Alex POV
The asshole walked off, leaving me with the girl, who was now coughing and crying all at once. I crouched beside her, placing my hand gently on her shoulder. Her body tensed up, so I started soothingly stroking her shoulder in hopes of calming her down. "Hush, it's gonna be okay," I tried hushing her down. Fuck! What do I do?! She's crying so much... How bad is she hurt?!
She slowly calmed down, her trembling body slowly loosened up. "Shhh, that's it. Easy, take in deep breaths, and let them out slowly." She looked up to meet my eyes and gave me a strange look. I took in her red-rimmed glossy blue eyes and decided I was gonna use Josh to wipe the fuckin floor with. "That's it, good. Shhh, it's gonna be okay. I'm not gonna hurt you," I soothed. I realized her expression was that of someone in desperate need of comfort and reassurance. My heart rate accelerated; I wanted to punch Josh in the jaw.
"P-Please, I just want to go home," the girl, Emma, sobbed. She strained against the ropes binding her hands, which were burning into her skin. I clenched my jaw, not knowing what to say to that.
"It's okay," I tried to comfort her. "Let me untie you..." I resorted to untying her because I knew that would definitely make her feel a bit better. "Here, I'm untying your hands, Emma. It's gonna be okay."
"Ouch!" She winced as the rope dropped to reveal her wrists red from the rope burning into them. I should take care of her wrists. "What are you gonna do to me?" She sniffled, visibly struggling to regain her composure.
"I'm gonna take care of your wrists and get some food and water in your stomach," I stated firmly. I will think about what to do next later. I helped her up off the chair and led her to the couch in the sitting room. She was rubbing her red, swollen wrists and blinked away tears. "Stay right here, I'll be right back," I start turning away but pause in my tracks. "Please don't try doing anything stupid. We both know what the consequences would be." I hoped my warning broke through to her. I don't want to see the shit Evan or Josh would do to her.
She lifted her gaze to meet mine and slightly nodded her head. I pressed my lips, debating whether or not to trust her. I'm worrying too much, I thought as I turned away and hurried to get the medical aid kit.
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Emma POV
Alex left me sitting alone, and the moment he turned the corner and out of sight, I got up. I need to get the fuck out of here. I need to get out quickly before Alex comes back. I grit my teeth as pain shoots up and down my body. I hurry out of the sitting room and towards the door entrance. I tried to open the door, but it was locked. Surprise, surprise. I hurried towards the kitchen and started hurriedly rummaging through the drawers. I need a knife! I need anything to use to protect myself. I finally find the knives and pick a short but sharp-looking knife. I heard footsteps and the voice of Alex calling out in agitation. I quickly closed the drawer and stuffed the knife in my underwear, so it was held using the elastic band.
I intentionally softly clang the fork on the plate. I want him to think I snuck in here to eat. Alex hurriedly walked into the kitchen; his eyes narrowed on me for a few moments. I broke eye contact and reached out to the glass of water, drinking every last drop.
"I thought I told you to stay there," he stepped towards me and cocks his head, eyeing me suspiciously. I pressed my lips and focused my gaze at the plate of food. "If you happened to have done something stupid," he started as he scanned the kitchen. "I suggest you come clean with me now, and I will let it pass. If you don't, and we find later that you did something you shouldn't have... Well, you know how short-tempered Josh can be."
"I didn't do anything," I pleaded, my voice sounding broken and pitiful. Hopefully, he bought it. "I'm starving."
Alex eyed me for a few moments before slightly nodding towards my wrists and said, "Let me take a look at your wrists." He pulled a chair for me to sit down on and eyed me up and down carefully as if scanning me.
I'm gonna fuckin die.
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