Bound and Broken: Maya's Story

Chapter One

Maya's POV (Age 20)

"Dad! Where did you put the Pet Food!" I yelled from the kitchen. I was met with silence for a few minutes. Then my father's gruff voice responded back.

"On top of the fridge! Feed her quickly you have to meet with Jackson Grant in Pennsylvania, the plane leaves in an hour!"

I rolled my eyes and reached up, grabbing the box of Pet Food. I grabbed a package and ripped the top corner with my teeth, pouring it into a bowl with some water and shoving it into the microwave. Tanya was waiting on the floor, licking her lips. The microwave dinged and I quickly took it out and put the bowl onto the floor. She smiled at me then moved to eat. I quickly grabbed my bags and my keys before rushing outside to my car.

I hope this Jackson dude won't be a huge asshole

It didn't take me long to reach the airport. I got out and almost immediately a couple people helped get my bags and load them into my plane. Father had given me a travel pet, a male with black hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a sweatsuit and a blue security collar. He handed me his leash as soon as I sat down. I just left him to sleep. I took out my laptop and my phone and went about answering emails and such. The flight was gonna take so long.

(Time Skip)

"So do we have a deal?" I asked, crossing my legs. Mr Grant shifted uncomfortably, looking at the boy. I found out his name was Axel. I could tell he didn't like the whole pet thing.

"Oh uh..Er..Yes. I'll send in the money and tell my wife and my son about the new arrangements" He replied once I snapped my fingers in front of him. I rolled my eyes.

"Look Mr Grant. You're paying a lot of money to be accepted into the island. If you're uncomfortable with things that are considered natural there, pull your payment before the deadline and stay here" I snarled. I was fed up. I gestured for Axel to get me a drink.

"Uh..n..no no I'm fine. Is this one yours?" He replied, gesturing to Axel and avoiding my gaze. I shook my head.

"Travel pet. My father always gives me one"

After talking for a few more minutes, he stood up and buttoned his suit jacket. Then he left the office. I stood up and Axel followed closely. Leaving the business office, I climbed into my car and drove back to the hotel. I never liked having a personal driver, I preferred to drive myself places. I went up to the suite that Dad had bought me for the week of my stay here. I heard Axel's stomach growl and instantly became annoyed. I forced it down and ordered room service.

"You can sleep if you want after the food gets here, we'll start packing tomorrow" I told him. He nodded and stretched out on the rug, pulling a blanket from the couch over himself. I set up my laptop, iPad, and phone and continued the work I was doing on the plane. Running 4 out of the 9 portions of my father's company, "THE COMPANY" was tiresome. I spent nearly the entire day going to meetings, answering emails, accepting and denying people from entering the island, and more. I never got a break.

The food arrived but I let Axel have it, putting both plates on the floor. If I had known that Father had decided to give me a travel pet I'd of brought some pet food. So I wouldn't waste my time feeding it.

(Time Skip)

I worked well into the night, almost 1am. I was tired, but forced myself to stay awake to do my job. Finally I finished and just climbed into bed without changing, too tired to go to my suitcase. Axel was already asleep in his place on the couch. I fell asleep quick.

The next morning at around 7:30am I had Axel pack everything back up and carry it down with me to the car. I drove back to the airport and gave the rental car back to the company, walking to the gate for my private plane. Once we boarded I had a few minutes to relax, then it was back to work. It was always work. I didn't have time to do anything I found fun.

When i landed back on the island Axel was taken who knows where and Krystal was here to pick me up. Krystal was my best friend since elementary school, and had moved to the island with me after it was built. From what I've heard her Mother was one of the Lab people and her Father was a businessman who ran some large successful businesses.

"Hey M! Mara couldn't come. Busy training her second pet. Her name is Tiana. She's pretty adorable!" Krystal said as I climbed into the front seat. We waited at the airport for a couple minutes as they loaded up my stuff then drove off to my house.

"Wasn't her last one named Tiana?" I questioned, not even looking at her. I was busy looking at something on my laptop.

Mara was 22, older than me by 2 years. She was the first out of our trio to get a pet. I remembered her first one, some crazy brunette with severe mental issues. According to Mara, She starved herself unless force fed and collar shocks didn't do much to stop her random spouts of anger. She ended up putting her down after she tried to attack her with some scissors.

"That's am ongoing thing for her. To name them Tiana. Speaking of which, your Father said he had a surprise for youuuuu" She cooed, pulling into the driveway for the large building my father owned. Only the most elite and people he approved lived here with us on the lower floors. The 12th and 13th were ours only. I put away my laptop and stepped out of the car, slamming the door shut.

"Hey! Be careful! You're gonna scratch the paint!" I heard Krystal hell from the trunk. I assumed she was getting my suitcase.

"Relax. If I do I'll pay for a new one fair enough?" I replied. She giggled and agreed. We walked into the building together and went up to my house in the elevator. As soon as the doors opened I was being hugged by Father and my Step Mom. I still refused to call her Mom when my actual Mom was cooking in the kitchen, not allowed to come and see me. It made me angry how she was treated sometimes.

"Sweetheart!" Step-Mom said as soon as she stepped back. Father stood next to her and gave me a big smile too. Cue the eye roll.

"Yes? What's your big surprise?" I snapped. Mom came out of the kitchen as soon as Father snapped his fingers, carrying a wrapped box. I gave her a soft smile as she handed it to me, but she didn't dare return it and just went back to doing what she was told to do. My heart ached.

"Open it!" They all urged. I ripped the wrapping paper off and opened the box, revealing a leash. Confused, I picked it up and glanced at it then back at my Father. Why get me a leash?

"It's for your new pet silly. I know you've always wanted one!" Step Mother gushed. I couldn't help but smile. New pet? Yes please.

"What's it's name?" I asked. Father picked up his keys from the table and shrugged.

"Right now it's Kayla, but you're welcome to change it to whatever you want. She's always been through basic training and could be trained for longer if you want. I'll get you a replacement pet in the meantime if you choose to send her off" Father rambled on as he led me back over to the elevator. Mom was kicked out of the kitchen by Step Mom and sent off to her small closet sized room. I piled into the elevator with the leash, my Father, and Krystal with a frown.

On the bright side, I've got a new pet. I've gotta remember to talk to Mom tonight.