Chapter 12- Now I get how it would feel to die in a horror movie " Welcome home , sugar . " A cold shiver ran down my spine as my eyes widened . Ryan started to get up slowly from where he was sitting , like a snake slowly uncoiling to attack , like one of those murderers you see in those horror movies . Now I get how it would feel to die in a horror movie . " My darling sugar , aren't you all tired from your tough day at work ? " He was backing me against the wall now . For some reason , I felt as my mouth was gagged , like something was suffocating me . I couldn't breathe . Fear . Fear is the most deadly trap you can throw yourself in . Once it takes control of your senses , it numbs you and throws you into a dark void that shows no promise of escape . Nothing makes sense , when you're scared . You tend to succumb to the thing that is controlling your senses to reason . My head was screaming at me , to react , to scream , to run , to do anything except stand like a dummy , but fear was spreading to my every fibre , paralyzing me from reacting or from making a sane judgement . Ryan's eyes were boring into mine , making my heart pound . They were like deep , soulless pits swirling with a creepy , sadistic hunger that was making chills run down my spine . His mouth was curved into the most sinister smile I had ever seen . He looked like the devil himself , waiting to shred me into pieces . " Let me help my sugar de - stress . " He laid his hand on my shoulder , greedily grabbing my skin , feeling it with feverish fingers , looking at it like a starved man . I felt bile rise at the back of my throat , as my throat closed on my voice . He roughly grabbed the sleeve of my dress and yanked it off my shoulder , running his hands on my skin . A low growl echoed from my book cabinet . Tango . That's when I snapped to my senses , and shoved Ryan's hands off me . " What the f ** k , do you think you are doing ? " I spat , pushing against his grip . " I'm only claiming what's mine . " I glared at him . " I'm not yours , you f ***** g psycho ! " I snapped , fighting his grip , trying to punch him away . Smack . A stinging pain seared my cheek as Ryan slapped me . Tears welled in my eyes but I blinked them back and screamed , as Ryan forced himself on me , kissing my face and neck wildly , biting me . I thrashed wildly in his arms . This was not happening . 14 1/4 DOM UT O < Chapter 12- Now I get how it would feel to die in a horror movie +8 Points > " Leave me alone ! Don't you touch me ! I will kill you ! " I screamed , managing throwing a punch , momentarily making him lose his balance as I wrenched out from his arms and tried to escape but I was pulled back by Ryan by my hair . I screamed in pain as he tugged at my roots and bashed my head against the door . I momentarily lost my sight and fell down on my knees . I opened my eyes a little to see red trailing from my door . Blood . My blood . Ryan entered my line of vision , smiling sadistically . " Oh no , my sugar got a little ouchie . Let me kiss it all better . " Tears were trailing down my face as I looked up at Ryan with a blurred vision . " Why are you doing this to me ? " My voice trembled . " Doing what , sugar ? I'm only getting us back to normal . " I snickered , tasting blood in my mouth . " You're screwed in the head , Ryan . You need help . " Before I could react , I could feel painful blows strike me body . I'm pretty sure I heard a crack . Ryan kept kicking me till I couldn't breathe . Fight , Sophia . I grabbed Ryan's leg as he started to kick me again and threw him down and crawled away , grabbing my iron mantelpiece , as my weapon of defence . Ryan quickly got up and stalked towards me , eyes blazing with a cold fury . I flung the mantelpiece at him as he came nearer but he easily dodged it , I was trying to stand but the pain in my ribs and head was too much , it was like I was being branded with a white hot iron rod . Ryan grabbed the hem of my dress and ripped it in two . I stood exposed in my bra , battered and bloody . He smiled , trailing his gaze over my body . " Ah , my ravishing sugar . I can't wait to taste that sweetness of yours . " I scowled at him . " f ** k off Ryan . I will make you pay if you dare to touch me again . " I fumbled for my phone inside my fallen purse , and pressed the first number on my list , I didn't care who it was . I needed help . Ryan saw what I was doing and snatched the phone off my hand and flung it away . " Not so easily , sugar . I will teach you a lesson for being such a bad girl . " He snapped as he punched my jaw , making me fall to the floor . He took the fallen metal mantelpiece and flung it at my head . I screamed . Pain . White hot searing pain . I could feel my world spinning out of axis . " Help ! " I screamed as he hit the mantelpiece on my head again . " Shut up you b *** h ! Shut up ! " " HELP ! " I tried to crawl away from Ryan's blows , I couldn't feel my hands or legs , my vision was shifting , but I could 14 M 2/4 O Chapter 12- Now I get how it would feel to die in a horror movie see the book cabinet now , which was shaking with Tango's barks . I have to do this . I stretched my hand to open the door , but the pain was taking over me now . Come on , Sophia , do it . +8 Points > I flung open the door , and Tango charged out growling in fury , lunging at Ryan sinking his teeth onto his flesh as Ryan dropped the mantel piece and howled in pain . I saw Ryan run out the door and sobbed in relief , crying so hard I couldn't breathe . He's gone . And that's when I blacked out . " Sophia … Sophia .. " A familiar voice called out , as I felt light evade my vision . I fought to open my eyes , but the heavy pain in my head made tears sting in the back of eyes . " Sophia..Oh thank god .. " " She's waking up ! Doctor ! " I warm hand clutched mine as I slowly opened my eyes , blinking away the blurredness , fighting the pain enveloping my nerve endings . Austin . " Au..Austin . " I croaked , squinting against the hospital lights . It's too bright here . Austin's face entered my vision . He looked distressed , He had blood all over his expensive suit , his perfect hair was tousled in all directions and his eyes looked so scared , it almost made me cry . " Oh God , Sophia . " He breathed in relief . He looked like found the elixir of life . He kissed our entwined fingers . " You're okay , you're okay , you're okay . " He pressed his forehead against our hands . The door opened as Trish , Aerin and Alex bustled in .. " Sophia ! Oh my god ! You're okay .. you scared the hell out of us . " Trish breathed out in relief , the tear stains on her cheeks were evident . The doctor entered and ushered all of them away . He was a tall , tanned man in his late forties with brown hair and light eyes . " How are you feeling Sophia ? " " Like I got run over by a truck . " I admitted as I sipped on the water that the nurse offered me , relishing the feeling of it . The doctor smiled understandingly . " Well , that was expected . You have multiple rib fractures , a cracked skull ០០០៩ DO M 3/4 < Chapter 12- Now I get how it would feel to die in a horror movie +8 Points > and a broken leg . You might be having a concussion , so I strictly prohibit any movement . You are on morphine to dull the pain . Now , Sophia do you remember , what happened ? Is there a memory gap ? " The events rushed back like a painful movie , as I choked back a sob . I shook my head . The doctor asked me a few memory questions and after prescribing my medicines he left . Trish , Aerin , Alex and Austin bustled in after the doctor left . " What happened ? Who did this to you , cupcake ? All I know is that you dialed me and when I picked up the call , I could hear you screaming for help . I immediately rushed over after asking for your address from Trish , only to find you a battered , bloody mess . If it wasn't for Tango's howling I would've never known , what was hapening . God , Sophia you scared us all tonight . " Austin breathed , trying to compose himself as he hugged me , careful not to crush me as the others watched , waiting for me to answer . I leaned into Austin's touch , which was strangely calming me and making me feel safer . " Tell me cupcake , who did this to you ? " Austin whispered . I clutched Austin's shirt as tears rolled down my cheeks as I fought to keep my breathing calm as painful flashbacks echoed my mind . " R..Ryan . "