My Silly Mistake

Part Eight

I move out of the kitchen and into the living room. I make my way over to the couch and sit down. I really don't like it here. I have to get out of here. I need to speak to Joan. My eyes shoot up as a thought flashes my mind.

Where's my phone?

I get up searching the couch in slept in. Nothing. I immediately rush into the kitchen thankful that Austin is in there. "Where's my phone?" I ask.

He looks at me, quite confused. "What phone?"

"My phone. The one I brought with me" I explain further.

He looks away from me, turning around. His back facing me. "I don't know what you're talking about " he says. "Why don't you ask Zander, since he brought you" he turns around raising an eyebrow.

My gaze drops to the ground at his words. Will he even listen to me? 

No. I'm not even ready to face him.

Austin whistles and soon burst out laughing. "What is funny?" I ask a bit confused.

"You should see your face" he points a finger at me laughing harder.

"Shut up!" I snap turning to the side.

"Go on kid. My brother isn't that bad " I frown. I thought we were over with the kid thing. I huff lifting my  eyes to his. He had an amused expression on and it really made me sick to the stomach.

He relaxes on the counter and nods his head. "Go on. He's upstairs. First door on your right' he smirks.

Why does it seem so difficult? I'm not scared of him so I can demand whatever it is I want. A part of me feels quite intimidated by him while another part was fierce and bold. However I felt a wave of excitement rush  through me......I wonder why.

I hurried out of the kitchen and made my way up the stairs surprisingly Austin was right there was a door on my right. I took calculated steps towards it my heart plummeting down to my stomach at each step I made.

Come on Emma you can do this. Its not that difficult besides he's human he has to understand.

I thank my subconscious for telling me that. I really need an encouragement and she gave me one. I love her so much although she can piss me  off at times.

I stop right in front of the door and hesitate for a while before knocking.

No response.

Typical.

I hit the door again but I'm met with silence. I angrily burst it open and step inside my anger fading at the sight of this beautiful scene. My mouth drops at the decorations and how expensive this room is. Gosh! I'd never want to wake up on such a bed. I look around quite disappointed when I don't see anyone inside. He's probably in the bathroom I suppose when my eyes land on another door not so far away from the walk in closet.

I step further inside silently closing the door. I look around pausing in my tracks as my eyes spots a black item on the king size bed. I quickly rush towards it thankful that it's a phone. I pick it up and immediately start dialing Joan's number but I pause as a voice speaks in my head.

You can't use it here.

That's true. I can't use it here so I get out and make my way towards my place. I place the phone under my pillow and sit on the bed. What if he notices that his phone isn't where he placed it?

It's no big deal. I'm pretty sure he can stay a whole day without his phone. I scratch my head. I didn't do anything wrong. I just borrowed his phone. So why am I feeling guilty. I shrug the feeling off and step out.

I'll call Joan when he's out.

I sit on the couch trying my possible best to act normal. Austin joins me in the living room except that he sits opposite of me. I avoid all forms of eye contact from him and thank God he doesn't question me.

"Austin!"

Oh no. I hope h hasn't realized it.

"Yeah" he screams back standing up.

Zander appears from around the corner dressed up in a black suit which does nothing to hide his muscles it rather seems to show off his defined form. His hair looked slicked back giving him that professional look and God!......he looked so damn hot!

Why am I doing this? He's my captor. I can't sit here and admire him when my escape is in his hands. I sigh.

"Do you know where my phone is?"

I freeze. No....don't react, act normal like it doesn't concern you. I keep my gaze on the ground and try to act unconcerned but my ears were wide awake listening to them.

I surely could feel Austin's heated gaze piercing the side of my head. I squeeze my eyes shut.

"No. Where did you last place it? " Austin asks.

Huh?.....why was he doing that?

"On my bed but it isn't there" I still keep my gaze on the ground. "Anyway I'm running late. I'll search for it later"

The last thing I hear is the door being closed shut and the sound of an engine.
"I know you have it"

My head snaps up to meet his gaze. I gulp. "Please don't tell him" I beg.

He smirks. "I won't. I think he's already aware"

I gasp. How? "W-what?"

"He was staring at you the whole time he complained of his phone being missing. I think he's already aware" he says.

Lord help me!  "I hope he's not pissed"

"That's not for me to tell" he says and walks away.

Of course he's not his brother to know all all that. I slump in my seat as thoughts just rush through my mind. After so many rows of thinking, I settle on calling my sister I need to know how she's faring and tell her that I'm alright.

I rush upstairs and make my way to my room. I sit down on the bed and pull Zander's phone out. I hope she isn't mad. I just pray she'll be happy to hear from me as much as I am.

Relief washes over me as I dial her number. I've really missed my sister and I'm so glad that I'm going to  hear her voice again and tell her that I'm okay and that I'll be home soon.

She picks up at the second ring. "Hello"

At the sound of her voice I feel the tears rush to my eyes filling it to the brim a smile makes its way to my face as her name leaves my mouth. "Joan" I whisper the tears rolling down my cheeks.

Silence.Why isn't she speaking. Oh she's probably glad to hear from me...maybe she's shedding tears of joy just like me. Oh Joan.

"Joan" I say louder this time.

Silence. What is going on?. "Joan, are you there. It's me Emma" I say.

"What do you want"

My smile vanishes as soon as she says those words in that tone. What does she mean? "Huh" I breathe confused. Why is she speaking to me in that way?

"Oh so you finally remember you have a sister?"