly," Savannah said sternly. Without really thinking, Molly shot her eyes open and looked up at Savannah. She began to speak but Savannah stopped her.

"Don't try to make up excuses. I know what you saw." Savannah sighed and looked at Molly with her violet eyes. Molly quickly moved her eyes down to the cave grounds. "I'm going to take you to my castle now, Molly," Savannah told her gravely. "Get up."

Molly did as she was told and brushed herself off. Savannah looked her over then frowned and disappeared. Molly gasped and looked down at herself while Savannah was gone. She was still in her now dirty bra and ripped jeans, along with her flimsy sandals.

Savannah appeared before her again, holding out a lovely red dress and black heels. "Wear this," Savannah ordered.

Molly undressed but as she was putting on the dress, Savannah stopped her and picked her up in her arms. In no time, the two of them were standing before a pond outside. Molly quickly covered herself with her hands, ashamed. Savannah only laughed and began to clean Molly with the water from the pond. It was cold, but Molly was greatful to have all that dirt removed. When Savannah was satisfied, she carried Molly back inside the cave and watched her get dressed.

Molly's dress was just like Savannah's; only Molly's was red while Savannah's was black. She began to lead Molly out of the cave. They walked through the forest together and turned onto a main road where a carriage awaited them. Molly was filled with shock. Savannah climbed in and held out a hand for Molly. Molly grabbed onto it and hoisted herself into the carriage with Savannah. They soon took off.

Molly did not want to go to this castle, but it was looking like she had no say in the matter.

Savannah looked over to Molly. "Okay, you're about to meet my family. And we are royalty, Molly. So you will respect all my family members. Understand?"

Molky nodded.

"Good," Savannah said as the carriage came to a sudden stop.

They climbed out and Molly's eyes widened as she looked at the building before her. It was a large, gothic castle that seemed to go on for miles. Savannah chuckled at Molly's reaction and led her to the huge, circular doors. She motioned for one of the guards blocking the doors and he bowed to Savannah and opened the doors for them, exposing a large, black room. Molly took a deep breath and followed Savannah inside.