Mom? Mom. I called as I entered my family house.
I entered the sitting room and no one was around.I looked around and I caught a glimpse of the family photo at the far corner of the room.
I walked over and picked it up. I was staring at three younger faces. I vividly remember when the photo was taken.It was on my 16th birthday. At the time,my dad had left us and since then it has been mommy, me and my little brother.
Just then I could hear someone unlocking the door and my mom and brother walked in.
"Thank goodness. Zoey is that you?"
My mom rushed over to give me a tight yet warming hug.
"Are you alright? What happened to you?
"Am sorry mom, I didn't mean to run away from home" . I said.
"shhhhhh" , Am the one who should be sorry Zoey doll. You're an adult now and I should let you do whatever you want. Am sorry baby." My mom said.
Thanks mum. So I'll be in my room cos I need to sleep. I told her.
That's fine hun, I'll be in the kitchen. She said
7:00.am
I woke up to the annoying sound of my bedside alarm clock. Damn, I slept off and now it's already morning.
I dragged myself out of bed and headed straight to the kitchen to fix myself something to eat because I was starving.
Good morning hun. My mom greeted me as I walked into the kitchen. Did you sleep well? She asked.
Hi mum. What's for breakfast I am starving. I said while yawning.
Mum chuckled. Sit ,let me fix you something to eat.
She quickly made me coffee and some
pancakes.
Damn, I was already salivating.
My stomach growled loudly.
Eat up hun, you need it. My mum smiled at me.
As i took the first bite of the pancake mixed with honey syrup,it was nothing but heavenly.
I rushed my pancakes, stuffing my mouth with a lot of pancakes until I was full.
Thanks mum,I feel energized. I showered my mum with praise.
I hugged her tightly.
Am sorry mom for the pain I caused you the day I disappeared from home. I said to my mom
"Oh honey, I am just glad that you're back home safe with me. All thanks to the gentleman who saved you. I don't know what I would have done if something bad had happened to you. Don't ever scare me like that again". She sobbed
Am here now and that's what matters right ? I said.
Yes my sweet girl. Now hush, go in and freshen up. God, you reeked of sweat. she laughed as she gave me a little push towards my bedroom.
I went into my room,fell on my bed and just sighed in relief. Flashback of what happened the night before played in my head.
I shuddered as I recalled what happened.
"Am just so happy that I am home and safe" . I said out loud.
I got up from the bed and went straight to take a shower. I intended to get a lot done so I rushed out of the shower to start preparing for the day.
I walked to my closet to pick out an outfit to wear. I wanted something comfy so I picked a cute black tank top and one of my favorite grey sweatpants to go with it. I grabbed the first pair of white sneakers from my shoe rack, hurriedly wore it and then i rushed back to get my purse,phone and lipgloss which were on the dresser before heading downstairs.
Hey mum am heading out. I called out as I walked past the kitchen where she still was, cooking.
"Alright but be careful Hun". she said
First on the list was to get an apartment that i can afford. I had been saving my income from the coffee shop that I usually work at.
I really need to get myself an apartment. I love my mum and my little brother Tyler, don't get me wrong, but I just want to have my own space to myself besides mum knows I won't be with her forever. Eventually, I'll have to move out and be independent. Well that time is here.
"I sighed as I walked by the sidewalk".
I took a cab, and headed downtown to meet with an agent whom I've been in contact with. We went around, he showed me different apartments and after a long while, I finally got an apartment that I could afford.
I paid for the apartment. I had to double check the apartment,from the sitting room to the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom to ensure that everything was alright.It isn't a big space but at least for a start, it's decent.I was satisfied with the space so I decided to head back home since it was getting dark and I didn't want to be caught outside,late at night. The event from the night before really shook me. The thought of what could have happened is really traumatizing and I didn't want to think about such a thing or experience it ever again.I was really exhausted so I decided to wait outside to get a cab to take me back home.
Drew's pov
I couldn't stop thinking about her. Since that night that I saved her and brought her to my home,she had invaded my thoughts. Her scent still lingers everywhere in my room. As I lay on my bed, I couldn't help but myself as I brought the pillow to my nose,took a long intake of breath as I sniffed it because her scent was all over the pillowcase and I needed it,i needed to remind myself of her, her body as the lay on my bed last night,sleeping peacefully. She looked so beautiful as she slept with her hair all over her face, her mouth halfway opened as she let out the cutest little snore I've ever heard. Immediately the pillowcase came close in contact with my nose,the sweet scent of jasmine and lavender filled my nostrils. Her scent,subtle but sweet and at the same time, very intoxicating. I let out a groan and I had to open my eyes,the thought of her was driving me crazy.
"I want her, I fucking need her"
"Damn Zoey. What are you doing to me"!
I thought out loud.
I needed to see her. "I thought "
I rushed to the bathroom and took a quick shower, got into my car and headed straight to her house.
Not long after, Zoey was rushing out of the house. She took a cab and I had to follow.
"Where is she headed"? I thought as I followed the cab to her destination.
The cab stopped and she came out, and headed straight towards a new apartment with a guy who I didn't notice earlier. I clenched my fist as I realized that she was meeting up with that dirty fat disgusting guy. He flashed her an ugly smile and she smiled back.
"Who the fuckkkkk is he and what does he want with Zoey". I screamed in my head.
I clenched my fist tightly when they entered the apartment together. I didn't like seeing her with any other guy.I was crazily pissed.
Zoey's pov
As I was waiting to get a cab, i couldn't shake off this unsettling feeling that a set of eyes were watching me.
Flashes from the incident the previous night sent shivers down my spine.
"What if that pervert is watching me? I thought.
As if reading my mind, a flashy,black tinted Mercedes, which was parked few blocks from where where I was standing drove swiftly towards me. At that moment, I had a strong feeling that I was about to die today.
"The pervert is back to kill me". I thought
I was startled when the car stopped abruptly in front of me.
I couldn't move my legs,it was as though my feet were planted right there.
"Get in now !" A man ordered from inside the car.
I almost wet myself because of how scared I was. I then quietly got into the car,my heart pounding so hard I could hear it.