Strange Desires

Inside the Beast's Cage

"Come Cassie" he called me again.

With a trembling body, I got out of the car. I looked up and saw a huge lavish house infront of me. He motioned me to follow him and I did. Soon we were inside the house. The house was big and beautiful with wooden floor and presented a unique style. I wondered who was the relative of his with such a nice taste. He offered me to sit meanwhile he went to get something. After some time, he came back with a glass of water and put it on the table infront of me.

"Peter, where are your relatives?" I asked since I felt alone in the house with him.

"What relatives?" His question gave me whiplash.

"Y-you told me that it was your relative's house and you came for a few days to attend some marriage.
"Oh yes, well, this house belongs to my foster mother. But she is not here anymore."

"Doesn't she have any children?".
"No. I was very little when my biological mother died. She adopted me cause my father didn't  have any kids from her. She was a kind woman and used to take care of me. She protected me when my father used to beat me. He was a drunk person all the time."

He sighed. Then tumbled down his gaze as to avoid embarrasement. I was silent, not knowing whether to comfort him with my words or bringing up some other topic. I was still scared but the feeling was feebling now.

I opened my lips to speak but then he muttered in a low trembling voice.
"She died a few months back."

Again the silence fell around.

"She used to make pineapple cupcakes for me. She cared for me when I was sick. "

" I am so sorry to hear about your mother. May she rest in peace. Amen."
"Thankyou Cassie." He looked at me and smiled softly. All this time, he was rubbing his hand nervously. Although I should had been kept silent that time but the words just muttered from me.

"How did she die?"

He looked at me strangely. I couldn't read his expression. Maybe I shouldn't have asked it. He took a deep sigh and began.

"My father. He was a man of his desires and did what please him. My mother refused to carry his burden anymore. She didnot want to continue the marriage and bear the bolt of disrespect being his wife as he was infamous for his hideous activities. One they had a big fight. And my drunk father beat her to death."

Tears upon tears were flowing from his eyes. I was watching him blankly and waiting for the next word he would utter.

"I am sorry to bring you here. I just wanted to see you. In this house. You resemble her so much. Thats why I have a special liking for you Cassie. I am sorry. I really am."

I was taken over by his words. I felt bad for thinking nonsense about him.