the captured red hibiscus flower (editing)

"end my misery already"

Larry stomped down the stairs to the cellar, he Slapped me across my face and grabbed the wooden chair, dragging it behind him and up the stairs, all while was still tied to it. which really made my brain rattle around in my cranium.

We reached the top of the starcase, He steadied the chair straight and firm on the floor. Then he kicked the chair over leaving me half hanging btween the the floor and the chair. which caused me rope burns and scracthes. after leaving me in that postion for three mintes Larry fixed the chair, so I was sitting right side up again.

then he dragged the chair into the Kicthen and sat me infront Of the fridge. he then went to a closet and he pulled out a Shotgun and He aimed it at me, looking furious. I gulped as I pleaded with him "L-Larry, I-I'm so sorry for running awa- actually you know what..... go ahead, pull the trigger. No one will miss me anyway. shoot me. and end my misery" I exclaimed, crying. Larry raised the gun higher smirking, aiming it at my forehead he pulled the saftey and his finger rested on the trigger "It will be my pleasure. say Good b-"

"STOP! put the gun down." a voiced demanded directed to Larry. I turned my head to see, a swarm of cops surronding Larry all pointing Guns at Larry. from the corner of my eye I saw James, standing off in the corner along with Zack and Asher?

I caught a glimpse of James' sad expression before he masked it. and I felt bad, realizing he heard me, say i wanted to die. I couldn't help that I wanted to die. it would end this pain, but now that they are here, i want to live for them. Zack also looked sad, but he didn't hide it. I turned my attention back on Larry. He eyed the policemen cautionously, still aiming the Gun at me. "if anyone moves, I'll shoot her."

A woman cop raised her hands "larry, my name is Layla. we have S.W.A.T. guys surronding the house, and they have a clear shot on you, they are prepared to shoot. we don't want anyone to get hurt so just set the gun down nicely. and no one has to get hurt."

Larry looked at her furiously and he growled aiming the shotgun just inches away from my temple. i gulped and froze in fear. "tell you're men to not shoot. and i'll put the gun down." she nodded. Larry bent down to set the gun down, stil holding it. "I have a clear shot. should I take it?" a scuffy voice came through the walkie talkie.

Layla shook her head "No, the suspect is co-operating." Just as she said that Larry pointed the gun at me and fired it recklessly. "No!!" I heard James, Zack and Asher all yell in usion. the bullet hit me in the shoulder. "ahhhh!" Larry was shot in the lower back and handcuffed, as Layla mirandiazed him. James And Zack Got caught up in talking to some Cop. while Asher Came to my side, and untied me. "Asher? what happened? you were Guarding the cave, then you were gone and I was suprised to find you unconsious on the ground." He looked up at me then his eyes went back to untieing the ropes knots.

"some big guy. came up behind me, and hit me over the head with a rock. i'm sure there is a bump there now. I'm sorry, for Not calling the police sooner and already having you out of here. why didn't your boyfriend ever Call the cops? doesn't he love you?" I scoffed, hurt by his words. "he does love me, and Thats why he didn't call. If he called, Larry would have already taken my life plus I asked him not to call." asher finished loosening all the ropes and I stood up stepping out of the ropes loose around my feet.

Asher pulled me into a hug, I winced at the shooting pain in my shoulder, but managed to smile "thank you for everything. asher, I really apprieciate it." he nodded and smiled "I bet you miss your boyfriend, huh? I can take you to him if you like." I noticed that James was still talking to the officer but he kept eying us. I chuckled "Asher, that won't be nessacary since he is just right over there with my brother talking to that officer. but Thank you for the offer, it was very sweet."

he smiled "oh, James is you're boyfriend. how could I have missed that, you too would be so cute together." I sensed a tinge of pain behind his word but brushed it off and smiled and walked over to James and Zack. zack ran up to me and embraced me in a bear hug. "Alexis! I missed you so much. I'm glad you're safe. it's been so long big sis." I grimanced in pain "I know. I missed you too Zack." I pulled zach looked at my bleeding arm. "sorry" I smiled at zack. "it's ok"

I turned to James "hey." he searched my eyes for a moment before gingerly pulling me into a well deserved hug. "don't do that again. you really scared me. I thought I was going to lose you for Good!!" his voice began to break "why would you say that no-one would miss you?.... I-I would miss you. promise me.... that you won't ever say that again. it broke my heart when you said that. don't you know I love you Alexis, if... If you died I-I. I don't want to live without you." tears sprang to my eyes, I was about to cry, when all of the sudden

I colasped to the ground suddenly feeling weak." Asher quickly scooped me up in his Arms. as Zack exclaimed "ALEXIS! YOUR SHOULDER IT'S BLEEDING REALLY BAD!" James held my hand as the room faded to black.

A/N:

sorry again for the short chapter. I dont have time to write anymore grr.

and srry for the long wait. this is the longest i've kept u waiting srry

next chapter will be in james pov

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