Leaving his house

Chapter 24

Ariel’s POV

Folding me legs to myself, I sat on the bed in my room and the sunlight lit it up from the window. Last night event clouded my mind and I began to wonder how I managed to sleep, despite the war going on in my mind due to what I did last night. This is not the Ariel I used to be, I wasn’t the hard type, neither am I too stubborn. But lately I haven’t being getting along with Axel even though I get along well with others. Sometime I feel like he had really offended me even when he did nothing wrong.

What I did last night was totally wrong, I shouldn’t have been too curious and even after I broke the glass frame, I should have feel a little remorse. Yea..i did say sorry, but that wasn’t enough, considering the fact that I went against his wish. Now I couldn’t even face him, even after practicing my apology, I still don’t think he will allow me in.

I actually had breakfast in my room; well I couldn’t go downstairs to the dinning. I just couldn’t face him now, and I believe he had his too in his room. He might still be very angry at me, and facing him now will only make it worse. I suddenly feel sad for saying those harsh words to him, how I wish I could change the hands of time and make everything including my life right. But a little correction won’t hurt; everyone makes mistake in life.

Still in deep thought, I notice the gate of the compound open widely as a car zoomed in. My clear window made it possible for me to see whatever is going on in the compound being that my room is actually facing the gate. I gasp softly sighting the car that zoomed in; it was Aiden’s.

Is he actually here to pick me? Has Axel told him what I did?” All this thought clouded my mind as I pace round the room.

Not less than two minutes, I heard his voice in the building as he climbed the stairs. I thought he was heading for my room, but he wasn’t. Perhaps he wants to see Axel first before coming for me, I think.

After waiting for like forever, a knock came on my door as I muttered a ‘come in’

It cracked slowly, revealing a handsome dude in all black, with a gold chain round his neck. I almost gasp, drooling a bit before getting a hold of myself.

He smiled, closing the door silently as he delve his right hand into his pocket, sighing briefly

“Ermm…hi” I fidgeted, playing with my fingers. No doubt, I was indeed nervous; what had they discussed? I thought. But his facial expression relieved me a bit of my nervousness

He brought out his hand and stretched them forward, requesting for a hug, with a lingered smile on his face. I hurriedly went for it; I think I need it most now. He hugged me firmly with his well built muscles, as I enjoyed the warmth of his body and smell his sweet cologne. But my mind was really thinking of Axel..what will I do about him now

“I miss you sweetheart” Aiden muttered softly, kissing and stroking my hair. I disengage the hug and stared at him. Did he just call me sweetheart? I asked

“Yes idiot” my subconscious replied

We remained that way, not until I broke the eye contact; I don’t wasn’t the room to get intense making him end up kissing me. Well, despite the fact that I enjoyed the first kiss we had, I won’t still give in to him being that we are not in any form of close relationship.

“Erm…Aiden…I think…i..erm…I really hurt your brother. My stay here hasn’t been good all through as we never get along well. I’m a bad girl right?” I pouted

He chuckled a bit, stroking my hair.

“Don’t feel bad, I’m sure Axel might have forgiven you, so don’t think much about it” He assured, I nodded not really satisfied with his reply

“Erm….can I at least apologize before we leave”

“Hmm….don’t worry about that…we have spoken already..so he is cool, trust me, he hold no grudge against you. Come on, let’s go” He held me hand, trying to pull me out of the room

“Uhn…wait..I need to pick my cloths..erm..and erm…”

“Come on Ari…you have enough clothes already at home…”

“Please…..I really need to pick some things” I resort running back into the room.

Few minutes later I was done, as we made our way to his car parked outside, I stared at the house for the last time.

“Hmm..will I ever come back here..”I thought “Well maybe not, but anytime I got the opportunity to apologize to him, I will”

Not long after, Aiden ignite the car engine as we hit the road.

~~~~~

The Shaw’s Mansion

Flinging off clothes from her wardrobe, Elsa packed them gently in a small portable box, as drops of tears rolled down her cheek. She sobs and groans in pain, remembering the event of last night of how she was brutally raped by Mr. Shaw who forced her to go doggy. Her legs wobbled in pains, as she cursed him lowly within her heart, blaming her mother for not taking her along when going to the other world.

The is the height of it, no one knows about all she had being going through in the house right from when her mother died, but this isn’t what she bargained for. This isn’t what she wanted for her life, if not that it has just been too miserable from the start. More tears gush down her cheek as she wished her mother never left her alone to suffer more in his hands.

“Why did you leave me mother…why…huhn…your precious daughter..ohhn” She sobs heartedly, picking up other clothes as she arranged them in the box. She heaved a sigh, cleaning the tears in her eyes which made her vision blurry, as she continued with her packing. A sudden knock came on the door, making her frozen at the spot. She hurriedly hid the box, arranging her dress as she muttered a ‘come in’.

The door cracked open, as a red-haired lady stepped in. She had a smile on her face which suddenly turns to a frown as she sighted Elsa’s expression. She was putting on a short flimsy maid dress, just like Elsa’s

“Elsa……what’s wrong” She asked, drawing closer to Elsa, who stiffen a bit, knowing that if Diana comes closer, she will see her box, and have a clue of what is going on. She made steps towards her preventing her from coming closer

“Hey…I’m fine…ermm….is ma’am calling for me” Elsa asked as Diana stared at her puzzled at her behavior. She seem nervous, she thought

“Nope….just came to check up on you”

“Oh…ok..thanks…i…ermm..”

“Elsa….come on speak to me…you have been behaving strange…what’s wrong” Diana asked sincerely. Elsa sighed a bit, going to sit on the bed, as Diana joined her, holding unto her shoulder. The threatening tears in Elsa’s eyes poured out, as she couldn’t hold t in any further.

“Oh..no….come on….stop crying…shhh….it’s ok” Diana patted her back, as she cried on her shoulder.

“I don’t know where start from, Diana…I’m confused here…I can’t say this…it hurts so much…I’m really pained” Elsa cried

“Hey…look at me..” Diana hold up her chin, looking into her eyes

“You trust me right….it’s better you let it out and free your heart off the burden. A problem shared is a problem half solved, okay” Elsa nodded, sniffing

“Yea…but the thing is that I can’t share this problem…it’s….”

“Hmm….it’s alright…I understand…but I don’t like seeing you this way. Everyone knows Elsa to be an hardworking and lovely girl..but these days you have been moody. And being your very good friend, I need to see to your well being”

“Yea…thanks Diana”

Diana smiled as her eyes scrutinize the room; she caught a glimpse of the box and frown.

“What’s that?” She asked, with arched brows

“What?” Elsa resorted, nervously. Diana stood up, and went towards where she hid the box, and pulled it out, a few clothes dropped out, as Elsa gasp

“Elsa….a…are you leaving” She asked, her eyes boring holes into Elsa’s, who nodded slowly

“The pain is too much” She whispered in agony. Diana dropped the box, rushing to hold her hands.

“Please Elsa…what is going on…please don’t leave, you are my only friend here…..but why will you….”

“Shhh…..” Elsa whispered. “It’s for my own good, I don’t wanna die yet…it’s hard to say and I’m really sorry Diana, but I need to go away from here. Things hasn’t really been going well for me, and the boss caused all this…I’m sorry”

“Tell me…what has the boss done…I mean…Elsa…come on…where will you go to if you leave here…you and I know that you are an orphan and have no one. It might be dangerous out there” Diana muttered, shedding tears too

“Diana….i will be fine okay…and you will be fine too, trust me…out there might be dangerous, but within is more dangerous for me as at now. But if I will advice you, just stay away from Mr. Shaw” She cooed, wiping off her tears, and pulling her into a hug. They cry on each other’s shoulder for a while before comforting themselves.

Diana couldn’t really understand Elsa’s motive for leaving but she knew something bad, might had happened. She assisted her in setting her pack. Elsa handed a letter to her which she asked to give to Mrs. Shaw, as they plan on how she will exit the building.

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Dragging along her heavy box, Elsa walks along a rusty road which led to a slum area. A nostalgic feeling overwhelm her as she remembered her former life before Mr. Shaw picked her and her mum up. Walking down the lonely road, she noticed a few people where around, but in a twinkle of an eye she suddenly became alone. Where did those people go to, she asked herself, holding the little bag across her shoulder, firmly to avoid it from slipping off.

 The small bag contains her life savings, well she should have decided to keep it in the bank, but it isn’t easy to find a bank where one can quickly withdraw in a slum area like this. This is a worst area to live in; the poorest rat in the city will be the richest over here. But, she seem wrong though, because most criminals take this village to be their hide outs, and furious touts could be seen hanging around in hidden area, performing hideous acts to the innocent villagers.

She sighed for the umpteenth time, tired of the unending journey. Though, she had nowhere in mind to lodge, but hoping to meet someone who will perhaps direct her to a small lodge or hotel where she could spend the night. She yawn repeatedly, as her stomach rumbled furiously. She was about taking a rest under a nearby tree close to the road, when she noticed some guys at the end of a certain building. They were about four and she couldn’t really glimpse what they were doing, but the joy of finding a person overwhelmed her curiosity as she made her way towards them; hoping to get an information about the village.

They noticed her presence, and turned sharply towards her as she walks closer. At this time, after walking some meters towards them, she noticed their outfit, expression and the substances in the hands. One was holding a wrap of weed to be precise while others were busy drinking hot liquor. They gritted at her, sniffing her from afar as their red eyes gave her a bad impression

“Who are you?” One of the guys asked, he was putting on a red cap, with a silver earring stuck on the loop of his ear

“I think we got a fish here…come on check her out…..” Another said, as they tried making their way towards her. A load of fear fell on her, disorganizing her body system as a loud shrieking scream escaped her mouth.

She tried running away, but one was already at her front, taking off the small bag from her as he landed a heavy slap across her face making her shriek. She fell to the round sobbing loudly as the other guys came closer; they opened the bag as their eyes bulge out

“Geez….this is money mehn….never knew this villagers are rich” A guy with smelly mouth muttered

“She doesn’t look like a villager…look at her bags” A heavy built one muttered

The one who slapped her seem to be their leader, he went and stood before her, squatting to her level

“Hey chick….don’t cry okay…we just wanna have a taste of his perfect body of yours” he smirk, trying to pull of her trousers. But her struggle prevented him from doing so, she slapped him across the face, trying to free herself from his grip but he was just so strong. She busted into another round of tears, cursing herself for taking this route. She should have stayed in the mansion, Diana was right….now this guys will all rape her, she thought, wondering why her life will be so miserable.

“Stop struggling bitch and stay still…” he muttered in a husky voice, tearing off her shirt in the process. But before he could complete his words, a heavy kick landed on his face, making him stagger as he rolled off her. Elsa managed to get up, shifting backward, as she stared at her savior who gave the hoodlum another kick just as he was about getting up, making him stumble to the ground, perhaps the kick had a strong effect on him.

She glanced at the floor and saw the other guys who where mocking her earlier on the ground, groan loudly. But when did all this happen? She thought. Perhaps she was too busy fighting the man who tried raping her to notice the fact that someone else her taken charge in beating up those guys.

Her savior, picked up the leader of the gang, sending hot blows into his chest, but he dodge it, sending a kick at her, which she swiftly avoided.

One of the guys sprawled on the floor stood up to attack him, but she felt his presence, sending him a punch before he could lift his hand, he staggered, falling on another wounded guy on the floor. The leader of the gang, stood up again and with force surge at the strange savior girl, sending a blow to her jaw line; she grabbed his hand, twisting it backward as it made a cracking sound, he grunted in pain, landing on one of his knee. The fight went on, with the young lady beating the hell out if the, they however surrendered, knowing that they were not a match for her; four guys against a lady.

She collected Elsa’s bag from them giving them a strict warning to stay clear as they hurried off without sparing her another glance. Elsa breathed a sigh of relief, feeling at ease as she spoke out

“Thank you so much, you saved me…..i’m just so…..”

“Elsa” the strange girl muttered to Elsa’s surprise

She stared at the stranger in shock, wondering how she got to know her name. Who is she, did she know me from somewhere, but how?” this thought kept running in her mind, not sure of the answer to give, not until the lady took off her sunglasses. Her mouth fall apart in shock as she gape at her, she later found her voice, shuttering a bit, she muttered

“Br- Brit-Brittany???”

The strange girl smirked.