" ugh , Enrique pleassee if you can't feed me then at least bring me water to quench my thirst ! "- I pleaded to the guard guarding me that day .
" Quiet down ! "- he harshly remarked .
" Enrique please , I'm so thirsty ! " - I said with a cough .
I sighed then closed my eyes as i controlled my breathing .
I've been feeling weak lately and I'm afraid because the beatings are making things worse for me .
I guess I just have to give up ; no one really cares that much about me anyway .
I kept quiet the rest of the time till sleep finally overtook me .
I was woken up again by gentle taps on my shoulder .
I managed to open my eyes to see who it was ; Ryan . It was the second guard .
" Yeah ,"- I mumbled .
" Nothing , just checking to know if you were still alive or not ? " - he said with a hint of sadness .
I smiled "I guess I'm that stubborn eh , "- I joked .
" I guess "- he replied with a shrug .
Ryan was actually more friendly than Enrique and likes to start a conversation with me to help me smile .
" Ryan , may I get a glass of water to drink please "- I hopefully asked him again.
" You already know how it is , Scarlet . If I disobey the Madam's orders I would be in trouble plus I have a family to take care of ."- he replied with a sad face .
" Just a drop of water Ryan please ! "- I pleaded again .
He muttered something like sorry before finally exiting the basement .
I shook my head so as to prevent to tears from coming out .
I closed my eyes again as I forced myself to sleep . I need to feel numb from the pain .
I don't know how long I've been here but it feels like forever and I feel myself slowly slipping away .
" Helloo ! "- I heard a cheerful Margaret yell .
* Silence *
" I'm just going to ignore you this time around , "- she said as she squatted to level down with me .
" I'm gradually growing my business bacckkk ! and I'm so happy "- she said with a giggle .
" Well ..... Won't you speak , hihihi I guess you finally learnt to be less bratty ! - she remarked .
That was definitely not the reason at all , I was just too weak to even form gibberish not to talk of talking . How long have I been here to make me this weak .
" Hey , hey little missy are you even listening to me ! "- she said with a snap of her finger .
I looked her in the eye and was wondering how she became like this ; what happened ?
" Anyway since you will not be around to ruin my business , I think I can finally have my peace of mind "- she said as she caressed my cheeks .
" See you soon ! "- she said as she abruptly got up and exited the basement .
Leaving with Enrique with Ryan left to guard me .
" I'm gonna miss you , "- I managed to mumble .
" I'm really sorry for what the madam is making you go through , I mean * sigh * you have already gone through enough in your father's hands . But aside from that , what you did to your father's hair and eyebrows were epic ! "- he said as he clutched his stomach after finishing his last sentence .
" , I know ! "- my face immediately dropped as the image of my sister surrounded in her own pool of blood popped into my head.
" I hope he never gets out of there "- he said with a frown .
" Yeah , I hope so too "- I mumbled .
He seems young to even be involved in this kind of business or maybe he's doing this for his family's welfare .
I won't be able to say anything about Enrique ; even his face looks ruthless .
" What's up with Enrique anyway , "- i blurted .
" I don't even know but what I know is that he growls a lot ! "- he said with a chuckle .
He walked to me and sat down by my side as he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear .
" I thought you were all buddy , buddy with him , "- I teased .
" Definitely not , if it's not him growling at me then it's his creepy , creepy ; very creepy stink eyes "- he explained as he trembled lightly .
" Are you afraid of him ? "- I asked in between laughs .
" Of course not ! "- he replied with a scoff .
" Even with all his muscles "- I asked with a raised eyebrow .
" Thoes tiny things ! "- he said with a smirk .
" You might want to tell him that , "- I said with a head gesture in front of us .
" Wha ? - where is he ? "- he asked in a panicked tone .
" I bet you peed your pants , "- I said with a smirk .
" That was no laughing matter Scarlet ! "- he scolded .
" Anyway let's forget about what just happened , so tell me how do you know the madam "- he asked.
" My dearest daddy decided that I would be of good use if I sold my body for money and as an example him and Margaret did it In front of me tied up in a chair and occasionally smacks on my cheeks "- I explained with a sad smile .
" Oh "- was his only reply .
" Don't worry about it , "- I said with a saddened smile .
I closed my eyes then leaned back for a bit .
"Let me just take a nap , "- I whispered .
" Ok "- he mumbled before leaving the basement .
I heard someone ran in and hold me .
" Ryan ? "- I mumbled .
" Shhh "- he gestured before tampering with my cuffs .
I felt my hand being freed .
" Ryan ! , what are you doing ? "- I whispered .
" Getting you out of here , "- he whispered back .
He helped me stand as I leaned on his body .
" I'm not sure I remember how to use my legs "- I whispered .
" Don't worry "- he said with a smirk as he carried me in his arms bridal style and dashed towards the door .
" Thank you "- I mumbled as I closed my eyes to protect them from the harshness of the light in here but unfortunately darkness took the opportunity and sucked me in ; darkness my old friend .
A/N
My favorite quote from this book :
Darkness , my old friend .