Chapter 29 - It's like living my own version of hunger games Ryan's POV- ( WARNING- This POV does have cuss words in it , sorryyy ) Consumed . Ruined . Addicted . She was the reason . The only reason . I don't even know what was so great about Sophia Martell , I didn't know it when I first met her and I still don't know it now . But for some reason she had a way of getting under your skin and haunt your thoughts and mind . With that innocent smile , the luscious lips and the sparkling eyes . I met her two years back when she was had just arrived to LA . I still remember the day she came to me looking lost and confused asking me for directions to a local coffee shop and I had walked her to the place and it all started there . A year later she was mine . She was and is as ordinary as any girl next door but for some reason she was much more than that . Maybe because she never saw me as the monster I knew I was . Maybe because she calmed my dark side and became my light or maybe because she never judged me like the rest . By rest I mean my f **** d up stepmother , my so - called friends and all the others , all because of those stupid white coats . Psychiatrists they call themselves . Yeah right . Schizoprenia , they said . f ***** g nonsense . I was no nut - case . They could go f ** k themselves . Yes I was . I was crazy . No , I wasn't . I was me , normal . Don't kid yourself , you're f **** d up . I pulled at my hair trying to block out the voices inside my head . Shut up , shut up , shut up . I shook my head and straightened myself . Sophie . She had saved my life . That day when she came to me to ask for directions , I had been planning to end my misery and take my life . She was a sign , for me to live . That day of our anniversary , I had made a mistake but I didn't regret it . Soph 14 COM 1/7 < Chapter 29 - It's like living my own version of hunger games was everything but she was boring as f ** k at times and a prude and refused to sleep with me , an orgy wouldn't have hurt but no , she had to overreact . +0 Points > But after she left , I knew I couldn't live without her , I needed her but it was too late . She had discovered my dark side . But what maddened me was the fact that it didn't take her even a second to run into some complete prick's arms . That's when I realized that I had to get her back and make him suffer , just like he did to me when he stole my love under my nose . People make mistakes all the time , it didn't mean I had to lose her . I needed her . She was the reason I was like this . She was my drug , my madness , my obsession . She was an addicting piece of me . I got up from my bed and walked to my workspace and stared admiringly at the wall I had decorated . I had lovingly cut and pasted my darling sugar's picture at every inch of the wall . Her eyes , lips everything . My eyes travelled to the center of the wall and I glared at it . That son of a b *** h . It was a picture of that stupid Austin Hamilton with my Sophia . I took out my pocketknife and slashed his face over the multiple other slashes I had inflicted upon his picture smiling , and then laughed at the irony of it all . " Looks like she isn't yours anymore , fucker . " I put the knife back into my pocket and walked out to the tiny washroom and brushed my teeth and showered and changed my clothes my thoughts still on my Soph . My plan was working out perfectly . Sugar was finally with me and we would leave the country once all the hullaballoo around her would die down . We could finally be happy . I had planned all this back when I had followed that Austin and his father to the jewelers . That moron had the nerve to plan to marry my Sophia . That sick bastard . But I had hit jackpot that day when I heard them discussing a trip to Miami . I hadn't wasted a second and booked my flight there in advance and gotten everything ready for sugar . My PI made sure to keep me updated and everything had played along to my plan . I smiled to myself as I walked out . I saw Soph scurrying around the house trying to open the drawers . Was she trying a method to escape ? " What are you doing ? " I hissed . She jumped , startled and turned to look at me with wide eyes . " I … I was trying to find something to wear . It's getting chilly and this top is making me feel cold and- " I looked at her petrified expression and immediately felt bad . There I was , terrorizing her again . My poor DION COM DT 111 O 2/7 Chapter 29 - it's like living my own version of hunger games Sophie . I walked towards her and pulled her into my arms , wrapping them around her , hoping to give her some warmth as my hands traced the delicious curve of her back . " Sugar , you should've asked me . There's nothing to be embarrassed about . It's just like the old times . " Her mesmerizing eyes flashed with something but it was gone before I could realize what it was . She nodded looking sheepish at once . " I should've , I'm sorry . " I shook my head and leaned down to press a kiss on her lips and pulled back . " Silly Sophie . I'll get your clothes in a minute , wait . " 48 Points I walked into my room and pulled open the drawer on the huge dresser and pulled out a nice sweater and comfortable pants . I fingered the undergarments I bought for her and smirked . She would be so impressed . I turned around and saw her standing at the doorway of my room . Her eyes were on the wall of my room and she looked shocked . Her eyes travelled to the centre of the wall and her eyes widened , looking at Austin's slashed picture . Her eyes filled with tears as she looked at me . " Impressed ? I knew it would touch you . I wanted to show you how much you mean to me ." She closed her eyes as a single tear slid down her cheek as her chin wobbled .. I immediately pulled her in my arms and tipped her chin to look at me . " Hey , don't cry , it's going to be okay . We're going to be great , he's out of the picture . " At my words her eyes clouded up . Tears of joy , I knew it . I smiled at her and handed her the clothes . " It's you and me forever now , sugar . " Sophia's POV- I bolted into the bathroom and shut the door behind me and slid down to the floor , crying . He was sick , absolutely sick . The images on that wall made bile rise up my throat . The slashed picture of Austin made my eyes well up again . It was all because of me . That wall was another trigger for me to get my ass out of this place . I had to escape and a plan had already formulated inside my mind . I opened the small bathroom cabinet above the sink . It had all the necessary toiletries and a few medicines . My eyes scanned the medicine boxes until my eyes hit one right in the back . Jackpot . I showered and changed , and after making sure I had absolutely calmed down , I stepped out not before 14 N 11 Zak to M T 377 < Chapter 29 - It's like living my own version of hunger games grabbing the pills I needed . +8 Point Ryan was sitting on a bean bag that was strewn on the tiny living space and was reading the newspaper , frowning at an article , I suppose . It was dated as todays if I was right . I had been abducted on Sunday , I had supposedly remained unconscious for an entire day which meant Monday , yesterday had been Tuesday , which meant today was Wednesday . Yep , that newspaper was todays . I pursed my lips , that meant he had to leave the house to get the newspaper . I had to keep a closer eye on his whereabouts now . But for now , I had to look for weapons for defense . " Ryan ? " Hmm ? " " Baby is it okay if I cook breakfast for both of us ? It's been such a long time I did that for you . " I asked softly , feigning nostalgia . He looked up from his newspaper , contemplating my words . After a second , he grinned . " Sure sugar . Do you want me to help ? " I shook my head . " No , I want to cook it for you , myself . " I gave him a smile . " Okay then . " He got up from his bean bag and fished out a set of keys from his pocket . Guess who just hit gold ? He took chose a small key from the bunch . I quickly noted the number in my head . J - 38 . He opened the lock on the cupboard and stepped back and allowed me full access . I gave him a smile and peered inside and mentally gave myself a high five . Knives , peelers and heavy pans , Perfect . " So ? Would you like some pancakes and fruit juice ? " " Yeah of course . " I nodded and prepped my ingredients for making pancakes and made the batter , I mixed the batter together and made the first set of pancakes and set them aside discreetly for myself as Ryan busied himself again with the newspaper . I stirred the remaining batter and discreetly removed the pills hidden inside my pocket and crushed them and mixed in a heavy , by heavy I mean a really heavy dose in it . I hummed a light tune as I poured the batter into the pan , flipping perfect pancakes . I plated them and made a huge fuss about the presentation with syrup and the light whipped cream and strawberries on top . Ryan totally fell for my trap as he devoured the pancakes without a thought . I felt a slight sense of relief after he finished his meal . 14 22 11 BO M O 4/7 < Chapter 29 - It's like living my own version of hunger games + Pants > After a while , he was lazing around on the couch with a book when his head lolled back and his eyes fluttered shut . I did a celebratory fist pump . The magic of sleeping pills . I creeped up to his sleeping figure and checked once again that he was asleep . After making sure he really was asleep , I spurred to action . I stole his keys and bolted for the door , I tried every key but the lock didn't even budge . " Come on , come on , please ." I muttered , and felt defeated as the key bunch failed and the lock didn't turn . I froze as springs on the couch squeaked as Ryan turned in his sleep . I sighed in relief as his eyes remained shut . " Okay looks like it's time for Plan B Soph . " I muttered to myself . I truly was turning into a psycho in this place , talking to myself and all . I looked at the keys in my hand . They were meant to unlock something . I was going to find out what . At this point anything could help , from a match box to a screw driver . It's like living my own version of hunger games . Survive or die . I moved around the house trying all the keys to each and every lock and finding stupid s ** t like random old albums and food coupons and clothes . I found stationary items and a camera but it was of no use to me . I had already wasted an hour or so trying everything . He could be up any time and I felt anxiety kick in . I shook my head in denial . No , I refuse to fail . I moved into his room and tried to not look at that creepy wall . There was a dresser which had a few documents , his clothes , watch and all other items , the other dresser had clothes for me . I moved to his work space table . It had a single drawer and it was my last hope . A last key was left on the bunch and I really hoped it would work . I inserted the key into the lock and it clicked open . I quickly pulled it open . I nearly sobbed in relief , I could not believe my luck . It was a small black phone . Probably Ryan's for carrying out his activities without getting caught . I opened it and it asked for a password . I cursed under my breath . I was this close to escaping , I could not give up now . I tried all possible combinations but I failed . I had one attempt left before the phone locked itself for 30 seconds . I could not afford that . My fingers hovered above the key pad as I pondered over possible key combinations , it wasn't his birthday or mine or possible random numbers . 5/7 22 to M G ||| O < < Chapter 29 - it's like living my own version of hunger games A final number clicked in my mind and I typed it in . +8 Points > Our " anniversary " date . The day we first met . The day he asked me to be his girlfriend the next year . The day we broke up . Password accepted . I gasped . I couldn't believe it worked but also couldn't shake off the symbolism of it all . I shook my head . This was not the time to ponder about symbolisms . I opened the key pad with trembling fingers as tears welled up my eyes . I typed in the number , I had memorized so well . It had been a wrong number once upon a time but at this moment , this very second there was no other combination of numbers that could be more right . This number had never been a wrong number . It had been right all along . I pressed the phone to my ear , my heart thudding against my rib cage with a thousand emotions running at the speed of light inside me . After two rings a voice spoke on the other end , a voice that I was risking to hear , a voice that I was addicted to , a voice that had woven itself into my heart , a voice that haunted my memories , my thoughts and my dreams , the only voice I wanted to hear till the end of time , till my last breath . " Hello ? " I sobbed , pressing the phone to my ear , feeling a wave of relief flood through me hearing his voice . " Cupcake ? Christ..Please..Cupcake ? Please say something ." He stuttered , his voice breaking with emotion . " Hi Mr. Rich Pants . " I whispered , smiling at the dark room , another tear slipping out of my eye . My heart felt full once again . His voice bought my heart warmth . " Sophia..oh my god . " He sobbed in relief , his breath shaky in the other end of line . " Are you okay ? " " No but I'll be fine , please take me home , Austin … please . " I could hear him breath heavily as he sobbed hearing my voice . It was the first time I was hearing him cry . " Of course , cupcake .. We'll be okay . " I sobbed into the phone . I had longed to hear him tell me that . " Hey … don't cry..stay put and I'll come in with my superhero cloak okay ? " he joked composing himself . I laughed admist my tears . " Okay .. but Mr. Rich pants just remember you tripped the last time you wore a cloak , okay ? " " You don't have to remind me that . " He grumbled as I laughed at the memory , it had been a costume party in the Miami resort with the kids and Austin the great had fallen on his ass for the first time . I heard the spring creak again as Ryan turned in his sleep again , bringing me back to reality . शु # 00 14 OOON N 6/7 M T O < Chapter 29 - It's like living my own version of hunger games " Austin , I think Ryan's waking up , we need to hurry . " " Okay , but first , tell me , do you know where you are right now ? " " No , the windows are sealed shut and the doors are locked . " 8 Points 2 " Alright , it's okay I'll ask the detectives to trace your call to the location but I need you to sit tight and be safe , alright ? " " Alright . I will , " I heard the springs squeaking again and my heart chilled . " Okay , I need to cut the call , Ryan might find out- " " I love you cupcake , so , so much . " I stopped and bit my trembling lip as I closed my eyes , reveling in the assurance of his words . " I love you too . " I whispered and heard him breathing at the other end and cut the call . Wiping away my tears and with a newfound strength I stood up . I deleted the call log and shoved the phone back inside the drawer and locked it shut and tiptoed outside . Ryan was still asleep , thankfully . I slipped the keys back into his pocket and just as I stood up and started to walk away , I heard Ryan speak . " Sugar ? " My heart stopped cold . " Yeah baby ? " " How long was I asleep ? " I shrugged my back still turned to him . " Not long . " I heard Ryan stretch and get up from the couch . " So what were you upto ? " He asked smiling at me as he rubbed his eyes , blinking away the sleep . I turned to look up at him and gave him a slow , innocent smile . L " Nothing , nothing at all . " +++++