LOGINI jumped out of my car and barged into the bar. My eyes scanned the room until they settled on the people I knew were always with Jake. They would know where he lives. I surged towards them. Every step I took, I could hear it. My heart was beating faster than it should. Every second I waste, Lila is stuck with that monster. I could feel the fear from the message. She must have been crying when she sent it—trembling and looking for someone to save her. “Wow! It’s famous Ethan no 5! Best hockey player in the country!” one of them cheered. Irritation spread through my face. My phone is buzzing in my pocket. Ava was calling. The sound coming from the bar, the music, the clanking of glasses, the mumbling of customers, and the eyes on each and every one of them latched on to me. My fist clenched, teeth bared, “Where is he?” my voice, low yet audible enough. They kept talking to themselves, laughing. Barely paying attention even though I was standing right in front of them. “Where is
The season was over. It was a great game, we almost lost because Mason and I couldn't get our heads on straight. Lila had been on our mind. “Do you think I was too strict? That I should have been more lenient?” he asked, his voice broke as he clenched to his glass of whiskey, hands on his knees, head bowed. I sighed. I didn't need to speak for him to know the answer to that question. It was a question that didn't require an answer. The answer was as clear as day. “I should text her,” he said, the same thing he had been saying for the last five weeks since he realised how much he missed his baby sister, whom he angrily cut off because she moved in with her boyfriend. “You should,” I said to him, hands on my phone, my eyes glued to her name on my contact board. My hands are moving all over the screen. I keep asking him to text her but here I am staring at her name unable to hit the button. To call her and check on her. I keep wondering if she would respond to my text. After all,
I stood in front of the mirror, dressed in red lace lingerie. My boobs were wrapped around this rope covering just my nipple. My stomach was exposed. The panties were… not panties. It had a lace jacket but it barely covered anything. I stayed in the bathroom unable to move. I couldn't recognize myself. I can’t sleep with him… I need to leave. I made my way back to the bathroom. Panting, pacing around my room. Behind that door in the living room was Jake, ready to do things to me. I can’t… I can’t do it with him…. No! I need to call for help. I need to.. I paused as my eyes settled on my laptop sitting in the corner of the room. Ethan taught me something when we became friends. “What are you doing?” I asked him as I lifted my head from the books I was reading for my exams. Ethan was busy doing things on my laptop and phone at the same time. “Setting your messaging apps on your laptop,” he said, not sparing a glance as his hands continued to move on my laptop. “Huh? But I have it
My eyes slowly unfurled. Locking the ceiling of the bedroom. My head ached, it ached so much like I had hit my head against something. My hands moved slowly until my palm collided with my head. I gently stroked it. When did I fall asleep? I lifted my body off the bed, groaning as I dragged my feet on the floor. The last thing I recalled was eating with Jake before I realized… he drugged my tea. Instantly I froze. Looking down on my body, searching for any mark, any sign of force but there was none. I took a sharp deep breath, leaning against the wall. My hands were trembling. The thought of him coming on me while I was unconscious sent shivers down my spine, making me want to puke. At least he still has some decency left in him. How long was I asleep for? My eyes dart around the room, still no signs of my phone but my eyes caught sight of the curtain, the cool breeze, chilly like monsters were roaming around. The sun was down. The sky was dark. I had slept for hours. That basta
I never meant to hit her. I just… I panicked. I thought she left me. And what was she doing at her friend’s? Why did she go back there? I am sure she was planning to leave me. I don’t want to lose Lila. I love her… I love her so much. I can’t lose her. I should have held back. I should have controlled myself. Why did I have to hit her? I sat on the chair, watching Lila sleep soundly. She looked so cute. My little Angel. She is so beautiful. How could I possibly allow her to run from me? She is mine forever. Even if I had to drug her to keep her here with me. Lila is mine forever. I lifted her body into my arms, taking her to our bedroom, i laid her gently on the bed. Sat next to her, gently tucked the hair away from her face. Ah, what a view. How did God think to create such a beautiful. She looked so peaceful. The mark of my hands on her face was evident even though it was hours ago. Fuck it! I was too hard on her. “I’m sorry, my beautiful Angel.” I muffled softly, I be
I looked around and noticed it was missing. Where was it? I remembered placing it on the table. So why can’t I find it? I need to leave for class soon. James and the others would probably already be texting. Why can’t I find my phone? “What are you looking for?” His voice was like the thunder on a rainy day, scaring the shit out of me. I jumped back in fear, eyes found him standing by the door. Sweet, calm, loving, and affectionate to the core. “Lila.” His sweet calm voice snapped me out of my thoughts. His brows furrowed, bewildered, he took a step forward and I took another step backwards. Eyes widened, wanting to stay the hell away from him. My face still stings. “Are you okay? You look… worried. Tell me what you are looking for, I’ll help you find it.” He offered, taking a few more steps into the room. Before even hearing me out, he began looking around. His thick veiny hands dragged over the bed, the table. Each step he took that mistakenly branched towards me caused me t
I found the brakes, and we were in the middle of the road. The cars around us kept honking, and the drivers kept yelling.“If you want to die, get off the road,”“Jump over the bridge or something, you losers.”“Hey, fuck off the middle of the highway!”They kept yelling, and it was obvious from th
“Shh…It’s me ..Jake!” He blurted, his eyes widened under the streetlight, his lips trembling, his hands still firm over my mouth. His brows arched and his throat bobbed.Jake?How did he get into the ….Why am I even asking, it’s Jake, he is capable of doing anything.But seriously, scaring me like
I knew he had this violent but I never expected that he would punch Ethan like that. My body was shaking, my hands were wet, my heart was beating faster than a speeding train.Seeing Ethan’s mouth bloody, his cheeks bruised, I shook, and fear consumed me.“Stop,” I muttered, Jake didn’t stop and Et
“What happened? Why did you call me when you were already inside the building , did something happen? Did that guy, Jake try to harm you? Ugh, I just don’t like that guy, can’t you just stay away from him?” Ava went on and on behind me as we walked back to our room. “Jake is my boyfriend.” I grumb







