Chapter 42: Chapter 42

I was woken up by the sound of TV blasting the room. I opened my eyes to see Sean was laying beside me with a remote in his hand.

I stirred and he looked down,  giving me an apologetically smile. "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you"

I sat up and stretched my body. "It's OK. I want to get up anyway"

I looked outside, realized that it was almost dark. I wonder when would we go home because honestly, I was so bored in here since there were no Mrs. Rhodes or Georgina here.

"We'll be leaving in an hour", Sean told me like he could read my mind.

I nodded as I made my way to the bathroom to pee and washed my greasy face. I decided to take a shower as well before we left.

After finished my shower, I grabbed my towel to dry my body. Then, I realized that I forgot to bring my clean clothes with me.

Great. Sean was in the room and I was kind of embarrassed to walk in with only a towel covering my body.

I peeped from the keyhole to see that Sean was still on the bed watching TV with one hand resting behind his head.

Oh, God what should I do?

After debating with my inner self, I decided to keep my head high as I slowly opened the bathroom door.

I quickly closed the door behind me and sped walked to the closet without making eye contact with Sean. I knew he kept his gazes on me the entire time making my cheek heated in embarrassment.

After collecting my clothes, I was about to go back to the bathroom to change when I saw Sean was already standing behind me, startling me.

"Oh, you scared me", I gasped and I could see his eyes darken while he eyed me up and down.

"Sean", I called his name.

"I can't hold it any longer. I want you now", Sean said desperately.

My heart fluttered at his low husky sexy voice. I was longed for his touch, the way he made me when we made love. Oh God, I want him too.

"Then do it", I whispered.

He looked shocked at my request. "A-are you're sure? We can wait after everything.. "

"Sshh", I placed a finger on his lips to shush him.

"I want this", I said pressing my body against his growing bulge. I kissed his lips hungrily, my hands roaming the inside of his shirt, feeling his abs.

"I want you to fuck me", I whispered to his ear, and just like that, he lifted me and threw me on the bed.

//

After the fuck session, we quickly got dressed, ready to leave Chicago. Luckily, we packed light so we didn't waste more time stuffing our belongings.

"You're late", Larry exclaimed when I and Sean came downstairs hand in hand.

"Yeah, we got caught up a little", Sean said while placing the bag to the back of the car.

"Sure you are", Larry said in a knowing tone. "Jet's leaving in 10 so we should get going now"

Once we settled in the car, Larry drove away. I and Sean got seated at the back with my head on his chest and his arm wrapped around my shoulder. His other hand holding a phone, replying to texts and emails.

Larry drove until we got to where the jet was parked. I'd never been on the jet before so it was kind of exciting for me.

Sean got off first before he helped me then we walked towards the jet, his hand still holding mine protectively until we were on the plane.

The inside was beautiful and comfy at the same time. I kept looking around while Sean dragged me to the seats at the back.

Larry and the rest of the members sat separately wherever they wanted. That was the point of having your plane. You could sit wherever you want.

The flight was not that long and I was glad because I couldn't stand just sitting here for hours without doing anything. Once I stepped foot on the solid ground, relief filled my body. This was all over. I and Sean wouldn't have to worry about that Jonathan guy or Tyler. That means no more bodyguards or curfews. I am free!

When Sean's house came into the view, I didn't realize how much I'd missed everything about it. Sean's comfy bed, Mrs. Rhode's friendly smile, and her amazing cooking skill, then there was Georgina who would sometimes have meals with me in the kitchen.

It was already past midnight and I was tired. So when I yawned, Sean quickly came to notice and kissed my temple. "Go upstairs and sleep", he whispered to my ear and I nodded in response.

I walked slowly upstairs, making my way to the familiar hallway to his room. Once I was inside, I directly headed to the closet to change into my nightwear. Everything was like it was left before.

I climbed into bed and sighed in delight as I grabbed the pillow which smelled like Sean. I wanted to sleep already since my eyes were already heavy but I wanted to wait for Sean. I wanted his cuddle before I got to sleep.

But after 30 minutes, he still hadn't come back. Was something wrong? I quickly sat up and was about to go downstairs to check on him but then the door opened revealing Sean.

He looked surprised when he saw me. "I thought you already sleep", he said closing the door behind him.

"I was waiting for you", I said truthfully walking towards him then wrapped my arms around his neck.

"I'm sorry. We just had a small meeting", he said and my heart beat fast. Was there a threat again?

"It's nothing serious. They just giving updates about what's going on while I was gone", he said when he noticed my tense state.

"Oh, alright", I said in relief.

"Go to bed, OK? I'm going to have a shower then I'll join you, yeah?", he smiled and I nodded in response.

He disappeared to the bathroom so I climbed back to the bed. I got inside the cover, laying my head on the pillow, waiting for Sean to finish his shower.

My eyes getting heavier but I tried to fight them. But after a moment, I couldn't hold it much longer so I let my eyes dropped.

//

I didn't want to wake up but once I rolled over, I could feel something was wrong. I extended my arm, expecting to feel Sean's body but I felt none.

I reluctantly opened my eyes to see that Sean's side of the bed was cold and empty, meaning it had been a while that he left.

I took a glance at the clock, seeing that it was only 8. He rarely woke up this early. Maybe there was something he had to do.

I decided not to sleep anymore and went to the bathroom to wash my face and brushed my teeth. Once the cold water hit my face, I was more refreshed and the sleepiness that I had just had gone away.

I entered the bedroom again then walked towards the closet to grab some sweaters. It was pretty chilly today. I also changed into one of my sweatpants.

When I wasn't comfortable enough, I went downstairs to the kitchen, hoping that Sean was there.

But to my disappointment, he wasn't there. But Mrs. Rhodes was there, making me more at ease. She gave me her signature friendly smile once she spotted me.

"Oh, my dear how are you feeling? I've heard everything from Mr. Winters. Are you alright?", she moved closer then hugged me which was surprising me because I didn't expect that.

"I'm fine, really Mrs. Rhodes", I answered truthfully.

"You have no idea how worried I was when I heard you were taken. I always thought that something bad happened to you", she said, almost crying and I felt bad.

"I'm sorry", I said hugging her which she returned.

"You don't have to worry anymore. Sean had taken care of everything", I said calming her down.

She then served the breakfast as I chatted with her. I also offered to help her but she refused, as usual.

I thanked her when she put the plate in front of me. The smell of cheese omelet, bacon, and toasts instantly made my stomach grumbled, complaining to be fed.

I took a bite and closed my eyes in pleasure. I had forgotten what a great cook Mrs. Rhodes was. As I ate, I noticed something different. Georgina hadn't come down yet.

I looked at the clock, showing it was already past 9. Did she already go to work?

"Where's Georgina?", I asked Mrs. Rhodes after I swallowed my bacon.

The pan she was washing dropped in the sink earning a loud thud. "Uhm, I haven't seen her", she said nervously.

"She didn't sleep here last night?", I asked confused.

"I don't know", she answered as she continued washing the pan. Strange.

I decided to drop the topic,  thinking that she probably slept at her friend's house. This wasn't the first time she did it.

After breakfast, I went to look for Sean. He didn't show up for breakfast either, which was odd and I hadn't seen Larry or his other gang members.

I went back to his room, hoping that he might be laying on the bed watching TV but he wasn't. The room was the same before I left. I checked his office as well, and I found nothing.

The last thing I could do was going downstairs to check the garage, but I saw all the cars parked inside. He was in the house then why I couldn't find him?

I went back to the house, thinking where he could be at this time. As I walked past the living room, I stopped at a door that I didn't notice before.

I grabbed the handle, slowly pulled it open, revealing a staircase leading downstairs. Then Tyler's words came back to my mind.

He tortures people in his basement for fun.

I shivered remembering what Tyler had told me. If this was the basement then Sean must be downstairs. But doing what exactly?

I contemplated whether to go or not but since my curiosity got the best of me, I decided to walk down the stairs.

I slowly closed the door behind me, didn't want Mrs. Rhodes to rush in and stopped me. I carefully walked down the stairs, making sure that my footsteps won't be heard.

As I placed my foot at the last step, I heard a door was slammed close, echoing the whole basement which made me jump in fright. I heard his footsteps getting closer in my direction. Shit.

Then I did the only thing I could do, turn around and ran back upstairs trying not to make any loud noise.

"Valerie?", I heard the voice that I had been looking for since this morning. But at that time, I wish it wasn't him.

"What are you doing here?", he asked in an annoyed tone. Uh oh.

I turned around facing him and gasped, taking his appearance. There was a scowl on his face but what made my eyes almost felt out from the sockets was there was blood on his shirt and pants.