His Way

Guns and Roses

I woke up to the sun shining through the windows, memories of last night instantly rushing to me, giving me a unsettling feeling.

I sat up yawning and stretching my body, satisfied as my back slightly cracked, getting rid of the knot in my shoulder.

I looked over seeing my suitcase on the floor with all of my clothing still in it and breakfast sitting on my night stand, a plate of bacon, eggs, and pancakes along side a glass of orange juice.

I stood up from the bed, completely uninterested in eating, picking some clothes out of my suitcase along with my toothbrush.

I went into the bathroom shutting it behind me before I adjusted the water.

I looked into the mirror, shocked as I came to realize I was still wearing the dress from last night.

I quickly undressed, jumping in the shower, sighing as the hot water ran down my back, loosening my tight muscles.

I sat at the bottom of the tub, wincing as my butt felt slightly bruised from being thrown to the floor.

I felt defeated and the way I felt mentally was obviously affecting me physically.

I hadn't felt this way in a long time.

I washed my body, standing up and getting out.

I stared at myself in the mirror before brushing my teeth and getting dressed.

I quickly rushed back into bed, so eager to cover up and sleep, Alfios scent shamefully comforting me.

He hadn't been back since last night and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious what had happened after last night.

I could admit I was out of control, but in that moment I didn't care.

I just hoped John and Christi weren't upset with me.

After all Christi had done for me, I just wanted her to know I was grateful.

A part of me was feeling guilty for the trouble I caused.

"We're leaving." Alfio rushed into the door, startling me, making me jump up.

Leaving? Were there not people after me? Besides, I didn't want to leave, I'd rather be here than home, all I did was sit in my room and watch tv for days at a time.

I actually got to do things, leave the house, socialize.

"Why." I said completely startled as he was rushingly throwing my clothes into my suitcase.

"We have to leave now." He said once more zipping my things up.

Did I miss something?

"No, I'm not going with you, I like it here." I said to him defiantly, causing his anger to immediately rise.

That was a mistake.

"Get the fuck up now." He said, his voice low but deadly.

I quickly stood up, slipping on my shoes, following behind him as he left the room carrying my things.

I squinted my face in confusion, walking down the stairs as Christi, John and a few people from the BBQ were having an intense but rushed conversation.

I felt myself begin to panic as we made it to the bottom of the steps.

"What's going on?" I questioned looking back and forth between Alfio and Christi.

"Honey, listen." Christi said quickly coming over to me and grabbing my face.

"You listen to Alfio, do as he says and let him protect you." She said staring me deep in my eyes as hers were full of concern, but I could since she was slightly afraid.