Chapter 4

Henry was working late again, so I was having dinner by myself. I had hoped he'd come back early so I could tell him about my plans for tomorrow. I am going to the Thorn mansion the poor family is going through a lot. I could tell through the phone that Mr Thorn was deeply troubled if you've never been in that situation you Don't really understand what the family of an mentally unwell client goes through. They themselves need to undergo therapy to deal with their feelings I'll have to talk to them about therapy it'll help them a lot.

After eating dinner, I watched the news for a while. I was still waiting for Henry to come back from work. Another body of a very beautiful lady had been found. The police were now quite convinced a serial killer was behind it, they even had a suspect but couldn't confirm the identity of the believed suspect because he was a man of high power and they needed to be 100 percent certain before releasing his name to the media. 

I felt goosebumps on my skin, the hairs on neck raising. " It is believed that the suspect lures the women into dating him before he sexually abuses them for weeks until then killing them and curving out their hearts. It is not yet known what the killer then does with the hearts afterwards. The family is very distraught and urges anyone with information to come forward " The news reporter reported. She was so beautiful and to think all these things were done to her by her so called lover was simply disgusting. 

After I was done watching the news I went up to our bedroom. Henry hadn't arrived yet and I couldn't wait any longer I had to be up very early tomorrow. Normally at work I go in at 9 and the Thorn family requested me to be at their house by 7 like who wakes up so early. Why did I agree to going there so early. 

The alarm rang waking me from my sleep, I dragged my feet to the bathroom. I couldn't believe I had agreed to this what was I thinking. I showered and then went to have my breakfast quickly. Even though I had showered I was still feeling sleepy evidence my body wasn't used to this. I felt bad that Henry would wake up without me being in bed and he wouldn't know where I've gone I just hope he won't be mad when he learns the truth of where I've gone.

After I was done, I then drove my car and left the house. Putting the Thorn address on the navigator and heading off. It was a 1 hour drive, I arrived 10 minutes late. I hope they wouldn't mind they live quite far. 

I arrived at the walls were very high up, the gate was an old design very royal. The guards opened for me as if they already knew who I was. One showed where to go and park my car, after parking I started walking towards the front door, as I enter the front door I'm greeted by a butler who introduces himself as John. " For your own safety, you are to be at my side at all times never stray away from me as I will be unable to protect you " I frowned why would I need protection. 

" Why would I need protection " I asked him feeling a little uneasiness due to his words he didn't answer instead he just shaked his head. " Come let's go I'll show you to where you need to go " I took a deep breath to calm myself and I followed him. As you enter the front door you enter through a grand hallway. The house was designed with Roman designs which probably dated back to the 1800. The house was beautiful and stunning, I felt so out of place these people were clearly very wealthy. 

I followed John, until he stopped to recieve a call, he spoke to whoever was calling him. I was not listening as I was more intrigued by the interior design of this beautiful house. I wondered how it felt to wake up in such luxury. I had completely forgotten the reason I was here to begin with. 

" Come " John said to try gain my attention I hadn't realized he was done already with his phone call. He began leading me somewhere again. 

Off the main hallway, to the right, is a small sitting room. The fireplace, situated on the interior wall facing east, has a tall mantel of birchwood with turned spindles flanking a rectangular mirror supporting a tapered hood. The hearth is set with dark patterned tiles of Eastlake designs with light blue and white floral tiles surrounding the firebox. The ceiling is painted pressed metal with a curved crown molding. The tall windows are of the Queen Anne style, banded at the top by a panel of colored lights (blue, amber, purple, red). The height of the window is emphasized by a dado panel of wood with molded trim beneath each window. 

the south side of the hall is the large front parlor. This room contains original wallpaper including ceiling panels of small birds and orange flowers with vibrant leaves of green and yellow set upon a light blue background. The main body of the wallpaper is shades of tan and brown with light blue highlights. The fireplace is on the west wall of the room with a mantel similar to the one in the front sitting room. On the hearth are dark tiles of geometric designs with lighter colored tiles of a thistle design around the firebox. 

Today I'm starting work at the Thorn mansion I'll be treating their son Damian. I don't really have all the details except he runs a very successful business. And that he has anger issues, quite vague I know but what can possibly go wrong. 

 

Right now I'm being given a tour by the butler John. " Please wait for me here do not go anywhere until I am back, sir does not like anyone wondering around the house without his permission. I'll be back shortly do not go anywhere. " 

 

That raises my eyebrows why does he need to caution me so much what could they possibly be hiding that they do not want anyone seeing. 

 

 

I decide to have a look around the room pass time as I wait for him to return. I get so intrigued by the portraits I fail to hear anyone come into the room until I feel a presence behind me. The hairs on my neck stand up, my hands start shaking, I feel like my heartbeat is echoing through the room.

 

His so close I feel his breath on my skin, his breathes feel the room his breathing like a beast that's ready to devour its pray, is he the one I'm going to be treating. 

 

 

I want to turn and face him but fear has paralyzed me he caught me off guard, I feel ambushed I feel like running but I can't I'm Trapped. If this guy can scare just by his presence how will I manage to treat him, Should I resign even though I've just started will I handle feeling like this always around him. 

 

He comes closer his back pressing into mine, his breath on my neck. Before turning me so I'm facing him my eyes lock with his immediately as I turn his eyes dark, cold and void of emotion except for lust. He licks his lips as he touches my lower lip with his thumb. 

I stand there frozen allowing him to continue his assault on me, what is it I feel fear. Complete fear which paralyzes your mind and body. Making me a perfect prey to the predator. 

 

 I have exams starting in a week, I'm supposed to be studying but I didn't want to leave you hanging for too long. I hope you like this. 

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