Yours Truly

Chapter 8

Rose's POV...

It's been over a year and a half since the incident at the beach house, but to me, everything still felt so fresh in mind as I couldn't stop thinking about all of it, most especially the hooded figure with the eyes so captivating

I couldn't also stop thinking about what would become of Keith and if those prison walls were strong enough to hold a beast like him.

But Zena constantly reprimands me to let the past go and focus on the future, but can I truly let go of those scars, can I really bring my mind out of the constant misery Keith's torture has put them into.

I know I was finally away from my darkness with a new identity and a new life, this was supposed to be a fresh start right, a new beginning but why doesn't it feel that way, why does the fear of the unknown constantly feed deep into me not giving me a chance to breathe.

I spent most of my days on the run, moving from city to city, never settling in one place, always running from my past because even though I was finally free from the clutches of my demon husband, I still felt like I was in chains, constantly afraid day and night that he might find me again, and take me back

“Ugh, "I screamed to myself
Who knew being dead would be so very difficult and lonely because even my sister had to stay far away from me, so as not to raise any suspicion.” I sighed in frustration as I got down from the bus I was travelling in.

“My next stop, A New city.”

I hope this one would feel like home to me, and I wouldn't have to keep running," I said to myself as I walked into an opening street which was bustling with busy people walking in such a hurry and also cars rushing to their destination

“This is such a huge city," I said to myself as I continued looking around and walking totally oblivious to my where I was going to

Walking for almost 3 hours around the city, I was super exhausted and it was gradually getting dark
So I decided to find a place to rest and also find some food as I was very hungry

Glancing around the unknown area with the sun slowly setting, I didn't know where I was now
Goddamnit I was freaking lost," I screamed to myself as I took out the map of the city trying to find my way

Looking at the map for what felt like forever, with no knowledge on how to navigate my way, I knew I was done for, totally done for," I growled to myself as I took in a deep breath trying to calm my racing heart

“Hey, you look like you are lost," I soon heard a female voice say as I quickly turned around to see who it was

It was a brunette lady with Hazel eyes and a cute smile, she looked maybe two years younger than I am.

Yes, I think I am, can you help me? " I begged

Most definitely, so where are you going to exactly," she asked smiling

“Uhmmm... That's the problem, I don't know," I said and the girl looked at me all weirdly

“I'm new to the city, my name is Tyler, Tyler Cain," I said quickly before she would think I'm a psychopath

Oh I should have guessed, my name is Eve, Eve Rivers," she said extending her hand for a handshake

Nice to meet you, Eve," I smiled back

And same here Tyler," she replied and there was this slight pang in my chest as she mentioned my fake identity

'I would never be used to that name,' I mumbled to myself.

Anyways Tyler since you are new to this city and you don't know much, you can stay at my apartment until you find your footing," she let out breaking me out of my invading thoughts

No, I don't want to impose, you can just point me in the direction of a hotel," I replied

Hell no girl, how polite would I be if I don't take care of you, it's your first time in this city allow me to show you our hospitality," she insisted

Looking at her, she looked so kind and helpful that I couldn't resist

Okay, Eve, I accept," I smiled back

That's amazing, let's go then," she said urging me to walk with her

We walked for a while, and soon enough we got to an apartment building.

My apartment is on the 4th floor," Eve said as we walked up the long flight of stairs

Reaching the 4th floor and getting to a door she stopped opening the door up

“This is it, my humble abode," she got in urging me to do the same

Make yourself comfortable, while I make dinner and get you a drink," she smiled walking into the kitchen

Taking my seat, I looked around the nicely decorated apartment, it wasn't that big but it was nicely done

Your place is beautiful," I said out loud as I looked through her decorated table stand

Thank you Tyler, I try my best to keep everything together, I'm an interior designer for a company here so finding new pieces to decorate with wasn't that hard," she explained as she handed me a beer

So Tyler tell me, why are you in the city and how long are you planning on staying for," she asked

Taking in a deep breath, I couldn't tell her my truth, I couldn't tell her that I'm always on the run now, I couldn't tell her that I am currently running away from a monster, so I smiled and told her the next best thing

I'm just exploring new things, really hoping this city would be good for me," I grinned as I continued to play with my fingers

Oh, that's so good, and trust me when you finally see what the city has to offer, you would want to continue your adventure elsewhere," she smirked as she walked back into the kitchen

I let out a whiff, as I stood up walking over to the window which oversees the whole city

I didn't know how long I would be staying in this city, but I would be here for as long as my darkness doesn't come for me.