Caged by him

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.....Star's POV......

I woke up the next morning curled up in a ball with most of the newspapers that I used last night to cover myself for warmth had been blown away by the heavy wind. I stood up and almost lost my balance because my body was so numb from the cold.

As I began to walk the streets of the town I heard a voice call out to me. When I turned to see who it was I noticed it was the same gentleman from last night who worked at the hotel's front desk.

"Why don't you come in miss you look extremely underdressed for an October day."

"oh no that is ok sir I will be fine".

"thats nonsense, if you stay outside any longer you will freeze to death. Come, please miss".

I did not hesitate and agreed to enter the hotel. The man got his jacket and put it on me for warmth.

"thank you sir, you are very kind, but I really don't want to impose".

He looks at me up and down with a concerned look in his face.
He then walked into his office and comes out with a room key.
I politely don't accept the key.

"thank you, but I don't have enough money for a hotel room".

"Well then good thing you don't have to pay, please use the room for a fresh shower and a place to sleep until you get back on your feet".

I look at him with defeated eyes and I grab the key from his hand.

"thank you sir, I promise I will repay you as soon as possible".

I headed up to my room, number 6. I entered the hotel room and I quickly turned up the heat to warm myself up. I hopped into a hot bath and cleaned myself up.

As I was putting my robe on I hear a knock at the door.

I shakling ask "who is it"?

A deep voice speaks out, "Room service".

I timidly open the door and a tall slender man with black hair pushed a cart in with food on it.

"Oh I, I didn't order this".

"Well someone ordered it for this room, so enjoy ma'am".

After the man leaves the room I quickly take the food and started eating. I haven't eaten for a while so I couldn't help myself.

Once my hunger was satisfied I went to lay in bed, and it felt so nice.

As I laid in bed looking up at the ceiling I started to think of Roman. He must be furious right now, I fear that if he finds me he will kill me this time.
I worry that my love for him is still strong, no matter what he does I can't stop loving him.  I don't know how my heart could betray me like this, but it does and it will ultimately be the death of me.
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I woke up a few hours later. I must of dozed off earlier. I looked at the clock and it seems that I had slept for more then 10 hours. I must of been really tired after everything that happened. I got dressed and headed downstairs to see if I can find a job around here. I have to find a way to make a living, otherwise I will have no choice but to go back to him.

I went into town and found a few restaurant jobs, I applied to all of them. Now I just have to wait for someone to give me a chance. Once I got back to the hotel the office man was there.

"Hey miss, I was thinking that if you need a job I can give you one here. I have been looking for a worker for a while with no luck, so I figure you should take it to help you out. What do you say?"

"Yes, of course I want the job! Thank you so much sir. When can I start?"

"Tomorrow you can start, be here no later then 8 am please."

"Yes sir, I will see you in the morning".

The man looked at me and gave me a quick smile and said goodbye.

.....3 years later Roman's POV
I look at Star setting down the picnic table, she puts down the basket of food and sets the food for myself and her. She looks up at me and smiles,
"Roman, come on hurry up and join me, I need your help to open the champagne bottle."

I took a deep breath and took in the scenery. The grass was green and the white daisies were abundant as they surrounded us. I started running to Star and I took a seat on the floor next to her. I popped the bottle of champagne and let the foam out as I poured some in my love's glass. She looked at me with her big beautiful eyes and we shared a toast.

I wrapped my arm around her and held her tight, I loved the smell of her hair and the warmth of her body as her head rested on my chest. Star looked up at me and asked me, "can you believe how many years we have been together baby, I have spent an eternity with you and I could live many more lives with you by my side".

I smiled at her comment, "Yes my love I feel the same, and I promise to find you and love you in every life time, over and over again our love will not be broken".

"Baby, let's get going, because the sun will set and I don't want to be late, you know how the babysitter gets upset when we don't come back on time".

"Hmm, you are right love our daughter can get to be a handful at times, she is your child after all".

Star laughs at my comment and rolls her eyes at me. "Oh so when Jasmine is bad, she is my daughter, but when she is good she is your daughter".

"Exactly! I'm glad you agree love".

Star stands up and playfully slaps my chest, "come on Roman, let's get going."

I stand up and begin to help Star gather the food and blanket, and we get in the car and drive home.

When we opened the door to our home, the babysitter is standing there with her hands crossed, eager to go home.

"Hello, Ms. Joy we apologize for being late and we appreciate your understanding".

The babysitter smiles, "I'm glad you two enjoyed your night out. Jasmine is a sleep, she had a very long and playful day as well. Have a good night you two!"

Star and I wave our goodbyes as Ms. Joy leaves our home for the night.

Me and Star head upstairs to see Jasmine tucked in bed and in a deep and peaceful sleep. I wrap my arm around Star and we look at our daughter one last time before heading to bed.