Finding Grace

Chapter 10

The door breaking in on itself he kicks away some wood splinters and reaches his hand inside to turn the lock and to open the partially broken down door.

Laughing he opens it and stares at me. “ You didn’t think you’d get away now did you? Get on the bed.” He yells.

Still sitting on the floor terrified i start to shake my head.

“ I wont repeat myself again little lady get on the bed now” saying as he goes and sets down the rope and knife on the table.

He turns around growing frustrated that I’m not moving he wraps his hands on me lifts me up and throws me on the bed.Smacking his hands off me i push myself back giving myself space, only for him to grab my legs and drag me down on the bed.

“Since you cant listen and stay still looks like ill have to do that for you.” He gets up and goes towards the rope and knife.

Realizing what’s happening i start to get up again only for him to turn around and sit on top of me. Fighting back I throw my hands at him hitting wherever i could, with all the strength i have i buck him off me kicking at him at the end.

“ No, no! Leave me alone, Don’t touch me!” I scream.

He jumps up, his chest heaving as he regains balance.

“You will do as I say and you will get on that bed.” He said pointing.

“ why are you doing this if you.. if you’re going to kill me just do it no reason to play this game of mommy and daddy?” I stutter finding my voice after the shock of the fight.

“ I know you’ve been abducting those woman and that they found one a week before you took me.” I stare “ I know why you’ve been doing this you ant a family and another sibling, But you will never get that from me. I yell angrily. “ I’d rather die then give birth to a child of yours.” I bite harshly.

“You know that can be arraigned, now you want to know why i do this.” He comes forward stealthy.

“It’s because i can. I can target woman who have no family, who have no friends, who live alone who like to leave doors unlocked. Did you like that i fixed your ceiling you never did say thank you for that. Did you like that i picked up after you and that i left my clothes in the bathroom so that you knew someone was there. I wonder if they found any more items i placed perfectly in your apartment. I only give enough for them to know something did happen but not the who.”

He’s now in my face whispering all that he’s done. Gulping i walk around him and sit on the bed. Smiling he comes forward,

“Smart choice little one, the sooner this is done and if you behave you’ll live.”

“ i don’t think you understand” reaching behind me for the knife. “I’m Not Going To Do This.”

Feeling the edge of the blade I bring it closer to my body waiting for the right moment.

Undressing himself the Old Man goes to stand in front of me. “ No, I Don’t think you know what I’m capable of, i will kill you.”

Smacking me again I fall back on the bed head toward the mattress, the old man grabbing my shoulders and pushing me now his body on top of me, his hands grabbing at my shirt, trying to pull it off, kicking him i dont have enough strength to buck him off again. The knife he has off to the side staring at me, I’m yelling and trying to get my hands free from the grip he has above my head. The knife digging into my back. The oversized shirt now over my head i grow slack. With all my strength I remember my parents, my friends and Grace. I live for them, twisting my hand free it, jabbing him in the eyes he lets go of my other hand and scream in pain.

“ Gah you b***h!” As he reaches for the knife i reach for my own and strike him in the throat.

“ You should really understand the meaning of NO.” I emphasize as i dig the knife deeper into him.

Falling to the floor his eyes never leaving my own, blood is rushing down his naked chest and down toward his boxer briefs. The lights fading in his eyes as i stare at him, realization coming to me as he goes still.

I don't know how long I’ve stayed just sitting in front of him just waiting on him to move, waiting for him to laugh and attack me again. Taking tentative steps toward him i kick his leg. Looking at his chest for any sign of a breath. Seeing as its finally over, i jump up and run toward the living room and grab the keys he placed on the table. Running toward Grace i shake her.

“ Grace,Grace wake up its time, we can go!”

“ mommy?” She says sleepy

“Come on grace i want to show you something.” I cry happily

Helping her put on some shoes and a small jacket, we grab Mr.Bear and make our way toward the living room.

“ Where’s Daddy?” She looks around

“ He’s not here anymore,” Looking toward the room where the dead body lies

“He cant hurt anyone anymore.” I whisper.

“Come On,” I smile. “ its time you feel grass and go on a playground.

Putting the key in the lock I turn the handle and open the door to freedom. The sun coming up as a new day begins. The fresh cold air hitting me as tears rush down my face.

“ Come on Grace time to live life.” I stare down at her excitement in my voice.