Kayden and Petra were whispering something to themselves, but after a while, they just stood and glared at each other before Petra took the empty tray and walked out of the room. Crystal couldn’t comprehend what was going on but she remained quiet. Kayden’s glare then turned towards her. “You heard what Petra said?” His cold voice came unexpectedly and it almost made her jolt. “Finish everything in the damned bowl.” “Aren’t you being a little too caring today?” she asked as she raised the spoon to her mouth but only to drop it again, it was just too hard to eat, he looked at her suspiciously. “Do you want me to lick your shoes this time?” “What did McQueen what from you?’ He was quick to change the topic; he strolled back to the chair and sat down. “Why did he keep you for so long? “I would appreciate it if you saved the questions for tomorrow,” she started lifting the bowl for her lap and placed it on the small table that was next to the bed. “I’m so tired and sleepy now.” “We wi
“How are you feeling?” Sebastian asked both of his hands fixed in his pocket as he stared down at Mr. Connell, who seemed to be lost in thoughts and unaware of the environment. The old man jolts slightly but as soon as he noticed that it was Sebastian, he was relaxed again. “The only time I ever see you is in the hospital.” “I’m getting better,” The old man sat up in the bed. “My old age is catching up to me.” “I don’t think that’s the case,” Sebastian sighed running his hands into his night-black hair, he placed the roses he bought into the vase and disposed of the dead flowers. “Kayden really is bad for your health, Mr. Connell you might not be my father but you don’t deserve to be treated like this.” “I told you to call me father.” He said with a small frown. “It's not just Kayden that makes me fall into shock. You do too.” “That’s why I try to avoid coming over unless it’s important.” He said bluntly and he strolled over to the vacant chair in the room. “But you should stop w
Crystal was sitting there quietly, staring outside the window, her eyes following the streetlights as they passed them; just another she does to get things away from her mind. She let out a sigh, trying to calm herself; even though she tried desperately she was unable to calm down. Where could Jake be right now? What is he doing? Does he know where she is already and he is just keeping quiet? Or he had completely forgotten about her, which is impossible. Jake isn’t the type of person that would just forget her. Then is he just watching her from the darkness and when she least expected it he would appear from the darkness, just like he does in her dreams? She shut her eyes tightly trying to get away the horrendous image from her mind; it was very scary she opened her eyes again.“He’s an offender and you are a victim, there is nothing he can do to you.” She schooled herself internally, in the same way Paige would have done, she recalled everything Paige had said to encourage
“Why did you request to see me?” Mr. Andrews asked with an uninterested expression on his face, his arms were folded across his chest. He was repeatedly taping his feet on the polished floor and he was constantly glancing at the golden wrist watch strapped to his right wrist, as if to tell them he had other important places to be so they should hurry up with whatever they are about to discuss. “I am going to be late if you keep being silent.” Crystal glanced at Paige who had an idiotic smile slapped on her face, she was looking as optimistic as ever; Crystal closed her eyes in frustration, hoping Paige would just get this over with. “I am sorry that we are taking your time,” She started with an uneasy smile on her face. “I know you have a lot of places to be since working hours is closed al-"He interrupted her sharply. “I was hoping we can get this over with, I have wasted ten minutes of my off hours, and you are not even talking to me.” He gets up and picked up his dark coat f
“What the hell are you doing?” He asked curiously pressing down on her neck even tighter. Crystals mouth fell open, she was short on words. “Why were you pretending to be asleep?” Paige and Mr. Andrews didn’t not tell her what to do; incase Kayden decided to give in to his lunacy and then strangle her. They made it sound so easy, she was supposed to fall asleep and when he notices it; he was supposed to put his coat around her and carry her inside the house… that is how it is supposed to play out! Not like this…“The punishment for falling asleep in your car, is it strangulation?” she asked and Kayden’s grip on her neck softens. “Will you kill me because I fell asleep?”“Oh this,” he chuckled darkly staring down at his hands. “I was merely trying to wake you up, and since we both know you weren’t sleeping; why don’t you tell me what the plan is?” Plan? Did he figure it out already? Did Mr. Whites tell him anything? Crystal broke into cold sweat, despite the air conditioner
Crystal got back into the car with Kayden, the poor driver; Akeem had been waiting there for at least forty-five minutes, they stayed a while before they could get to see Doctor Miller and they stayed for a while after Doctor Miller had attended to her; and Kayden also stayed back for some few minutes to discuss with him. “Akeem take us to the pharmacy, there is one close to the hospital.” He announced he took off his jacket; he looked very tired, if he is this tired, then why he is stressing himself even more? “You better use the pills as it is prescribed.” “You really didn’t have to do this.” She muttered to herself and he glanced in her direction. “I don’t know what to think when you do something like this.” “I am not asking you to feel anything.” He said closing his eyes. “Going on one trip to the hospital doesn’t mean anything.” “You don’t hate me anymore? Aren’t you someone who should be excited over my death?” She asked curiously, she was even more curious than before, she k
“So did it work?” Paige squealed her eyes shining like gold coins; she looked exactly like a high schooler talking about her crush for the first time. “I bet he was covered in blushes, no one is as cute as you are so he was embarrassed.” Crystal eyed her evilly and looked away, pulling out the sketch, ignoring Paige like she wasn’t even there.“Oh, my God!” She squealed again; her eyes widen almost to the forehead. “Did you go overboard and Mr. Smith lost all his control? Did you guys do the deed?” She gasped again loudly, she bit on her bottom lip and a deep shade of red covered her rosy cheeks. Nothing but lewd thoughts in her head, at the moment.Crystal stopped scribbling and glared at her friend.“I never said anything about going too far with him,” She yells gripping her hair in her hands and pacing, Crystal went back to drawing random images that came to mind. Paige didn’t stop mumbling.“Paige,” Crystal called with a frustrated sigh. “Shut up, I can’t concentrate becau
“Come back to your seat,” He ordered once more and Crystal buried her head in her palms, she let out a frustrated sigh before walking back towards him, she sat on the farthest sofa away from him.“Will you then tell me why you suddenly start to care so much?” She asked curiously but received no answer from him; he picked up his phone and was scrolling through it like she wasn’t there. “Are you going to ignore me?”“Crystal just sit quietly, eat, and leave when you are done.” He advised without breaking eye contact from his phone. “As for the reason why I am doing this, I already told you, it would be a problem if you died as my wife. You might not know this, but I have a huge sense of responsibility, I like all my things in good condition.” She was about to say something when they heard a knock on the door, and almost immediately Laurie came in with some boxes, she was surprised to see Crystal in Kayden’s office, she usually never visits the office during work hours, Crystal had a