Chapter 7

LYRA POV.

"ты…" (You...)Before he could even complete the sentence I shut the door on his face. Hold on what sound did he make?

What's more worse was that they were on guard here all the time. Are they keeping their eyes on me? I should have known better. These people have saved me just to keep me hostage.

I couldn't breathe. It felt like something was stuck which was blocking my air passage. I needed open space, most importantly I needed air.

Air

I dropped down near the door on my knees hitting the floor with a loud thud. They must have heard that because not after long.

" Открой дверь " (Open the Door) I heard them shout. He was hitting the door, probably wanting me to open the door. This Did not end there when they started kicking the door harder. I could feel the force they were applying in the door and this situation was scaring me.

They were so loud so I crawled towards the nearest wall and covered myself with my arms. I buried my head inside my knees.

"Please let it pass" I silently prayed to the one who had closed his door for me a long time ago.

Bam Bam Bang the door dropped on the floor. They broke the door. I pressed myself harder against the door silently wishing these walls could swallow me.

I could feel them, they were inside the room. They were quiet, none of them speaking a word. I too held my breath like they would think I wasn't here an foolish attempt.

They were murmuring and after that I heard someone approaching me. He bent down to my level and lightly tapped on my shoulder.

" Ты пытаешься создать проблемы здесь, маленький щенок? " (Are you trying to cause trouble here little Pup?) His voice was rough which held authority somehow demanding an answer. I didn't understand what he was saying but I could tell he was not someone who would cope up with my silence.

" Ищите потерянного щенка " ( Look up lost Pup) His words were harsher this time.

My habits of not replying would always get me in trouble and so was this time. He pinched my elbow and my eyes flooded. It wasn't that painful but his behaviour was. If he hit me next i don't think i would be able to survive.

I started sobbing a bit louder I guess because the man who I assume was near me was pulled away from me. They started talking out loud. I gathered up courage and peeped through it looked like they were scolding him.

This was the chance. They were too busy in themselves so I thought about sneaking out in their presence. I started dragging myself toward the door. Please don't get caught..

Wow* Is this a house? Luckily I came out of the room and I was amazed by this house's interior. Huge Chandeliers were hanging down from the ceiling. The thing I was not able to digest was the tall statue. Someone had definitely given it all on them. It was so detailed.

But what freaked me out was the stairs. It wasn't one like the normal two storey house. There were six stairs which you could go down. Six stairs, Damm this was so huge. I had a gut feeling this place was going to destroy so I needed a way out.

But how?? It's not like they would allow me to explore this house. Tapping my foot on the furnished floor something clicked my mind.

" искать ребенка до возвращения Босса " (Search for the child before Boss returns) I heard one of them shout from inside. They must have figured out I was not inside. Great!! Let's play Find the exit game together.

The house was built in a very detailed style with walls painted in bold colour to have huge sculptures placed on every corner which was such a good thing for me as I was able to hide in them.

They were quick to come out of the room. Glad I was fast. They are definitely getting lost today. I saw one of them rushing towards the room on the south side.

I slowly giggled to myself. I so wanted to get to see his dumb found face. I covered myself from laughing. His confused face was giving me so much satisfaction.

If you enter the room you would know what's in there. I took the large chair in the room and placed it on the balcony near the railing which according to my little knowledge would look as if I'm out and I have kept the bucket in the shower with the tap on. When he would be done with the balcony the bucket would get full and start overflowing means he should think I'm in the shower. Then I made sure to leave my shoe near the wardrobe and slightly opened the door. Which should prove I'm inside.

The room was dark so I think it should work because I made sure to remove some bulbs not entirely but some. I have done something similar to four rooms so they would get lost and think I ran out and lead me towards the exit.

He came out of the room and removed a black rectangle like thing and started speaking on it. I couldn't stop myself from giggling. Now was the right time for me to make a move. He would soon gather all of the men and soon they would start an outside search.

They would probably think I am outside while I am inside and after they leave I can safely escape. I just hope things go as I thought because there are no additional plans stored.

He looked in all the directions from his place and hurried towards the room. I was a bit away from him but still could figure out his moves. He pressed something on the wall and slowly a metal door appeared in front of him and he climbed on it and then the door disappeared.

No No…this was not in the Plan I needed to follow him. I came out from my place and rushed towards the wall on the south side. I started hitting the wall inorder to find something. After repeating for some time I found a smooth surface which had numbers in it.

"Now what?"

I don't know how that came to my mind but I lightly blew hot air from my mouth on the numbers and fortunately the finger pressed on the numbers became slightly visible.

"0000" I pressed it. *Click* Slowly it started opening. Woooumh

I did it. That was easy. Someone once said Literate people sometimes do futile things.

The room opened and I stepped inside. It was just a tiny little and suddenly the door closed on its own. I tried staying calm and then slowly I felt the force pulling me down . I again tried to stay calm.

*Ding* the door opened. My heart was racing in my chest. l peaked out. No one was outside, it was suspicious. I walked out to find a huge hall which was beautifully carpeted. I could feel I was in the lowest place because the stairs I saw earlier were not visible.

Huge Chandeliers were hanging up the ceiling. It was new seeing lights hanging on the roof. They were rich, no doubts the food they served me explained everything.

Following my instinct I walked until I felt like stopping. None of them were showing up. After fews steps I could sense them so now I started tip-toeing.

Coming on the edge of the room I was just a door apart from them. Once I open the door I would get caught. There must be a different door somewhere.

I was just standing in the place when the door jolted open. I didn't have time to run or hide. I stood there and a bright light flashed my eyes and I was too shocked to even believe my eyes.

They were all half kneeling down, their heads bowed. I even saw the men in white who checked me earlier.

"What is going on?" I merely whispered to myself. For the first time I wasn't really scared in the situation.

" Мы пообещали быть к вашим услугам " (We pledged to be at your service). They all sang in unison, Like I would understand.

"Speak to me in a language, I can understand" I blabbered, crossing my hands across my chest.

That was not enough because after that they all stood up and from behind a man walked up to me. He was tall like real tall. He took my hands and kissed my palm.

Wow! I wasn't scared, I wasn't surprised. I was too blown away by the stunt they were Performing. I would be fool to believe all this. Wait a minute!!! Yes I get it now. They must be mistaking me for someone else. Ok Now this sound pretty convincing.

Yes. I would pretend to go along with them. Just being a part of their game and soon will leave this place.