Vanessa’s pov. I slowly opened my eyes, greeted by the sweet melodies of birds chirping outside my window. The soft morning light spilled into the room, casting a warm glow and gently blurring my vision. As I adjusted to the new day, my gaze fell upon an empty bird's nest nestled in the branches just outside.Curiosity sparked within me as I wondered what had become of the bird family that once called the nest their home. Had they flown away to explore new horizons, leaving behind only memories and the echoes of their joyful songs? Or had they outgrown their cozy abode, seeking a larger nest to accommodate their growing family?Lost in my thoughts, I couldn't help but draw a parallel between the birds' departure and the mysterious absence of Dominic. The previous night had been absolutely amazing, filled with so much passion and deep emotion, and an undeniable connection. But now, as the morning light bathed my room, I found myself wondering where Dominic had disappeared to.We had

Vanessa’s pov. It was late in the evening and I had eaten nothing, I was feeling extremely weak, due to all the crying and thinking. Yes it’s true all what Sophia said is true I’m just a sleeping tool to Dominic, I wish it was not true but the fact is that it’s All true, because Dominic confirmed it all. But now I’m starving, and I need food before I faint. I stood from the cold floor, I sat down and headed for the door. I walked out of my room and headed for the kitchen, now I think about it, why did Rose not come and check up on me since? Maybe she’s busy having fun with Darren. They deserve it. And since this is our last day here, I think it’s best that they enjoy it. I got to the kitchen and saw two maids talking to each other,so I walked up to them. “Please, is there anything I can eat now that I'm starving?” I asked them politely. And one of the girls said “I’m sorry ma, but Mrs Sophia said we are not allowed to give you Food” Excuse me? “Hmm I don’t understand, since w

Vanessa’s pov. After Elliot left my room, I was feeling so weak, like I could barely stand. I hadn't eaten a single bite since morning, and my stomach was growling louder than a lion's roar. The whole morning had been a nightmare, and this evening made it worse with the mean Sophia and those maids making my life a living hell.I flopped down on my bed, feeling utterly defeated and hopeless. But just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, Rose, my guardian angel, walked into the room with a tray of delicious, mouthwatering food. It was like she knew exactly what I needed in that moment.She placed the tray gently on my bedside table and sat down next to me, her eyes filled with genuine concern. "Vanessa, I'm so sorry I wasn't here earlier," she said, her voice full of sympathy. "I just got back, and I can't believe what those awful people did to you."“It’s fine, I’m used to all this” I said to her. Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at Rose. It was such a relief to have s

Vanessa’s pov. When I got to the Dining Table everyone was already seated and I wondered why I was always delayed when it came to dinner. Was there this specific time I was not aware of? I made my way and sat beside Rose and she gave me a full smile because she had food stuffed up inside her mouth. We all ate our dinner peacefully, no talking or giving each other words. It was peaceful and honestly it might have felt awkward but it was peaceful to me. After dinner, I told Rose I wanted to have a brief talk with her and she agreed to follow me. So we made our way to the sitting area and we sat down on the couch together and I started filling her in on everything Elliot had been saying to me and she looked surprised.“Why haven't you told Dominic?” She asked me “Hmm at first, I didn’t know he was serious, until now” I said to her. “But still you have to talk to Dominic about this” she says in a worried tone. “What’s Dominic going to do anyways, not like he gives a damn about me!

Dominic’s pov. As I walked down the dimly lit hallway, my heart raced with worry. I was supposed to check up on Vanessa in her room, but when I arrived, she was nowhere to be found. Panic set in, and my mind started racing with all sorts of worst-case scenarios.I immediately knew something was wrong. Vanessa was always bent on escaping, could she have found another way?It was like her to just disappear without a trace. I quickly made my way back to the main area of the house and called out her name, but there was no response.Fear gripped me as I realised that something terrible might have happened. I couldn't shake the feeling that Elliot, with his sinister intentions, might be involved. I had seen the way he looked at Vanessa before, and it sent shivers down my spine, and also Rose told me to beware of him and she told me everything Vanessa told her. I was furious because I was wondering why she didn't say anything about it to me. And at the same time Elliot was nowhere to be fou