Chapter2

#Chapter2

Trapped

Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were away to attend some friend’s wedding, my dad of course, being the head of security had to accompany them. The cook and the other servants had the day off so it was just us three and probably some other guards assigned to keep watch outside.

We had grown close to Jacob since he had taken up the job two years ago. He was way younger than most of the other bodyguards, but even though he was just twenty-five, he was still excellent at what he did. He was more skilled than most of the others that's why my dad had assigned him to Daniel.

/"So Marriah, excited about college?/" Jacob asked wiggling his eyebrows.

My face fell and my mood dulled instantly. I saw Daniel giving him a glare and poor Jacob just looked confused.

/"Wait, aren't you happy you get to go there?/" Jacob asked concern lacing his voice.

/"No it's not that.../" I trailed off

/"What is it then? Someone bothering you? Is it a guy?/" He asked seriously /"I'll kick his butt!/" he said angrily getting up and balling his hands into fists.

/"No Jake!/" I said quickly, using his old nickname /"Nothing like that./" I assured him. He sat down but still looked concerned.

Jacob was like an over protective older brother sometimes. I knew I could trust him with my life and I knew Daniel did too.

/"She has issues because she got the scholarship after my dad made some calls./"

Jacob smiled, /"That's so like you Marriah./" He said, pinching my cheek. I just shrugged.

/"It just feels wrong you know? Someone who needs and deserves it more than me could've gotten it./" I said sullenly.

Daniel snorted.

/"C'mon Ree. You know that's not true you were an honor student in high-school, had the highest GPA in your class your name was already short listed for the scholarship./" He reasoned.

/"Yeah along with twenty others who were supposed to be selected on basis of their interviews./"

/"You deserved it okay? Stop feeling guilty. The only thing my dad did was to make sure you got what you deserved./" Daniel said sounding a bit angry, he got up and put his empty plate in the sink.

I let out a sigh. Honestly, this was only partly the reason why I wasn't so keen on going, the other was that I had gotten full scholarship to a good art college and art had always been my passion, I had thought about telling my dad about it but the look of sheer happiness on his face when Mr. Anderson had told him that I had been accepted on scholarship into Daniels college made me bite my tongue.

Daniel returned to the table and spoke in a softer tone /"I really want you to come there with me Ree. It’s amazing, you'll love it and it’s close to home so we don't even have to worry about apartments or dorm rooms! I've been looking forward to you joining ever since I started./"

Suddenly I felt guilty.

What was I saying? Why was I being so ungrateful?

I mean I got a scholarship to the best college in the country and my best friend would be there with me. What more could I want?

/"Yeah me too. I can't wait to start with you. I'm so glad you'll be there with me./" I added truthfully Daniel being there was the only reason I was actually looking forward to going.

Daniels face broke into a wide grin and he winked at me I gave him a smile.

Suddenly my eyes fell on the clock /"Ohmygosh I’m going to be late!/" I exclaimed quickly getting up.

I'd recently started working at a small bookstore nearby, the pay wasn't much but I got to read during my breaks and I got a discount on all the latest books and bestsellers so it was totally worth it.

/"You know you don't need a job./" Daniel pointed out.

/"I know./" I replied as I put on my jacket /"But I want to, it makes me feel good. Like I belong somewhere./"

/"Well there's no use trying to talk you out of it./" Daniel responded chuckling /"I'll drop you off./" He added.

/"No thanks!/" I said quickly /"I feel like walking anyway./" It was I total lie but I could clearly recall what had happened the last time him and I had gone out somewhere together.

It had resulted in us being swarmed by camera-men and news reporters. We had managed to escape but it had ended up with us being on the /"Hottest Couple/" list for the whole month. Not to mention that all the news channels talking non-stop about /"How cute the two new lovebirds looked./" And that hadn't even been the worst part, the worst part was getting all that hate from all the girls who were supposedly in love with Daniel.

I shuddered.

It had been really awkward not to mention embarrassing for both of us.

I suppose Daniel was somewhat of a celebrity in this town, due to him being the son of the towns most loved politician and all. His good looks had only added to his popularity, he was the town’s sweetheart.

/"Oh yeah./" he replied chuckling lightly as he too remembered the incident. I could see a blush creeping onto his face.

I waved a final goodbye to the boys and headed out.

I didn't really get a chance to have breakfast so I picked up some coffee on the way.

I was getting pretty late so I started taking quicker strides.

I finally reached the store, the bell rang softly as I entered. The store was already packed with customers, I waved a quick hello to Stacy, who was the owner of the store and also my co-worker.

I dropped my bag at the counter and made my way to the small room at the back of the store. The room was a complete mess, with books and magazines scattered everywhere. I'd taken it upon myself to get it organized. I loved books, their musky smell, the texture of their pages.