Chapter 20: Chapter 20

I woke up to the noise coming in from my two ears. There’s a commotion happening. When I opened my eyes, I saw Reign and Elliott facing each other beside the door.

I immediately raised my hands on my bed to get support from it to sit up from lying down. Because of my forced sitting, I felt pain.

I looked at my body. There was a bandage placed on my thighs, knees, elbows, and on my fingers. I also noticed that I’m now wearing different clothes.

It’s like a hospital gown. Too light to feel and gives an uncomfortable feeling. I tried to move, and I felt like something was holding my stomach.

A bandage is also wrapping my tummy from the back. I couldn’t help but smile. Even so, Reign still treated me. I thought he said to himself that he won’t help and treat my wounds?  I never thought that a person like him also have a conscience.

“You’re awake. Do you feel alright?” I turned my gaze in front. Reign was standing while Elliott was behind him. I just nodded at Reign’s question.

A bandage was also placed on the side of Elliott’s lip as well as on his cheek. I can still see his cracked lips as well as the swelling on his face. Maybe Reign’s punch to him was too strong.

I don’t know why men go through all the trouble in punching their selves. Talking is not prohibited, so why bother to put pain on their own instead of talking and settling everything at peace.

“I’m so sorry, woman. You’ve witnessed something spectacular earlier! I bet you enjoyed it, don’t you?” I turned my gaze to Elliott and stared at him, confused.

“Pardon?” I asked. My voice is so weak. I don’t know why, but maybe because of the bruises inside my body and because of tiredness.

“She has a precious name, Elliott. Don’t address her like someone you do not know,” I turned my gaze back to Reign because of the authority in his voice, let alone his baritone voice.

I was surprised because he was looking at me, but he was talking to Elliott. I tried to return the looks he was giving, but I couldn’t. I don’t know why I could stare at him first, but I don’t understand why I can’t do it now.

I immediately turned my gaze in another direction. I couldn’t take Reign’s stares anymore. I felt like I was drowning because of his deep and burning blue eyes. I didn’t know that such eyes existed. How scary.

I gently gritted my teeth to suppress my emotions. I gritted my teeth more when I remembered what happened. Did I really cry in front of Reign, and the worst is that we hugged?

I felt my face heated. My body temperature rose. After remembering what happened earlier, it keeps on entering my mind. I also secretly clenched my hands because of the embarrassment that envelops my body.

I felt the movement of the bed I was sitting on. Even though I didn’t look up, I knew Reign was seated beside my feet. A million voltages flowed through my body when Reign suddenly grabbed my hands.

This caused me to hold my breath as my chest flipped so hard that it felt like a drum was playing. Why is this man in front of me doing this?

“Do you really feel okay?” Reign asked with concern in his voice. I nodded, just like what I answered earlier. I heard him let out a deep sigh, “Go and get the doctor Elliott,” I looked at him, and just like earlier, I caught his eyes glued to me.

Why is he looking at me while talking with Elliot? Is the answer written on my face?

“Just use the intercom Reign!” Elliot hissed. There’s an annoyance in his voice. Reign’s expression changed because of what Elliott said.

I shifted my gaze back to see Elliott, but I was shocked when Reign quickly restrained me by holding my jaw.

“Eyes on me,” he suddenly said with full of authority. I was stunned about what he did and mostly about what he just said.

“What?” I confusedly asked. I was about to remove his hand from my jaw when I felt something piercing my left hand. When taking a look at it, it was dextrose.

“It’s an IV fluid. I told the doctor to put you one to replenish your energy,” Reign filled my mind when he saw that I was confused. He already removed his hands on my jaw, “And Elliott, don’t let me say it one more time. Bring the doctor now,”  Reign emphasizes the last word.

I wanted to look at Elliot, but when I did that, Reign was already looking at me, so I slowly bent down to avoid his blue eyes.

I don’t know why but I smiled secretly. It was because there’s a soft part on Reign’s heart.  Even though it wasn’t obvious, I knew he was a good man. Maybe, he just needs someone who can make him show his true personality.

It’s been two days since I attempted to escape Reign’s house. I was lying in bed right now, and today, the doctor removed the punctured dextrose in my hand; he also said that my bruises are already healed since it’s not that bad.

My body was just beaten by rocks, the leaves that’s hitting me, and falling into a deep cliff. Overall, I’m okay since it’s not a severe injury.

I don’t know why Reign brought a doctor if he can just ask one of his maids to look and clean my wounds to prevent infection.

Elliott said that after I cried two days ago, I suddenly faint on my knees. It was a good thing that Reign was hugging me at that time.

When I remembered the hug again, my cheeks hit the highest temperature. I grabbed the pillow beside me and covers my face. Without any reason, I felt embarrassed every time I remember what happened.

I let out a deep sigh to shake off that thought. When I already calmed myself, I put the pillow away from my face and lean my back on the bed’s headboard.

I hug the pillow tightly while thinking of a way to escape this place. If I can’t run out of this place right now, at least, I need to know the way out of here; when I’m ready, I will try to flee again.

I need a cellular phone or any gadgets that I can use to contact someone. I will not ask for help. All I need is to make sure that someone was taking care of my sister while I’m imprisoned here.

I will think of someone who does me a favor, but I don’t have someone to lean on outside. I don’t have friends, relatives, and it is too much a bother to ask my boss for this.

Maybe Elliot can help me? I shrugged my head. No. I won’t let them know that I have a sister. I’m afraid that they’ll do something about her. No, no.

My thoughts were shattered when a clicking sound filled the room, and the door immediately opened. Without any hesitation, I turned my gaze in the door’s direction.

I gulp when I saw Reign walking inside the room. His eyes were directly staring at me. It was his usual stare, but honestly, I can’t get used to his burning blue eyes.

What else does he need? Reign hasn’t left the house since the day I intend to run away. He always comes to me here in the room and not letting me out; I only eats the food brought by his maids every meal. For that, I am actually imprisoned in this place.

I wanted to talk to Elliott. He said he would be with because Reign would be gone for a week. But why Reign appeared before I escape this place?. From that day on, I never saw Elliot again.

“Get up,” I was surprised to see Reign was already in front of me. Maybe, I think too deeply.

“Why?” I asked while confused. He’s acting like his old self. Is he a walking bomb? Actually, I noticed that Reign’s mood changes all the time.

“No other questions. Clean yourself,” I just raised my eyebrow; what is Reign planning? “Letty!” Reign shouted; then, in just a blink of an eye, the maid was lined up in front of us.

“What’s happening?” I asked when men dressed in black carrying mannequins entered the room. I was about to ask when another person came in.

It was wearing a fit, long, and white dress, with accessories attached to it. This person looks like she’s getting married. I almost choked when the owner of the dress is a man. Not totally a man, but a gay.

I want to laugh, but I can’t. This gay’s make-up was so thick that he was like dancing in a circus!

“Is she the girl, Reirei?” He asked and then walks in Reign’s direction. Reirei? Who’s that.

“Yes. Stop calling me that, or I’ll blow your head up,” Reign seriously said.

“Pft,” I was surprised when a chuckle came out of my mouth. Reign’s forehead suddenly furrowed as he looks at me. I turn my gaze away. I almost lost my breath. He was too intense like hell.

“Finish tailoring the dress at five pm. You already know what to do,” I heard Reign said. I suddenly look in front and saw him facing his back on me. He was leaving.

“Dress?” I confusedly asked. Reign suddenly turns his back, “What dress?” I asked again.

“Yes. You’ll be going to the party with me tonight,” then Reign turned his back again, walking out from my sight. I was left by the maids and this gay.

I was stunned by what he said, seriously? Party? With me? I have no idea about the party, and he’s going with me ?!