Chapter 29: Chapter 29

Where am I?

My mind went completely blank as I stared at the faces of Alex, Maria and James

"I saw the look in her eyes before she passed out,Maria. Something's not right."

"I doubt a witch involvement."

Two familiar voices spoke softly and I groaned a little, my head was still throbbing in pain before I sat up straight, eyeing around the familiar room. My room.

"Rina," Alex's soothing voice made me flinch and I looked to my right to notice him sitting down next to me. What happened? I remember yelling my frustration out and then passed out.

"Look at me." He mumbled softly and I brought my gaze to meet his mesmerizing blue eyes before I snapped my head to look at alex, who was now frowning at me, his eyes suddenly filling with both worry and suspicion.

"Maria thinks that you've been controlled in head by Terry. Is that true?" Alex cut me off and I frowned up at Maria, who gave me a long hard stare before turning away.

"And why does she think so?" I blinked innocently . Alex came closer and sat next to me.

"If Alex kill your parents , how do you feel?" Maria asked softly . Please, don't hurt them. My heart screamed.

"I don't care." I barely muttered under my breath.

" It's proven now. She's acting like this as her emotions are controlled by Terry. " Maria stated as I sat up straight.

"No wonder you've been acting out, Rina" He growled softly, "What did Terry do?" he asked and I went silent for a few seconds before speaking.

"He told me not to let my emotions get in the way."

"So he did control you?"

"Yes."

"Get him out of her mind" Alex finally ordered, his face twisting up in anger . Maria nodded and asked for vervain.

"Bring the Vervain." Alex finally said, releasing his grip and I turned away, my mind going blank once again.

"What? But we only have a small portion of it left, what if-" Joey hesitate for a moment.

"I don't care, just bring it. If that fucking bastard thinks he can get away with it, then he's dead wrong. We're freeing her from his hold now." He stood up and nod hesitantly before disappearing out of the room.

Maria stood there chanting some magic words and occasionally sprinkle some water on me.

"Here." Joey came back with a small box and maria grind it and added some liquid with it. Then Alex took the glass of vervain from her .

"Drink." He ordered me.

"No." I answered shortly.

"Rina-"

"I said, no." I cut him off as he give me a deadly glare before sitting up.

"I'm not giving you a choice here." He moved closer and I cringed a little.

"You're not making me drink that. I don't need to go back to myself so-"

"Maria, get out." Alex told Maria. She give me a sympathetic look before walking out. Well, maybe I'm supposed to take this as a warning and listen to him?

"Go easy on her." Was the only thing she mumbled before walking out.

"Drink."

"No."

"I'm not asking you, Rina, I'm ordering you!"

"And I'm telling you that I won't. Fuck your orders, why don't you-" before I could finish, Alex pushed me down and sat on me as I started squirming.

"If I were you, I'd stop wasting my time." He mumbled, taking the glass from the nearby table.

"Get off me and give me the bottle. I'll drink it myself." I raised my voice, knowing very well that he would find another way to threaten me. " That's good, barbie girl" He smirked.

"Whatever you say, prick." I muttered as I brought the glass closer to my lips and inhaled deeply. Yuck! What if I just throw it? That way he will have no choice but to let me be, right?

"Rina." His voice cut off my thoughts az i drank the bitter liquid.

x-x

Two weeks, fourteen days, it's fourteen days since I've been free from Terry invading my mind. I remember the hateful things I said and did when I had lost all ny emotions. I can never forgive Terry for what he did, for what he made me do. But i am also thankful as I've come to realize that Alex might really have feelings for me. I saw the concern in his eyes, how he was constantly watching over me the past few days. Hell, he didn't even do anything about my attitude.

"Katy?" Franklin called and I turned to watch him walk inside. I couldn't look at him as the embarrassing memories flashed through my mind about the dance and how I flirted up with David. I can never face him. What I did to him was horrible. I used his feelings against him. I was so messed up.

"We're having a party downstairs later tonight. Do you want to join or stay here and cry the rest of the night again?" he asked softly and I went silent at his words.

"Katy, you've barely eaten anything the last two weeks. The Vervain healed you, you're back to yourself so what is the problem? Just come join us for tonight and try to relax for once." he sat down next to me and I gave him a blank look before turning away again.

"How can I even come, Franklin? I got compelled by Terry. It was clearly not my fault! I was okay with my parents getting killed when Maria asked me, franklin! You think that I wanted any of it?! I did horrible things and said horrible shit, so fucking excuse me if a fucking party wouldn't make me feel any better." I yelled, suddenly a image of Alex flashing through my mind, making my heart skip a beat. Why does my heart keep racing like this every time I think about him?!

"I-I didn't say anything, Katy." He trailed off Why the hell was I angry?

"I-I'm sorry..." I apologize for my rudeness.

"Look, if you need anything, just call me. You clearly need some time alone, right?" Franklin started to talk animatedly. But I can't seem to get Alex out of my head, why? Why does it bother me so much that he cares? Maybe I didn't want him to. Did Alex used something like Terry did? No way, my heart screamed at my mind.

"Are you even listening?" Franklin waved his hand across my face and I blinked a few times before shooting up from my position.

"Yes!" I raised my voice before smiling weakly as he nodded with a suspicious frown. He left and when I am about to lay back down on the bed , music blasted through the entire mansion.

"Oh my god. Not again." I mentally groaned, slamming the door shut and trying my very best to ignore the noises. The party already started? Just great, another night with drunk people. Just what I needed. I decided to change and go back to sleep early, or at least try to before rushing into the toilet. As soon as I walked out, my eyes widened when I saw Danny on my bed, with four other girls or more huddling around him, making out and running their hands all over each other, including him. I made a face in disgust and awkwardly stood there just for a few seconds before slowly making my way towards the door, hoping that the girls don't notice me.

"Don't just stand around to watch, sweetheart, join us." Danny calling me sweetheart sent chills running down my spine. It reminded me of Terry and how he used to call me that all the time.

"No, thanks." I mumbled, eyeing the girls, who were now smirking at me as I left the room. The whole mansion was almost completely dark, except for the disco ball lights and I cringed a little when I noticed the people and how most of them were barely wearing anything by now. How the hell am I supposed to get any sleep now?

My eyes wandered downstairs as I stood near the stairs and my heart dropped when I saw Alex dancing next to some girl, making my blood boil. Wait, why am I getting angry in the first place? It doesn't concern me. Nothing he does concerns you, katy. I glanced at him one more time and my eyes widened when I caught him staring at me before he turned away, continuing the dance. Why? I thought he had feelings for me?

"Hey." A familiar voice made me hung my head in shame before I turned to look at David with a forced smile. I was about to leave but he held my wrist.

"Wait, why are you avoiding me, Katy?" he asked me but I shook my head.

"I'm not."

"You are." He leaned closer to my face.

" Yes. I just...I can't face you. Not after what I did." I said out loud in despair.

"You didn't do it on purpose, katy-" he assured me. This is what i like about him. He always makes me feel better.

"Please, don't avoid me. Because that would make me feel worse." He said as I nodded. We talked for some more time and I started to feel so much better.

"David, Joey is looking for you." Franklin shouted from downstairs , I simple shook my head with a smile and watched him leave before walking downstairs, my thoughts shifting back to Alex, but he was nowhere to be seen by now. Whatever, why do I even care?

I pushed past the crowd of people and mentally gagged when I noticed guys making out with girls on the sofa, sending me a wink as I passed by. Disgusting!

"Why don't we continue inside, baby?" a girl said with a moan and I turned to look at Alex and that same girl he was dancing with, her hand wrapped around his neck as she pressed her chest firmly on his. Why? Why can't I stop staring at them?

"You got a problem, sweetie?" the girl's voice finally made me snap to reality . I nust be starring at them.

"No-nothing, Alex, can I talk to you for a minute?" I asked softly and watched him let out a sigh . I walked towards him as he stood there.

"What is it?" he asked as I slightly frowned at him. Okay, I just wanted to talk in private, why does that bitch has to stay ?

"Danny is in my room and I can't sleep." I replied to which that girl laughed mockingly. She's getting on my nerves.

"And? What do you want me to do about it?" he asked in a monotonic tone. It annoyed me like anything.

" get him out of there so that I can sleep." I said harshly. He looked at me for a moment and asked the girl to his room. I watched the girl nod in both shock and disbelief before rushing upstairs, making my heart race . Wait, what is he planning to do it with her?

"Wait here." Mitchell said sharply before disappearing from my eye sight. I simply stood awkwardly, dirty images of Alex and that bitch making out flashing through my mind constantly.

"Fuck him." I muttered under my breath before blinking away my tears.

"They're all gone. You can go to your room now." Alex said and turned to leave to his room.

"It's ok. I think I'll stick around for a bit. Looks like a nice party." I said excitingly before turning around but Alex immediately blocked my path.

"What do you mean, stick around? I thought you were going to sleep." He asked irritatedly . But,I simply eyed the passing guys before shaking my head slowly.

"I changed my mind. I want to stay and party for a while too." I replied as my eyes settle on a guy who seems to be human.

"What do you mean? You don't even do parties, Rina, and what the fuck are you looking at?!" he suddenly snapped at me.

"Alex, what's wrong with you? I thought you were busy hooking up? Why do you keep ruining my fun?" I asked him to get him mad at ne.

"No, Rina,You're mine. remember?" he suddenly spat with so much anger and it took me a few seconds to realize what he meant.

He yanked me towards him, making me gasp as I bumped against his hard chest. I looked up at him as his eyes grew a shade darker, causing me to slightly cower in fear.

"I want to ask you one thing." Alex suddenly said, taking a step forward and out of instinct, I took not one, but two steps back. "That box you mentioned that night. What was the deal about it?" he questioned and I gulped softly before backing away a little more, trying to come up with an answer. His piercing blue orbs made me shudder.

"I don't know what you mean-"

"The box that Terry told you to get, why did you try to steal it?" I flinched at his words and went silent when he closed his body against mine, How did he know?

"I don't know. Maybe compelled by him.." I lied, pressing my back against the wall as some girls passed by us, whispering and frowning at me.

"Stop lying to me and tell me the truth, rina, it's a simple question. Did he promise to set you free?" his voice was starting to get impatient and I remained quiet when he closed in again.

"Yes."

" I can't believe you too fell for that shit" He laughs hysterically before pulling me close. As he leaned closer, i closed my eyes in anticipation. After a while, when he was about to pull away, i close the gap between our lips. He deepened the kiss and we pulled out after i was struggling to breathe.

What the hell?

As he walked towards the stairs, he turned " Terry would have killed you if you did what he told. You're lucky because i saved you. "