His Mercy

1. Hello there

Lily's POV

It was cold when I woke up. That's weird, I'm sure I closed the window last night. I tried opening my eyes but it was hard. I couldn't see a thing. It's never this dark in my room. 

My panic settled in when I moved my hands, they were tied behind my back..

"Hello! Is someone there?" I called out into the darkness "Somebody please?!"

I struggled as much as I could but the tape was tight. Trying to sit up I felt that my feet were also tied. This must be a prank. I hauled myself up to a sitting position. It was so dark.

"Hello?! Somebody help me!?"

My breath got heavy and I tried to see, I was on a mattress in a dark room. This can't be happening.

I called out again but no one answered. 

Where am I? Who did this? Feeling hopeless I started to tear up. Those binds were starting to hurt. I called out again but nothing. Will I die here?

It was so cold that I started to shiver. I wasn't wearing much..only underwear and a t-shirt, I'm not even sure it's mine. 

I heard rustling from outside, someone was here. 

I called out again, louder this time. Then I saw light on the floor, a gleam under what must be a door. They had heard me. The door unlocked and then creaked open.

The light wasn't bright, seems like that person only turned on a lamp outside the door. Fear kicked in again and I tried to back away but my back only hit a wall. How small was this room?

I looked up and saw tall man standing there, I couldn't see his face because of the shadow, but he looked intimidating. 

"I'm glad you're awake" he said.

"W-who are you? Wh-where am I?"

He didn't answer me and only walked inside the room, turning on a light switch so I could finally see him. It wasn't a shadow on his face, he wore a mask. I could only see his eyes. 

I looked around the room. There was nothing here. No windows and only this mattress that I was sitting on. The man bent down so he was at eye level with me. His hand reached up.

"Please don't hurt me!" I quickly said and turned away from him. His fingers went around my dead locks. "Please no" I cried. And then he pulled my hair behind my ear. He was so calm.

"W-what do you want? Who are you?" I was filled with questions.

"You'll know in time" he sighed, it was like he was smiling when he said that. 

"T-time, why am I here?"

He chuckles "you're so cute"

Now I just got angry "what the hell is the matter with you? Let me go you psycho!" I screamed at his face. In two seconds he lifted his hand and slapped me right across my cheek, sending me to the ground. 

"I'll be back soon and we'll go over some rules" he said before standing up and leaving me there in the dark. I couldn't help but cry. I struggled more but the tape was still too tight, my hands were getting numb.

How could this have happened? I tried thinking how I got here, I don't remember being taken. Did he drug me? What does he want? Those binds are killing me. My cheek is burning and I just wanted to scream.

After laying there for god knows how long, the door opened. I must've dozed off a bit, because I felt like I was waking up again.  I was still on the mattress after his punch. 

"How are you feeling?" he asked as he turned on the lights. I didn't want to talk to him, he can fuck off. He sighed and placed a plate on the floor next to me. He brought food.

"I figured you must be hungry" then he grabbed my arm and made me sit up. My eyes went to the food, I didn't realise how hungry I was until I saw it. 

"Are you hungry?" he asked. I just bit my lip, he'll definitely punch me again..

"Are you?" he asked a bit sterner. I just leaned back and nodded. He reached for the plate, it was pasta. This could be a good thing, he'll take off my ties and I can eat and relax while I form an escape plan. 

But then he took the fork and started scooping up pasta. 

"Wh-what are you doing?" I sniffled. 

"Feeding you" he pointed the fork at my lips.

"I can do it by myself"

"No you can't" his eyes scanned my body.

"P-please just untie my hands, I'll be quick" I tried to reason with him. He just shook his head and I heard him chuckle again. 

"It's either this way, or starve"

I opened my mouth and he fed me. I kept my eyes away from him, his punch was so unexpected. Is he planning on killing me?

He suddenly stopped feeding me but there was still plenty of pasta left on the plate. "I also brought this" he reached behind his back. At first I thought it was a weapon. I was grateful to see frozen bean bag. 

"It's for your cheek" then he slowly pressed it against the spot he punched.

"Th-thank you" I stuttered. 

He held it there for a few minutes then went back to feeding me. When I had finished everything he put the plate down and opened a bottle of water. He took a sip and then held it to my lips. I was quick to drink it all, although I might've spilled a bit on myself. 

"Now" he put the bottle on the plate "let me tell you the rules Lily"

How on earth did he know my name?