Wicked

Chapter IX

{Two weeks later}

Ella's POV

I hugged my knees tighter and thought about Lisa over again. God, how could I have been so stupid to fall for Noah's tricks? I barely ate anything, only drank water. Talking also seemed like a thing of the past since I don't think I have said a single word these past few weeks. I knew my actions were irritating Noah, but I couldn't help other than to blame him for everything.

I mean, is he really that heartless? He saw his maniac of a friend put his hands on an innocent girl, and yet all he could do was just stand there!? Ugh, gets me furious every time I think about it.

I quickly wiped away a tear that ran from my eyes as the door opened.
"You need to eat." Noah said, crossing his arms over his chest while leaning back against the door. But I just ignored his words and continued to stare out the window.

"You know, I'm really tired of fighting with you about the same shit everyday." He spat and kicked the door. I bit my cheek feeling my nails dig into my arms, trying my best to stay calm. My silence seemed to be annoying him, but I didn't care.

I heard his foot steps coming closer and closer, till he was standing right in front of me. It made my body instantly tense up.

"Its killing you, isn't it? Just an innocent girl being dragged into a cruel sadistic world." He whispered deliberately.
"... Brett does whatever he wants, he turns her world upside down." I hear him let out a chuckle. He runs a hand through my shoulder-length dark brown hair and circles the outline of my collarbone with his finger.

"He belongs to her.... he controls her."

I raised my head, my bloodshot gaze looking directly at his amused expression. "I'd rather die than let you control me."

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I wiped the blood that was oozing out of the numerous cuts on my skin, Noah showed no mercy this time. My body felt like there was a ton of bricks just sitting on top of it. Another sob escaped my lips as I tucked a lock of hair away from my face.

I was currently in the basement for the past hour. And not to mention, exhausted, freezing and in so much pain. He had secured my legs with chains that were straining into my ankles, leaving behind bloody stinging slits in my skin.

My eyes moved around the room and fell upon a stray pice of paper lying on the floor. I crawled towards it with the chains giving me just enough length. Unfolding the tiny pice of paper it read-

I know it's been a while, but I want you to know that I forgive you, big brother. I realize now that you didn't mean to hurt me. Im sorry you didn't hear this enough, but I just wanted you to know that mother would have been real proud of you right now. And I'm sorry for not listening to you when you wanted to protect me from father.

- Lucy

I frowned in confusion- Noah... has a sister? My mind was doing its best to process what it just read, but it was all too strange to even comprehend.

I quickly put the paper in my pocket when I heard the door open. Noah walked in, crouching down to my level I turned my head away with a sense of shame, embarrassed by the humiliated position I was in at the moment.

"I think you've learned your lesson, haven't you?" He grinned while unlocking the chains that were cuffed to my ankles. I wanted to stab him with a knife, but stayed quiet as he lifted me up off the cold floor. If he wasn't there I probably wouldn't have been able to myself.

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I opened his drawer and picked around at the selection of shirts since I only had blouses and tops. I grabbed a black t-shirt and walked out towards the bathroom.

Throwing the clothes and towel on the sink counter, I stepped into the tub and turned on the shower handle. I let the scorching hot water wash over me, like I was cleansing my body and mind of any all bad thoughts and emotions.

I looked down at the white tub floor and saw traces of light crimson liquid collecting at the drain. My eyes then followed up to my hands and arms that now displayed freshly cleaned cuts.

After what felt like an eternity I turned off the water and began to change. I was sort of surprised that Noah didn't complain about how long I was taking.

Opening the door I made my way back to my room. And without any warning there I saw a shirtless Noah, making me look away "Your sleeping with me tonight." He said in a monotoned voice then left the room.

I turned back and followed him. "No, i'll sleep where I always sleep." No way I was going to spend a single night in the same room with him after what he did.

And not a moment later he had me pinned up against the wall screaming in pain. "Im not in the mood, sweetheart." His venom laced voice sent shivers down my spine.

"Me too." I whispered, and his gaze instantly slid down to my lips, then back up. "You... you're staying in my room." He hesitated before pulling away.

"Alright... just..."

He stoped and turned to face me, raising his eyebrows, motioning for me to continue.

"...tell me, who is Lucy?"

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