Absolute Imperfection

Chapter 2

Delilah got to the road and looked round, luckily she got a taxi and headed to the nearest motel, she paid the cab driver and headed to the entrance she paid her bill and headed to her room. The room was rather small with a small light located at the roof of the room and a standing fan close to the door of the bathroom. The bed was just the right size and spread on it a light blue bedspread and a dark blue blanket. Delilah took off her clothes and headed straight to the bathroom that luckily had soap and hot water. She put on the tap and allowed the water adjust to the right temperature and she got in, sinking herself deep in the water and freeing herself from all the pain and emotion that she had to go through. Once again memories came flooding back and only then had she realised that she practically slept off in the bathtub. She got up and stepped out of the tub allowing the water to drain, she got out and cleaned herself up, wore her shorts and sports bra and went straight to bed.
Delilah woke up thanks to the light that burst through a small opening in the curtains, she groaned as she turned her face away and slept back immediately. She thankfully woke up at eleven and then remembered that she had to look for a way to find people who fled during the attack. She got up and found her way to the bathroom, she put on the tap and allowed the water to adjust to her temperature, she took off her clothes and entered the bathtub and had her bath. In less than ten minutes, she was all dressed in a black leather trouser topped with a white inner shirt and black leather jacket. She quickly walked out and headed to the reception, dropped the keys and headed out to the entrance. She looked around and immediately realised how much she and her people have to kept from the outside world and the big difference between her place and where she is.
I kept walking down the road but it was really difficult knowing my way around. I reached one of the restaurants and decided to treat myself since I hadn't eaten in a while. The food was nice but it reminded more about home considering I realised I ordered my mother's favourite which is some pancakes,omelette and coffee. I found my way to the park where my family usually met with some friends hoping one of them would pass by or come hang out. The sun was beginning to set and I cursed how my plan was a flop, I was about leaving when I found a familiar Lexus jeep park at the last parking space. I looked at the plate number to immediately realise it and believe that Mr Jones was the owner of the car. I hurriedly made my way to the car while he and his kids came out. I quickly recognized him and and his kid. He was surprised to see me to welcomed me all the same. We went to to the park where I finally had some food to eat and by night time we went back to his house. I was taken to the guest room that was quite spacious and was beautifully decorated with silk cotton and sheets. The rug was so welcoming to the feet and the lavender scent of the candle was a great welcome to me and my nerves. The sheets were a silk soft pink and don't get me started with the soft mattress that could send me to sleep for weeks. I went to the bathroom and was shocked by how pretty it was. The tub and shower stand were at separate locations but close enough, the toilet was pretty nice and there was an inbuilt stand for towels, hair dryer, and a few toiletries. I quickly pasted and had a very hot and calming shower. I used the rose scented shampoo to wash away the grease of my hair and then the lavender body wash to shower. I chose to use the shower this time because I wanted a really quick bath, quick but calming. After the shower I went back to the room and then put on the pj's that were available and the suspicious part is that they were quite my size making me wonder who else around my age group cold possibly be staying here.
I stepped out of the room were I joined Mr Jones and his boy for dinner. We had pasta and chicken sauce, some vegetable sauce and fruits. I ate so much and I believed that anymore and I would puck my insides out. His boy who I now came to know as John had chocolate ice cream for dessert but I passed it for a later time. His son was around seven eleven years of age and boy can he eat an elephant and call it an appetizer. Finally John reached his bed time and I was left alone with Mr Jones to talk. I told him about the current situation of things, the death of my family and my people. It felt nice letting go of that weight because I felt much better after narrating the story to him. Mr Jones decided that he would take me in and that I could stay as long as possible.
*Mr Jones POV*
After I heard what Delilah told me, I was in utter shock about such brutality. I began to wonder how she coped seeing the death of her family in such a way and not just them but also friends. I decided that she could stay as long she wanted because that would be paying back the favour that I believe that not even this little act of kindness can pay back. She was in so much pain telling me her sad story the worse part is that nothing can be done about it. I decided that tomorrow I would get her to school and let her lead her life normally. Now would probably not be the right time but she does not need stress in her life as of now and my main goal now is providing her the security and solace she's lost. I walked back to bed thinking of the various ways I could help Delilah and most importantly, after getting to knw that the anti- threeworlds have now attacked it dawned on me that my clan will not be far from impending doom. I needed to get to the masters real fast and soon. Those rogues seem to be getting stronger than imagined with their being able to destroy Delilah's clan in a day.
*Delilah POV*
I went back to my new temporary room to rest and recalled past events and how my life drastically changed within forty eight hours. Not long who was I planning my birthday party and today I'm speaking to an old parent's friend I met just once about my parents that were killed not too long ago. I prayed to whatever god listening to grant me strength and wisdom because I was afraid of loosing my mind trying to come to terms with this new horror movie of reality. I went to bed and immediately fell into a deep sleep.....
Aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! I jumped up from my bed startled and usher out trying to process the current situation. I saw Mr Jones lying dead on the floor and John was in a helpless state. Come here right now the masked man ordered me but I was too sucked to even register what was being said. Another man came to my behind and ceased my hands, he set John ablaze and I helplessly watched the poor boy run round the house in deadly pain. He faced me and said I was next to die just like my family, I wanted to ask who it was until I heard my name being called and I woke up. I realised it was just a dream and that non was real when it felt so real. I reached out for Mr Jones and he kept whispering soothing words in my ear. I was too afraid to go back to sleep so decided against it and I was then served a hot cup of coffee to calm my nerves.
*Mr Jones POV*
I heard shouting and immediately headed to Delilah's room since I sensed the noise coming from there. She was asleep sweating profusely, thrashing and screaming. I realised that it was the nightmares that would be bound to come but unfortunately came sooner than expected. I tried waking her up but she wouldn't so I decided to shout her name....after a few minutes she finally woke up and I took her in my arms. She felt so vulnerable and helpless that it broke my heart. I then chose to make a cup of coffee for her and let her watch some movies to ease herself. While watching her, I secretly hoped that she would be strong enough for the task she had at hand.