Tt was so dark and quiet.
23 year old Sally took off her shoes carefully before opening the door and thank goodness it wasn't locked.
She opened the door, slowly and creakily, trying as much as possible not to make a sound.
As soon as there was enough space for her already, she found her way into the house, her shoes in her hand, and her bag beneath her armpit. .
The sitting room was dark and quiet and she guess they were already asleep - just like she hoped for.
She started tiptoeing towards the stairs, folding her lips as she did so. But, not until the lights suddenly went on.
Oh God!
"And where do you think you're coming from by this time of the night, Sally?" She heard that thick voice and turned to see him by the dining.
Oh God! So, he was there the whole time??
She let out a dejected sigh.
Bursted.
"Good evening, uncle" she mumbled.
"You haven't answered my question" he adjusted his glasses and took a few steps away from the dining.
"Where did you go? I thought I told you to stay indoors till your aunt and I are back?"
"I....I...I know but, remember the party I told you about. Its...."
"I don't care about parties, Sally" he half yelled.
"You're expected to do what I say, cause its for the best! This is 11 p.m and i can't believe you're just coming home from a ridiculous party"
Tears were already glistening in her eyes as she stared down at the floor.
"I don't want you leaving the house unnecessarily, Sally. And that's just the way it should be!"
"But why?" Her voice came out faint.
"Why do you prefer caging me in here?".
Aunt Floral was climbing slowly from the stairs, looking at them.
"Its for your own good, Sally. And I don't have time for arguments. We've been over this before" he stated angrily and for a few seconds, neither of them said a word to each other.
"I'll be in my room" she finally mumbled and scurried away, walking pass Floral on the stairs without saying a word to her.
She got into her room, threw her shoes and bags on the floor before plonking on the bed in frustrated tears.
She buried her face in her palms and wept.
Why's her life this way huh? Why is it different from others?
Shecan't live a normal life, have fun, go out with friends whenever she wanted to. She didnt even have friends.
She grew up with her aunt and uncle, without her parents - cause they were late.
Yeah, she never got to spend enough time with them.
She's 23, yet still get treated like a 2 year old baby.
The only time she get to go out is when attending classes, or her aunt favors her by asking her to accompany her to the mall or something.
Else...she was just like a prisoner and really don't get what their problem was. Why were they restricting her life?
She wanted to be free; live a normal life like everyone else and be free. She can't even handle a relationship cause she barely went out. So, how does she get married, huh?
Although, they treated her like a princess, provided everything she needed. But it still wasn't enough. She needed the freedom.
She sniffed as she stared down at her fingers, weeping.
Suddenly, she heard a scream.
Aunty Floral's scream.
Her eyes widened in shock as she flinched. What the hell is that???
She jumped on her feet immediately and ran out of the room, heading downstairs. She needed to know what was going on.
Her systems vibrated as she scurried down the stairs but finally stopped when she could spot the sitting room.
Oh, God!
She felt her heart stop beating as she recoiled in fear at the sight in front of her.
What is....
What is happening?
The door was opened - wide opened
And a strange guy was in the house.
Uncle was lying on the floor, blood gushing from the side of his head and she couldn't tell if he was awake or not.
And aunt....she was sitting on the floor, horror written all over her as the strange guy stood in front of her.
Her eyes were nearly popping out of their sockets as she watched the view, too scared to move.
The guy pointed a pistol at Floral.
"Run, Sally! Run!!!" Floral screamed just before he shot at her - and she passed out immediately.
Oh, God! He didn't even blink.
Then, he turned to look at Sally and she saw the darkest eyes she'd ever seen - the coldest face ever.
She didn't know where the courage came from, but she turned around and started running away, her hands and legs shaking.
She felt him follow her, but didn't stop to look at him as she got into her room and locked the door.
"Ah" she winced in tears as she leaned against the door.
Oh, God! What just happened?
Aunty?
Uncle?
What just happened?
Tears burnt her eyes as it traumatized her. Everything happened so fast and they burnt her very soul.
What the hell just happened???
Suddenly, she felt a kick against the door and her heart skipped again.
Oh God!
No.
She moved away from the door, transfixed as she just stared at it. And right in her very eyes, the door broke open.
Whaaat???
She flinched when his cold face appeared, staring at her.
How could he break the door with just two kicks?
She trailed her steps backwards, shock was an understatement for what she felt. Who was he?
"Sally...." His lips moved and muttered her name, his voice coming out so cold.
Although, his face looked like it was impossible to accommodate a smile, but his eyes...Sally could tell there was a little bit of excitement there - despite how dark they were.
"Who are you?" She shivered, taking some steps back.
"Stay away from me....please...!"
His expression was so cold and unreadable. They scared the very life out of her.
She didn't realize the bed was now behind her and still moving backwards, she stumbled and fell on it.
She winced.
Oh God!
What's happening?.
Would her life end tonight? This way?
He started walking from the door, towards her. And in no time, he was right in front of the bed.
"I've been looking for you.....for so long" he hushed, his eyes not leaving hers
She had never seen a face so cold; eyes so dark.
"Please...what do you want with me? Let me go" her voice wavered and before she could say anything else, he brought out a syringe and stabbed her in the leg.
"Noo...!" She winced at the pains, but it was only for a few seconds as she passed out.
