Like Nobody's Business

Hell and High Waters

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Nayeli Binns

"I'm sorry little lady, this is what the boss ordered." The man said, his voice very deep.

"And you're just going to do what he says?"

"That's what he pays me for." He shrugged his shoulder avoiding eye contact.

Alexander is so used to getting what he wants he doesn't know how to accept when he's not. I wondered off into the halls in search of the another room so I wouldn't have to see nor speak to him whenever he returned, I closed the door so he wouldn't be able to enter but knowing him he will find his way inside. It's unlikely he'll find me so easily considering this is a big house, at least I have an amazing view. Something to cool me down from getting so upset with Alexander's actions.

How could he leave me here with another man alone? I am very much terrified of men in general, I have no guarantee that I am safe around anyone.

I laid in bed and watched the lights of the city, the different colors shining in the night and after minutes of thinking I was sound asleep. They next day I woke up in the same position I fell asleep in, when realization hit me that Alexander didn't come into the room and apologize for his obnoxious behavior I couldn't help to feel a little hurt. I checked my phone to see the time which read 7:36. I stood to my feet and fixed the sheets on the bed, as I was making my way through the halls I stopped at the master room door. I contemplated if I should go inside or not but I was already opening the door before I realized what I was doing and to my surprise the bed was just as I left it. He must've gotten ready for work already.

I took the time to do my hygiene routine so I could freshen up before I see him again. I'm sure he's downstairs reading a book or doing something work related, I planned to tell him I'm going back to work tomorrow. Being in the house all day forces me to think and when I do it's about the horrifying memories that I can't stop myself from remembering. I just want to be occupied with something else so I don't have time to think about what happened.

When I went downstairs I was shocked to see the security guard by the elevator still however, this time was sitting, there's no way he stayed awake the whole night.

"Good morning." He said sounding tired.

"Good morning, how long has it been since Alexander left?"

"He didn't come home last night." As soon as the words left his mouth I couldn't help but to feel irate. He wants me locked in here all day but he doesn't have to come home? I don't know what makes him think he will control me like this but it has to stop.

I went back upstairs thinking of a way I could leave and the sight of the expensive vase gave me an idea. I purposely broke it which I'm sure got the attention of the security guard. I hid in one of the other rooms until I heard his heavy footsteps pass before I snuck out of the room and quickly made my way downstairs and pressed the button on the elevator and it felt like it was forever before it opened, I stepped on quickly closing so I could I finally leave.

When the doors opened I walked briskly away from the building, the guard might realized that I left and might be on his way to look for me. As soon as I felt like I was far enough I slowed down and I couldn't help to laugh at the crazy turn my life took, the worst part is everything had one factor in common, Alexander. Ever since I met him a lot of terrible things have happened, I really didn't want to think about it so I always tried to forget but it's true. He has always been there for you my subconscious added which made me feel better about my relationship with him. I'd be lying if I ever was to say nothing good came out of meeting him, his brother was the one to do most of the damage so I don't want to blame him for his brother's mistake. Everything was so close to perfect until that night.