Ashley
I stood there as Aliniah went back to the kitchen. I could hear him approach me, and his steps stopped right before me.
“What was going on?” he asked me. I didn’t dare to turn back and face him.
“I-I was…” I stuttered, even when he had never misbehaved with me because I knew what kind of person he was. “I just asked her name”
“Why?” his voice was demanding.
“Wh-What why? I-I… I should know her name at least, right…”
“Turn around”
I took a deep breath and turned around. His face was tensed as he took a step towards me. Rays of fear rose in me and I closed my eyes as I prayed to God that he wouldn't yell at me. Or worse, beat me.
His hand touched mine, and a shiver traveled all the way to my spine.
“Follow me”
I nodded and opened my eyes. He was moving and his hand never le
