The Mad Hatter(editing)

CHAPTER THREE

I limped as I walked through the dark lonely hallway. I tried my best to keep up my pace as I searched for an exit, but it was of no use, this building was like a fucking maze and It seemed like I was going round in circles..all my attempts were useless. I winced as I heard footsteps from the other side of the hallway..they were getting closer and I already knew that he was coming for me..again. I tried running but it was hard to do so with the stinging pain on my right leg due to the shackles that bruised them. I approached a door that I never encountered, feeling a bit relieved that it could be my escape..I opened the door only to realise that it was a dead end just like the other doors. The footsteps were getting closer, I tried searching for a weapon of any kind that I could use to defend my self but unfortunately there was none. Suddenly, the footsteps came to an abrupt end, he was right behind me..I winced as I felt a cold metal pressed on the back of my head, I was stuck..completely stuck, I had no hope of escaping now. I refused to turn back and look at the devil that was behind me.

"You never listen to orders do you?..you had one simple thing to do and that was to stay put but instead your stubborn ass decided to play brave" his words sent chills running through my spine, though he was with a mask on but it still gave me the feeling of dread. This was it for me, my end was with me in the same room waiting for the right time to act ..My thoughts were cut short by the cocking sound of the gun and before I knew it everything went dark.

I jolted up with force.. My body was soaked with sweat like I just finished a marathon race. It was another nightmare that haunted my sleep..Nightmares that didn't let me have  rest of mind. No one knew about it not even Victoria. I glanced at the clock, it was just 1:58 am.. I sighed as I laid back on my bed, It was very hard to fall asleep again..I felt so scared, I didn't know what I would see if I decided to close my eyes again so I did what I always do in situations like this..I grabbed my canvas and pencil that was on the headboard and started drawing till sleep took over me.

The sun rays were so bright that I squinted my eyes for a while before opening it properly. Memories of the night before came flooding through my head. Those horrible nightmares that kept me awake most times at night.. I wonder when it would all be over. Sitting up, I looked at the clock, it was 8:15 am which was still quite early. It was a new day, a new week but it just seemed like every other boring day to me, nothing interesting to look forward to..just the same old damn thing every time. I groaned as I remembered that my supposed new assigned nurse would be coming today and I couldn't care less, she'll probably be one of Rivera's side chick that they would bribe with some bloody amount of money so she can torture me..she might be a quack..I scoffed at the thought. I stood up and went towards the window staring at the beautiful sight of the garden and how the early morning breeze filled the environment, I wanted to come outside but I wasn't allowed to..these maniacs never let me come out..my limits was this cage and the living area which I hardly go to, I only go to the garden when Victoria comes to see me and I'm pretty sure she gave Rivera something to go home with before he agreed to it. The door knob clicked and I already knew it was Rivera so I didn't care to turn and face him..I could hear an additional footstep walking in, it was so different compared to a lady's footstep.. That particular footstep was filled with pride, arrogance.. and intimidation. It was accompanied by a very strong but comfortable fragrance that filled the entire room..I was so curious to know who it was but at the same time I just didn't care so I stayed put not looking back. "What are you doing here Anthony?", there was obvious anger and annoyance in my voice

"It's doctor Anthony Rivera Madison", he spoke laying so much emphasis on my name which angered me the more

" I don't fucking care about your stupid title, why are you here? ", being a morning person wasn't really my specialty and he was making my morning worse.. He makes everything worse. Silence filled the entire room for a while before he spoke up again,