Forgive and Forget
Chapter 13: Crazy
After Alex had left I searched the whole room for the stone but came up empty. If he did have it, it would probably be on him. I needed some way to get it. He refused to tell me where it is so I will just have to steal it. The only problem was that I had no idea how to accomplish that.
I went to the window and looked out. The streets two stories bellow were packed. I couldn't make out any faces. The sun was already setting over the building. Shadows covered most of them from view.
I go to the door and turn the nob. It was locked. There was something strange involved with Alex. I couldn't tell what it was but I didn't like it. There was something he wasn't telling me. I was going to find out whether he tells me or not.
The room that I was in seemed to be plain. There was not a single personal items just a desk, table, bed, and a few chairs. There was a cabinet but nothing seemed to be in it. Maybe, yes the window can be opened. It had to be one of the best moments I experienced since I woke up. I could definitely use this to my advantage.
But not yet, so I closed the window and went over to the bed. I didn't realize how exhausted I was till I collapsed onto the bed. It wasn't at all uncomfortable unlike the ruff ground and the last cities inn. This room was probably expensive but I didn't care. It was warm and the bed was soft and before I knew it I was fast asleep.
The next I woke it was dark. I sat up on the edge of the bed. A candle was lit on the table along with Alex smile face staring at me. Does he ever stop smiling? I wouldn't mind it as much if it didn't look so fake.
He held up a container, "I got you less sweet food. I am sure you will like it."
I got up and headed to the table. I took the container from him saying thanks. Opening it I found a cherry pie.
"There is no sugar in it, so don't worry." He said taking two plates and forks, setting one in front of each of us.
He cut two pieces and set them on the plates. I hesitated, not wanted to bit it immediately in fear of the pie being sweet. Alex seemed to dig right in. I slowly brought the fork to my mouth and found that the pie was pretty good. I began to eat it faster. Once I had finished the piece I looked over at Alex.
"Can you tell me about when we use to knew each other." I asked, "Before you said we lived at an orphanage."
He nodded, "It was 13 years ago. I was six and you had just turned 10. That was when you left."
"Where did I go?" I asked.
"Somewhere terrible." He said darkly, "Me and you were best friends. We did everything together. You were the only person who was ever really nice to me. Everyone at the orphanage was mean but you never stopped smiling. But then they came and took you away from me. They took most of the teen year olds. All of them returned except for you."
I was a bit confused, "Why did they do that?"
He snorted, "It was for a selection and only children ten years old were allowed in the selection. It was those damn Holy Knights fault that you were taken away."
I was completely confused now, "What does it have to do with the Holy Knights?"
"Nothing." He said taking the plates and standing up, "I will put these away."
I grabbed his arm and my head immediately began to hurt. He must be able to hit the stones aura when it is on him along with anything touching him. That explains how Igor could not see me when we were in.
"You're hiding something." I finally said but he didn't look at me, "Tell me. I won't be mad if you do."
"I don't care if you mad." He yelled, "The only thing I care about is that you are with me. As long as you don't leave, I will be fine even if that mean hurting you. My room is just behind that door so if you need anything just call for me. I placed a spell on this room so if you try to leave I will know."
I was shocked. So much that I didn't even realize that he pulled away till I noticed my headache was gone. He walked out of the room and slammed the door. I could hear several locks this time. I had to get away from him. In a sense, he was crazy. It didn't matter if I retrieved the stone or not. Despite all of the lies he had told me I knew this was the truth.
I knew there was no sense staing in the chair. Even if I tried to leave after he fell asleep, he would still wake up when the magic put on the room reacted. I would have to wait till he left the inn before I could escape. I was not sure what he was capable of but I wasn't going to risk it since I had nothing to defend myself with.
I finally got up from the chair and went to the bed. I would just have to wait till tomorrow. Whatever he planned to do I wanted no part. Unlike before I was unable to fall asleep. I was too restless but almost an hour later I was finally able to calm myself down and sleep. I needed to rest in order to get my strength up to heal my wounds and get away from him and hopefully this town.
END