Trapped

Chapter 26

Chapter Twenty Six:

The downfall and the misery, part two.

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the flower needs

both the sun 

and the storm

to bloom.

― c. m. writer

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Never trust people so easily.

I learned that the hard way.

There are people who have good intentions to you and well, some aren’t. Most if you presume. You can never be sure which people you’d find trustworthy enough. As well as those who do not intend to cause you any harm. Little to no one can always be there for you. Despite the quantity of friends you have, not all are willing to help you in the most unpleasant days.

So never trust easily. Be picky when it comes to befriending people. And if ever you’re one of the lucky people to have found a trustworthy and loyal friend; by all means, keep them and remember their sincerity.

After all, not all are lucky enough to have them in their lives.

Not with how cruel the world is.

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My day had been officially ruined twice in less than two hours and it has only been twelve in the afternoon.

The person had dragged me towards the fire exit that leads to the staircase then closed the metal door behind while still holding my arm. Despite being dragged unwillingly, the grasp on me wasn’t harsh and was still careful enough not to hurt me. For what it’s worth, the hold was tender and delicate, afraid to hurt me in any way.

However it didn’t change the fact that this person just decided to waltz in then yanked me out of nowhere without my knowledge. It was totally inappropriate especially inside the company. 

I mean who the hell does he think he is?

For a moment, I wondered if other people had caught our attention or it’s just all in my head. I didn’t bother looking at the environment earlier as I was too stunned for what had taken place and in my offense, this person was much stronger than me so even if I tried to loosen the grip on my hand; I wouldn’t still be able to fully escape. 

Am I being kidnapped? In a broad daylight and a lot of employees around that could witness the whole event? Is that even possible? Who would have the guts and courage to kidnap someone inside a workplace? I mean it would be alright as long as there are no people around but it’s actually lunch time; a lot of people are strolling the hallways and are headed to the cafeteria or would opt to have lunch outside the company.

I shrugged the thought away, thinking that I should act rational. Screaming nor trying to get out of his grasp would only cause a scene and I didn’t want any part of that. Once he released his hold of me the moment that we’d be talking, I could easily outrun this person. 

However, as soon as the person had faced me, my eyebrows were knitted together in confusion. All the plans of escaping had been thrown out of the window and were now replaced with curiosity. Numerous questions popped inside my head and I can’t even seem to keep track of them. But only one question had stood out of all.

“Why did you drag me here, Kevin?” I asked, still not believing my eyes. The words came rather harsh even though I didn’t intend to be mean. However, the abrupt scene caused a different emotion inside of me.

If he had wished to talk to me, he could've just done it in a normal way. Not drag me at some fire exit without my consent. That very thought had irritated me. The way he had brought me here just didn’t sit well with me. He could’ve been a gentleman and I could’ve willingly come along.

He stood there, eyeing me ever so carefully and so much intensity lingered in his eyes. It’s as if he’ll come lunge at me any second and then cause damage. However I didn’t falter, I was staring back at him with the same intensity that he was giving. Kevin Andrews, along with Dianna Moore were hired on the same day as me. We met numerous times during the orientation and on the first day of work, Dianna and I were already close. However, Kevin didn’t seem to be the sociable type. Well, same as me. It’s just that I have a habit of not talking to other people who don't initiate the conversation with me. I find it hard to make the first move so we never really had gotten close.

So why the hell did he drag me here out of nowhere? We're not even friends or acquaintances. We’re just mere workmates. Plus, I have much more important matters to take care of. This would be the last one in my list.

“Excuse me, have you forgotten to speak?” My words were enough for him to get out of his trance. He was staring for quite a while now and I’m beginning to grow uncomfortable with the situation.

He cleared his throat, “You need to be careful.” Kevin replied, contrary to his appearance, the manner of his voice was different. It sounded mellow, it was as though he was showing concern.

My brow immediately raised at his statement. Confused, I asked. “What are you talking about?” 

He doesn’t seem to make sense.

I have a lot of people telling me to be careful in my everyday life. However, those words coming from someone that I barely knew just gives me the chills. I’m not apprehensive enough if he was giving me harmless advice or he was threatening me. By the way he had dragged me here? I assume the latter.

Before he could even respond to my words, I was quick to speak. “Are you threatening me?” I asked, my voice came out loud and in an aggressive manner.

Unfazed, he chuckled then grinned at my response. “My words must’ve confused you.” He uttered with a smile.

“Then what do you mean by it?”

He nodded, not breaking eye contact with me. “There are a lot of people that would take advantage of you, Chandria. Don’t let your guard down.”

His words didn’t answer my question.