CHAPTER 2
Fiona's Pov
I carefully jumped out making sure to be as quiet as possible, I grabbed my bag and stared at the house for a moment. I grew up here, was loved and treated like a gem but now it felt like a prison yard, my very own safe haven had become a prison and as for my dad, he has made his choice. I quickly started running before they could discover i was gone, I had to stop by the time i got to the main street before anyone started staring at me awkwardly. Luckily i made it to the train station on time and entered having no idea of where i was going or what the hell i was doing.
I waited till it's got to it's last stop and came down wondering into the unknown street. I was just walking as my mind drifted further, what was i even doing? Mom why did you have to die? I continued crying as i walked past houses.
"Hey? Are you alright "?
I turned back and saw a middle-aged lady, her face showed that of sympathy and i stopped to talk to her.
"Why are you crying? Where are your parents"?
I just stared at her, I couldn't tell her the truth,never! She would send me back to that shit hole.
"I lost my mom and.....I don't have where to go, I'm stranded "
"Oh, poor baby, I'm so sorry. Well, it's not safe walking around at this unholy hour. Would you mind coming over to my place, we can talk more there".
I stared at this lady, she didn't look evil and who am i kidding who knows what might happen to me if i continued walking, at least going with her might be safer. I slowly nodded my head and she signaled me to follow her.
We got to her house and she quickly made me some coffee, I mean when was the last time someone did something nice for me? I was always the one working.
"Welcome to my home, it's small but welcoming. I never got your name
I hesitated for a while, should I tell her my real name or just come up with a new identity? What If they start looking for me at home and put me on the news? I couldn't risk that.
"Um... My name's....Ivy" I lied.
"Why did it take you long to answer? Look you can trust me".
"No...it's just that....no one has ever asked... for my name, I was just being called mean names" I slowly let my head down to make it more convincing.
"Oh, look, Ivy I'll try as much as possible to help you okay? Lemme get you your coffee then tomorrow morning we can talk more"
She said and headed to the kitchen cabinet to grab a cup.
I looked around and although it wasn't as huge as my house at least it was welcoming, I heard sounds like someone was climbing down the stairs. Was it her husband? I became nervous when suddenly my eyes met with this cute dazzling eyes. His chiseled features made my throat dry and i swallowed hard.
"Grandma"? He called looking at me awkwardly.
"Oh Mason, you're still awake"? She replied handling me a cup of coffee.
"I see you've met Ivy, Ivy this is my grandson Mason" she introduced and i could only stare awkwardly.
"Mason please take her to the guest room and then come back here. Ivy, are you hungry "?
As she asked, my tummy suddenly rumbled, feeling embarrassed i held my tummy instead, remembering i hadn't had lunch or dinner.
"Mason, will take you to where you'll be resting and I'll heat something up for you".
"Thank you ma'am, you're so kind, The only one who's been kind to me recently"
She just smiled while Mason began walking upstairs without any sort of sympathy, I slowly followed him until he stopped at an entrance opening the door.
"Thank you " I mumbled.
He didn't say anything but just walked away. Okay this is just starting to feel like another Caroline, I walked into the small but very nice bedroom and collapsed onto the bed. I felt like taking a shower, that's when i noticed my bag was downstairs before i could reach the door, Mason already brought it, he just dropped it and left. I took my bag and shut the door gently, took out my pyjamas and a towel before heading to the bathroom. The water was warm and relaxing, I slowly felt relieved and alive again. After i was done i grabbed my towel wrapped it around me and came out. Suddenly Mason entered with a try of food, I could feel his eyes on me he dropped the tray of food on the table and left.
What if i didn't wrap a towel around my body? Is that how he would have seen my clad body? Someone needs to teach him some manners, I wasn't wrong when i said he was another Caroline.....
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The next morning, I woke up with the delicious aroma of something cooking, I slowly got off the bed and stretched a bit, it been ages since i slept this long. I quickly went to brush my teeth and hurried downstairs.
"Good Morning ma'am" I greeted
"Morning Ivy, hope you slept well"
"I sure did, for the first time actually"
She smiled at me ,just then Mason approached us already with his bag pack.
"Later Grandma"
"Son, what did we discuss"?
I watched as they both stared at each other awkwardly.
" Good Morning Ivy"
He said and walked out.
"My Grandson can be stubborn sometimes but don't worry you'll like him once you get to know him".
I only nodded faking a smile.
"Let me assist you " I said and went to help her.