The Other One

Freedom

I walked outside and seen the sunshine on my face. I turned around and looked at the building I had been staying in. It was an abandon factory in the middle of no where. No one said anything to me. Jasmine was by my side. Gyles wasn't there he was at work I believe. I climbed into the passenger side of Jasmines car. I stared out the window as we drove away from that horrible place. "Hey, Ana we're gonna take things slow. Are you hungry?" I nodded. "Starving actually". I heard her chuckle. "Where do you want to eat?"
"I actually have been craving for pizza". We soon went to some pizzeria place. Once we sat down. Jasmine looked depressed. "Jasmine....I want to tell you something".
She looked up at me. "I'm so sorry for everything-".
"No, Ana I'm sorry. I understand that if you don't want to be friends anymore".
"No I forgive you". She looked surprised at me. "What?"
"I forgive you. Jasmine you didn't have a choice. I know that you were doing your job. Besides you took care of me. You took care of me when Gyles tortured me. I may not have been myself but I remembered. I remembered. Jasmine you will always be my best friend no matter what. You have always been there for me". Jasmine started to tear up. "I could have been better".
"It's ok".
"No it's not. What Gyles did to you triggered something much more. An evil side to you. We don't know how to stop or cure it".
"Then you know what to do if you can't find a solution". She looked worried. "No ana I'm not doing that! I could never!" She knew what I was talking about. No cure, equals death. We soon caught up with everything. I was going back to school and work just as usual. Liam's army was building up. More missing teens keep missing. Unsolved murders have happened they say it was by an animal. Which was not true. I looked up at Jasmine. "I wanna do it".
"What are you talking about?"
"I need to find Liam and end him" I said as I whispered to her trying not to let anyone around us to hear. She shook her head. "Ana it's best for you to wait...besides someone is waiting for you at home". We soon left the pizza place to our house. I forgot what it looked like. I walked inside. "Ana!" I got scared and balled up my fist. I looked up and seen it was my mom. "Mom?" She kept her distance. Jasmine walked in. "Come on Ana, let's sit down". I sat on the couch and released my fist. It was silent for a bit. "I'm happy to see you here" I said.
"You don't seem happy".
"Mrs. Elise you understand why-".
"Yes I know...". She walked away towards the kitchen. Jasmine followed her. "How long will this go on? She doesn't seem herself".
"I know but it will take awhile".
"Why what happened?"
"There was a bit of torture in the process. I had nothing to do with it". I heard my mom gasp and cry a bit.
"She's very sensitive to any little thing. So it's best to keep her here for a bit. Let her cool down. Give her some freedom". I got up and walked upstairs to my room. It was the same as I left it. I turned on my purple lights. I soon sat on the bed and felt the softness of my bed. I suddenly smelled a familiar smell on the covers. I knew that smell anywhere. It was the cologne that Ethan wore. Memories flooded in my brain. Especially the last memory of him. I needed him. I know I'm very sensitive right now to anyone touching me. But it's Ethan. I closed my eyes and imagined his naked body. I remembered every feature. I felt throbbing between my legs. I couldn't call him because I didn't have a phone. I went to the bathroom. I haven't seen myself since I been in locked up. Oh god....looking at my face was like seeing an unknown person. I was really pale. My hair didn't look like it did. My curls weren't curly. I quickly got in the shower to rid of this ugly person. Dark circles under my eyes and bags. I looked sick. Redness around my eyes. I was sleep deprived. Skinny as hell. My cheekbones went into my skin. I couldn't be seen like this. I only hoped the shower would fix some of this stuff. Once I got out I felt a bit better ,more relaxed. As soon as I dried off and got ready. I stared at myself in the mirror. I looked a little better. My curls came back. I put on a muscle shirt with a flannel and my black ripped jeans. I quickly put on my converse. I went down stairs. Jasmine and my mom we're still talking. I was about to leave when my mother said "Where do you think you're going?" I swallowed hard. "I need to-".
"Hey it's ok. Let Ana go. She's been cooped up for a while. She deserves some freedom".
"Call me if you can. Let me know you're safe". I nodded. "Ana, here's my keys!" Jasmine threw me them and I caught them single handed. I gave her a small smile. I drove my car around before heading to Ethan's house. My only hope was that he was home. I played music as I drove to his house. It felt nice. After being held up and hearing nothing but silence. I stopped in front of his house. My heart beating fast. I took a deep breath and got out of the car. I didn't want to walk up the door. I wanted it to be a surprise. But some part of me thought it was lame. I turned the knob on the door. Surprisingly it was unlocked. My heart was filling up with anxiety. I slowly shut the door and locked it. I checked the surroundings. Everything seemed perfectly fine. I walked up the stairs. Ethan's door was partly opened. I slowly pushed it. I seen the beautiful angel sleeping on his bed. I slowly walked over to him. He was taking the whole bed. I took my shoes off and sat on the bed. I was admiring him. I then moved his hair from his face. I touched his cheek with the back of my hand. I noticed he had grown facial hair. "Ethan...". I whispered. I seen his eyes slowly open. Then he looked at me. He got up out of bed really fast. "Ana!" I didn't say anything I just looked at him in his white sweater and grey sweat pants. "Wha-how? When did you get here?"
"I got here like five minutes ago. The door was unlocked".
"Damn it, Grayson". I got up off the bed and stood in front of him. "I know the last time we met. It wasn't the best. I wasn't myself. I just want you to know that I am really sorry. I hope you can forgive me".
"Oh...Ana. I'm just glad you're here. Please tell me this isn't a dream". I shook my head. "It might be a bit difficult for me right now because-".
"What might be difficult?"
"For me to be touched".
"What do you mean?"
"I was-".
"Did he hurt you?! Did Gyles hurt you?!" I didn't say anything. "I'm gonna kill him!"
"No Ethan, it's done. It's too late". I seen Ethan start to cry. "You mean to tell me I can't touch you. Ana I haven't see you in like forever. I won't hurt you. I would never ever hurt you". I clenched my jaw. I walked slowly up to him. I grabbed his wrists and I slowly but his arms around me. I inhaled his scent. God how I missed him. I then tightened my grip around him. He then did the same. He cried and I did too. "I missed you, Ana".
"I missed you, Ethan. I'm back". He then lifted my chin to meet his gaze his beautiful eyes filled with water. "Can I have a kiss?" I nodded and we put our lips together. It became more passionate. I then felt his tongue invade my mouth. "Ana I can stop if you want me to".
"No keep going". I pulled his sweater. "Take this off" he then did as he was told. I admired his body. But I frowned as I noticed how skinny he was. "You haven't been taking care of yourself". He sighed. I then touched his chest. He closed his eyes. "Help me take off my clothes" I asked him. His eyes open full of lust. He took off all my clothes. I stood there naked in front of him. "Oh...Ana. What did they do to you? My poor Ana. Can I kiss you all over? I'll try to wipe the memories away". I nodded and closed my eyes. "No don't close your eyes. I need you to see what I'm doing". He kissed my forehead. Then he started kissing my shoulders and then moved behind me. He kissed my back. I twitched as I imagined the whip that messed my back up. He then kissed down my arms. Tears escaped my eyes. He took my hands and kissed them. "Oh..Ethan". I jumped in his arms. I wanted him bad. I was throbbing so bad. I kissed him with sloppy kisses. He then laid me down on the bed. He kissed my chest and down my stomach and my legs and inner thighs. I moaned. "I haven't heard that sound in so long". He was about to grab a condom but I stopped him. "Let me feel you". My breath was starting to go at a rapid pace. He nodded. He took off his bottoms and slowly inserted inside me. I gasped and moaned. He groaned. "Fast Ethan...".
"No slow". He then slowly moved in and out of me. I gripped the sides of his biceps. I wrapped my legs around him. His breath began to hitch. He then made a few thrusts. Ethan kissed me as he moved. His slow thrusts were a bit torturous. I moved my hips against his. "Fuck! Ana..." I needed him to move fast. "Baby...let me do what I want. Let me love you not fuck you". I then unwrapped my legs. I placed my hands in his hair. After a few moments I slowly clenched around him. I screamed in pleasure. A knot in my stomach began to form. "Ah! Ethan!"
"Hold on baby". Tears of pleasure fell down my cheeks. Then I slowly came and so did Ethan. He slowly moved out of me and collapsed on me. I embraced him. "I love you Ethan. I'm so sorry for everything!"
"I love you too Ana. Besides I forgive you. It wasn't your fault". He lifted his head and kissed me. I suddenly felt tired. I then yawned. "Someone's tired. You look tired, Ana. Get some sleep. I'll be right here. You're safe now". He moved off me and cuddled next to me. I feel asleep on his chest listening to the sound of his breathing and heart beat.
I woke up to Ethan talking on the phone. "Yeah she's here with me. Why? She's gonna stay here with me for a while. Don't worry I'll take care of her. Yeah. Yeah. Ok, thanks again. Text me the information".
I groaned. "Who was that?"
"Jasmine she just wanted to know where you were at and stuff. Plus you're gonna stay here for a while. I'm gonna take care of you". I smiled at him. "I missed that beautiful smile". He then kissed me. "Go back to sleep". I nodded and went back to sleep.
As I slept I never felt so much better in my life. I was back in Ethan's arms safe and sound. For that time I spent in that hell hole it was nothing but nightmares. Me going insane. I would dream about Liam killing my friends and my mom. This time I dreamt about a meadow. The sunshine falling upon my face. I laid in the grass next to the person I loved the most, Ethan. Him laying by my side.
The smell of something sweet was in the air. I remembered that smell. Pancakes. I quickly put on my clothes. My hair was a bit of a mess. I quickly assembled it. I practically ran downstairs. Ethan was making breakfast. I smiled. I sat at the small table in the kitchen watching him. He turned and looked at me. "Ana? You're awake!"
"You sound as if I slept forever".
"Well....you kind of did".
"How long did I sleep?"
"Um...like a whole day and a half".
"What?!"
"Ana it's fine besides you look better. The dark circles went away. You needed beauty sleep". He placed a stack of pancakes in front of me. "Eat".
"I can't finish all of these pancakes".
"Oh yes you will". I started to eat and I couldn't believe how hungry I was. There was six pancakes in front of me. Now they're all gone. "I thought you said you weren't hungry?" I laughed. "Come on". He then grabbed my hand. "Where are we going?"
"I have a surprise for you. Actually this day is full of surprises". I raised my brow. We then went to the garage. Close your eyes. I kind of frowned at him. "Right...um never mind". He then flicked the lights on. There it lied. My impala. I smiled as I touched my car. "Where did you get it from?"
"Don't worry about that. Come on get in the car. We're going somewhere". We drove as we played music. Ethan suddenly turned it down. "Are you okay living with me for a while?"
"What about Grayson?"
"It's fine...he won't be in the house for a while. It will be just me and you". He then touched my knee. I smirked. At the corner of my eye I seen him but his lip. "Yes, I'll live with you. So what happened to you when I was gone?"
"Well....my life went to shit. I had to take my classes on the computer. I couldn't stand to go to school and not see you there. It was really hard. Grayson wasn't at home either that much. I felt so alone. Anastasia I have to ask you".
"What? Anything?"
"Are you sure you are ok?" I bit my lip and looked out the window. "Yeah...". I knew I wasn't. Any moment I might snap. I don't want to leave Ethan. I have to learn to control it. The darkness sleeps for now.