His Possession

Something New

PEYTON'S POV

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I sit on the bed , the plate of cold food in my lap as I blankly stare at it . I want to eat , I want to , want to , eat . I could feel my stomach grumbling , but I already ate the portion of scrambled eggs as soon as I entered the room . For several years , I have eaten so little that this big plate full of food kind of scares me .

I stand up and throw the whole plate with the food in the trashbin , looking at it before I turn and walk back to the bed . I sit down , looking around the room .

How can this be my life ?

Is this what god has planned for me since birth ?

I crawl over to the pillow , clutching it in my arms as I rest my head on the softness and as I shut my eyes , the annoying sound of the big metal lock on the door shifts , indicating it's being unlocked . I groan into the pillow , not daring to look as I feel his eyes on me . " Peyton ." he clears his throat and I manage not to flinch at the sound of his voice , the memory of him wrapping his hand around my throat flashes through my mind , the feeling of not being able to breathe overtakes .

He is the most complicated and strangest person I have ever met .

" I know you're not sleeping ." he chimes , as if he has known me for years . I whip my head into the direction of the door , where he stood , staring at me with beautiful glistening eyes . " What do you want ?" I sigh , slightly propping myself up on my elbow . I notice he inhales a deep breath and his eyes flick down to the trashcan next to him . He shakes his head before looking back up at me . " You didn't need to throw the plate away ." I could hear the teasing dripping from his tone and I bite my bottom lip , looking at the duvet in front of me . He walks over and I flinch back , afraid that he might hurt me because I didn't eat . He places a small bag in front of my line eyesight . " You don't need to use it , but I gave you access to the pool . Just push that button whenever , Elaine will take you ." He smiles as my eyes flick up at him and I follow to where he points to . Only do I realize now that there’s a small button on the intercom and box and I nod . My eyes momentarily flick to the door , the thought of locking him in here and to run away is lingering in my mind , but I know that I won’t be able to do it .

I am not fast enough nor strong enough to beat him .

I still wonder how he got to me so fast when I tried to walk out of the dining toom , he was further away and I didn’t even hear him run or walk fast .

It was so strange .

“Peyton .” His voice snaps me from my thoughts and I glance up at him with wide eyes .

“Yeah .” I mutter quickly , I hope he didn’t speak . What if I didn’t listen ? Is he going to throw me against the wall again ? Choke me ?

“Did you hear what I said ?” He raises a questionable brow at me .

I bite down on my teeth below averting my eyes down to the small bag in front of me , shaking my head . “I think I spaced .” I mutter , “I’m sorry .” I add , I don’t want to anger him .

I don’t want to be hurt .

“You spaced ?” He asks confused . “Yeah .” I gulp . “I said don’t you want to look ?” He gestures towards the bag and I feel surprised that he didn’t get mad at me . “Oh .. yeah .” I mumble as I sit up right and I notice the smile crawling up his face as he watches me pull out a royal blue colour bikini set . I stare at it agape , “Thank you .” I breathe out as I slightly felt speechless .

I haven’t gotten a gift if forever and even though it’s just swim wear , I could tell it was brand new .

I don’t even remember the last time I had something brand new for myself , just mine .

I use to share everything I had with two younger girls who stayed in the same room as I did . They were sisters and they had bunk beds .

“What’s that ?” Lilly asks , she tugs her sister closer by the arm , pointing at the hair clip I had picked up . It wasn’t damaged and actually looked new , so I kept it .

If people can’t look after their own things , then they shouldn’t have it .

“It’s a hair clip .” I tell them as I crawl off my single size bed and walk over to it as it laid on the single desk we share .

“Can I touch it ?” Layla , Lilly’s sister , asks as she eyes it with curiosity . “Sure , just don’t drop it . I think it can break easily .” I chuckle as I pick it up and hand it to her .

“Wow .” Lilly beams as she leans in , inspecting it from all angles . “Where did you find it ?” Layla c***s her head at me innocently . “I found it on the street , I washed the dirt off and it’s actually really pretty , right ?” I smile , I am proud of what I found .

“Very .” Lilly giggles as she takes it from Layla’s hand . “Hey !” She yells angrily at Lilly and I step in . “Girls , what did I say ?” I snap , that makes them halt in their steps and they fall silent . “Sorry Peyton .” They sigh in union .

“I’ll make you girls a deal .” I hold my hand out and Lilly puts the hair clip in my hand , a slight pout on her face . “What deal ?” Layla asks , she’s about a year and a half older and much wiser than Lilly .

“We three take turns to wear it , but we can only wear it once a week . We don’t want it to break , do we ?” I suggest and their eyes light up in joy . “We get to wear it ?” Lilly squeals excitedly and I nod . They both run over to me , hugging me tightly and I smile . I never had sisters , but now I sort of do .

Thinking back at it , I should have left that hair clip lying on the ground where I found it , because looking at this brand new bikini in all it’s glory , I would feel sad if I lost it and I would look for it everywhere .

I can’t imagine how that person felt losing their hair clip .

“ So you like it ?” He asks and I don’t miss the curiosity in his eyes while asking me that .

I nod , offering a small smile and he smiles back .

“But ..” I sigh , trying not to get angry at him . “But ?” He asks confused , his lips falling into a thin line .

“I don’t think that I am going to use it .” I drop the bikini back into the bag , guilt creeping up my spine and it takes a detour into my stomach , making it twist painfully .

Please don’t hurt me .

“May I ask why ?” His eyebrow raises questionably . “I told you .. I am not going to swim .” I gulp down the words that reluctantly leaves my lips .

His lips part as if he might say something , but he shuts his mouth again , nodding once before he turns to the door .

“Well I will just leave it here , in case you change your mind .” He mumbles and before striding out of the room , pulling the door shut behind him .

The annoying sound of the hard metal lock rings through my ears .

Hours later , I lean back against the wall , a sigh escaping my lips .

My eyes flick over to the alarm next to my bed and then at the button on the intercom box .

Nine pm isn’t that late , right ? Elaine might still be awake .. she might be able to take me .

No , I shouldn’t .

But I want to .

I want to feel the water around me .

I hurry to my feet and stretch on my tippy toes , pushing the button and I flinch back at the beeping sound booming through the speakers .

“Hello ?” Elaine’s voice booms through the speakers . “Um , hi .” This is stupid .

“What can I do for you ?” She asks .

“Miles , he um said that ..” I sigh , already regretting that I pushed the button . “Do you want to go to the pool ?” She asks and I want to thank her for reading my mind . “If you’re not busy .” I mutter , feeling bad that I am bothering her at this hour .

“I am never busy . I’ll be right down .” The intercom cuts off and I hurriedly strip out of my pyjama’s and put the bikini on .

It fits perfectly .

The metal lock shifts and Elaine opens the door , standing outside and she gestures for me to follow her . I grab my extra towel and wrap it around my exposed body before I follow her bare foot through the mansion .