Mark's POV:

"Aren't you coming Mark?"
Charles yells from the exit door.

"Um.. yeah yeah coming," I reply as I pick up my bag which is lying on the floor, and jog to him.

"Do you like Melissa? Don't even think of lying. I already saw everything." He asks with a raised eyebrow, curiosity dripping from his face.

"Umm, yeah and No. I mean I like her but she already belongs to Blake. So maybe I should not go for her." I blurt it out, not knowing how to respond.

"You are right but who says that she will be with him forever." He smirks.

"Let's talk about this later. You head to the biochem department, I will catch up soon. I gotta change into my regular clothes." We part our ways as we almost reach the changing room.

I take few more steps and stop dead in tracks when I hear a low but clear voice, a very familiar voice. I silently eavesdrop while standing behind the wall which heads in the direction of the changing room.

I peak slightly and see the very two people whom I was talking about a few seconds back... One I knew since childhood, Blake, and the other one is the girl whom I like or maybe love.

"I was going to tell you this later on. But I think you need to know this right now so that you learn to behave." Blake speaks and I frown.

What exactly he is talking about? I look at Melissa, she looks like a scared child. Blake towers her and she looks compliant and weak with her small frame quivering.

I have known Blake since childhood as my mom knew his mother. I don't have a memory of him but after her mother's death, my mom told me once that we should never interfere with Blake and his family. I have asked her a lot of times as to how she knows her, how they met but she only cuts the topic by saying that Blake's dad is too powerful and dangerous. And nobody in the town is allowed to talk about her deceased wife.

All these things are still a puzzle for me. And I can't even ask her anymore as I promised her that I won't be digging into this any further.

"What are you t-talking about?"
I could feel the fear in her voice. She looks scared and shocked, but why would she be scared of her boyfriend? This doesn't look like a happy couple relation. I am sure something is off.

"You remember the call I made Mel? The work is already done, baby. Our Ella can't talk anymore....."

Wait what! What did he say? Did I hear it correctly? Ella can't talk anymore... what exactly does he mean by that? I mean, did he do something bad, or possibly committed a crime? Considering the fact, that he and his family can get away with any crime he commits, he possibly could have done it.

She looks terrified, her face looks horror. All the beautiful shades of her face now look pale. The once so breath-taking smile of hers is nowhere visible on her pretty face. She doesn't deserve him. I will not let her be with him anymore. He is a psychotic monster just like I heard about his Dad. But this has to end, I am gonna get Melissa from him. I will bring her out to the light from the darkness he had push her into. But now is not the right time. I can't act so impulsively. I have to make a proper plan but before that, I must talk to Melissa first. I have to know everything which is going on in her life. I am going to give her hope which she seems to have lost.

I look around and see empty corridors as there's no one around because the next class has already started. It's just Blake, Melissa, and I. And luckily they don't have any clue about my presence. She slaps him leaving a beautiful handprint on his face. I laugh mentally and cheer for her. This is what he deserves. It serves him right. Go girl, kick him in the balls now.

"You fucking Psycho. How can you do this? You are a monster. I hate you fucking freak. I HATE YOU BLAKE WILLIAMS." She yells at him. Anger audible in her voice.

"Repeat this one more time and she will be dead. I have only chopped off her tongue till now but you dare say one more word and I will slit her throat."

What? What the hell did he do? Seriously! This is way too much. He is a ruthless monster disguised as a human. He doesn't have any right to live. And poor Melissa, she is stuck with him. Now I am sure that he is keeping her by force. I won't let him harm her anymore. I need to plan her escape soon.

"I hate you." She says in between sobs.

I pull out my phone and start recording the video as evidence of his gruesome behavior. This can become handy sometimes. Although I know that showing it to the police will only bring me death. Police and law everyone fears Blake's family. But still, I film it, just in case if it becomes useful somehow.

"You have to start loving me anyway. So better stop hating me." He says as he pulls her into an unwanted hug.
I look at her small figure struggling in his strong grip but she gives in soon. She sobs quietly while he strokes her back gently as if he isn't the reason behind her cries. I feel the rage building inside of me. This isn't right, she is not a toy to play with. She is human unlike him who is just a living definition of a monster.

He breaks the hug and tucks a strand of hair behind her ear. Her face is covered with tear stains and her body is trembling. She flinches at his touch. Her hair sticks around her neck due to all the sweat.

"Go change we have already missed our last class. We have to go somewhere before going home. You have only 10 minutes." He kisses her on the forehead and she doesn't fight back, she looks broken.

She goes inside the girl's changing room and Blake does the same after watching her go in. I quickly tiptoe towards the girl's room and shut the door behind me carefully without making a single sound.

I walk more deeply into the room. Her back facing me, I look at her small frame picking out clothes from the locker. I quickly walk towards her and she turns around probably she sensed my presence. Her eyes turn into saucers and as she is about to scream I put my hand on her mouth. She's petrified.

"Hush Melissa! I am here to help you. Blake will come if you scream. I am removing my hand please don't scream." I say while removing my hand slowly.

She looks shocked. Her face is painted with confusion. Her eyebrows frown and her eyes scan me for a proper explanation.

"I have heard everything so I know everything but now we don't have much time. Just answer my questions quickly."

"Is Blake forcing you into this relationship?"

She doesn't answer verbally but her eyes welling with tears answers my question.

"Is he keeping you at his house?"

She still doesn't answer. It seems as if she is not ready to accept the reality that someone is trying to help her. She looks like a pale ghost who has lost all her hope and desires to live.

"Melissa we don't have much time. Please answer. If you want to get out of this hell, then answer me."

"Why are you helping me?" She asks faintly. Her face holds an unreadable expression. There's no sign of life reflecting from her once glistening eyes.

"Because I like you and I know Blake. Now for God's sake answer me fast." I say hurriedly.

"Are you staying at his house?"

"Yes. But how do you...?"

"Mel, 9 minutes are over. One minute left? Come out fast."

We both turn our heads towards the door in horror. Her expression turns to a terrified one and so does mine. I hold her hand courageously and caress the back of her hand with my thumb.

"He won't hurt you. Don't worry. I will wait for you here tomorrow before our PT class and after the class too. Don't worry, we will meet when there is no one around. I promise I will save you." I tell her everything which is running in my mind.

"Now go, or he will surely break the door and come. And try not to look suspicious." I tell her while making her turn towards the door.

"Wait. Change into your regular clothes first." I remind her.

She quickly runs into one of the stalls and closes the door behind and within seconds she comes back changed.

"Don't worry. I will get you out of this very soon." I say to her as she walks closer to me.

I am taken by surprise as she hugs me, making my stomach have a butterfly party. This is the best moment of my life. I can't let it go, so I quickly hug her back.

A bang on the door makes us break the hug. She runs towards the main door but before she opens it, she turns around and mouths me a Thank you. Her eyes now showing the spark, the hope.

I quickly run into one of the stalls and close the door so Blake doesn't see me from outside.

Blake's POV:

"What took you so long My Love?" I ask her before pulling her into a hug.

"I-I..."

Never mind. Let's go. We are going to the hostel. Get all your necessary belongings, you don't need them but yeah you might want to get that favorite teddy, don't you?. " I pause.

" I won't be coming with you to your room as I have got some work to do near our hostel. You have 20 minutes to get all your stuff. And remember not to think of running away. I still got Ella. And no talking with anyone."
I warn her.

"Do you understand this, kitten?" I ask sternly as I lift her chin when she doesn't reply.

" Y-yes," she replies.

We both walk to the car. Although she wobbles sometimes because of the wound but she is able to walk.

On reaching the hostel, I open the door for her, and she steps out. I warn her of consequences in case she tries anything stupid.

I see her walking into the hostel and tell Andrew to take care of her as I drive myself to some other place for an important job.

I am hell serious if she tries something, I will make her life a living hell and Ella's also.

Melissa's POV:

Finally, I got some space. He took my phone but left Andrew to look after me. Correction, watch me. I quickly run towards the Elevator.

He gave me my room keys in the car. I sigh in relief as the lock clicks. I unlock the door and get inside the room.

As I am about to shut the door a hand stops the door in midway making my heart race twice its speed. All the relief turns into fear. I try pushing the door in an attempt to close it. But the door opens completely making me stumble back.

I look at the all too familiar face, I didn't expect at all.
Why?
I mean how?

"Mark!"

A/N:

A short chapter this time with a new twist guys...
Now there's someone who is here to help her...
But can we trust him?
Is he here to save her or is this a test for Melissa?
Will she escape with his help?
What do you think?

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