I had a room prepared for alec, and as usual took my dinner in my room. I was particularly tired today so I decided to retire a bit early, I hadn't changed anything about the room, I really appreciate the calm atmosphere that came with the color and interior design, tucking myself into the king sized bed, I pulled the blanket over me. it was particularly chilly this night and it seemed like it was going to rain.
I just hope it isn't a thunder storm, slowly I drifted to sleep soon the rain started pouring, "mum please, I didn't nothing wrong" I said in tears, as she dragged me towards the empty room "shut your mouth, you're a disgrace to this family, I cant believe I supported my husband when he wanted to adopt you" Mrs. maqburne said glaring at me as she dragged me towards and abandoned room in the hallway, I cried pleading "mum please" i looked towards veronica pleading for help "nica please tell her i didn't do it, tell her it was an accident" i cried, but veronica stared at me without an expression on her face.
tears streamed down my cheeks as the realization struck me and a slap across my cheeks, i knelt on the ground in the room with no bed, no curtains, no warmth. i looked up hands on my red cheek, my mother looking at me with nothing but hatred "you're going to stay here until you learn" she said slamming the door. i jolted awake tears streaming down my face uncontrollably, wiping my eyes i felt my heartbeat racing, it was a nightmare a memory i had when i was younger.
looking at the window the curtains were closing but the sound of the storm still thundered into the room, i hated stormy nights, they came with bad memories. i was thirsty, i decided grab some water from the kitchen, i could have called for a maid but it was already really late so i just decided to get it on my own. coming down from the bed i put on my slippers and wore a robe, left my room and walked down to the kitchen.
the kitchen was spacious with the dining right next to it i never used it since i lived alone, walking past the dining hall into the kitchen, my gaze met alec leaning on the island with a glass of water in hand, setting the glass on the island he asked "can't sleep?" i walked past him to the fridge bringing out a bottle of water, taking out a cup from the cupboard i poured the water inside and gulped down "yeah, you too?" i said, turning my eyes back to him.
i know i hated to admit it but im glad he's here, its been a bit lonely in this villa it gets depressing and even though the servants are here, they don't always show themselves until i need them, except George i see him around from time to time "your eyes seem swollen, have you been crying" he asked, i looked up at him, i hadn't realized he had gotten so close to me if i moved a little more our lips would have touched.
i moved back, my face flushed "what do you mean, i don't have any reason to cry" i said covering my lips with the back of my hand, my heart starting race again, i couldn't meet his gaze, what did he even think he was doing getting in my face like that i take back whatever i thought about him being here, rinsing my glass cup i dropped the remaining bottle of water in the fridge and kept the cup in the cupboard "im going back to my room you should get some sleep" I said, walking briskly out of the kitchen, urgh i cant stand him.
alec watched as she practically ran out of the kitchen, he held back his laugh a smile formed on his, he was genuinely concerned for her when he saw her red eyes so he didn't know when he instinctively reached for her face, when she turned bright red he found it adorable. he was beginning to enjoy the chase, the image of her swollen eyes resurfaced making him frown, he wanted to know what made her cry or who but he couldn't push her now, not when the only thing on her mind was to runaway from him. rinsing the glass cup he dropped it and walked to his room.