KEPT WOMAN

chapter four- Failed

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Still Madeline POV

I wake up the exactly place I knew I would wake up.

The hospital.

Because I knew the mansion has no medical facilities. Which I had known when Mel showed me the punishments at Mansion . The people were taken to hospital. And same will happen to me also. My wound was not deep but still enough to think others that I tried to take my life
I looked around. Nobody is there.

Perfect. I muttered.

Sudden footsteps made me close my eyes again.

"Her health is fine. But still we need wait for test results."
That must be doctor I thought.
" Doctor her husband is insisting that we must discharge her soon"
Another voice which I assumed nurse said.
" By evening we can discharge her. By that time we will have results too."
What are they taking about. Results..
I am going to be discharged soon.

I need to escape.

It is now or never. I thought.

I waited till they are gone. I slowly got up. My hands were bandaged. And I am in hospital cloths.
"You are awake" I panicked by the voice. I prayed please not them.
It was nurse to my luck.
" why did you do foolish things when you have such a caring husband. "She scolded me like a mother.
" I ....." I stammered I don't know what to say.
And who is my husband she is talking about. Is Russell is back at last.
" He may be little old for a young lady like you but older men much better than good for nothing young ones. Do you know how much is the age difference between me and my husband..? " She asked.
I blankly nodded my head.

"Ten "she said proudly.

" Wine is more good when it is older. So be happy with your husband" she finished with smrik.
But my mind was processing what she said.

Old husband.

That cannot be Russell. He is only thirty two four years elder than me. She must mistook some else.

Then it stuck.

It had to be him.

"Do you have phone. I need to call my mother." I asked her pleadingly. She looked at me with pity for a second and handed over me her phone from pocket.

I thought for second, whom to call.
Then I dialed Max's number.
He took on second ring.
"Hello Maa..." I didn't complete his name as nurse lady stood in front of me.
" Maddy are you OK . Your small pox cured." He inquired worriedly.
" Maa I am OK. I just cut my wrist with quarrel with your son in law. "
I said with smile.
" Maddy , why are you calling me Maa instead of Max? And what are you blabbering."

" Son in law. "

" Ohh Maa I am fine . Miss you "

I tried sound genuine but still hoped Max get my hint.

Then he asked " Are you in trouble "
" Yes" I replied with sigh.
" I will come for you sis "his assurance felt like a rain in desert .
Suddenly the phone was snatched from me.

"Trying to escape dear" a fleshy voice said to me.

Sylvester

Blood drained from my face. His bad breath is giving me headache.

He was near.

So near. He was going to touch me. He came closer. My heart began to beat faster.

I pushed him with all strength. He was strong but he fell on the ground with my sudden push and I ran from there with my remaining strength.

I collided with wall. At least I thought so.

" Maddy'" I heard that voice

The voice from my dreams...

It was him . And I was in his arms.

I tried open my eyes and see his face. But in vain.

I was feeling tired. I lost all my strength. And I fell down ..

But someone caught me. ..

And it was him......................

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