Unlikely Mates

Suprise!

As soon as Brayden and Jenna leave the room it got awkward really fast, I now wish that I never heard their conversation. I just want to go to them, hug them and tell them the nightmare I was living with that God-awful man. Unfortunately, something is stopping me from letting it go, and I don't know why. I never cared before, but I do now. As I was distracted by my thoughts Mum, I don't know when hugged me. I was surprised at Mum's movements but I relax and lift my arms to hug her back. In this moment I felt my frustrations receding and unshed tears in my eyes. I did it. I was finally home. I feel relief wash over me. It was great to be home again. As I was coming to terms with this, Mum reluctantly pulled back from me with look of concern on her face.

"I'm so glad you're not hurt darling. I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too Mum."

We hugged each other again as if to confirm that I'm here. I pull back from and look past to Dad who seems to be uncertain.

"Dad. Are you...okay?"

He snaps out of his trance and walks over to us, but he has a look of guilt in his eyes. He passes Mum and holds me tightly.

"I'm sorry Amanda."

'Sorry. Sorry for what?' Dad let's go of me and steps back with hurt in his eyes. I've seen Dad like this before, something serious is going on.

"Dad."

All of a sudden I feel something pull on my waist.

"Long time no see My Love."

I feel a shiver run up my spine from the sound of his voice and the touch of his hand.

"No."

"Yes."

'This is not possible. How could he find me so quickly.'

"Let go of me!"

"I don't think so. I enjoyed our little game of hide and seek. However all good things must come to an end. Now let's go home. I struggle against his grip while looking at Mum and Dad. 'Why are they just standing there?'

"Mum!Dad! Help Me." I whisper-yell, pleading for their help. I looked from them to Damian and back again, all their eyes were glazed over, they were just staring at each other, like they weren't even there anymore. Not to mention my beloved parents were not making a move to help me.

In an instant their eyes returned to normal, and they bowed their heads submissively.

"I'm sorry Darling, but, we can't."

Dad responded calmy. Neither Mum nor Dad could look me in the eye after that. My eyes went wide and I was left speechless.

"As fun as this has been,we must immediately depart."

Damian pulled on me but I kept resisting.

"Whose he?"

Jenna's cute voice sounded as she came running into the room with Brayden in tow. I could feel Damian's Breath on my neck as he whispers silently.

"Come with me willingly.Or they'll pay the price for your disobedience."

'Monster.' I did my best trying to hide my emotions as I look at them all.

"Jenna stay behind me."

Jenna came closer to us against Brayden's better judgement.

"Hey Mister."

She started poking Damian to get his attention.

"Jenna. Don't poke him."

Mum said as she hurriedly pulled Jenna towards her.

"I apologise for my youngest daughter, she hasn't got much restraint."

"That's quite alright.Now come my love." I could tell that he was quite annoyed. He started to pull on my hand towards the front of the house, for which I didn't resist.

"Let her go."

Brayden quickly shouted as he came towards us. Damian stopped in his tracks and put me behind him, glaring back at Brayden.

"What are talking about?"

I tell you I would really like to wipe the smirk off his face.

"She's coming with me willingly. Isn't that right? Amanda."

I looked from Damian to Brayden who was getting ready to attack. If I don't do something Brayden may get hurt, so I stepped out and said what I had to.