Chapter 5 Grasping At Straws

Chapter 5 Grasping At Straws

It's a fruitcake.

After five days here, I just woke up with both of my hands were chained. I woke up with pain in my hand because of the chain he had placed. I also didn't feel like he put it on while I was sleeping. I can't move and I can't stand, if I try to pull I will only hurt more.

I just remained lying down while my body calmed down, the blanket raised up to my waist. From the window I can see the sunlight, the sun is peeking out. I wanted to remove the blocking curtain but I couldn’t because of my current situation. I just sighed and leaned my head on the pillow, I quietly closed my eyes to think more. I haven't been to school for five days, the teacher is definitely looking for me.

I am also worried about my grandparents, I greet them every day. Every day I leave with their message that I am just fine and I am not in danger, I know I am not the only one who's worried here. They are also worried for me, they can't afford to visit my house because they are too old to travel. As I closed my eyes I could hear the birds chirping.

I didn't move from my seat when I heard footsteps, the door opened and I immediately smelled the sweet scent. I felt her presence, I turned away from the door so she could not see my face. Because there she walked to the side, she was the woman I saw. She smiled at me while carrying a tray of food.

"Come and eat, Diana," she offered to me.

I didn't move and just stared at her, she carefully lowered the food to the side of the table. She helped me to sit up and I was surprised when she slightly removed the chain from my hand. I feel like I breathe easily, she took the small chair and placed it across from me.

"I'm sorry, I'm the one to apologize for Brahms. He had to chain you because you would run away," I stared at her, innocently.

Only now have I noticed that she bears a resemblance to Brahms. Her eyebrows were thick, her nose is sharp and proud. Her eyes were quite big, she was tall almost equal to their Alpha.

"You may be wondering who and what my name is," she got up from the chair so I looked up. "Let me introduce myself to you, young lady."

A simple and small smile peeked at my lips. Her voice was calm, soft and sweet. It was nice to hear her voice, now I nodded to agree with her.

"I am Divina Saige, nineteen year old. I am the Alpha's younger sister, Brahms."

My eyes widened slightly because of what she said. That's why she resembles to Brahms. I won't wonder why they are almost the same height and why she is so strong as if I just didn't push her the other day.

"Now, can you introduce yourself to me and not just to my brother?"

I did not move, I looked at the other table where there was the empty book and the ballpen given to me by Brahms. I took it and faced her, she was a little bit surprised for a moment because of my actions. I raised my index finger, signaling her to wait. I only write fast. I don't care even if my handwriting isn't good, the important thing is that she can read this.

I presented it to her, she bent down to read it. I heard her voice.

" 'Hello, Divina. My name is Diana Hartwell, I am a seventeen year old student. It was lovely meeting you, Alpha's younger sister.' "

From there I noticed her sudden smile, she held it and turned her attention back to me. Even though my lip was cracked, I forced to smile at her. I felt the pain, because I hadn't been able to drink proper water for a few days. My lip is drying up.

"Did Brahms gave that to you? It's a pity because I didn't get a chance to hear your voice," I blinked.

I bent down again to write in the book, I hastened to write again so that she would not have to wait long.

'Sorry, I am a disgraced as your older brother's mate. Even if I do not understand what is really going on, I will try to obey all of his and your command.'

"Oh, honey. You should not apologize if you can't speak," Divina stared at me. She took my hand and asked. "Don't you know sign language or haven't you learned how to do it?"

I tilted my head and thought for a moment. Sign language? I never had an interest in that lesson because I knew that others would not understand it, right?. Also, if I get someone to teach me sign language, my grandparents' expenses will increase. I do know sign language, but how can I use that if the people around me don't know it either?

I have become accustomed to just writing to be able to talk to those I meet.

I scratched the side of my head and wrote again.

'We didn't have enough money to hire someone to teach me sign language. We also don't have internet and gadgets to use to study it'.

"Would you mind if I... ask?"

I bit my lower lip, I nodded.

"Do you know the very reason why you are here? Do you know what kind of creation we are?"

I nodded again and wrote, I showed it to her.

'Brahms had explained it to me, but there was still a part that I didn’t understand.'

Divina bowed, she was silent for a few seconds before speaking again. She took the glass full of water, she handed it to me.

"I can tell you all, but not now. My brother will caught us."

I accepted the water, and because of my thirst, I didn't think twice about drinking and consuming the water.

If I can get close to Divina, is there a big and high probability that I will escape from here to their mansion? I secretly stared at her as she arranged the food on the tray. I'm not sure, but I know that somehow she has hidden wisdom and softness in her heart. It can also be seen in the way she holds, looks and speaks. You wouldn't think her brother was the Alpha of their pack, her speech and movements were strange. Divina is sweet, tender, and careful while Brahms is aggressive, violent, and reckless.

I slowly took the spoon, I started to eat. She got up from her seat, Divina stood there in front of the window and pulled back the curtain. Because of that I would almost be blinded to the strong rays of the sun. I can see the beevident surroundings, just quiet and without too much noise. The wind was just weak compared to every night.

I just stared outside. Wondering when I will I can step on the ground again, when I will look up at the sky again, and when I will touch the leaves and flowers again.

"Eat up, Diana. You just laid there for a few days. You can’t lose your energy, because you never know when the danger will come."

I stopped moving the spoon. What did she say? Did she just warned me of that? If so, what does she mean? My lips parted and I turned to her. She is now facing the big closet, she took there a white dress. Its sleeves are long enough to reach the elbow, also quite long at the bottom. It looks like it's going to be knee-length-- is that dress for me?

"You just can't stay in that bed for life, Diana. The day will also come when you will have to jump the gun," she told without looking at me.

Jump the gun, did she just meant that I need to start doing something too soon?

I just kept staring at her. She looked at the other with a smile while carrying the dress, Divina came closer to me. She laid it on the bed, then opened the bathroom door.

"When you finish eating, go and take a bath. After that, you can sleep again." I forced my head to nod.

I don't know if the words that came out of Divina's mouth were true, I don't know if she was just lying to me, if she didn't like me, if she threatened me-- as far as I know I'm not safe in this mansion of theirs. Not because they are not human, but because their words and actions are very weird.

I was losing hope of how I could escape from them. I almost lost my energy. But I just kept grasping at straws. Looking for a proper method of where and how I can get through.

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