Chapter 19: 18. Heartless Jerk

As from that day, I always maintain my lane, If the monster in me cannot kill me then why should I allow myself to be fed upon by another monster?

But indirectly, this monster(Merid) here is killing me, at times we acted like lovers, sometimes like friends and another time like total strangers but most time he is a complete Jerk!

With enthusiasm, I dragged a heavy bag along with me walking to the rear part outside the villa.

Ever since I stayed with him, I've never set my eyes on anyone around him, I wondered how lonely he would have been... I thought getting closer to him will make him less of a monster but no, he acted more like one.

Some weeks ago, he acted like a bitch then I played along;

As usual, he will leave home very early in the morning and come back late at night, most time around 10 pm.

Though, I've gotten used to this as I always occupy myself with learning some online skills, gym, song, and most times at the pool; swimming. It's boring but I don't have a choice.

I always wonder about the situation my parent would be, but after ruthless begging to let me see my family which he never yields, I gave up.

Most times, I think of escaping but the last time I did, I regretted it and never tried it again;

After he left home, I waited for about two hours before I stepped out of the villa with a school bag in my back... I've been planning to do this for so long.

I walked into the woods, then increased my pace. I wished my monster should return so that I could run with speed but no, I got more tired with every pace.

It got to a time that I couldn't run any longer so I sat by a tree side to rest, then cleared the ground with my legs pushing away those dried leaves and started drawing, I laughed out loud seeing the monstrous face I drew, "This is Merid" I wrote that below it with smiles on my face.

I've been running for hours yet I'm still in the woods? How far is his house to the city? How can he live so far away?

I brought out the bottle of water I took along to drink, then I dose off but opened my eyes abruptly when I felt a sharp reflection of light on my face... "Oh, the sun shines so brightly" I lamented.

At that point, I wish I could turn back to the Villa but no, I can't go back to that place. I shun the evil thought.

I stood up and started my journey again, still no trace of the road to the city so I sat and rested again.

To my surprise, Looking at the ground was the image of him that I drew earlier, this made it dump on me that I've been running in a circle in the woods for hours.

I glanced around with teary eyes, I've been pacing up and down on a spot? Merid why?

With this, I have no alternative but to return to the villa, I got home only to find him sitting in the living room while I sneer, 'Heartless jerk!'

What makes him came back so early? I smirked ignoring him as I walked upstairs.

"Where have you been?" he said, I didn't know when a heavy hiss got out of my mouth. I can find the way back to the villa why can't I find the way out of the woods? What kind of spell did he cast out there?

I puffed out at him before walking upstairs...

As of then, I never planned on repeating that. I just needed to persuade him to help me see my family but how can I talk to him? he hardly speaks to me either.

Later, I took another step, if I can't run away at least I can kill myself. Then, I planned on a day he will leave the villa early to....,

I allowed him to leave the Villa before I brought out a strong rope which I had kept in my drawer.

It's obvious, I don't want much pain before I die so, I think hanging myself will be a lot helpful.

I knotted it so well, drooled it to see how fastened it was, it was firm so I quickly tangled it across my neck... It better to die than to live here but before I knew it, I met myself on the floor, the rope had cut just above my head.

How possible? I checked it so well, it was so strong then how come it cut?

Pissed-off, I walked to the kitchen, somehow I felt so thirsty, I didn't even bother about the rope on my neck as I gulped the water. "I can't believe I almost killed my self now"

On returning to my room, I got settled when I collided with something hard, I looked up to see his face. "Meri..." his name choked in my throat with surprise.

I turned to leave immediately but his hand drew me back through the rope, "What is this on your neck?" he said.

I turned cold eyes on him, "Beware of me!!!" I yelled but my voice couldn't get through as it seemed too tightened to my neck.

My eyes streamed with tears while I sat down on the floor and started crying, even though I couldn't cry out well, I hope this cry will suffocate me to death.

Surprisingly, he sat on the couch with his arm crossed staring at me as I cried my ass out. What is an evil being?

That day I slept off on that spot only to wake up and saw myself on the couch,

He is such a jerk!!!

Of recent, he did something bad that I couldn't help but give him a payback. This is why am here walking to the basement to drop this bag in my hand.