I knew William wouldn’t be able to disturb me anymore since I had left my phone in the room. I decided to go to the garden to read instead of the library because I knew that when he starts to search for me, the garden would be the last place he would check. The flowers in the garden had started to bloom and the scent of the assorted flowers surrounded me as I walked further into the garden. I rubbed my fingers on the petals of the flowers as I walked down the pathway with my novel in hand.I walked further into the garden and walked to the bench in front of the little fountain, my usual place in the garden that gave me a sense of peace. I settled down on the bench and stared up at the trees and transparent covers above the bench. I opened my novel and indulged in my murder mystery world.I was so lost in my novel that I didn’t notice someone was approaching from behind me. I felt the hands of the person on my shoulder and let out a scream, jumping and shutting my book in fright as I

I stirred awake feeling the warm rays of the sun on my face, I opened my eyes slowly, I was still in my position from yesterday and my neck was hurting due to the way I slept.I don’t even remember falling asleepI gazed round the room and finally landed on William. I place my hands on his forehead and his body temperature had reduced a bit, it wasn’t as high as it was yesterday night. Why is the sun coming in? Shit! What’s the time?I sat up straight and glanced at the clock that read seven a.m.Was Lance locked outside? I asked myself. My eyes landed on my phone, I stretched and retracted back almost immediately, favoring the shoulder I hit on the bed frame yesterday night. It was hurting more than it did yesterday. I walked over to the other side of the bed picked up my phone, unlocking it to read a message from Lance. The message was sent at five a.m. he was informing me that he be able to come on time but he’ll be here before eight.I decided to wash my face and brush my teeth

Henry stood outside of the office building and opened the door for me as Cedrick rolled the car to a stop at the entrance of the building.“Thank you Cederick, Hello Henry, I hope I haven't kept you waiting for long?” I ask.“No, not in the slightest, this way.” He says, leading me to the elevator. I glanced back at the receptionist’s desk, Stacey sat there talking to a visitor or employee, I couldn’t really tell from where I was. I shook my head as I recalled my first encounter with her.We got on the elevator and Henry pressed the button that would take us up to William’s floor. I exhaled deeply as the door closed, taking us up from floor to floor. The door slid open at William’s floor and we walked out, my heel making a clicking sound each time it made contact with the floor tiles as we walked over to William’s office. Henry opens the door courteously for me and I walk in and Henry walks behind me.“You can have your seat on his office chair,” Henry says pointing at William’s offi

I watched him as he made his way over to me rather slowly, compared to the way he usually charged at someone.“I don’t have all the time in the world,” I say with a snarky tone.Why I said that I don’t know.He stops walking. “Do you want my help or not?” He asks and I mumble to myself not answering him audibly.He came to stand directly behind me making me freeze unconsciously, I felt my stomach tighten by how close he was. “I don't want to see you near this room after this now give me the damn balm!” He orders as he stretches his hand.I hand the tube over to him and watch him as he unscrews the cap and squeezes a small amount of the cream onto his fingers before closing it and handing it back to meWilliam has never been so close to me as he is now. Without warning, I felt him place his fingers on my back, rubbing the soothing balm in such a delicate way. Despite the coolness of the balm, I could still feel the heat of his fingers and his hand. He went lower, applying a little bit

I shut the door behind me and decided to go to the living room, I don’t think I’ve ever stepped my foot there aside when I gave myself a welcome tour. I haven’t even seen anyone here watching the TV, there are so many things in this mansion that William hardly uses. I switch on the TV and settle on the chair comfortably, scrolling on Netflix for what to watch.I finally found a show to watch and settled for it. After a few episodes, I stretched the muscles of my better arm, rose from my seat, and casually strolled off to the kitchen in search of something refreshing to eat while I continued watching the show I’m now hooked on. I pulled the fridge door open, to bring out a juice carton, and poured myself a glass. I pick out a pack of cookies before shutting the fridge door and making my way back to my show.I push the door and almost bump into William, what was he doing on the other side of the door? At least the content of my glass didn’t pour on him this time. He glances at the Item