What happened in that room was an alarming definition of Ms. Venable's capability. She frees me from her cage, allowed me again to do my job.
However, this time was different after I heard their conversation. I become her tail, following her back every day. It convinced her that I'm doing my service naturally. It was real because I haven't hung out with The Purples. Always end up in my room after I've done her orders.
We never did it again, the conversation. Ms. Venable loses her sight away from me but maintaining me to do my work and deals we've had.
Appears that we're avoiding each other. Resisted me that I should forget everything we had before that thing happened. Trying to think about my life and others than our connection.
A month passed, everything is the same as always. Cleaning and assisting Ms. Mead and Ms. Venable in the office then sleep early to avoid the trouble they have until I hear a thump on my door. It was evening and I assumed that everyone is in their rooms. I didn't know who's coming this night but that person interrupts my rest time.
I groan before slipping the blanket away from my thighs then get up to unlock the door. Scratching my head while walking towards the door to open it then speaks.
"What I can do for yo-" my words interrupts by Coco's hands. Wrapping around my back with her thick dress leaning on my nightclothes. She inclines her chin on my shoulder that makes her hug longer. I'm surprised but feel panicked for her. If Ms. Mead found out that Coco is not in her room, she will get a punishment. I loosen her hug and look at her with my furrow look.
"What are you doing here? You shouldn't be here, Coco" I ask, worried about her behavior. She stares then, smiles before she gives me an answer.
"I'm worried about you. I miss you so much, (Y/N). You didn't come to the lounge or visit us before doing your task" her hands clap on her dress with eyes rolling while explaining herself to me. I'm sure everyone is thinking but I just can't tell them. They will be killed by Ms. Venable's hand if I spill her gruesome secret. I shake my head next, hold her arm to make her focus on me, my words.
"You cannot just go in my room especially when night, Coco" warn her with my solemn tone to make it clear to her that is not a good idea and safe. She frowns, downed by my expression. I don't know if she's listening, she was stubborn as always, I didn't expect it but I know it already.
"C'mon, (Y/N)! Hang out with me again. We can play truth or dare again or maybe charades. There's no fun without you there in the lounge" she removes my hand on her arm then, take it back on me. Shakes my body without stopping till I can yes to her. I couldn't find a way to reject her except lying to her. Bow down to stop her shaky motion from her hand then begin to giggle and clap silently. I sigh softly before looking forward to her. It feels awkward that I lie again, creating a problem in my hands.
Then suddenly I hear a tap.
"This is out of line, Ms. Vanderbilt" Ms. Mead's stiff voice startles out Coco that making her to turnaround. Emerges sighting Ms. Venable next to Ms. Mead who gave us an evil look, smirking.
This isn't good for both of us, Coco
Ms. Venable walks towards Coco slowly but with giving a loud stroke of her footsteps with her cane. Symbolizes that she's coming for something intentional by looking at her lip, shifting her unemotional to a smug smile.
Before Coco could speak again, a sudden slap she gets from Ms. Venable that both of us were shocked about it. Turns to Coco to cover her redden mug that has been slapped by our Leader who didn't even bother of it.
I sense myself, creating anger for her. Couldn't even imagine why would hurt someone who didn't even do anything cruel to her.
How could she slap Coco like that? without a valid reason?
"This isn't the first time I clear my rules for you right, Coco?" Therefore, she inconvertible ask Coco after she hit Coco's face.
Immediately, Coco nods while jerking, unwanted to feel that again. Cruelty upon the smile of Ms. Venable becomes my reason to avoid her more. I wasn't right that I trust myself with a sadistic woman also a killer.
It's not a nice thing to like someone who hates everyone.
She sighs softly and taps her cane, ordering Ms. Mead to get Coco out of her vision. Dragging her out of my room which makes me alone with Ms. Venable.
I expect she will leave too but unexpectedly, she closes the door. I wasn't aware of her intention this time whereas she near herself at me. Turning her eyes to see how much I senseless in our state.
"You see? what I'm capable of handling misbehavior. Now, tell me if you spill up that fear you've had so I can diminish people in this place because of your self recklessness" then taps her cane while her surface going close to mine.
I shake my head before taking backward steps. She was focusing on my eyes, knowing how honest I could be with her question. If I could say to Coco about it without her threat, definitely we're safe from her hands.
However, this feeling was too much for Ms. Venable. She always producing tension in our conversation.
I gulp before I speak utterly at her.
"She's just inviting me to the lounge. I've been very busy last month that's why they noticed how devoid I am for them as their helper, Ms. Venable" I explain even if my voice vibrating for as much as the pressure she's giving for me.
As I explained my situation, her aggression runs in her hand. Causes my sudden jump, shocked about how she places her hand on my chin. Aggressively pulling it nears to her. Generate to look at each other presence. My heart beating fast by her lip forms a smug smile.
"Even you say that...your behavior comes very bad news for me so...I should see you. Tomorrow night...in my office" she motions her sight a bit, pointing down on my fabric. Her rough voice taking my breath away by some means.
This isn't right now for me to feel something about Ms. Venable.
My weaken eyes slowly blinking at her cold glare at me but she suddenly removes her hands from me easily. Turns her back on me then leaves a note.
"By the way, you're my servant. My. Only. Servant. You only serve for me and not those useless people" She emphasizes every word coming out from her lip before she shut the door closed, leaving me hanging in my confusion. Didn't expect this is going to be more...involute.
My heart still beating rapidly, understanding what is the reason for it.
I still like her.
This should be removed. I should get rid of this attachment thing I received for this dangerous woman who can kill everyone here. How can I do that without getting frail by her actions?
This is so distressing.
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Next day...
It's already night, knowing I will face a punishment I have. Technically, I'm already standing in front of her door. Feeling nervous again and fright what she's going to do to me this time. My past recollects where this started. At once, opening the door slowly. A remembrance that it will be reminiscing the beginning of my suffers by her hands.
"Right on time, (Y/N)"
Her way of closing the threshold. Creaking and creaking. Louder than the crackling of the woods of her fireplace. Usual her place was quiet more than mine. It's serene, certainly.
Therefore, my head went run again to my curling thoughts. Blanked how Miss Venable's palm unexpected holds my shoulder behind me. Reluctant to sends an exact reaction for it.
She moves so quicker than me, easy for her to pushes my body to low. Kneel slowly while her hand swaying in front of my shoulder. Acknowledge that she's position herself in front of me. My mind still on the blank page, not responding to this event then she hits the floor.
"Close your eyes" but with the words of her command. I immediately follow it, not breaking any concentration.
This is an outrageous perception. A manipulation I recognized.
I feel Ms. Venable's hand touches the back of my head. Putting a fold on me, covering my eyes closed. Unable to see her face and her doing work me anxious. I breathe heavily shows how nervous I am, blindfolded.
Revealingly, this thing gives me trembles in my bones.
"This is much better" I jump a little when her voice near my right ear. Guessing she's leaning towards me that makes me feel uncomfortable again that I could even hold my heart causes by my sudden frightened reaction.
And everything becomes more than before. Unusual but it looks... relieved.
Initiate by the stroke of her cane on the ground. Leaving the sound of the discipline to become one of her trustworthy servants. A remarkable pleasure.
Before she starts the process of proper condemns for me. She mumbles for a moment. Thinking it's just my illusion, hearing her voice and words inaccurate from what Ms. Venable I've known.
"You deserve better, (Y/N)"
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Author's Note
Sorry, it took a lot of days to publish it. Enjoy reading again and voting again. Have a safe day, guys. (^ ^")