A couple of minutes later, a woman walks in. She is a few years older than me. She looks just as terrified as me. I feel like I have to say something to help her relax a bit, to reassure her that she is safe.“Hi, I am Alena. Come in and sit. We can just talk, honestly.” Smiling at her, she walks in, sitting down. Sitting here, we just stay silent. I need to make some sort of effort to talk.“So, I guess you don't have a partner?” Looking at her, I smile. I hope not, or, if she does, he knows she is here.“No, I am not really the sort to settle down with a partner, to be honest. Not yet anyway. I have years before I want to settle down. Clearly, you and Jackson are together?” Nodding, in response to her question, I smile.“We are. We are new. Only been together about six or seven weeks, but it is going well.” She smiles; her mouth looks perfect.“Are you okay with this?” Looking at me, her question confuses me.“Yes, we spoke about fantasies and things like that. This is his way of he
Roxy walks over, standing at the table. She smiles, waiting, like me, unsure what to do next.“Hey, Roxy.” I smile at her; she is so cute.“Want to join us for some food?” Jackson looks up at her. Her face is blushing, her eyes glancing at me, clearly remembering what happened, or maybe it's the fact she admitted to me she thought Jackson was hot.I honestly did not take offence, and I won't tell him either.“Come on; you may as well sit and enjoy some free food from Jackson while you're here.” Laughing, I move over, my hand pulling her onto the seat. Roxy sits down, and once again, the awkwardness creeps back in, and I don’t know what to say. I feel like I want to run away.“So, Roxy, are you staying around here long? You mentioned you were just visiting?” Jackson looks somewhat interested in finding out. I am pleased he is saying something; it means the awkward feeling is slowly fluttering away.“I think so. I'm just waiting to see how things go, to be honest. I don't really have a
“Oh, before I forget, your jacket is over there, Jackson.” Georgina is pointing towards the jacket. I had totally forgotten about that. It is a good job that she remembered, but right now, I doubt Jackson will care about where his coat was.“Erm, no, that isn't mine.; not my style at all.” He is looking at us confused, so it isn't his jacket then. I stare at him; it has to be.“Well, whose is it? As it certainly wouldn't fit Liam, you're the only other guy that comes here.” Panic is rising inside me. What the hell is happening?“The door was unlocked, remember, but I could have sworn I locked it. That jacket must have been put there during the night,” Georgina points out, looking around.Has someone else been in here while we slept? Maybe Liam came back with a friend?“Alena, you don't think it was him, do you?” I don't need to look at her to know who she is talking about. Bile beginning to rise inside me. Looking up, fear builds within me. Would it be Max? What would he even gain fro
Sitting here, doing nothing is not helpful. Grabbing my phone, I sit back down. Nothing. No reply at all from Max. What does he want? Why won't he reply? Sitting, we stay quiet for so long. My phone buzzes reaching down. I pick it up, expecting it to be Jackson. It’s a message from an unknown number. “Meet me here. Come alone.” The message has a map attached. Opening it, I know where to go. Georgina is looking at me, expecting an update. “Nothing yet. He says he will keep us updated, so not to worry.” Sitting back, I get comfy, my mind taking a mental note of the address. Surely she needs to leave me alone soon? Waiting for what seems like ages, she finally gets up and walks into the toilet. Grabbing my coat, I sneak out, heading straight for the address, running most of the way. I can only hope Liam is okay. Arriving outside the building, I stop and look in. I feel a sense of danger. Of course, there is going to be danger. It is Max. Should I really do this? Should I just wait an
Struggling over to Liam, I pull him.“Can you get free, Liam?” Looking at him, he doesn't move, so I am guessing not.“No, I have been trying all weekend. She put something in my drink, she brought me here. I remember her saying something about Jackson being hurt. I woke up chained like this.” Looking around, I can't see anything; I can't find anything to use.“Get out, Alena, Get out now! It's you who she wants to hurt, so run.” His fingers rub against my cheek gently. I know he is right, I could see that she won’t hurt him. She doesn't want to hurt Jackson and hurting Liam would. Struggling to my feet, I stumble forward, my legs trying to carry the dead weight of my body. My whole body is hurting.I won't make it. I know I won't. The front is too far away. Struggling forward, I keep going. I can make it. I need to make it.“Alena, look out!” Jackson's voice is loud as something hits me, and my body falls to the floor. Caroline is standing there, a brick in her hand, ready to throw i
I’m not awake for long before falling back to sleep, my body drifting in and out of consciousness for what feels like days. Waking up, Jackson is sitting on the side of the bed.“You can come home today.” He is smiling, yet the guilt is still evident on his face. “You're coming to mine, okay, no arguing.” He is standing strong, to be honest, though I would rather be with him than anywhere else. Still, at the same time, I am worried about Liam and Georgina.“Will they be okay?” Looking at him, I need reassurance.“If you're meaning Georgina and Liam, then yes. It was all Caroline; you have nothing at all to worry about now. She is locked up, and I am sorry for what she put you through because of me.” I can't help but smile, but at the same time, I feel scared. What happens now? Surely he will have to see her again?He can't just walk away and pretend like she never existed. I can't keep thinking about it. I have to just forget it. After the past few days, all I should be doing is conce
Waking, Jackson isn't next to me. I am guessing it is still daytime. Slowly I climb out of bed, ignoring the pain. Walking downstairs, I finally reach the bottom. Stopping to catch my breath. I can hear Jackson. “How can they believe it was not an accident? So what happens now? Is she being released?” He sounds angry, pausing to listen to whatever is being said. “Well, I guess that will have to do. I have told Alena she can't hurt her, so you need to make sure she stays there. Katy wasn't an accident, not at all. The speed; the fact she headed for that wall. I don't care what she says. Is what she did with Liam and Alena enough to keep her there?” I feel awful sitting here, listening, especially when it is about Katy. I should move. Walking down the next step, I try to make noise, so he knows I am walking down the stairs. “Okay, that will do, thank you, and keep me updated.” He hangs up the phone, turning to me, smiling. “Just in time, food is almost ready, and Georgina is on her
The past weeks were scary. Me unable to force myself to feel how I used to, but all my mind and heart wanted was reassuring. Today proved that, I'm glad he opened up about his feelings, his arms stay wrapped around me.“Jack, where are you?” We both look up at the sound of Liam's voice.“Come on, Liam, you know exactly where he is.” Georgina's loudmouth is travelling up the stairs.“I guess it's time for us to move.” Jackson bends down, kissing my lips.“Hey, wait a minute, so does everyone call you Jack, or what?” I am curious.“No, Liam does. He knows I hate the name Jack. It was my Dad's name. I would rather people call me Jackson.” He slides off the bed, handing me my clothes. We get dressed and walk downstairs together, smiling like nothing has happened.Georgina smiles at me, clearly seeing things are back to how they were.“Did you forget Jack, or were you just hoping that I would?” Liam is staring at Jackson, waiting for an answer. Jackson looks so confused.“Well?” He looks t