Where to Next

Chapter 7

My mind is completely racing. I am angry, scared and uncertain about what is about to transpire.  I am scared because I don ́t know if I am even going to get out of this madness. Everything I knew has been a lie. To think that April only befriended me for Craig ́s dad makes me want to vomit. The one person I thought saved me, who I considered to be my sister, has now single handedly ruined my life! All these thoughts and emotions have me trembling. I can feel my legs begin to buckle, but I know I have to be strong if I want to get out of this alive.  

Outside the door I can hear their voices getting closer and closer. Just then I hear April tell the men that we are in my room. My eyes fill with tears over her betrayal. April unlocks the door with her spare key. As they open the door I can see the fear on her face. It was not what I was expecting. She looks as distraught as I am. Her is face full of sorrow. She doesn´t say a word. All she does is look down at her feet. I began to feel my body fill with rage. I can't believe she won't even look me in the eyes! As she moved to the side, Craig's father with three other large men carrying guns pushed their way into my room. I grabbed Craig ́s hand to make sure he didn't do anything. Before anyone could say anything I angrily asked April how she could betray me when I thought she was my friend! The tension filled the room as they pushed their way in. Now Craig had placed himself in front of me keeping them from getting to close. Just then Craig snarled,

¨You don't have to do this and you know it dad ̈ he continued

¨It's not too late to let us walk out of here because I am not going to let you take her ̈

̈No ̈, I shouted at him. Just then he turned towards me and I stopped him. 

̈ ̈Craig, I told you I will comply with his wishes ̈ I was trying to be strong, but my voice started to crack. Mr. Whitman reached towards Craig as if to calm the situation. Craig quickly pushed his hand away. 

̈ ̈Dad are you kidding me ̈, he angrily shouted at him as if he was appalled. Mr. Whitman calmly stepped back, now he has this sly smile on his face. He was unphased by Craig ́s unwillingness to let them take me. You could tell he is a very confident man. Things always goes his way. He was just standing there staring at us with that smile. Him and his men were all dressed very well. They were wearing Armani suits and they were all physically fit. Their lean bodies and jet black hair made them almost irresistible. Mr. Whitman has these crystal blue eyes that looked right through you. Finally, he decided to speak. I was so scared. I didn't know if he planned on killing Craig or maybe he will just kill both of us. My palms began sweating as I gripped Craig ́s hand.

̈Look Craig, you know how this can go, I don't want that for you. I came here because I knew you were about to ruin your life by telling her ̈

Now looking more serious, he calmly leaned in closer to Craig.

̈Son, you knew when you killed her father there was no turning back ̈

¨You know we have to deliver her to them¨

¨These men get what they want and if she doesn ́t go willingly then we have no choice ̈ 

¨Seriosly son, you followed and tracked her every move for almost a year¨

¨What is wrong with you¨ he snarled 

¨She was your mark and the last thing you should of done was fall in love with her¨ he barked.

He ran his hand threw his thick dark hair as he paced back and forth. Mr. Whitman angrly went on to explain how me knowing about their secret society could only mean two things. I become a willing member after the deal is done and partake in the activities just like April has or I die. There is no turning back now! I could tell he didn't want to kill Craig. I felt torn because this is the man that took my father's life for trying to save me. I hated him so much for what he has done! I just wanted this to be a nightmare that I could wake up from. I felt my face burning with rage over the thought of how all these people have ruined any chance I had at a normal life. I ripped my hand from Craig ́s. Just then they all looked at me. My face was flushed as tears began to flowing down my cheeks.