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Boring!?

"So what exactly do you want me to be doing?" I asked. It wasn't really a bad idea. It was almost like a part time job. Everything was going to be normal, I hoped.

"Well.. your main job is to clean this place, making sure that its squeaky clean at all times. However just as Sara said you will have to do whatever I ask for as well." He explained.

"When you say... 'Whatever you ask for.' I need some examples of what you might ask for." I had to ask because I wasn't going to fall into a trap where I would have to do some shady stuff. He clearly is the type to ask for something like that.

"It could be anything Elayne. I could ask for a cup of coffee or a snack from the cafeteria or it might be that am too lazy to get up and collect some documents or I might ask you to lock the bathroom door for me." He elaborated once again.

"Lock the bathroom door? With you inside because I'd really love to do that." I cackled. He didn't really seem to find anything funny about that.

"Wait.. you mean to actually lock you up in the bathroom?" I asked hesitant of what sounded to me like a stupid remark.

He nodded looking into one of the files on his table.

"Why would I need to do that?" I couldn't really guess for any answers.

"I also forgot to tell you that, you'll have to wear a uniform at all times and your time does start now." He spoke into the telephone asking Sara to come in again. "That over there is your uniform." He said pointing to the clothes that Sara left on the couch.

As soon as I grabbed the uniform Sara walked in. At first she was walking towards me but she stopped in her tracks and walked straight towards Sherman.

"If you don't mind Sir." Sara said pointing at his tie. She held his fondled up tie and swiftly did it perfectly. She actually did it way better than I do. Sherman all of a sudden grabbed her hand as she was walking away.

"Listen, just because I am working in the company and not at home, doesn't mean you should treat me like a complete stranger. Just treat me like you always have. I don't like this energy am getting from you towards me." Sherman said sweetly. I was obviously shocked. There was atleast one person he happened to treat nicely and clearly respects. Sara smiled. I could tell that she felt more than happy hearing that, just by looking at the way she shyly smiled.

"See you later Sherman." She said to him before approaching me. Sherman was also smiling as she looked at her walk away. But when his glance reached me his smile retreated and the cold stare came about instantly. He went swiftly back to his work as if he couldn't take another second looking at me.

"Shall we." Sara said leading me out. Its not that I did not try not to think about it, but there clearly was something between Sara and Sherman.

She lead me to the store room introducing me to all the equipment I would be working with. For some reason I told myself not to take this opportunity for granted. This was my first Job and I wasn't ready to waste the experience.

She gave instructions on specific places I should clean and ones that I shouldn't. I don't understand why they made cleaning to be so complicated.

She left me to it straight away and all I had to do was get started. I walked in with all the cleaning equipments I could need. He didn't even peek a glance when I walked in. He was so immersed into his work.

After a while of cleaning I got so bored, I couldn't handle it. I started trying things to get his attention. I dropped a book from the shelf, by 'accident'. I tripped onto the coffee table, by 'accident'. I dashed the pen box from the meeting table, by 'accident'. I did everything, by 'accident', yet still the Goat wouldn't even twitch.

I walked up to his desk eventually with a duster brush and started dusting out every single thing on it. Even the computer that he was currently working on. When I say everything I mean I had to remove his hand from the PC mouse that he was holding just to clean the mouse too.

That finally triggered a reaction.

"Is there anything you wanna say or want from me.?" He blatantly asked dropping his work distressed

It took a couple of "Errrss" and a while for me to think of what to say. "So how much is my pay then?"

"You can have a conversation with Sara about that."He replied going back to focussing on the documents

"Why don't you just tell me. I can't be bothered to walk all the way to Sara's office." I answered back with an attitude.

"I guess I can't be bothered to tell you either." The rage was drilling my heart to bits I couldn't help but give him the deadliest look I could possibly bring.

"£11 an hour." My dirty look obviously got him answering no doubt. Was he crazy!.. £11 an hour was just too much thats nearly double the average pay. It was to my advantage anyway

"I have another question thats really been bothering me and I've been dying to ask. What makes you think that I won't run out this office and shout for help and inform everyone that you are a kidnapper, most likely a murderer and a rapist? What makes you so sure and comfortable that I wont ring the police about you right this instant?"

"First of all I am not a kidnapper or a rapist Infact one could say that I'm a hero. Being a murderer, I guess that can be subjective for many people. Whichever way, I don't regret it. 2nd of all, should I remind you, you are married to me. Infact we are a happily married couple, says the marriage certificate you signed and the cantractual agreement you signed. And we all know one will only believe that we had a fight considering you are calling your husband a kidnapper and a rapist. 3rd of all, I have my ways to bringing forth evidence that you have a brain injury and that what ever you are saying is complete nonsense. 4th of all.... you wouldn't have said that to me if you were going to do that so.... does that answer your question or do you have more questions that you are certainly dying to ask?" The guy actually had points. I knew he had everything planned without any faults. That's probably why I didn't try to do anything. It was all going to be useless efforts

"Yeah, actually I do. Can I go out for lunch now because I am getting pretty hungry." I wanted to change the topic. It was jarring enough knowing I had no chance of leaving this place. The worst that could happen to me is getting thrown into asylum if he spread rumours about me not being mentally well.

He nodded his head agreeing to let me go for lunch. I was sort of clueless on why he was just sat there. I walked straight up to where he was sat and spread my hands for him to see.

"What?" He was clearly acting dumb.

"I need money for lunch. Nothing is free now a days." I said sarcastically. As if I didn't know he was playing dumb

"Just take that and you can get anything from the cafeteria." I turned around to leave with his ID card, but I was bulldozed back by him landing on his lap. The initial traumatic event had me trying to get back up but his grip was like an immense seat belt.

"Where are you going without saying thank you" He said with a devious gaze

"Thanks, I really appreciate it" I said quickly attempting to get back up again. No doubt did I fail once again

"I don't understand that language." He said. At that point, I couldn't understand what the hell he wanted. He pointed at his lips vaguely and pouted his lips with his eyes closed. He looked like a child.

"What the hell do you want?"I asked frustratingly creeped out.

"Common Elayne.. It takes a fool to know what I mean. You're not having any food without giving me a kiss.

"I am not doing that..!" I yelled. Who did he think he was.

"I guess no food for you today then." He shrugged still holding me firmly. At that point I stopped struggling. It didn't look like he was joking about that.

"You can't just let me starve. That's inhumane." I said in a lower tone hoping to not regret saying that to him

"Try me." I guess this is what he meant by I am going to love today. He first appointed me as his maid servant, now I am expected to bribe him for food with kisses. "Your words.. 'nothing is free nowadays'." He added. He actually did catch me off guard this time. I had nothing to reply.

I stayed silent for a bit. I really couldn't go hungry... I tried it yesterday and I couldn't stand a chance. But it was also sickening to know I was kissing my kidnapper volunteerily. Not is he just that, but also a murderer and a child molester. There were just too many No,s for me.

"I'd rather stay starving then." I said with my decision made. I guess I caught him off guard when he loosened his grip I quickly got up and decided to quickly walk away from the situation.

Before I could finish having my sigh of relief. My waist was held by him and quickly twirled to face him. His nose was only a cm from mine. It felt like everything was happening in slow motion but at the same time I couldnt quickly take myself out of that situation.

His lips met mine and it felt like my brain was exploding. I didn't know what to do. Pushing him wasn't working but it also felt like I wasn't pushing him off me hard enough. He raided my lips with his hands trying to keep me firm by holding onto my waist and my hand.

He finally released my lips and bent lower to my ears. "I just cant let you starve babe." He whispered making me cringe. I finally managed to push him off me and quickly ran out of his office with my heart uncontrollably having palpitations.

The Cafeteria looked more grand than a 5 star hotel Cafeteria. The food displayed were to die for. I asked and the dinner lady told me that with that Card I could get anything unlimited and for free. Maybe that kiss was sort of worth it.

"Elayne!" I heard from behind as I was going to pick my last food item, a chocolate strawberry cupcake. It was Dustin.

"Oh hi.. You here to eat aswell?" I asked slyly trying to hide my tray full of food.

"Yeah.." He replied. "Hey.. ermm thank you for today by the way I heard you're the reason why I am not fired right now." His ears went red when he was saying this. He must have found it really hard to say this. It must have been a humiliation for him

"No no no... No need to thank me. I just didn't think it was fair. He was just being a dick-head." I reassured him. It wasn't like what I was saying was a lie. Sherman was being a dickhead.

He got some food and we both sat on the same table. We both ate in silence and when things got awkward we both giggled

"So.. earlier today I thought something was going on between you and the boss. But seeing you in that uniform I dont think thats the case." He finally broke the silence with an unexpected statement.

"Right.. there's nothing going on between me and him.... that's crazy... Crazy.. right?" I didnt really know how I felt about admitting to that. I could've just told him to help me but who knows whether he's part of all of this aswell.

"Right." He replied.

The awkward silence popped up again but I could tell he wasn't willing to let it win"I would like to get to know you. You seem like a wonderful person. You honestly caught my eye at first sight." I nearly choked on my food when he said that. It was literally out of nowhere.

"What really?" I tried to act normal. "I'd like to get to know you too Dustin. You are the first to be nice and welcoming to me. I am grateful for that" I had no idea how to friend-zone him, it just couldn't come out

He looked at me with dreamy eyes and I couldn't hold the staring competition. I looked away smiling because his smiles were making me feel all giddy.

His name was suddenly called by one of his guard mates from afar

"Its time for me to go now I'll see you in a bit. Is it okay to see you before you go home?" He asked

"Sure.. Why not?" I replied firstly being hesitant, but after a while realising he may be my only friend in here.

I finished eating quickly and decided to take myself to a tour of this massive building. Everyone I saw was being so nice and friendly. Only some of the girls gave me cat eye stares as I walked past them. I hummed along my footsteps. It was a habit I didn't regret picking.

I rode up and down the elevators. Up and down the lifts. into and out of the offices. I was honestly having the time of my life until my hand was caught with familiarity.

I quickly turned around not expecting it, before I knew it, I was being dragged along by Sherman.

"What are you doing.. Stop!" I yelled. Whatever he wanted he could just let me walk by myself normally. He increasingly held onto my hand refusing to let go.

"Sherman I said let me go. You're hurting me." I gave out a yelp. He kept on tightening the grip he had on my wrist.

"What exactly do you want?" I was so powerless I could only question not command

"What do I want!!?" all of a sudden he stopped and pushed my back onto the wall. His brownish blonde hair looked like his hands have been through them a couple of times quite roughly. As always, his anger seemed to be at its peak.

"What do you mean by 'There is nothing going on between us'?" He asked baffled. What was he talking about? He always does this and it always riles me up.

"What..? I was just being a dickhead? Is that what you talk about with your new little boyfriend" He grinned his teeth whilst talking as if he was about to lash out at his prey at any point. I was still confused at what he was saying. When did i say he was being a di...

"How did you know what I was saying to Dustin." My mind was blown when i realised he heard me talking to Dustin.

"That doesn't matter right now Elayne.." He looked angry more than ever. Well i didnt tell him eavesdrop did I.

"But what..? You'd like to get to know him." He laughed an abnormal laugh.

But one thing was very suspicious about everything. How was he hearing everything I was saying. At first i thought he had some listening device in the forest house. But this is not the forest house so how is he still hearing every conversation i have without his presence.

I started checking my body hoping that i wouldn't find any devices on me. He grabbed my arm again. dragging me into the lift. He must have been even more angry because I wasnt paying attention.

He faced the front taking a deep breath with his hands in his pockets. I couldnt help but quiver. Maybe I have really pissed him off. I knew not to mess with a man like him but I did it anyway. I looked down not wanting to get an earful anymore.

He abruptly and out of nowhere held my waist pushing me to the corner. He dug his head at the crook of my neck and at the same time the lift came to a stop. Before I could react to what just happened the door opened and a shocked looking Dustin was there with a costumer. Sherman continued to kiss my neck untill the door closed again. Neither Dustin nor the costumer he was escorting came inside the lift because of the awkward situation.

and as soon as the doors of the lift closed, he let me go. This time I was angry at him. He clearly did that on purpose.

"You did that on purpose for Dustin to see didnt you?" I asked rhetorically. It wasnt to my surprise that he did not answer.

The lift came to a stop again. This time I wasn't surprised when he cuffed my wrist pulling me along with him. I could feel the rage oozing out of him. Why was he being so dramatic

"Sherman stop you're hurting me." His grip began to tighten to an immense pain. He didnt react. It was like he wasnt even hearing what I was saying, like he was in another world or something.

"Sherman! Stop!" This time I couldnt help it. It was getting too tight and painful.

All of a sudden he started shaking. It reminded me of the night before but this time it was scarier. I could tell he was going blue, almost as if he couldn't breathe. He undone his tie drastically seemingly enough it was his only way of being comfortable. He lost his footing all of a sudden as he landed on one knee.

"What's wrong..." I crouched down to see if he was alright.

He started grunting as if he was in deathly pain. If anyone could see him right now, theyd think he was being dipped into hot molten lava but still trying to act like it doesn't hurt. I started getting really scared. Something was definitely wrong with him

"Sherman what's going on. What's wrong with you!?" I asked panicking. He kept on shaking and it looked like he was losing all strength. I must have been deaf at the time but it sounded like he was complaining about the noise within his grunts.

"Nothing.. just get Sara." He finally spoke still gritting his teeth in pain.

I ran to the telephone calling Sara in as fast as possible. Within no time Sara came in inspecting the situation. Not saying anything she helped him up and with all struggle she managed to help him into the bathroom refusing my help.

"Can you stay here for a second Elayne." She said to me when i tried coming into the bathroom to help. She shut the door from the inside immediately, leaving me out of reach

"Sure..." I said knowing pretty well she wasn't going to hear that

At a glimpse before she could close the door, I saw Sherman sat on the floor enclosed in the glass shower cubicle whilst the shower was on. His clothes weren't even off, it looked like the water dripping on him made him feel better.

Only one thing and one thing only was going through my mind. he was either going through some terminal illness or he was high as hell. My bets were mostly on the first one.

"She's too dangerous for you. Your symptoms are getting worse around her." I could hear Sara whispering to Sherman.

"It's not her fault. Just take her back to my mum for today." He answered back still muffling in grunts and pants.

What she said was very questionable. How was I the dangerous one. I was the one kidnapped.