The door to her room opens, and her head snaps to the side with a sweet smile on her face. She knew it was him and her heart couldn't stop beating in excitement.
So she thought until the person behind the door made himself visible.
Her face drops at the sight of the butler, standing by the door.
Her once excited heart was now twisting in pain. What was she expecting? For him to leave his sweet Lisa and come check on her, His worker? That's ridiculous of her to think he will do such a thing.
"The young Master demands your presence, Ms" the butler informs, and leaves.
As the obedient slave that she was, she climbed off the bed adjusting her dress. She was wearing gray sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Her cherry brown wavy hair was messy but it made her look even more beautiful.
Bracing herself, she walks out of the room climbing down the stairs.
Her gaze caught sight of Keane sitting in the dining, eating.
He was alone, guess that's why he remembered her. Always the second choice.
"Heard you've been in your room since morning," he said, turning his gaze to the small figure by his side.
"Sorry master, wasn't feeling well but I am ok now" she quickly explains, not wanting to gain his sympathy. It's not like he was feeling pity for her anyway.
"Details" he commands. She knew what he meant and quickly explained further.
"Just a cold…but I am better off now" she said, tugging her hands on her sweatshirt.
He nods, indicating with his head for her to take her seat which she did obediently.
"Smile Laverne!" He calls out to her name and she turns to him.
"This is my house, my rules…you leave me, as my slave and nothing more," he said, lowering her head. Of Course, she knows all that and doesn't need a clock as a reminder.
"Your daily meals will always be served and you must eat them, it's an order…I hate spending unnecessarily " he said with so much authority in a way that she couldn't help but shiver, nodding.
If she's such a burden to him now why don't he let go? He has what he's always wanted anyway and there is also no use of her being with him.
"Yes, master…I'm sorry master!" She apologized in a cracked voice.
"Eat! The Butler will hand you drugs afterward" he informs, and she nods.
When she was still in her room she was super hungry but now, she doesn't feel like eating again. But hearing what he said, she had no choice but to eat and finish the food before her.
"Tomorrow…we will be going somewhere" he informs. She was curious as to where but she dared not ask.
"You will be given clothes for the event," he said. She could only nod, forming a thin line with her lips.
Grandpa Jimmy is a very fun and party guy, knowing his grandson has someone, he is willing to do whatever it takes to bring both of them together.
That's why he decides to throw a party, inviting Keane over but being precise and persistent on him tagging her along.
He didn't deny not like he couldn't but because he's never turned down his grandpa's request, ever, and if bringing her makes both of his grandparents happy, then, he would do it a thousand times.
He loves them so much, they are the only family he's got.
He went straight to his room after dinner. Smiles follow afterwards making sure to drink her drugs. There was no course for alarm, it's either she drinks it or she stays dying slowly. Not like he cares, though.
The night was young, she spent her whole day sleeping and now that she was supposed to sleep, sleep was too far away from answering her calls no matter how long she rang his phone.
She walks to the side and pulls on the blind. The beautiful view of the city came shining charmingly like little stars in the night sky.
"The beauty of the city lights shines so beautifully, brightening up the city from the clutches of darkness but the lights do fade, and when it does, the city only ends up being consumed by the darkness in just a second," she said in a whisper.
"If only the sun could stay in the sky, shining without seizing…" She inhales heavily.
"So bad the sun also needs some sleep, and when it goes to bed.. the darkness comes, devouring all the creatures and things it's been trying to protect" A tear rolls down her cheeks as she stares at the night sky that's void of any lights.
"But why don't you give up? Why do you keep on beating them anytime he's around? Why not go to sleep like the sun, even if it's just for an hour?" She questions no one. Well, those questions were being referred to herself, to her stubborn and eager heart.
She cries wishing for something different. Even though her heart aches, it still wants him. He hurts her in every way possible, his words, his actions, and more, her heart still beats for him and she can't stop it.
Her mind and soul die every time but still wants him, to talk less about her body.
What could be more painful than love? Only love can hurt her this much and it pains her to know she won't get his love, that she isn't the one he loves.
With one last glance, she walks to her bed and tugs herself under the covers. Closing her eyes, she wishes it should all be just a dream, a nightmare knowing she will wake up to a different life, a different one.