Project 14 (BEING REWRITTEN)

Chapter 9

Rain fell down the windows by the front door. I want to leave already. We didn’t have set rules today. Thomas was still upset with me. Dr. Glass sighed.

          “Cassie, he didn’t have a choice.”

          “He did. You didn’t even let me have word in that.”

          I sighed. If I could, I would’ve left already, but they constantly leave all the doors locked.

          “Josh is with Jason, Jonah, and Becca.”

          “They intentionally hurt me. Josh didn’t have control of himself.” I winced at his name.

          Dr. Glass let out a sympathetic sigh. I got up and tried to push past him, but he grabbed my arm. I looked up at him from the corner of my eyes.

          “I would like to finish this in my office.”

          Dr. Glass removed my arm from his grip. I followed him to his office. Thomas stood in the small room. I sighed as Dr. Glass closed the door.

          “Listen Cassie,” Dr. Glass sat down in his chair and allowed me to sit. “Josh did hurt you. You have the wound to prove it.”

          “No! Why won’t you listen to me?” I asked as tears rolled down my face. “It wasn’t intentional! He didn’t have control himself. How would you like it if you were locked up in a dark, cold cell for one whole month? It was an accident. He told me.”

          “I saw it.” Thomas said. “I saw the knife he used on you.”

          I shook my head. “I didn’t know what do.” I whispered and looked at the floor. “I was afraid. And then he changed. He really didn’t mean to hurt me. This is one of the reasons I really don’t like you two.”

          There was an awkward silence. Thomas and Dr. Glass exchanged looks as Thomas ran his hand through his hair. I got up and left. Thomas chased me down.

          “I just wanna go home.” I whispered when Thomas walked in. “Why can’t I go home?”

          “Cassie –” Thomas started.

          “Go away.” I looked up at him. “Please.” I whispered sadly.

          Thomas nodded and left.

                                                                              2 Months Later

I jolted awake from my nightmare. I was gasping for air. Everything was quiet. I turned and looked at the clock on my night stand. It read 4:32 A.M. “Damn.” I muttered to myself.

          I rested my head on my bent elbow. The room was quiet. The sound of rain pattered on the roof. I let out a shaky sigh as a tear rolled down my face. Everybody I knew is gone. Why was I getting all the crappy luck? Why can’t I go home? Everybody has left me. I close my eyes and try to fall back asleep.

After many minutes, I did.

There’s nothing to do. I sighed. Thomas and Dr. Glass haven’t bothered me lately. Then I remember the maps. I went over to Josh’s bed and pulled them out. Small symbols were scattered over the page. That’s how our escape was going to be. I let out a shaky sigh as I tried to forget why he stopped with the maps. I went out into the hall and saw Raquel crying.