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Chapter 13
“Are you crazy?!” I asked him with seriousness.
The look on his face told me that I had just disrespected him. It was unintentional. I have complete respect for him... most of the time.
“Sorry.” I knew my place. He was the master and I was the servant. “But I can't go with you.”
For some reason, he just grinned. And that puzzled me very much.
A sigh escaped my lips. It was just that I could never read this guy! In fact, he has always been giving me that smile before saying something that I would totally disagree with him on.
Now I felt even more nervous. It felt like I was going to explode from all this tension.
“Why not?” he asked innocently. Was it not obvious?!
There was something he was hiding; something that I just didn't want to know. And the longer I remain in this room with him, the more I was destined to know. Thinking of it now, I really don't want to know. I'd rather get back to my room than suffer another one of his psychotic ideas. Fidgeting in my place a little, I spoke, “Um because you are supposed to be alone. Just the both of you...with no one else. Just you and Kiki” I tried to make it clear.
“And your point is?” he ranted with an amused voice. It was hard not to give him a dumb look, but I was able to contain myself.
There was something wrong with him...very wrong! It felt like I really didn't have a choice now. So I spoke slowly and clearly trying to make my point even easier to understand. “I can't go with you... so go by yourselves...”
He laughed in amusement at the way I spoke things. “You think that you're going as a friend?!”, he was amazed, “You would be going to help me out as a servant, that's all. So in a sense, we would be alone.” He smiled a brief smile then stood up. Was he trying to leave?! Does he think that his decision was considered the final decision?! Not if I had something to say about it! I thought quickly.
Will I wasn't going to allow him to leave me here with the final choice being his! This began my protest! And with every protest of mine, he finds it as a challenge to him. “Considering my health condition”, I began confidently, “I can't go”, I frowned falsely, “I guess you'll just have to take someone else.”
When he looked at me strictly, it was as if he felt my challenge to him. A wide grin spread upon his lips...and that was bad! It sent wild butterflies into my stomach and this overwhelming weight formed on my chest. Since he was in control, I had very little chances of doing things my way. But it didn't hurt to try... most of the time. But in the end, I knew I was going to be defeated.
Slowly, I noticed that his eyes were studying me and trying to figure out why I didn't want to go, why I struggled against his will to just let me be? For a long moment in silence, it felt like I had won, but then he spoke firmly, “But I already talked with Gaara”, my heart sank, “and he said that having fresh air instead of being cooped up in here is great for your health.”
Was he prepared for this?! Did he know that I was going to deny his answer?!
Those questions rose a lump in my throat. I grimaced. There must be some other reason that I could provide him that would prevent me from going!
I was panicking on the inside. The thought of being with Kiki for several days... it was terrifying! Who knows what she would do to me! She hated me! She hated everyone!
“What about my asthma though?”, I questioned him with a pleading voice, “I could die”, I over exaggerated.
Even when I think I might be one step ahead of this guy, he always has something up his sleeve. It's like he really wanted me to go. Me specifically. But I didn't know why.
To answer my question, he moved in closer to me then looked into my eyes. He repeated slowly and clearly mocking the moves I had done earlier, “I already spoke with Gaara and he said that this would be great for your health. Besides”, his voice wasn't mocking now, “It will be fun, I promise.”
In all actuality, I wanted to go very badly, but Kiki was the one who was pushing me away. I wanted to be with master Kankuro and have fun and enjoy the weather, but she as going to be there too! And I really didn't want to see her... Ever!
“What about Lilly”, I brought my sister up in my desperate attempt to win this challenge, “I have to take good care of her.”
The way he observed me told me that he knew I was desperate, but he wasn't planning on taking it easy on me. “Don't worry”, he added confidently, “I took care of that too!” He surprise me with his preparedness. “She will be taken good care of by Rini or Hana.”
Well, that was my last attempt and it failed miserably. “But...”, I uttered with nothing more to say.
“You know what”, he broke my train of thought, “I'll give you a choice because I'm nice like that.” Did he just call himself nice after he tried to force me to go?! Well then yes, I thought sarcastically, he is very nice. “But give me your answer in two days so I could speak with Gaara about it.” He informed me before heading out. But before he left, he reminded me, “Don't forget about tomorrow.”
With a nod from me telling him that I won't forget, he left.
Great! Just great! Now what?! I thought with groan before returning to my room and heading to my bed. Lilly was sound asleep when I entered our room and began to change into my pajamas. With a smile, I hopped into my bed and covered myself in the silk sheets burying my body within them and smelling their calming floral scent. Not being about to stress farther into that matter, sleep began to engulf me with its sweet mercy. The last thought on my mind was 'maybe I should go.'
In the morning, I dressed and prepared myself for yet another fun day at work. Everything will be fine, I told myself encouragingly, but I knew things weren't going to be alright.
After a quick shower, I found Lilly sitting on her bed with a frightened look plastered across her face. A distant look appeared on her face as she gazed at her covers in silence.
“Lilly”, I shattered the silence and her train of thought, “is everything okay?” I was worried about her. She never looked so distant and miserable before. It was mind-boggling and discomforting seeing her so upset and not knowing why.
When she realized that I was focused on her, she shook her head yes then left the room. Something must have happened to her and I was determined to figure that out... after work.
Getting dressed then pulling my hair up, I began to head to the kitchen. I hoped to bump into Rini or Lilly on my way so I could ask about what was happening, but neither of them was to be found on my way there.
Before I even entered the kitchen, I could smell that nice smell of breakfast. It was wonderful! The amazing aroma's that danced around me always made my morning worth it! That was until I heard some glass shatter on the floor.
Entering it in a hurry, I regret it completely. There was glass everywhere. No one was able to move around successfully without having a shard of that glass get stuck to the bottom of their shoes. So far, this was a terrible day. And, apparently, this was just an off day for a lot of people.
Glancing around, I had found the maid who had done this. She was small and fragile. Her hair was neck length brown hair with small bangs resting on her forehead. The maid who dropped the glass was pale white and shaky. Not to mention that Hana was very angry with her, which was evident by her glower and stomping feet. “How are we going to finish making the meals if you don't focus!” she exclaimed with rage.
“I'm sorry”, the little maid mumbled with an embarrassed tone.
“Sorry won't bring us more plates back! And it definitely won't bring back the time we had just wasted!”
Never had I seen Hana so furious before. “Easy Hana”, I defended the little girl, “It's not worth yelling at her like this. It was an accident, that's all.” I looked at the girl and she returned my gaze with her thankful eyes, “She won't do it again, don't worry.” I tried to calm Hana down.
Hana rubbed the sides of her head in thought. “Okay”, her voice was calm and steady, “just clean this mess up before our masters arrive.”
The girl nodded her head quick then rushed and brought a broom and commenced to clean the mess.
Hana returned to her position and I returned to mine.
After the table was set and the food was prepared, the voices of our masters could be heard descending down the stairs.
In the kitchen, I hadn't noticed that everyone looked glum and upset. Some of them appeared flustered and worried. Heading toward Hana, I asked with complete ignorance, “What's wrong with everyone?”
She gave me a dumbfound look then answered with a whisper, “You mean you don't know?!”
Shaking my head no, she sighed, “Master Kankuro changed the date for his trip”, she informed me.
It turns out that I did know! “So?” I inquired not sure why everyone is upset.
“It means one of us will have to go with them and serve as a helper.” Still, I didn't comprehend what the fuss is all about.
From my confused look, she continued with an upset voice, “I can't believe this Dominique”, she spoke with disapproval, “How could you not know what that means?!” With a shrug from my shoulders, she continued, “How could you be so blind?!” I was a bit insulted, but I brushed it off knowing that she as my friend and she never meant to insult me. But I still didn't get what was really happening.
I grew impatient. “Please tell me! Im dying to know!” I fessed up with a roar.
“It means that whoever goes will be stuck with that monster! That's what it means Dominique!”
“Oh”, my voice was little and afraid.
Hana placed her hand on my shoulder to comfort me. “Listen. Whoever goes will have a greater chance of being tortured by that woman. She will be able to take advantage of whomever it is. Pray that it won't be you who goes”, she warned. Now I know why everyone was so upset. I joined them with their depressed looks for the rest of the day. Of course I didn't show my unhappiness before my masters. That would only cause trouble.
By the end of the day, I rushed with the dishes with the throbbing knowledge that I was the unlucky victim who was going to be forced to go. It was all because master Kankuro wanted me to go with them. It's not really my choice and I think I was going to tell him that I just didn't want to go.
When I entered my room, it wasn't a surprise to find Rini in the room talking to Lilly. It was a usual time for us to hung out together.
“Is something wrong?” I inquired with worry as I noticed Lilly's uncomfortable gaze.
Rini looked into my eye telling that there was something troubling them both. “Lilly hasn't been talking lately”, she informed with concern. “She said she had been having a nightmare repeatedly, but she wouldn't tell me about it.”
Lilly's eyes were red and puffy as if she was just crying. “Lilly, please tell me what's wrong.” I sat beside her and hugged her tightly in my arms trying to help her relax. I played with her hair then kissed her forehead trying so hard to comfort her.
Her eyes remained with a very tight focus on her hands. It was odd for her to be so quiet like this.
Glancing at the time, I knew I had to get going, but I didn't want to leave her here. Could Kiki have done this to her? I hoped not because if she did, I wasn't going to remain quiet! Sure I was afraid of her, but I wasn't going to allow her to mess with my sister!
Rini was beside Lilly when she burst into muffled tears. She rubbed her back to calm her down. “Should I take her to Lord Gaara?” Lilly's head jerked up quickly then she shook her head no.
“Just stay with her for the night”, I informed her with uncertainty.
I opened the closet, still trying to figure out what was wrong with Lilly, then got dressed in a hoodie and some black pants. Then I placed a scarf around my neck just to hide my face a little more. I wouldn't want anyone to recognize me, now would I?!
Heading for the door, I heard Lilly's weak voice from behind me, “Where are you going?” I hadn't noticed earlier, but her face was a little blanched.
“To meet master Kankuro. It might be the last time we do this. I promise I'll be back.” I didn't want to leave her, but she gave me a very small nod to dismiss me and told me, “I'll be waiting for you.”
There must have been something horrible that happened that caused Lilly to act this way, but I had to leave.
As I ascended the stairs with nervous butterflies investing my belly, I waddled my way up to the dance studio. Trying to get this night over with as fast as possible, I knocked gently on his door three times then I headed inside the studio to wait for him. I hid my face within the layers of my scarf as I awaited his arrival with anxiousness. The fear of us getting caught and the mess I would be subjected to were all thoughts that roamed within my mind. Once the door opened, my heart dropped for a second or two for I didn't recognize the man before me. He was wearing a black turtleneck sweater with black pants and an orange wool hat. He was hiding his face behind a giant scarf as well.
"Master?" I muttered with uncertainty.
A titter could be heard behind that orange scarf of his and I knew then that it was him.
"You can't recognize me?!" He questioned me with amusement.
Without answering him, he knew the truth. All I really desired was for this horrendous moment to end.
"Shall we go?" I asked him with impatience. I was antsy to get back to my comfy bed and sleep without worries for the rest of my night. So far, it's apparent that that was not going to happen anytime soon.
It was horrifying as I saw him pass me and approach the window. As he opened it, a slight breeze entered from the desert sand and played its way gently through my hair. He knelt to the ground then spoke, "Hop on."
A quick chuckle escaped my lips. When I realized he was being serious, a firm stare was plastered upon our faces. We watched each other with blank faces then the awkward silence broke when I spoke with agitation. "No way am I going to be jumping out that window!" It was enough that he invaded my dreams with his craziness! There was no way I was going to let myself exit a building through a window!
"If we go out the main door, we might get exposed!" He exclaimed.
"I'll take my chances", I challenged.
The adrenaline rushed through my body when he headed toward me then grabbed onto my handed tightly. I flushed as I gazed a his eyes. They shone ablaze as his excitement gripped him.
It was obvious from his motions that he couldn't wait for the exciting adventure we were up to experience. Running through the halls, holding hands in the dark. He was all about this crazy sneak out.
It was terrifying for me. Getting caught will be the least thing I want, yet it's the first thing that was rushing through my head.
"Relax", he whispered to me. Even with his calming voice, my heart continued to race in my chest. I bet he could feel the vibrations of it in my hand.
In the silence, he let go of my hand, entered the hidden closet then came out with two masks. One he placed on my head, that covered only the top half of my face, and the other he wore himself, that more covered around his eyes.
He motioned for me to look at myself in the mirror. As I approached it, I was able to view the mask perfectly. It was embroidered with beautiful jewels and sparkles. It had dazzling borders and rims. It definitely hid my identity well, but it also brightened my face with its golden color and its rainbow jewels. This mask appeared to be so expensive and valuable. It might not be able to hide our identity well from how pricy it appeared. But the mask made me look... Different... Mysterious.
"Wow", I couldn't help but utter.
"It's Temari's, but I'm pretty sure she won't mind", he confessed. “She made it. It's nothing big.”
"She'll be upset if I used it", the guilt rushed through me.
"Unless she thought you were Kiki. As long as we can fool everyone, everything will be fine", he winked at me.
"But we can't fool Kiki. She would know the truth", I fidgeted nervously. If she knew the truth, surely she'd try to kill me! Barbeque me! Burn me! Who knows?!
He laughed hard at that, leaving me feeling stupid. It took him a while to regain his breath from that excessive laughter. But I awaited his explanation. "Unless I had already taken Kiki out."
With that, his hand squeezed mine and he pulled me along with him. His hand was tight on mine, and big and secure over it that even as we roam the merciless dark halls of this house, I felt safe and warm beside him.
A sudden desire to lean into him emerged as we tiptoed slowly through the halls. Everything was quiet other than the sounds that emanated within the rooms. It was different for each room. One had loud music, the other loud laughs, and another loud conversations.
As we moved about in the first floor of this mansion, everything was lit. My hoodie covered my hair as we walked. We were visible for anyone who passed us... And we passed a lot of people on our way out. His hand squeezed mine slightly every time we passed someone who greeted us. Even before we were able to exit and consider ourselves in the safe zone, one of the men stopped us and picked up a conversation with Master Kankuro.
“Taking the girl out for another walk, eh Kankuro?”, he spoke with his eyes not leaving mine. I swear it, his eyes were searching mine. Every time he felt like he could take a glance into them, he did. And each time, I averted my eyes nervously. I bet Kiki never did that. She probably looked into her prey's eyes and glared them down. I couldn't do that. And I was in disguise!
“Yeah, just going to walk around. This time we don't want anyone to bother us”, was all master Kankuro said. It appeared that he didn't want to give the man too much details just to be on the safe side... and maybe force me to wait in anxiousness to hear about the place we were going.
The man's eyes were fixated on me, “Hope you have a good night then madam Kiki.” My eyes shot wide open on the name he referred me as. It upset me that he called me by her name, but I had to play along. For some reason, it felt like this guy was testing me... and I was failing. It was just that me and her were nothing alike. But before I took the matter too far within me, and let tears out, I nodded to him with a false smile on my face. Then I hid my mouth behind the scarf and bit on my bottom lip with disgust.
It took us a while until master Kankuro ended his conversation with the man before us. It felt uncomfortable between us, the man and myself, because each time I tried to sneak a glance at him, he looked back in search as if he was awaiting some sort of reaction from me.
After an unnerving pause, the man spoke, “Well, have fun.” Then he left.
It felt awkward between us and even as I began to exit the building hand in hand with master Kankuro, I could feel the man's eyes watching the back of my head like a hawk.
Master Kankuro appeared to notice that I was disturbed by the fact that I was called Kiki. He didn't know why, but he knew it bothered me. “Don't worry”, he spoke with joy, “I'll smack him once we get back.”
I couldn't help but smile. “That won't be necessary. It's just an act.”
Once we exited that tense building, we were greeted with the cool breeze of the sand village. It danced around us gracefully as the cold sand filled out shoes and slipped between our toes. After a while, our eyes met each other's and we could fell each other's heart beat at the balm of our hands.
We couldn't help but giggle at the fact that we weren't caught thus far. Especially on the fact that we were stopped at the door.
With his hand in mine, he pulled me a little closer. He drew me into a hug as his arm was wrapped around my shoulder and I was held close to his chest. Before long, I wrapped my arms around his waist unconsciously. Everything felt right. Just perfect, even though we avoided each other's gaze. We were still acting, right?
The night was calm and the moon shone above us pearling its glorious light upon us. The village was cold, but calm and beautiful.
As soon as we neared a dark alley, I broke away from him in wonderment. Even though I let go of him, he brought his hand back in mine with a genuine smile on his face. With his nod, I returned his smile then we began to run together through this dark and filthy hall until we reached its end where there was a great fire in the center of a wide open area. Multiple people were around it, while others were sneaking in from different directions. Each person with their own unique mask on.
“Is that a trash can on fire?!” I couldn't help my bewilderment.
“Yup, it helps keep us warm”, he explained. It reminded me of the homeless people who used to share their fire with Lilly and myself during the horrible winters in the Leaf. But for some reason, this one was beautiful! The lights from the fire were so great that the flames danced inside the can in the gentle breeze that blew about. It even forced the shadows of the people around it to dance along with it harmoniously.
We moved closer and the people danced around with a music box blasting high in volume. It was smaller than Madam Temari's, but it was louder! Everyone looked beautiful and carefree as they danced in groups or in pairs or singly. There were definitely men dancing, but they weren't that good. It was obvious that they weren't dancers. Some of them were okay, but most weren't even close to good.
Before I could advance further by the others, master Kankuro spun my body quickly and forced me to face him. Our faces were mere inches away from each other's and I could help the blush that warmed my face. “We have to get something straight before the show starts”, he told me sharply.
“What?” I demanded.
“Here, they don't like ninjas. There are ninjas around, but they are here to have fun and enjoy this music. Gaara doesn't like these performers at night because they make a loud ruckus which wakes the neighborhood and cause people to perform poorly on their work the following day”, he spoke with all seriousness.
“Okay? And?” I asked, not sure what the point of it was.
He snickered. “It means that here, you can't call me master Kankuro. We have to conceal our identity. So you can call me Kay.”
A joke escaped my thoughts, “O-Kay”, I chuckled as his gaze brightened a little at my ridiculous joke.
He tittered slightly before he continued, “Your name will be Deedee. Okay?”
“Kay”, I chimed happily.
Before he could say anything, the music stopped, everything went quiet, and everyone gathered around a little stage made of plastic. I grabbed onto his hand with a red face, making sure that my eyes didn't meet his, then headed in a hasty matter to join the audience.
A man walked onto the stage and spoke to us as loud as he could. “Today we have a special performance by several well-known dancers off the streets. Please stay off the stage and a little back as the show is about to begin.”
Several men walked up onto the stage then Kankuro squeezed my hand gently. I glanced at him then he motion his head toward the dancers. So these were the men he was talking about. Well then, I couldn't wait to see how well of a dancer they could be.
Before long, the music commenced and the men on the stage began with their performance.
Sure, I'll admit it. Their moves were amazing, unique and far different than ones I had ever witnessed! They flipped and turned and even spun in the air! They tossed each other around and took advantage of the slippery plastic stage. They slid on it with ease and others jumped across them. It was like they were a well-build machine with each one of the men being a different section with a different role.
The crowd was in awe as one of the men stood in the middle and moved each part of his body separately. It was crazy! His head moved one way, his chest another way. His hands were on their own and his feet glided swiftly across the flooring.
“Amazing!” I mutter as my face couldn't help but hold a smile across it.
Master Kankuro lowered his head near mine. “And that's how men dance”, Master Kankuro whispered with pride gently in my ear.
A sigh of defeat exited my lips, but I was still very happy. Nothing could ruin my mood!
I spoke too soon for the music ended and the men finished their dance. I swear that I could have watched them forever, but the man returned to the stage and told us that there was going to be a break before the next group went on.
As long as another group was coming up, I knew I would be fine. I'll be patient for the next group.
The music returned to what it was before and I couldn't help but desire to dance. My feet tapped on the sandy floor and my hips were swaying slightly. It was overwhelming to be in this thrilling atmosphere and not be able to join in. The anticipation and joy took over me and I dragged master Kankuro near one of the alleyways. My head jerked to his when he, suddenly, broke his grasp on my hand then began to move around me... Was he dancing? His moves weren't that far from the men we had just witnessed. The motions were full of movement that focused on his arms and legs. It was unbelievable, but he was outstanding.
“You can dance?!” I blurted in surprise.
“It's not my thing, but I can dance”, he spoke with an ignorant smile. It was brave of him to show me his moves before a great crowd of people, even if the people weren't watching us. His hand gripped mine. “Would you like to dance?”, he inquired with a grand smirk on his face.
My eyes shone ablaze and I was burning with energy. “Sure”, I spoke with strength. Nobody was observing us so it didn't matter.
As if by force of habit, my hands released my hair of the strain around it then tossed it slightly in the air to allow the cool breeze through it. Many of the people around us were pumping their fists into the air. However, when we began to join the crowd by dancing in the corner, we swung each other gently back and forth like a rubber band. Then he let one of our hands go and spun me around and around and around with speed and strength. The wind hit my face quickly and the world around me twirled hurriedly. My weight was focused on one of my legs while the other one was resting atop of it as the sand beneath my feet lessened. It was like I was a drill and he was my power source. It didn't take long for him to stop spinning me before I became nauseous. But once I stopped, my body fell onto his and he held me securely, being careful not to drop me.
“Too much”, I fessed up with the same dizzying motion running through my head.
“Sorry”, he apologized with a chuckle.
The next show was about to start and before we were able to head back and watch it, a giant wind came crashing down and blowing out the fire like it was a mere candle. Our heads darted to the top of a building where a woman stood strong and tall before everyone. “Show's over!” She roared in joy and anticipation. Looking at master Kankuro's face, or what I could see of his face, it was white in fear. He mumbled something, but I couldn't understand him.
“What?”, I asked a little frightened.
“Today is Temari's shift!” My heart sank as he told me in frustration, “We have to go!”
Everyone was running everywhere with their screams high in their throats. There were other ninjas with Madam Temari who went about and gathered 'troublemakers', but before we were spotted, we headed out through the alleyway. Any alleyway that was nearest!
The pounding in my heart intensified and the breath in my chest went short as we ran for a couple of minutes now. There was no way I could go an further so I stopped in my tracks, gasping for air.
“What are you doing?!” He barked.
“I can't... go...”, my speech was broken with moments to breath. In a hurry, he grabbed my hand and pulled me into a dead end and we hid behind a large trash can. “Can't you just fly us away?” I questioned tiresomely. After all, he was a ninja.
It was evident on his face that he was sweating. “No, because I can't fly”, he noted while he scanned the perimeter with his eyes. “If I used any of my ninja skills then the others would come after me because I didn't stop the street dancers from making a ruckus. Or worse”, he added while he tried to catch his breath as well, “They might follow us and we'd be exposed.”
Now what? I thought in my head.
In the end, it didn't matter as my body began to move on its own. “What's happening?!” my heart pounded harder and harder on my ribcage.
“I don't know!” He struggled out, “I can't control my body!”
A familiar voice entered the conversation. “I found two.”
I bit my lip in worry. It was master Shikamaru.
“Good”, I heard madam Temari say in approval, “Get them with the others so we could take them to Gaara. I'll go get the rest.” Without our control, our bodies stood then moved out from behind the trash can. We stood their firmly as we faced master Shikamaru.
From the corner of my eye, I could see master Kankuro's flustered expression. And from where he was, I bet he could see me shivering in fear. As master Shikamaru advanced toward us, I wanted to plead and beg. I was thinking of a way out of this mess. I was surely going to get fired!
Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks and observed us. He glanced over master Kankuro then over to me. Once our eyes locked, I noticed a sudden surprise in his expression. My eyes were pleading and his were knowing. Which was very dangerous! His jutsu soon after broke and master Kankuro took advantage of this situation quickly as he grabbed onto me then threw me on his back. He flew out of the alleyway and I held onto him tightly. As he as running, he felt suspicious and glanced behind him, and around him, multiple times. But there was nobody there.
Once we reached the house, we entered through the window he had left open and we dropped, in fear and exhaustion, onto the dance studio's ground. Panting hard, we looked at each other and our white faces. Then we burst from the chills and butterflies that formed within our bellies, into hysteric laughter. It was evident that we were never going to do this ever again, but the adrenaline took over us for a little while.
After we caught our breaths, he stood up then helped me up. “Do you think he knows?” he asked me with concern.
I already knew that master Shikamaru knows, but I didn't want to ruin master Kankuro's mood and cause him to worry. “I don't know”, I spoke with uncertainty not noticing that we were embracing each other closely. Our eyes were gazing into each other's. None of us averted them, but our faced burnt as we slowly began to lean further into each other. But before our lips could touch, the lights turned off and I panicked.
Escorting me to the window, he told me that he would go check out what happened and return. The moonlight shone into the room to help provide a little lighting, but even with its luminous rays, it was only able to provide the outline of the room and the objects within it.
Gazing at the moon, I closed my eyes. I wished he never broke away from me so quickly. Now it felt cold without him.
“Beautiful, isn't it?” A voice came about from the room.
In horror, my eyes shot open and searched for the location the voice came from. My hand clamped onto my mouth when I realized that the voice was a woman's.
The room was far too dark for me to see a living being.
“What's wrong?” It asked gruesomely, “Scared?”
My heart stopped and the blood that ran through my veins went ice cold. A hard throbbing formed in my head and a knot formed in my chest. I couldn't breath and my body shook violently. Everything before me began to blur. I knew who it was. The voice was familiar and bitter. The woman was dark and devilish. A demon!
The lights returned and my hopes were shattered when the woman who stood before me was revealed by the luminous lights of the dance studio.
Tears fell from my face as her eyes met mine like dagger. “Ki...”, my voice was choked and my thoughts were scrambled.
“Now now Dominique”, she spoke coldly with a chill running up my spine with every step she took forward, “Why did you have to bring this pain on yourself?” Her disapproving voice left me cold and feeling dead.
As her face neared mine and her hand touched my cheek gently, I fell to my knees begging, “Please don't hurt me!”
She knelt down and forced my eyes to meet hers. “You're not very obedient Dominique. We must fix that”, she directed her voice to me, calmly and firmly.
I nodded in agreement hoping that she wouldn't hurt me. “But first, you must be punished.” My heart fell out of my chest as her voice dripped venomously with every word she uttered.
I knew something then. There was no way out of this punishment!
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