Cactus

Chapter 58 The long chain

(Ashley's POV)

I was still chained to the table, I was there for a long time.  

I didn't sleep, and I didn't eat.

Now I understand why Jeremy kept giving me food back in the restaurant, he knew that this would happen.

I lost track of time, but I assume it is now in the morning.

The door opened suddenly, and Jenna walked in.

I jumped, and look at the direction she entered.

What does she want?  Is she going to do that again to me?

I shivered, and I was scared.

I looked at her hands, they were empty.

I felt a sense of relief.

She smirked, and walked towards me.

"Sleep?"  She asked.

I didn't move, I just stared at her.

"No?  Poor thing."  She pouted.

She took out something from her back pocket.

She held it above my eyes so I could see what it is.

A ring.

I looked more carefully.

It's Kirstie's ring!!

It's her favorite ring, she had it since she's a little girl.  She even wears it when she's sleeping!!

I widened my eyes.

"What did you do to her??!"  I yelled.  But I haven't spoken for a long time, it came out as a whisper.

"She's dead."  She said.

My heart stopped.  

"You tried to fight me?  I don't think so.  If you try again, someone else will be dead next time."  She smirked.

My brain went blank.

This is not true, this is only a dream.  This is not true....

Jenna uncuffed me.

"I guess this is no longer needed."  She said.

She put the ring on my stomach.

"Grieve!!  Hahahah.."  She laughed, and she walked out the door and locked it.

I took Kirstie's ring and held it.

I cried loudly.

Why did I fight her?  Why am I so stupid?

I rolled my body, and I fell down the table.

It was quite a distance form the ground, but I didn't feel hurt.

I kept crying, and I dragged myself to the corner of the room.

I curled into a ball.

"Kirstie, I'm sorry...."  I sobbed loudly.

I held the ring tight, like it was Kirstie in my hands.

***

(Jeremy's POV)

I heard Ashley crying from my room.

I clenched my fist.

This is all my fault.  I made her sad.

I wish that I could tell her that Kirstin is okay.

But I couldn't.

I've been thinking about Kirstin since I came back last night.

Right, she said that I can call her Kirstie.

I blushed.

But we won't ever see each other again, I mean, I'm stuck in here forever.

And plus, she sees me as a bad guy.  A murderer, a robber.

I wonder how my sister will see me if she knew what I've done.

She won't be happy, I'm sure.

Then what am I still doing here?

I upset Ashley, Kirstie, and my own sister.

This isn't right!

I need to do something.

I need a plan.

***

(Jenna's POV)

Just when I was polishing my toys and stuff, the garage door opened.

"You shouldn't be here."  I said without looking, I knew it was Jeremy.

"I know, but I need to talk to you."

 He walked to the front of me.

"After I killed Kirstie last night, I feel...I feel...good."  He said.

I put down my toy and listened.

"Jeremy, you finally grew up."  I smirked.

He smirked back, he was meant to look evil I know, but it wasn't good enough.

"So I was thinking of, killing Avi.  You know, Ashley's boyfriend.  She would be devastated."  Jeremy said.

"Now you're talking."  I said.

If Avi's dead too, Ashley will be mine forever.  No one will come after her.  Everyone will be busy planning funerals for Avi and Kirstin.

"So...can you give me his address, I'll go do it now."  He said eagerly.  

"I thought you'd never ask."  I smirked.

***

(Ashley's POV)

I can't believe Kirstie died because of me.

I felt a great pain in my chest.

Breathing hurts.

And I'm sure I'm blind from all that crying.

Kirstie...

I love her so much....

If Kirstie's gone, I shouldn't be here too.

I used all my strength to turn my head and look at the table.

I looked at the long chain that hooked me to the table before.

I missed Mitch, Scott, Kevin and Kirstie.

I can't even think about Avi, otherwise I won't know how to stop.

I have to end this, I can't stand it anymore.

I opened my hand, and looked at the ring.

"I choose to go with you, Kirst."  I mumbled as my tears fell again.

I glanced over to the long chain.

A/N:  Guys, I want to say thank you to all of you.  This story reached 20k reads yesterday and I'm so happy.

Thanks for reading and bearing with me though these recent chapters were insanely frustrating. 

Will Jeremy be fast enough to find Avi and stop Ashley from doing something stupid?

Stay tuned.