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I looked at the familiar beach where my parents and I use to come every summer since I was 7. Once in a while I would still come here and sit by the shore just so I could think. It was like a secret place of mine which I didn't want to share with anyone, not even Jessie or Gina.

But the thing that worried the most was that this place was miles away from home, so even if I managed to get out of here how would I go back?

You never know till you try.

I sigh and made my way back to the sofa, thinking of a plan to get out of here. I wasn't going to get out of here even if I had to run thousands of miles to go home, to be with my family and friends.

The thought of my parents made my stomach twist. It would be an understatement if I said that I don't regret telling them about this. If I hadn't told them anything, they would be happy at home, and would not  be getting chased by a group of gangsters. 

A tear escaped my eye and I quickly wiped it away.

Suddenly I heard Xavier shouting. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T FIND THEM?!"

Was he talking about my parents? I quickly got up and made my way towards the room Xavier was in. I put my ear against the door and began to make listen to the conversation. Even though I could only hear one side of it; it would still be worth it.

"I DON'T CARE IF THEY ARE WITH THE POLICE! FIND THEM AND KILL THEM. I WILL NOT LET THEM TAKE AUBREY AWAY FROM ME!" He bellowed.

I hurriedly went back to the living room and sat on the sofa pretending nothing happened. So he was talking about my parents. A smile made its way on my lips knowing they were safe.

Soon I heard a door open and close. I wiped the smile off of my face so Xavier wouldn't suspect a thing. I looked down and started playing with the hem of my skirt.

After a few seconds I felt the sofa dip beside me and two thick arms twined themselves around my waist.

"Missed me beautiful?" He said whilst I struggled to move away from him. He tightened his grip. 

"Don't call me that." I said whilst looking down at my lap.

"I think it suits you and I can call you anything I like considering you are mine." He said while putting his index finger underneath my chin forcing me to look at him.

I tilt my head to the side and stare at the wall.

Xavier sighs then gets up.

"Do you want to go outside to the beach?" He asks.

I nod, thinking this might be my chance. He smiles at me and takes my hand in his unlocking the back door and walking towards the shore.

We sat near to the shore for some time not talking to each other just staring at the ocean. After a few minutes Xavier decides to break the awkward silence.

"Umm... you're probably hungry. I'm going to go inside and order some pizza, alright?"

He got up and then said, "don't even think of running away because I will find you and make sure you learn your lesson."

With that he went inside. I was thinking of running but I decided it wasn't a sensible time. Even if I get a few minutes head start Xavier would soon catch up with me considering he is taller and much more masculine.

I got up and decided to move closer to the water. I take off my boots and placed them where I was sitting. I went to the shore so that only my feet were getting wet as the waves hit the sand. I smiled every time the water touched my toes, enjoying the feeling of the cold water and sand touching my feet. This is one of the times I wanted to forget every care in the world. I just wanted to forget everything and enjoy this moment, here, alone.

Soon I became aware of another presence around me. I turn around and see Xavier staring. I sighed and made my way inside, picking up the boots on my way with Xavier following me.

We ate lunch quietly. Xavier tried to make me talk but I continued ignoring him, after a few minutes he got the point and finally shut up.

How can he act like we are a couple while the reality is so much more different than that? I don't care how much he stalks me or tries to buy me with his expensive gifts, I will NEVER love him and I sure as hell won't go down without a fight.

It was 11:00pm now and I was in the bathroom getting ready for bed. I didn't want to sleep in the same room as him and so we argued for an hour to let me sleep in the guest room which he eventually gave into.

I put my hair into a messy bun and made my way to the bed trying to devise a perfect plan to get away from him. After hours of staring at the ceiling I finally concocted the perfect plan.

I hope this works.

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I woke up the next morning at 7:00. Adrenaline was pumping through my veins and I was dying to put my plan into action. Last night I came up with the perfect plan, I know this place much better than him so that would be my main advantage.

At 3:00 in the afternoon I would ask him to take me to the beach then pretend to look cold asking him to bring my jumper from upstairs. As soon as he leaves I will make a run towards the forest to the left of the house giving me a head start of almost 5 minutes. If I continue to run north through the woods I will reach a road. Hopefully someone would give me a ride to the police station.

I know this plan isn't fool proof and it has a lot of risks but I can't just sit here and watch as my life crumbles away into thousands of pieces and neither can I stay here with a psychopath who might rape me the first chance he gets.

I get up from the bed and make my way to the bathroom. I strip out of my pyjamas and take a bath before changing into an outfit. I wore some sneakers with black jeans and a white tank top. I place the brown sweater on my bed and started putting my hair into a messy bun. Suddenly, I felt someone grabbing my waist. I yelped and looked around to find Xavier staring at me with lust.

"You look beautiful, babe." He said whilst tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

He turned me around so we were both facing the mirror.

"Our children will look so beautiful with your natural beauty." He said whilst rubbing circles on my tummy making my eyes widen with every single word and movement.

Oh my god! This guy is insane...

I decided to look confident and not weak but in reality I was scared as hell, what does he mean by our children as far as I am concerned he can have as many children as he wants but sure as hell not with me.

After a few minutes he breaks out of his trance. "Come on, let's go have breakfast." He says while taking me to the kitchen.

Breakfast was usual; I stared at my bowl while he tried to make small talk. 

"U-umm X-Xavier? Can we go to the beach?" I asked.

He looked at me because this was the first time I was talking to him willingly. He smiled then took my hand, "Ok babe, let's go."

Part one of plan 'let's get the hell out of here'... check!

We sat by the shore looking at the ocean. It was a bit breezy but I wasn't cold. I started to pretend to shiver. Soon enough he noticed.

"Hey, are you cold"? He asked with concern.

I nodded, "C-can you bring me my sweater from the guest room." I said with a weak smile.

He hurriedly got up and made his way towards the house as soon as he got inside I jumped to my feet and started running towards the forest.

Soon I heard Xavier shout, "Shit!"

I didn't need to turn around to know he was running after me. I started running faster. I had always been good at running. I even have a number of medals but Xavier was way taller than me so I knew he would catch up.

Never gonna happen.

I decided to look behind me and to my surprise there was no Xavier.

Why wasn't he running after me?

I stopped in my tracks then looked around again not believing my eyes. No Xavier.

I started to feel anxious.

He should be running after me! What is he playing at?

I ignored him and continued running north. I was not letting this chance go. Soon enough, I spot the road. I wanted to cry from happiness.

I started to pick up my pace when suddenly I hit something hard. It was a body.

Fuck!

Please don't be Xavier. Please don't be Xavier. Please don't be Xavier.

I shakily looked up to see a boy about my age. He had messy blonde hair and was wearing ripped jeans and a plaid shirt. He notices me and offers me a hand.

"Sorry. I didn't see you," he says.

"It's okay I wasn't looking and bumped into you." I said whilst getting up.

"So, what is a pretty girl like you doing all alone in the forest?" He asks.

"Running," I said.

"From what? A bear?" He jokes then starts to laugh.

"Umm, I'm sorry this isn't a good time. Do you have a car?" I say nervously.

"Yeah do you need a ride? I am going back into town." He says.

I sigh with relief then nod. We go to his car and get in.

"Thanks so much for giving me a ride." I say while smiling at him.

"No problem, I'm just doing what I was told to do." He says.

"Wha-"

Suddenly he placed a cloth on my face.

Oh no, not again!

Just before I blacked out I heard him say, "I'm sorry..."

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