Becoming Hers

13

I huffed and puffed until I fell asleep. The next morning, however,  I jolted up feeling an immense amount of pain in my abdomen. Maybe I had eaten too many sweet things yesterday. I mean, after more than a week of starving,  I just went straight into so many solid eats.

I tossed and turned in my bed, my eyes wide open. I stood up and went towards the door, hoping that they had forgotten to lock it. And I wasn't sure if it was a plan or mere recklessness but it was unlocked.

I got out of the room. I was hoping that everyone would be asleep because if I was caught out here at this time, I would be sent back to that beating room. I tip toed cautiously turning a few times until I got to a door.

I turned to leave and go down the stairs when I heard a voice and it was really nosy so I stayed and slowly opened the door leaving a bit of space for me to see what was happening and to hear more clearly. From the little bit I could see, the room was big and so beautifully done but maybe just a bit too plain .

"Dad, it's different this time," the person said. I suppose it was my kidnapper on a call.  "It can't be that soon! It just won't work" he shouted and walked out of my view.  "I'm busy " he snapped .

I didn't quite understand what they were talking about but I still listened . "Three months, really! You have got to be kidding me? Why the rush, this has nothing to do with you so why do you care so much?" He asked and turned, his eyes in my view.

The second he turned and locked his eyes on the door, I ducked, pushing the door open even more. I was scared so I ran towards my room and soon after I heard footsteps following. I knew I should have been smarter.

I slammed the door open and closed then jumped onto my bed and slid inside the blanket before closing my eyes. The door opened and I already knew who It was. "I'll call you back" he said and cut the phone before taking tentative steps towards me.

I shut my eyes even more as I sensed him getting really close to me. I felt his gaze and refused to give off any sign that I was awake.  Next thing I knew, I could feel his breath on my face. Was he inching closer. I knew at this point my breathing became uneven but I still didn't open my eyes.

"I know you're awake, Jennie" he said making me go stiff. That's why he had done that . To make me nervous and catch me in the act of faking my sleep. I didn't open my eyes though. He could have been lying to fool me.

"Fine then, keep pretending " he said and then I heard his footsteps as he left.

I opened my eyes and sighed heavily. "Thank God" I whispered and I never really did fall asleep after that. I wasn't sure for how long  though before my stomach started aching again.

I knew I needed medication but because I didn't want to be a bother, yes that's what I am going with, I  kept my mouth shut. I got out of bed , took a quick bath then changed. After that, I went a sat down on the edge of my bed with my hands on my stomach . I had my back to the door too.

"Not feeling well?" A voice asked when the door was opened. "I'm fine" I answered back and released my hands.Act natural, you don't know what he will do to you if he knows you're weak.

"Did you hear everything? " he asked making me forget temporarily about my pain. "Did I hear what?" I asked back so confused by this random question.

"Yesterday, with my dad....on the phone" he clarified and I looked away. "I don't know what you're talking about" I stated. He was quiet for a bit then he huffed. "I know you are lying" he said then walked out leaving the door open for me to follow. Or at least that's what I thought it meant.

I didn't know why he dropped this so quickly but I was not going to ask. I walked out following him to the dining room, deciding that it was smarter that I didn't try to escape now .When we were eating , I kept thinking about something.

Was there any way I could make him answer some of my questions? I needed him to clarify some things so I could gather more information to use against him.

"What do you do for a living?" I asked randomly with my head down. I played with my food when I felt eyes on me.

"Why?" He asked defensively. "It's just a question" I said and looked up before taking a bite. "Well it's non of your business. Why do you want to know all of a sudden anyway?" He asked and i frowned.

"I know nothing about you and you researched me! I thought maybe you would be decent enough to at least tell me that much" I snapped dropping my fork and getting ready to walk away.

But my stomach had other plans. I hissed and closed my eyes for a bit before sighing and placing my hands on the table. I felt tired because of my lack of sleep and partly cause of the little adventure I had had. "Why did you lie?" He asked and I wanted to punch him.

What's up with the half baked questions.

"About being sick. I could have arranged for medicine" he said and I frowned.

"I'm not sick but I am leaving" I said standing up and walking away.