Chapter 32- You're My Girlfriend
"Don't move, just start driving," He said as my eyes went to the door contemplating opening it and running out.
" Don't even think about it, I said just drive," He said and I started the car.
" Don't do anything funny, I swear you won't like what I'll do to you,"
" What's wrong with you Derick? Why are you doing this?" I asked as I kept driving, where did he even want me to go?
" Where are we going? Where are you taking me?" I asked him.
" We're going home baby, where it's just you and me like old times, just you and me, drive to my house," He commanded and I found myself driving to his house.
" This is wrong, this is considered kidnapping Derick, you can't do this to me," I said as I took a turn, I saw a police car parked at the corner of the road and he saw it too, I contemplated stopping and screaming for help but I saw him bring out something shiny and my eyes went round in surprise.
" Didn't I tell you not to think of trying anything funny? You're my girlfriend and I'm just taking you home, what's wrong with that?" He said like he expected me to accept that.
" We broke up remember, you didn't want me anymore,"
" Stop saying that, you're my girlfriend, you're mine, understood?" I kept quiet.
" I'm talking to you, understood," I nodded repeatedly too afraid to say a word.
I stopped in front of his house and the car became quiet before he spoke.
" You're going to get out of this car like the good old times, and we're going to walk into my house together because we're okay, do you understand?"
" But we're not okay," I said getting angry but he held my hair dragging it back and I screamed my hand going to hold my hair as I felt pain.
" I said we're okay, we're okay, you're my girlfriend and that's how it's going to be, now step out"
I removed the hair on my face as I stepped out of the car, I couldn't believe this was the same guy I had dated for over three years, he was acting like an insane obsessive man.
He came out of my car and held my arm and we walked into his house. I was supposed to be at the hospital, mom was expecting me.
He closed the door and made sure to lock it, I swear I could hear my heart pounding.
" Why are you acting strange, you're my girlfriend and this isn't the first time you've come here," He said like what he was doing was normal, he refused to accept the fact that we had broken up, he wanted this, not me. He asked for the break up and now he was acting like this was all my idea.
" Make yourself comfortable, I have your favorite ice cream in the fridge, I'll quickly have a shower and join you," He said as he came close to me and was about to kiss my lip but I turned away and ended up kissing my cheek.
He didn't like it but he didn't say anything.
" I'll keep this," He said and I looked at him in confusion, not until he waved my phone in front of me did I understand what he was talking about.
" What is wrong with you Derick, give me my phone, are you insane?" I asked as I reached for the phone but he took it out of my reach.
" No honey, you're not getting this, I'll be right back," He said before he left me, walking to his room.
I had to find a way to get out of here, if he kept deceiving himself that I was his girlfriend, he was going to start wanting things we used to do as couples, things I couldn't give to him anymore. A few minutes ago he just tried to kiss me, I wonder what next he'll be wanting from me.
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" I'm so happy you're here son," My mom said as she walked to where I was standing by the balcony receiving fresh air.
It has been a while since I came here, I've always avoided coming to my family home because each time it ended with my dad and I arguing.
" Me too Mum," I said as she came to stand beside me and I placed my hand on her shoulder.
We both were silent enjoying the ambience of the place. I know what we were both thinking, I remember a time when my brother and I used to come here, he was the bright one while I was more of the black sheep of the family. But we were happy and then his death came and everything went down. He was the pillar holding the family together.
I could say my family was perfect back then but after my brother's death, my dad became a whole new person.
" I miss those days son, I hate that I have to force you each time just to come here for dinner just because of your dad, I want you guys to sort whatever problems you have, I want everything to be fine again," She said, her voice sounding sad.
" I'm sorry Mom, I'm sorry you have been trying to piece back whatever is left of I and Dad's relationship, but it's not my fault, I'm trying and each time he makes it feel like I'm not doing anything, he wants me to be this obedient boy who does everything at his beck and call and you know that's not me."
" I know son, but I want you to know your dad is proud of you, you know he's a man with more than enough pride," She said and I couldn't help but chuckle.
" I'm going to try to visit more often Mom but I'm not promising, so don't say you're holding me by my words,"
" Alrighty son, I'll go to bed now, make sure you join us for breakfast tomorrow before you leave," She said and I nodded before she walked away.
I sighed, choosing to stay a little longer before I walked to my room. I needed to speak to Anna, her voice always makes me feel better.
I climbed on the bed as I reached for my phone on the bedside table.
I dialed her number and it rang but I didn't get any answer, I checked the time and it wasn't so late, maybe she was in the hospital and was busy. I'll just see her in the office tomorrow.
I returned the phone to the bedside table and laid on my bed awaiting sleep.