Warning. This chapter contains disturbing content. If you are not comfortable please skip this one. You have been warned.
Mia
I first went to the kitchen and took one knife. Then I checked every corner of the house for anything unusual. I locked every door and window and blocked those with furniture. I checked all the CCTV cameras placed at my place nothing seemed out of the ordinary. If something happened and we were to hide tonight then the closet and the basement would be the worst place.
Same goes with the bathroom. I wouldn't be that stupid. I have two places that I can think of first the garage so I can make her sit in the car, if anything happens we can escape. Second, if we can't make it there I'll take her to the library we can stay hidden where it would buy us some time. I am willing to take any chance here.
Protecting Melissa was my first priority right now. I got 2 knives, a baseball bat, pepper spray, a frying pan (I've seen tangled it worked there) a small iron rod, some glass plates, and a vase and hid those around the house. I wasn't feeling safe here.
I was just about to pack our bags when I heard Melissa squirming. I turned to look at her and saw sweat glistened her forehead, she looked white just like I had found her.
She began murmuring, "Sorry... Sorry.... I won't run... Sorry... Don't hurt me..... Sorry.... Ahhh!!!"
She jumped on the bed and looked around and set her eyes on the window again. She stepped down and backed up till she reached the wall. She sat down and brought the knees to her chest and started crying hysterically.
I reached out to her again in a slow manner.
"Melissa, it's okay, you are fine. No one's here. No one will hurt you, not when I'm here. It's me Mia your sister. Come on Melissa, don't cry, you are fine, you are fine, nothings gonna happen sweetie." I chanted this like a mantra for forever but it was just a few minutes.
After some time she gave me the permission to approach her. I sat on my knees and cradled her face and hugged the life out of her. I petted her head and eventually her crying subsided.
"Shh... You are fine see."
"Mia."
Her voice was hoarse from crying and it was barely a whisper.
"Yeah."
I replied gently.
"I want to tell you something."
"Take your time."
"I... I..."
The words were stuck in her throat, I waited patiently. After a few minutes she finally had the courage to speak.
"That night at club, we were sitting on the barstool and just having some drinks. I was talking with Jane and Christina when a man was eyeing me. Jane nodded towards me and before we could leave he reached me. He slid his hand around my waist and pulled me to him. I tried to get away but his grip was strong. Christina tried to help me but some guards came out of no where and took them both.
This man whose name was Brian William brought me to his place. He crushed my phone with his leather boots and when I tried to pepper spray him, he kicked me in the stomach."
She pointed at her lower abdomen.
"He pointed a knife at my throat and made a cut that reminded me to stay in my place and do what he says no questions asked.
When I refused his demands he started to beat me and said it was my own good. After that night he made me beg even for my basic necessities. He enjoyed when I begged. I was required to acknowledge him by 'Sir' and always end my sentences with 'Please'. I thought he just needed someone to remove his frustrations on but that didn't stop there.
He made me his slave and his toy. He raped me, I don't even remember how many times. I remember him choking me till I passed out. When I would wake up he would be gone and I would have red marks all over my body. When he fucked me it would hurt like hell, he never cared. After his mistreatments, I was supposed to take care of him the next day as a normal housewife would do. I was not allowed to utter a word unless it was absolutely necessary. I had to keep my eyes down all the time and feed his pathetic male ego."
She took a deep breath and continued, "I tried to escape my personal hell 3 times, but he would find me anywhere. He would beat me till I passed out. He never cared about taking me to the hospital. I didn't hear about Jane and Christina after that night, they are fine right?"
"Yes, they are fine." I lied.
"Thank god. I thought they were dead." She sighed.
"How did you reach the alley?"
"One night he became so angry at me for not making his dinner the way he liked that he slapped me so hard that my head hit the wall. I was passed out for 16 hours when I woke up at the hospital. Doctors told me I was brought there by one of his men. The doctors worked for him too. Brian had his men surround the perimeter. I was there for a week. When I felt like I could stand properly I escaped. I promised myself that I would try one last time, if I failed I would accept my destiny. But I think God was with me. I somehow managed to escape and I hid in the alley. It was dark I thought hiding was my best chance. I was planning my next move when I passed out due to medication. If Brian finds me which he surely will, he will kill you Mia. I should not stay here. He always finds me, Mia."
"Oh sweetheart, I'm so sorry."
My voice was thick, I was on the verge of angry tears.
"He will never hurt you. I'm here. When I see that son of a bitch I'm gonna kill him with my own bare hands. He made your life hell, I'll make sure to make his hell too."
I will surely kill him.
"I should call the police right now they'll put him where he belongs." I had to assure her that she would be safe so I lied. She would not be able to handle the shock that that man controls the city even the police.
"No!" She screamed.
"Why?"
"He practically owns the city. Don't go to the police they'll help him not us. If he finds out where we are dead."
"Melissa, just relax and go back to sleep. You need rest. I'll think of something."
When she refused I had to practically drag her to bed.
"I'll only be able to sleep if you are here, Mia. Please, Mia."
"You don't have to say please all the time and of course go ahead I'm right here." She snuggled closed to me I kissed her forehead and she drifted off.
That night I shed silent tears, thinking why didn't I stop her from going to the club. If I had she wouldn't have been so hurt. This could've been avoided I had the power to stop her. I wanted to scream but I couldn't. Not because I had the fear to wake her up or give away Melissa's location. The voice just wouldn't come out.
I also thought about her future. What was I suppose to do when my every move was being studied? I had never been prepared for such situations. One wrong move could cost me her life. She couldn't stay here hidden forever. Ultimately Brian would find her.
I stroked her hair and when I confirmed she was sleeping I got up to pack our bags. Only the necessary stuff and money. We had to travel light. If I broke my trust fund it would bring me in limelight. I was only on the money that I had with me. I could borrow a normal amount from the bank. The credit card would create a problem for me, the same goes for a phone. Who knows he might be tapping my phone?
Before the sun rose I loaded my car with our luggage. I got ready and woke Melissa.
"Mel... Mel wake up."
She blinked a few times and saw me.
"I need to go to the bank and get some money make some arrangements and we are out of here. Promise. I need you to get ready."
She nodded and got a dress to put on. When she returned within minutes from the bathroom I took her to the library.
"Wait here for me. This is the last place anyone would choose to hide. If at all anything happens do not step out of here."
I know I shouldn't scare her but she needed to know the depth of the situation. She might even know this better than me.
She looked petrified.
"I'll be back soon don't worry okay? You have to be strong just for a few minutes. Be strong for me will ya?"
She nodded. I hugged her and left.
I should have hugged her for a few more minutes.