Trapped with him
801 Words
The darkness was suffocating.
Maya held onto Jason's arm as the elevator jerked again; a foreboding metallic thud reverberated in their small space Her heartbeat thumped so loud in her head, it drowned out everything else
“Jason. ” Her voice shook. “What’s happening? ”.
His hand tightened around hers.
He said we were okay, btu there was a hint of worry in his voice I merely require your presence be proximate. .
Out of nowhere, the emergency lights flickered fro a sec but then died, leaving us in a pitch-black void as thick as a wall
Maya’s breath hitched.
Even though she wasn't scared of the dark, she was totally freaked out by how close someone had gotten to crossing her personal lines, both in the last night's private time and the shocking stuff she found out today
“How long until someone notices? ” she asked.
Jason exhaled, steady but frustrated.
“They should have responded by now. ”
A beat.
Two.
Maya was grimacing, her jaw clenched You said you got the info from someone else Could yuo explain what this statement means
Jason didn't reply quickly She felt him brush past her; it was oddly comforting btu also a bit unsettling, like there was a storm inside him
He whispered, "Maya I have undisclosed matters for which I am not yet prepared to reveal information. .
“That seems to be a habit,” she whispered.
His silence felt like a confession.
Maya stepped back, giving herself some space to catch her breath The elevator felt a bit tight and dim, like it was holding onto a bunch of unsaid things Jason had her arm in his hand, moving through the dim light
He declared: "I did not deceive you for malicious intent. I stood by your side in defense of yours truly. .
A wave of fury mixed with a deeply hurtful feeling swelled in her chest
What am I being protected against? Who's the one you're planning to tie the knot with soon What's going through your head Jason, I allowed myself to enter an unfortunate situation without seeing it clearly. .
His voice dropped.
“Tessa isn’t what you think. ”
“Then tell me what she is! ”
He paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and seemed to get ready for a serious showdown
Before he could speak, the elevator shook.
Hard.
Maya stumbled forward — straight into him.
Jason hugged her tight, squeezing her close to his side Her skin prickled with the beat of his heart thumping against her cheek
“Easy,” he murmured. “I’ve got you. ”
For a moment. she let herself stay there.
Safe.
Steady.
Held.
She shivered with joy when she realized her hug aws just right, no matter what else was going on
Jason's arm slowly slid up her back, giving her a sense of comfort and steadiness
Not lust.
Not heat.
Something deeper.
Maya."He softened his voice, sharing a heartfelt truth I did not intend to step over any boundaries in our relationship. However, being in your vicinity renders me unable—to—.
“Jason. ”
The speaker's soft but sharp voice cut through the haze
We can't move forward with this When your connection isn't cut off yet
His body tensed around her.
He replied resolutely: "I do not. I have not been associated with Tessa recently. It's clear—the connection isn't real
Her heart stilled.
“What do you mean? ”
Jason opened his mouth—
A loud metallic SNAP cracked through the elevator.
Maya let out a surprised gasp when they felt the building shaking under their feet Jason grabbed her, shielding her with his body as the elevator dropped a few inches before suddenly stopping
The cable.
Another snap.
Closer.
Sharper.
Jason’s breath turned harsh.
He muttered, "This wasn't just a fluke Someone did that thing
The words hit her like ice.
“Someone. wants this elevator to fall? ”
Jason didn’t answer.
He pulled her even closer — protective, urgent.
Should anything occur below, my commitment remains firm: I will not let you leave me. .
Her breath caught.
“Jason. ”
In the dim light, he leaned his face against hers—completely worn out, open, real
I shall not forsake your company," he murmured softly. This ain't the way it's supposed to go They didn't get it
Who are these people? Jason? She desperately begged, "Help me, please
Silence.
Then—
His phone vibrated.
A single notification lit up the darkness.
A message from an unknown number:
“We warned you.
Now pay the price. ”
Maya’s blood went cold.
Jason’s grip tightened.
“Maya,” he whispered, voice stripped to fear,
“We’re not trapped by accident. ”
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