Escape

Amber's POV

I don't know what came over me in the cafeteria, but I can't continue to be his slave. I haven't seen Daniel since Mason had him beaten up.

I looked back and saw Mason running out of the cafeteria. I hid behind a car as he ran past me.

I got up and started running towards the entrance of the school when I bumped into someone's chest. OMG, is it Mason? I am screwed. I slowly looked up.

"Are you okay? I see that you have been able to escape from Mason's grip." Xavier said.

"I am glad you are here. Can you take me home?" I inquired with pleading eyes.

"Sure thing." He beamed, leading me to his car.

I got into his car and he sat beside me with his hands on the steering wheel. I fastened the seat belt as he drove off.

"So what are your plans for tomorrow? I hope you have been reading your book?" He remarked. I gasped. I just forgot that tomorrow is the day of the examination.

"I am talking to you, babe." Xavier said, jolting me out of my trance.

"I...I have been reading." I stuttered.

"That means you haven't. I told you to always take your studies seriously, didn't I?" He scolded, raising his voice.

"I haven't been able to concentrate on my studies lately, and you are one of the reasons." I whined.

"Don't forget Mason is also involved. I will surely make it up to you tomorrow." Xavier assured.

"Okay." I muttered. I don't know what he meant by that.

I wrapped my hand around myself and rested my head on the chair. All I could think about was Mason. What is he going to do to me if he finds me? I should try to be strong and fight for myself. I mumbled, clenching my fists. 

"I love you." Mason's voice rang in my ear. I don't love him either, do I? I only love Xavier.

"We are here," Xavier announced and moved closer to me. He removed the seat belt.

"Are you feeling under the weather?" He asked in a soft tone.

"Yes." I nodded.

He took off his jacket and put it around me.

"Thank you. I will make sure to return it tomorrow." I muttered.

"You don't need to do that; what's mine is yours." He beamed with a toothy smile. I think he is very cute. more handsome than that scumbag. I kissed him on the cheek and got out of the car.

"Goodbye." He waved and drove off.

I took a deep breath as I walked towards the entrance of our house. I opened the door and saw my family on the couch. They were all watching TV and chatting among themselves. No one even missed me. I thought, looking down.

"Lovely is that you?" Daniel inquired, running towards me. 

"No, it's someone else." I whined.

He ran to me and there was a lot of love and affection in his eyes.