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Damn, I love the library
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Maddie Brookes
"Very well then. Go home, have as little contact as you can. Meet me here tomorrow, same time. We will then get you out of there and into a safe place."
I nod. He made it sond so easy. I was supposed to carry on like normal and just turn up here as normal?
Would it be as simple as that?
Could I just walk away?
... and if I did ... would he come after me?
... would I survive..cope... did I want to be out of it all?
"Go home, get some rest, and I will see you here tomorrow."
His kiss was soft. I smiled shakily up at him.
Could I trust my future into his hands.
He was so gentle, so kind, but did he realise what he was getting into? I was overwhelmed with it all.
"Ok.. see you tomorrow..."
I said simply then walked out of the library...
"Very well then. Go home, have as little contact as you can. Meet me here tomorrow, same time. We will then get you out of there and into a safe place."
I nod. He made it sond so easy. I was supposed to carry on like normal and just turn up here as normal?
Would it be as simple as that?
Could I just walk away?
... and if I did ... would he come after me?
... would I survive..cope... did I want to be out of it all?
"Go home, get some rest, and I will see you here tomorrow."
His kiss was soft. I smiled shakily up at him.
Could I trust my future into his hands.
He was so gentle, so kind, but did he realise what he was getting into? I was overwhelmed with it all.
"Ok.. see you tomorrow..."
I said simply then walked out of the library...
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Maddie Brookes
I opened the door to the library and took a deep breath.
He wouldn't be there I told myself.
..and if he wasn't, somehow I could go back to my daily acceptance of how things were, afterall, it was my fault... last night had been my fault.
I walked slowly down the aisles of the library, replaying his anger and how distracted I'd been and the consequences of my inattention...
I pulled the bag higher up on my arm and winced.
Damn, he knew how to push you so you hit yourself just where it hurt most.
I ran a nervous hand through my hair, pulling it forwards sure that the faint discoloration around the temple was well concealed.
If I concentrated more, did as I was told, how simple it could be... if I hadn't let that guy, Raven fill my head with all those crazy ideas... but even as I thought that I knew that I had brought a bag with me, with some clothes, cards, documents... just in case... hardly anything, nothing that would be missed immediately, nothing that could not be slipped back into place when I realised how crazy this all was and came to my senses.
I looked round.
He wasn't there.
I was relieved, wasn't I?
I knew I was scared. Scared witless.
Scared I would not take this route of escape, but perhaps too scared to take it if it were in fact offered...
He wasn't going to come.
He'd have forgotten me already.
I pulled out a book and sat on my usual seat.
My head throbbed, not surprisingly, but I found it hard to focus on the print before me and gave up.
I ached so bad.
I closed my eyes and swayed slightly.
Had he caused any lasting damage this time.
I dismissed the thought.
What would it matter anyhow.
I sighed heavily and put down the book.
I glanced out of the window and blinked as the sun hurt my eyes.
What was I doing here and what the hell did I think I would do now with or without help?
I opened the door to the library and took a deep breath.
He wouldn't be there I told myself.
..and if he wasn't, somehow I could go back to my daily acceptance of how things were, afterall, it was my fault... last night had been my fault.
I walked slowly down the aisles of the library, replaying his anger and how distracted I'd been and the consequences of my inattention...
I pulled the bag higher up on my arm and winced.
Damn, he knew how to push you so you hit yourself just where it hurt most.
I ran a nervous hand through my hair, pulling it forwards sure that the faint discoloration around the temple was well concealed.
If I concentrated more, did as I was told, how simple it could be... if I hadn't let that guy, Raven fill my head with all those crazy ideas... but even as I thought that I knew that I had brought a bag with me, with some clothes, cards, documents... just in case... hardly anything, nothing that would be missed immediately, nothing that could not be slipped back into place when I realised how crazy this all was and came to my senses.
I looked round.
He wasn't there.
I was relieved, wasn't I?
I knew I was scared. Scared witless.
Scared I would not take this route of escape, but perhaps too scared to take it if it were in fact offered...
He wasn't going to come.
He'd have forgotten me already.
I pulled out a book and sat on my usual seat.
My head throbbed, not surprisingly, but I found it hard to focus on the print before me and gave up.
I ached so bad.
I closed my eyes and swayed slightly.
Had he caused any lasting damage this time.
I dismissed the thought.
What would it matter anyhow.
I sighed heavily and put down the book.
I glanced out of the window and blinked as the sun hurt my eyes.
What was I doing here and what the hell did I think I would do now with or without help?
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Maddie Brookes
"Good morning miss, may I sit here?"
I snapped my head round at the sound of the deep voice.
I had been sure it was his, but the words suggested that he was a stranger.
I met his eyes and realised at once what he was doing.
I tried not to glance round.
No one had followed me surely, but he was being extra careful.
"Yes... by.. all means..."
My voice was husky and nervous.
I knew my complexion was deathly pale.
I felt ill, my stomach was in knots.
I glanced at him.
Should I tell him I'd changed my mind?
Had I changed my mind?
I wanted out ... I knew that ... but was this the way...
I pulled my eyes away from him and tried to look like I was reading...
He had turned up after all.
I couldn't believe it.
I smiled softly.
Whatever happened, he had cared enough to show up today.
I glanced back across at him quickly, unsure what i should do...
"Good morning miss, may I sit here?"
I snapped my head round at the sound of the deep voice.
I had been sure it was his, but the words suggested that he was a stranger.
I met his eyes and realised at once what he was doing.
I tried not to glance round.
No one had followed me surely, but he was being extra careful.
"Yes... by.. all means..."
My voice was husky and nervous.
I knew my complexion was deathly pale.
I felt ill, my stomach was in knots.
I glanced at him.
Should I tell him I'd changed my mind?
Had I changed my mind?
I wanted out ... I knew that ... but was this the way...
I pulled my eyes away from him and tried to look like I was reading...
He had turned up after all.
I couldn't believe it.
I smiled softly.
Whatever happened, he had cared enough to show up today.
I glanced back across at him quickly, unsure what i should do...
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Maddie Brookes
I watch as he sits and thanks me.
I smile and nod acknowledgement, playing the part he has given me.
He takes out a newspaper and seems to start to read it.
I smile at his play acting, but realise suddenly that he is deadly serious.
The words yesterday weren't empty promises, something tells me that he has thought this out and that he is prepared.
He returns my smile and draws my attention to the bottom of the newspaper.
I look at him uncomprehendingly, then glance down and realise with a start that there is a note pinned to the page.
The door to the back of the library leads to my car. Take the stairs down. The blue sedan is unlocked. I will follow you out, to make sure no one is following us. Once in the car, I will fill you in to the rest of our journey,
He smiles and returns to his paper.
I close my book.
God. This is it!
This is suddenly so real.
I glance out of the window and fidget nervously.
I glance round the library.
He does not make eye contact again.
He reads his paper and I glance again at the note.
If I get into the car with this stranger I have no idea where I may end up, but I know instinctively I will be safer with him, than with my increasingly violent husband.
I know I cannot reason it out, so I decide to act.
I replace the book on the shelf and take up my bag.
I walk out from between the aisle and walk towards the back of the library.
It is not obvious that the exit is open, but I slip out of it without any trouble.
No one seems to be around.
I see the car and slip into the passenger seat.
I clutch the back on my knee and wait wondering what will happen now.
I put my head in my hands.
I feel ill.
I cannot believe I am actually doing this.
It is so real, yet so unreal.
I could still leave: Get out of the car and walk away.
But... I don't want to.
I look up and hope no one is following.
I cannot believe how carefully Raven has planned this.
I shiver and try to remember what I put in my bag and curse that I brought so little.
Would this really work?
I watch as he sits and thanks me.
I smile and nod acknowledgement, playing the part he has given me.
He takes out a newspaper and seems to start to read it.
I smile at his play acting, but realise suddenly that he is deadly serious.
The words yesterday weren't empty promises, something tells me that he has thought this out and that he is prepared.
He returns my smile and draws my attention to the bottom of the newspaper.
I look at him uncomprehendingly, then glance down and realise with a start that there is a note pinned to the page.
The door to the back of the library leads to my car. Take the stairs down. The blue sedan is unlocked. I will follow you out, to make sure no one is following us. Once in the car, I will fill you in to the rest of our journey,
He smiles and returns to his paper.
I close my book.
God. This is it!
This is suddenly so real.
I glance out of the window and fidget nervously.
I glance round the library.
He does not make eye contact again.
He reads his paper and I glance again at the note.
If I get into the car with this stranger I have no idea where I may end up, but I know instinctively I will be safer with him, than with my increasingly violent husband.
I know I cannot reason it out, so I decide to act.
I replace the book on the shelf and take up my bag.
I walk out from between the aisle and walk towards the back of the library.
It is not obvious that the exit is open, but I slip out of it without any trouble.
No one seems to be around.
I see the car and slip into the passenger seat.
I clutch the back on my knee and wait wondering what will happen now.
I put my head in my hands.
I feel ill.
I cannot believe I am actually doing this.
It is so real, yet so unreal.
I could still leave: Get out of the car and walk away.
But... I don't want to.
I look up and hope no one is following.
I cannot believe how carefully Raven has planned this.
I shiver and try to remember what I put in my bag and curse that I brought so little.
Would this really work?
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I eye the exit, pleased that I remembered to shut it so it was almost clicked in place, almost but not quite.
I glance round and see him.
Raven is wearing shades and moving casually towards the car.
I realise he has used the front exit: So clever.
"Ready?"
He asks as my eyes meet his.
In my fright I am unable even to nod.
He pauses and touches me lightly.
All his touches are light and unthreatening, yet I wince as his touch grazes my bruise.
Even before he speaks I know he has seen it.
"Did he do this to you? Did he hit you again last night?"
I look up at him, looking as I feel, small, vulnerable, scared.
"It doesn't matter... whatever happened last night happened. It's all happened before..."
I tried to dismiss what he'd done, knowing that in part the fact he'd really scared me this time had spurred me on to take this risk, to trust this man who was a stranger.
"..but it's been getting worse... for a long time... and now... last night..."
I broke off, deciding he didn't need to know.
".. it doesn't matter..."
My voice trailed off as I lowered my eyes trying to hold my composure.
"Please, Raven... can we go?"
I raise frightened eyes to his.
I have to trust him.
He has to help me.
I eye the exit, pleased that I remembered to shut it so it was almost clicked in place, almost but not quite.
I glance round and see him.
Raven is wearing shades and moving casually towards the car.
I realise he has used the front exit: So clever.
"Ready?"
He asks as my eyes meet his.
In my fright I am unable even to nod.
He pauses and touches me lightly.
All his touches are light and unthreatening, yet I wince as his touch grazes my bruise.
Even before he speaks I know he has seen it.
"Did he do this to you? Did he hit you again last night?"
I look up at him, looking as I feel, small, vulnerable, scared.
"It doesn't matter... whatever happened last night happened. It's all happened before..."
I tried to dismiss what he'd done, knowing that in part the fact he'd really scared me this time had spurred me on to take this risk, to trust this man who was a stranger.
"..but it's been getting worse... for a long time... and now... last night..."
I broke off, deciding he didn't need to know.
".. it doesn't matter..."
My voice trailed off as I lowered my eyes trying to hold my composure.
"Please, Raven... can we go?"
I raise frightened eyes to his.
I have to trust him.
He has to help me.
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Maddie Brookes
He was sat in the car beside me as I clutched my bag to me, holding it tightly, before letting it rest at my feet.
He reached over and touched my arm.
The touch was so light, gentle; I turned my head.
"Things will only get better for you now, I promise you this!"
I nodded, not believing him, but not caring what happened to me anymore.
Only now did I realise how exhausted how tired of it all I had become, tired of my life.
This man was a stranger and I believed he genuinely wanted to help me, but even if he attacked me or raped me or killed me I didn't really care... the two former options were nothing new to me and as for the latter, well... it was a way out...
I wrapped my arms around myself and stared blankly out of the window as the engine started and we moved away.
I knew I should be watching and checking where he was taking me, but I was so numb, I just couldn't take anything in.
Again I sensed him looking at me.
I turned to see him smiling softly.
"It will be ok."
I smiled in reflex, but I knew that nothing would ever be ok again.
I watched him driving, saw his kind eyes glancing at me continually, his concern obvious.
"Raven...?
I looked over at him and asked in a hesitant voice,
"... why are you doing this... why bother...?...
I don't understand why you would go to all this trouble for some stranger... hell I could be faking, I could be a loonie... I...
My voice faded, thinking that he himself was putting himself at risk for me.
I guess I was trying to put him off, trying to make him realise his mistake and drive me back.
I was sure that some time, sooner rather than later he would regret getting mixed up in all this...
I just thought the sooner he realised the trouble his impulsive, but kind-hearted nature had gotten him into, the better it would be for both of us.
"Listen... this is too risky for you... too much trouble... if... if you want to take me back...
My voice had gone from soft and hesitant to a hoarse whisper.
I turned away and looked at my hands as my fingers fretted away nervously at my skirt...
I dreaded him agreeing, turning to take me back, but I feared what might happen if he did in fact continue with the plan to get me away from everything I'd been living through over the past years...
I sat, my head full of worries and terrors of the unknown; unaware of how my body trembled, or how my deathly pale my complexion stood in stark contrast to my dark, haunted eyes.
"I.. I'm just... so.. scared...
I finally whispered, unable to explain my feelings with any greater clarity...
He was sat in the car beside me as I clutched my bag to me, holding it tightly, before letting it rest at my feet.
He reached over and touched my arm.
The touch was so light, gentle; I turned my head.
"Things will only get better for you now, I promise you this!"
I nodded, not believing him, but not caring what happened to me anymore.
Only now did I realise how exhausted how tired of it all I had become, tired of my life.
This man was a stranger and I believed he genuinely wanted to help me, but even if he attacked me or raped me or killed me I didn't really care... the two former options were nothing new to me and as for the latter, well... it was a way out...
I wrapped my arms around myself and stared blankly out of the window as the engine started and we moved away.
I knew I should be watching and checking where he was taking me, but I was so numb, I just couldn't take anything in.
Again I sensed him looking at me.
I turned to see him smiling softly.
"It will be ok."
I smiled in reflex, but I knew that nothing would ever be ok again.
I watched him driving, saw his kind eyes glancing at me continually, his concern obvious.
"Raven...?
I looked over at him and asked in a hesitant voice,
"... why are you doing this... why bother...?...
I don't understand why you would go to all this trouble for some stranger... hell I could be faking, I could be a loonie... I...
My voice faded, thinking that he himself was putting himself at risk for me.
I guess I was trying to put him off, trying to make him realise his mistake and drive me back.
I was sure that some time, sooner rather than later he would regret getting mixed up in all this...
I just thought the sooner he realised the trouble his impulsive, but kind-hearted nature had gotten him into, the better it would be for both of us.
"Listen... this is too risky for you... too much trouble... if... if you want to take me back...
My voice had gone from soft and hesitant to a hoarse whisper.
I turned away and looked at my hands as my fingers fretted away nervously at my skirt...
I dreaded him agreeing, turning to take me back, but I feared what might happen if he did in fact continue with the plan to get me away from everything I'd been living through over the past years...
I sat, my head full of worries and terrors of the unknown; unaware of how my body trembled, or how my deathly pale my complexion stood in stark contrast to my dark, haunted eyes.
"I.. I'm just... so.. scared...
I finally whispered, unable to explain my feelings with any greater clarity...
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"Listen to me very carefully. He is not worth the effort Maddie. If I hadn't come along and overheard you in the library, one day they would probably have found you dead. And I am not about to let that happen to you. Not now, not ever."
I gasped and paled at the image he painted... "found you dead"... good God... he was serious... but my husband could be loving and would never have done that... well he did have a temper, but only when I angered him....
Again his words seemed to mirror my thoughts.
"I have seen women come and go, with the exact same idea of themselves, that is all their fault, that 'he' didn't mean to do it and that 'he' loves me. "
I looked up at him and thought, but it had been mostly my fault and he did... I knew he couldn't understand... and I couldn't explain...
"I'm sorry Maddie. I didn't mean to raise my voice.
It's just that you are such a beautiful lady, and to see you hurt not only on the outside, but inside is more than I can bear to watch."
I shook my head... I just didn't get it... I didn't realise how quickly we were speeding away from the city until he urged me to look at the sky and I noticed the changing scenery...
"Look at the blue sky Maddie. Do you see how clear and inviting it is? This is what I want to see in your eyes when I look at you."
I looked at him puzzled.
I didn't know what he wanted from me... did he have expectations... I glanced at him nervously... if I hadn't been good enough for my husband, what on earth made me think that I would not anger this man... he already seemed exasperated with me over the whole relationship with my husband.... I eyed him carefully, thinking he was not as stocky, but a much fitter and more muscular man.
At least the demands at home had been straightforward, clearly understood... and if I chose to ignore them..well I'd known the consequences for years now... but I just didn't know what he wanted.... "This is what I want to see in your eyes when I look at you.... "... How the hell did I follow an order like that.... ?
The city limits had passed already and I had no idea where I was going... I turned panicked eyes behind me and to the road ahead... he reached out and touched my cheek reassuringly and I flinched away...
I hung my head waiting for the inevitable anger... and realising that this man might want to... I raised tearful eyes to him wanting to get it over with... trying to form a halting apology or explanation to my lips...
"Listen to me very carefully. He is not worth the effort Maddie. If I hadn't come along and overheard you in the library, one day they would probably have found you dead. And I am not about to let that happen to you. Not now, not ever."
I gasped and paled at the image he painted... "found you dead"... good God... he was serious... but my husband could be loving and would never have done that... well he did have a temper, but only when I angered him....
Again his words seemed to mirror my thoughts.
"I have seen women come and go, with the exact same idea of themselves, that is all their fault, that 'he' didn't mean to do it and that 'he' loves me. "
I looked up at him and thought, but it had been mostly my fault and he did... I knew he couldn't understand... and I couldn't explain...
"I'm sorry Maddie. I didn't mean to raise my voice.
It's just that you are such a beautiful lady, and to see you hurt not only on the outside, but inside is more than I can bear to watch."
I shook my head... I just didn't get it... I didn't realise how quickly we were speeding away from the city until he urged me to look at the sky and I noticed the changing scenery...
"Look at the blue sky Maddie. Do you see how clear and inviting it is? This is what I want to see in your eyes when I look at you."
I looked at him puzzled.
I didn't know what he wanted from me... did he have expectations... I glanced at him nervously... if I hadn't been good enough for my husband, what on earth made me think that I would not anger this man... he already seemed exasperated with me over the whole relationship with my husband.... I eyed him carefully, thinking he was not as stocky, but a much fitter and more muscular man.
At least the demands at home had been straightforward, clearly understood... and if I chose to ignore them..well I'd known the consequences for years now... but I just didn't know what he wanted.... "This is what I want to see in your eyes when I look at you.... "... How the hell did I follow an order like that.... ?
The city limits had passed already and I had no idea where I was going... I turned panicked eyes behind me and to the road ahead... he reached out and touched my cheek reassuringly and I flinched away...
I hung my head waiting for the inevitable anger... and realising that this man might want to... I raised tearful eyes to him wanting to get it over with... trying to form a halting apology or explanation to my lips...
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"I am sorry Maddie. I didn't mean to make you cry or feel any worse than you already are.
I only want you to be happy."
His response wasn't what I expected.
Somehow I always looked for anger.
I smiled, believing he wanted to see me happy.
I took the tissues he offered and asked myself why I couldn't trust him?
I felt so messed up...
His hand brushed against mine as I took the tissues from him.
I looked down. His hands had been gentle, reassuring, never rough... I hated myself for my fear of him.
Perhaps it was me who was the sick one.
If I always looked for that kind of treatment, maybe I got what I looked for, got what I deserved...?
I took a deep breath and looked out of the car.
The surroundings were looking more and more rural. I looked curiously about me as Raven started to point out landmarks and told me that we were to be way out in the country and that he was taking me to a cabin. I fought the panic of my initial reaction at learning we were headed for such an isolated location, then my common sense finally kicked in. "He" would never find me there. It had been so carefully planned that we could not have been followed... so I would be free of him... for as long as I cared to be...
"When we get to the cabin, I will set you up in the master room. There you will have all the privacy you need. I will take the guest room, off of the living area.
If you need or want anything, all you have to do is let me know and I will try my best to get it."
I smiled over at him, warmed by his offer of the main room and reassured about the separate sleeping arrangements.
"I couldn't take your room Raven, the guest room is fine... I'm sure I'll be very comfortable. I won't cause you any more trouble... "
We talk about the rooms and facilities and I become intrigued as he describes the place and the views to be seen around it.
Drawn by his words, I comment softly;
"I love sunsets... I used to watch them when I was little...
I smile remembering as I speak,
"I was sent to bed early one night, cos I'd been naughty..."
I giggle and continue,
"Nothing major, but I was always playing pranks... and for once dad got cross... I was banished... but I wanted to watch the sunset... so I snook out of the window and hid out in the garden... they were watching TV in the lounge and didn't realise 'til they found me missing ... "
I smile softly locked in the memory of what happened, but suddenly break off self-consciously.
"Anyway... "
I trail off uncertainly and look out at the view...
"I am sorry Maddie. I didn't mean to make you cry or feel any worse than you already are.
I only want you to be happy."
His response wasn't what I expected.
Somehow I always looked for anger.
I smiled, believing he wanted to see me happy.
I took the tissues he offered and asked myself why I couldn't trust him?
I felt so messed up...
His hand brushed against mine as I took the tissues from him.
I looked down. His hands had been gentle, reassuring, never rough... I hated myself for my fear of him.
Perhaps it was me who was the sick one.
If I always looked for that kind of treatment, maybe I got what I looked for, got what I deserved...?
I took a deep breath and looked out of the car.
The surroundings were looking more and more rural. I looked curiously about me as Raven started to point out landmarks and told me that we were to be way out in the country and that he was taking me to a cabin. I fought the panic of my initial reaction at learning we were headed for such an isolated location, then my common sense finally kicked in. "He" would never find me there. It had been so carefully planned that we could not have been followed... so I would be free of him... for as long as I cared to be...
"When we get to the cabin, I will set you up in the master room. There you will have all the privacy you need. I will take the guest room, off of the living area.
If you need or want anything, all you have to do is let me know and I will try my best to get it."
I smiled over at him, warmed by his offer of the main room and reassured about the separate sleeping arrangements.
"I couldn't take your room Raven, the guest room is fine... I'm sure I'll be very comfortable. I won't cause you any more trouble... "
We talk about the rooms and facilities and I become intrigued as he describes the place and the views to be seen around it.
Drawn by his words, I comment softly;
"I love sunsets... I used to watch them when I was little...
I smile remembering as I speak,
"I was sent to bed early one night, cos I'd been naughty..."
I giggle and continue,
"Nothing major, but I was always playing pranks... and for once dad got cross... I was banished... but I wanted to watch the sunset... so I snook out of the window and hid out in the garden... they were watching TV in the lounge and didn't realise 'til they found me missing ... "
I smile softly locked in the memory of what happened, but suddenly break off self-consciously.
"Anyway... "
I trail off uncertainly and look out at the view...
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Maddie Brookes
He smiled, but asked no more.
I gave a faint smile and turned to watch the scenery changing as we continued along the journey.
It had been years since I’d thought of those early days.
I’d all but forgotten the happy times…
How long was it since I’d been to the country?
How long since I’d really been able to relax?
I couldn’t remember… these past three years seemed to have gone on forever…
I’d missed seeing places like this.
I was only just glimpsing how much I’d been missing out on.
I looked at Raven curiously as he turned off onto a dirt road.
We climbed higher up the mountainside, until a secluded cabin came into view.
The car was almost crawling; picking it’s way onwards.
I watched Raven as he concentrated, driving carefully, negotiating the winding narrowness of what had almost become a track to my eyes.
The scenery was beautiful, but the place was so isolated.
I wasn’t sure how I felt about that.
This was certainly a safe house, but although kind and caring, this man was still a stranger…
”Years ago, I used to come up here every summer. See that tree over there..."
I turned my eyes interestedly to look at the tree we were passing.
"...I had my first tree house there. It was also in that tree that I had my first serious tumble, or should I say fall out of that tree.
I broke my right leg in two places. I was ten years old when it happened."
I smiled as his soft laugh filled the car, but I didn’t understand what was amusing about breaking a leg.
Childhood brought back good memories, broken bones did not.
”My mom said I always bounced as a child, never broke anything then, lots of twists and sprains and bruises though…
I spoke hesitantly.
” I’ve never had a broken a leg… just wrist and ribs… and those are bad enough…that must have really hurt…”
The conversation was interrupted as the car drew to a noisy halt.
"Well, here we are."
I looked around and let out a tense breath, sure that my tension was merely due to the precarious road and not a nervousness at being so totally alone with this man.
I looked about curiously. It was picturesque all leaves and trees and views of the mountain stretching out below.
”It’s… beautiful, Raven…
I breathed and smiled hesitantly.
Briskly, as if sensing my nervousness he urged me to enter.
The cabin was sturdy, but weathered.
I wondered how many winters it had withstood, but was amazed by the comfort of the inside as he opened the door and gestured for me to enter.
I stood shyly, just over the threshold, my eyes running over the room taking in sofas, rug, fireplace, table… so cosy and homely. Raven touched me lightly in the arm and drew me through to the little kitchen and showed me where the stairs were.
Only as he placed my bag on the carpet, did I realise that I’d forgotten to bring it from the car and that he’d brought it in for me.
“Thank you…”
I said softly, looking into his eyes, trying to show I was not only grateful for his aid with my luggage, but grateful for all he had done for me so far.
He paused and smiled, then continued brightly.
"Over here is the guest room, and I insist on taking this room.
For one, it suits me just fine, and second, it is closer to the kitchen.
This way you can get some well deserved sleep as I prepare our breakfast in the morning."
Thus saying, he took the bag up again and moved up the stairs to move me into the main room.
I watched him go, admiring the ease with which he mounted the stairs.
I sat down on the sofa and glanced round.
This had all happened so fast and it was all so strange.
I looked at the clock.
"He" would be home now.
He would be pacing, getting angrier, knowing I was late and expecting me any minute.
But… I wouldn’t be there … and then what would he do…?
Would he realise he really loved me?
Would he look for me?
I knew the answer deep down.
He would never forgive me for doing this to him … and if he ever found me…
I shivered and wrapped my arms round myself.
This had to work, if not …
He smiled, but asked no more.
I gave a faint smile and turned to watch the scenery changing as we continued along the journey.
It had been years since I’d thought of those early days.
I’d all but forgotten the happy times…
How long was it since I’d been to the country?
How long since I’d really been able to relax?
I couldn’t remember… these past three years seemed to have gone on forever…
I’d missed seeing places like this.
I was only just glimpsing how much I’d been missing out on.
I looked at Raven curiously as he turned off onto a dirt road.
We climbed higher up the mountainside, until a secluded cabin came into view.
The car was almost crawling; picking it’s way onwards.
I watched Raven as he concentrated, driving carefully, negotiating the winding narrowness of what had almost become a track to my eyes.
The scenery was beautiful, but the place was so isolated.
I wasn’t sure how I felt about that.
This was certainly a safe house, but although kind and caring, this man was still a stranger…
”Years ago, I used to come up here every summer. See that tree over there..."
I turned my eyes interestedly to look at the tree we were passing.
"...I had my first tree house there. It was also in that tree that I had my first serious tumble, or should I say fall out of that tree.
I broke my right leg in two places. I was ten years old when it happened."
I smiled as his soft laugh filled the car, but I didn’t understand what was amusing about breaking a leg.
Childhood brought back good memories, broken bones did not.
”My mom said I always bounced as a child, never broke anything then, lots of twists and sprains and bruises though…
I spoke hesitantly.
” I’ve never had a broken a leg… just wrist and ribs… and those are bad enough…that must have really hurt…”
The conversation was interrupted as the car drew to a noisy halt.
"Well, here we are."
I looked around and let out a tense breath, sure that my tension was merely due to the precarious road and not a nervousness at being so totally alone with this man.
I looked about curiously. It was picturesque all leaves and trees and views of the mountain stretching out below.
”It’s… beautiful, Raven…
I breathed and smiled hesitantly.
Briskly, as if sensing my nervousness he urged me to enter.
The cabin was sturdy, but weathered.
I wondered how many winters it had withstood, but was amazed by the comfort of the inside as he opened the door and gestured for me to enter.
I stood shyly, just over the threshold, my eyes running over the room taking in sofas, rug, fireplace, table… so cosy and homely. Raven touched me lightly in the arm and drew me through to the little kitchen and showed me where the stairs were.
Only as he placed my bag on the carpet, did I realise that I’d forgotten to bring it from the car and that he’d brought it in for me.
“Thank you…”
I said softly, looking into his eyes, trying to show I was not only grateful for his aid with my luggage, but grateful for all he had done for me so far.
He paused and smiled, then continued brightly.
"Over here is the guest room, and I insist on taking this room.
For one, it suits me just fine, and second, it is closer to the kitchen.
This way you can get some well deserved sleep as I prepare our breakfast in the morning."
Thus saying, he took the bag up again and moved up the stairs to move me into the main room.
I watched him go, admiring the ease with which he mounted the stairs.
I sat down on the sofa and glanced round.
This had all happened so fast and it was all so strange.
I looked at the clock.
"He" would be home now.
He would be pacing, getting angrier, knowing I was late and expecting me any minute.
But… I wouldn’t be there … and then what would he do…?
Would he realise he really loved me?
Would he look for me?
I knew the answer deep down.
He would never forgive me for doing this to him … and if he ever found me…
I shivered and wrapped my arms round myself.
This had to work, if not …
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Maddie Brookes
How long I sat lost in thought I don’t know, but was interrupted by Raven’s voice calling from upstairs.
"Maddie. Come up to the balcony, the sun is setting."
I started, remembering fully where I was, dragged back to my present reality.
I stood and crossed the room and picked my way carefully up the old, but sturdy staircase.
I turned and stood at the threshold of the bedroom.
My eyes glanced round the room taking in the charming décor.
Dressing table, drawers, mirror, homely fabrics, then my eyes lighted on the four poster bed.
A nervous tremor ran through me.
Double four poster beds had.. associations… everyone knew that.
Was that why he had been so insistent on me taking this room?
”Maddie… “
He repeated my name softly.
I looked up and saw his face smiling as he pointed to the balcony.
I took a tentative step into the room and then walked slowly towards him.
All the time my eyes watched, waiting for any signs, anything I might have to run away from.
He stood calmly, not moving towards me.
Waiting for me to close the distance between us.
I stopped close to him, but deliberately just out of reach and looked at the chairs set on the balcony then slowly let my eyes travel beyond to the scene he wanted me to see.
The view was beautiful. The setting perfect.
I glanced back and took in the room from another angle.
It was a lovely setting, the four-poster bed fitted in perfectly.
I looked at Raven again and gave a hesitant smile.
“You have a lovely place here Raven.”
I speak softly, a slight tremor in my voice.
The place is indeed wonderful, wonderfully romantic: secluded and private.
I know that it has been picked for my protection, but being alone with him like this still makes me nervous.
I look out at the view and hazarding a glance at Raven notice that his attention too is fixed beyond the room.
Slowly he turns his head and catches me watching him.
He holds out his hand.
I look at it and hesitate, then slowly extend my own letting his fingers close around mine.
He smiles and sits in a chair indicating another, which is draped in a soft duvet.
I lower myself into the chair and then under the pretence of settling more comfortably into my seat, I gently draw my hand out from his light clasp.
Relaxing slightly now I gaze out at the view before us and watch the golden hues of the sun as it sinks gradually lower.
Very soon the scene has lulled me into a more peaceful frame of mind.
I forget where I am, who with and why.
I just sit as I always used to and marvel at the beauty of the miraculous transition from day to night…
How long I sat lost in thought I don’t know, but was interrupted by Raven’s voice calling from upstairs.
"Maddie. Come up to the balcony, the sun is setting."
I started, remembering fully where I was, dragged back to my present reality.
I stood and crossed the room and picked my way carefully up the old, but sturdy staircase.
I turned and stood at the threshold of the bedroom.
My eyes glanced round the room taking in the charming décor.
Dressing table, drawers, mirror, homely fabrics, then my eyes lighted on the four poster bed.
A nervous tremor ran through me.
Double four poster beds had.. associations… everyone knew that.
Was that why he had been so insistent on me taking this room?
”Maddie… “
He repeated my name softly.
I looked up and saw his face smiling as he pointed to the balcony.
I took a tentative step into the room and then walked slowly towards him.
All the time my eyes watched, waiting for any signs, anything I might have to run away from.
He stood calmly, not moving towards me.
Waiting for me to close the distance between us.
I stopped close to him, but deliberately just out of reach and looked at the chairs set on the balcony then slowly let my eyes travel beyond to the scene he wanted me to see.
The view was beautiful. The setting perfect.
I glanced back and took in the room from another angle.
It was a lovely setting, the four-poster bed fitted in perfectly.
I looked at Raven again and gave a hesitant smile.
“You have a lovely place here Raven.”
I speak softly, a slight tremor in my voice.
The place is indeed wonderful, wonderfully romantic: secluded and private.
I know that it has been picked for my protection, but being alone with him like this still makes me nervous.
I look out at the view and hazarding a glance at Raven notice that his attention too is fixed beyond the room.
Slowly he turns his head and catches me watching him.
He holds out his hand.
I look at it and hesitate, then slowly extend my own letting his fingers close around mine.
He smiles and sits in a chair indicating another, which is draped in a soft duvet.
I lower myself into the chair and then under the pretence of settling more comfortably into my seat, I gently draw my hand out from his light clasp.
Relaxing slightly now I gaze out at the view before us and watch the golden hues of the sun as it sinks gradually lower.
Very soon the scene has lulled me into a more peaceful frame of mind.
I forget where I am, who with and why.
I just sit as I always used to and marvel at the beauty of the miraculous transition from day to night…
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Maddie Brookes
The sun dips slowly. So slowly it is almost imperceptible.
No matter how close I watch, I never seem to be able to track its movement, can never judge the exact time the changes will occur, the exact time its fire will be extinguished; perhaps it is this that fascinates me so.
I sit lost in the sight enacted before me.
The colours deepen and turn from rosy to golden hues and slowly fade until the wash of darkness tinges the sky, knowing that now the purple-blackness will darken until all colour, all light is extinguised.
"Maddie? Would you care for a nice cup of tea?"
I turn my head as if unsure of where the voice came from and see Raven with a tray of steaming tea.
I smile and nod as he sits in the wicker chair opposite.
I shiver, not realising how chilled it had become.
"You're very kind... thank you... "
I say as I reach out for the cup he offers me.
I take a sip and keep my eyes on his as I taste the brew.
I can't remember when I last had a cup of tea made for me I realise.
My eyes stay on this man who has been so kind, so considerate.
Such kindness overwhelms me; it is beyond my understanding.
My gaze remains on his as I continue to sip the hot beverage.
In my head I form words of gratitude, words which will tell him that he need not run after me that he should not inconvenience himself more than absolutely necessary, but I cannot think how to express my feelings without it sounding brusque, mistrustful...
I turn my gaze out to the darkness again.
I know so much needs to be sorted, so many considerations, practicalities, but just for this evening, well just for a short while more, I allow myself the luxury of feeling the peace of this place...
The sun dips slowly. So slowly it is almost imperceptible.
No matter how close I watch, I never seem to be able to track its movement, can never judge the exact time the changes will occur, the exact time its fire will be extinguished; perhaps it is this that fascinates me so.
I sit lost in the sight enacted before me.
The colours deepen and turn from rosy to golden hues and slowly fade until the wash of darkness tinges the sky, knowing that now the purple-blackness will darken until all colour, all light is extinguised.
"Maddie? Would you care for a nice cup of tea?"
I turn my head as if unsure of where the voice came from and see Raven with a tray of steaming tea.
I smile and nod as he sits in the wicker chair opposite.
I shiver, not realising how chilled it had become.
"You're very kind... thank you... "
I say as I reach out for the cup he offers me.
I take a sip and keep my eyes on his as I taste the brew.
I can't remember when I last had a cup of tea made for me I realise.
My eyes stay on this man who has been so kind, so considerate.
Such kindness overwhelms me; it is beyond my understanding.
My gaze remains on his as I continue to sip the hot beverage.
In my head I form words of gratitude, words which will tell him that he need not run after me that he should not inconvenience himself more than absolutely necessary, but I cannot think how to express my feelings without it sounding brusque, mistrustful...
I turn my gaze out to the darkness again.
I know so much needs to be sorted, so many considerations, practicalities, but just for this evening, well just for a short while more, I allow myself the luxury of feeling the peace of this place...
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Maddie Brookes
I watch Raven as he works building the fire.
Skilfully he lights the paper as the wood begins to smoulder and catch.
My head turned away from the darkness I watch as the flames begin to dance and spread.
I am aware of him moving about the room, but my attention focuses on the comforting flames.
I smile realising that I can trust enough not to follow each of his movements in this room which is to be my bedroom.
So lost in my reverie am I that I look up in surprise as he stands before me.
"Maddie, the room is ready for you. I think it is best that you get some sleep.
I started a fire for you, it will warm up the room a bit.
Hope that is ok..."
I nod, glancing at the fire, at my bag on the bed and then back up at Raven as he stands looking down at me. His gaze is soft and tender.
"I'll be downstairs in the living area if you need anything.
Don't hesitate to ask please.
If there's anything at all, I am sure I can get it for you."
I nod and watch him as he gazes at me.
The air is sharp, but sweet, the fire already cancelling out the chill.
Suddenly it hits me…
I realise what I have done.
I realise that I have run away.
I know that my future is precarious, but I know that I am safe now.
I know I will not be beaten tonight.
That I will not have to endure harsh words, raised voices, endless demands couples with criticism when I fail to please.
Tears slide down my cheeks.
Tears of relief as I let go finally to the tension that I have held within me.
I try to stop them, believing they will be misunderstood, mistaken for fear or regret.
But they flow on silently as my body shakes.
My eyes plead with Raven to understand somehow, though I cannot explain.
I ache for him to hold me, to comfort me, to reassure… but I sit and shiver, still sobbing in silence: Silence has become second nature to me after so long.
I watch Raven as he works building the fire.
Skilfully he lights the paper as the wood begins to smoulder and catch.
My head turned away from the darkness I watch as the flames begin to dance and spread.
I am aware of him moving about the room, but my attention focuses on the comforting flames.
I smile realising that I can trust enough not to follow each of his movements in this room which is to be my bedroom.
So lost in my reverie am I that I look up in surprise as he stands before me.
"Maddie, the room is ready for you. I think it is best that you get some sleep.
I started a fire for you, it will warm up the room a bit.
Hope that is ok..."
I nod, glancing at the fire, at my bag on the bed and then back up at Raven as he stands looking down at me. His gaze is soft and tender.
"I'll be downstairs in the living area if you need anything.
Don't hesitate to ask please.
If there's anything at all, I am sure I can get it for you."
I nod and watch him as he gazes at me.
The air is sharp, but sweet, the fire already cancelling out the chill.
Suddenly it hits me…
I realise what I have done.
I realise that I have run away.
I know that my future is precarious, but I know that I am safe now.
I know I will not be beaten tonight.
That I will not have to endure harsh words, raised voices, endless demands couples with criticism when I fail to please.
Tears slide down my cheeks.
Tears of relief as I let go finally to the tension that I have held within me.
I try to stop them, believing they will be misunderstood, mistaken for fear or regret.
But they flow on silently as my body shakes.
My eyes plead with Raven to understand somehow, though I cannot explain.
I ache for him to hold me, to comfort me, to reassure… but I sit and shiver, still sobbing in silence: Silence has become second nature to me after so long.
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