Chapter 4 She hadn't even started her period yet - so why was the pain hitting her so hard all of a sudden ? Violet tried to get up and leave , but when she reached for the door handle , it didn't move . The door was locked from the outside . Then Ruby's arrogant voice echoed through the door. " Hey , hand - me - down , how's that love treating you ? " " Gabriel's loved me since day one . Now that I'm back , you'd better get out of our way ." " You actually had the nerve to show up tonight , of all nights , trying to steal my 1/8 Chapter 4 + 5 Points spotlight ? " Clutching her stomach , doubling over in pain , Violet wiped cold sweat from her forehead . Her voice was weak but firm . " Ruby , if you want him , take him . I'm done caring . " Ruby sneered , not believing a word . " Yeah , right . You think I'm buying that ? " " You stole my mom from me back then , and now you want my man too ? Who do you think you are ? " "You're stuck in there tonight . No one's coming to save you ." With a cruel smile , Ruby dragged over a " Restricted Area . Do Not Enter" sign and propped it up by the door . Because some auction items tonight were 2/8 Chapter 4 + 5 Points off - limits to photography , everyone had to hand over their phones before entering . No one except Ruby would dare come this way . Pain wracking her body , Violet slid down to the floor , slumping against the wall as her strength drained away . Using what little energy she had left , she pounded on the door , her voice trembling with desperation . " Help … someone , please … Help me … " But anyone passing by saw the sign and walked right past , not giving it a second thought . No one came to her rescue . She had no idea how long she screamed before the pain finally took over completely , and she blacked out . 3/8 Chapter 4 + 5 Points When the auction wrapped up and Violet still hadn't returned , Gabriel's face tightened with worry . Ruby looked up at him , pretending to be innocent . " Gab , maybe she's upset because I took her seat ? " " If I'd known she'd take it that personally , I never would've taken it . " Hearing Ruby apologize , Gabriel frowned . " You're the Martins ' rightful daughter . You really think it's okay for a secretary to take your place ? " " Forget it . Let her be . She's been acting too proud lately . Maybe she needs to cool off . Let's go home ." Out of sight , Ruby grinned triumphantly , 5/8 Chapter 4 + 5 Points thinking , Violet , I told you - you'll never beat me . Not with my mom , not with my lover . That night , Violet didn't come home . But Gabriel never asked a single question about her . The next morning , during her rounds , a cleaning lady unlocked the restroom door at the auction hall . There , curled up in a corner , was Violet . Her dress was soaked through , and even half - conscious , her body shook from the cold . The cleaner hurried over , concerned . " Ma'am , how did you get locked in here ? You don't look well - should I call 911 ? " Violet's wet lashes fluttered open . She pressed her arms against the floor , forcing 6/8 Chapter 4 +5 Points herself up slowly . " Thank you , but … no need . " Her stomach pain had lessened , but the cold of the restroom had been brutal all night . She'd really thought Gabriel would at least come searching for her . Clearly , she'd been wrong . She remembered how , the one time Ruby disappeared for just ten minutes , Gabriel nearly called 911 in a panic . But now - after an entire night with no word- he hadn't even tried to find his wife . So this is what love versus indifference feels like , Violet thought . 7/8 Chapter 4 +5 Points Leaning against the wall for support , she took slow steps out and caught a cab home . Once inside the car , she finally got her phone back - and sure enough , no calls from Gabriel . Instead , there were several messages from Xavier . [ Violet , I can't wait a whole month . One week . I'm coming to get you in a week . ] 8/8