Pretty clueless of me to post such a bland chapter. Sorry about that. Here's an extended version of it.
Violet stopped and looked away. "Vi?" Madison placed a hand on her shoulder. She simply sighed and continued to look out the window. "I just..I just don't want to be separated from you. I'm just as scared of Count Olaf as you are." Madison cleared her throat. "I'm still stunned that my parents didn't know anything about him, let alone warn me before I came here. But if you need anything at all, you know I'll be right by your side. One hundred percent." They softly kissed again then stopped as they heard the car unlock.
Klaus and Mr. Poe returned to the car ten minutes later. "My the library is busy today. Sorry to keep you girls waiting." "Brk." Sunny mumbled as she opened her eyes. Madison giggled. "It's quite alright Mr. Poe. What time is it?" "Let's.." He roughly coughed and looked at his watch. "It's already three. Goodness. Well I do suppose it would be nice if we took a short drive around the neighborhood but I don't you to get car sick. We'll head on home then."
Once the car was parked into the driveway, Violet held Sunny in her arms as they walked back in the house. Mr. Poe rose an eyebrow then answered his phone as it began to ring. "Arthur Poe. Bank accountant. Yes. I see. Alright. Take your time. Goodbye." He cleared his throat. "Slight change. Your parents will come to pick you up at around four."
Madison sighed. "Thanks." Violet followed her upstairs and sighed. She sat Sunny on the bed and helped her friend pack. "Oh. You can keep those pajamas." She quickly added as they were put in her suitcase. "Oh. Thanks." She smiled and helped bring her bag down the stairs. "Is it true? What you said earlier this week?" Violet tilted her head. "About what?" "You know. That we're cousins." She blushed. "I think so. Since Olaf is surprisingly and consequently an uncle to the both of us."
They walked back to the room with a sigh. "So messed up." Maddie fell back on the bed. "You're telling me." She did the same. "Did I tell you about the time when I was mistaken for a boy when I was at school one day?" Violet covered a smile with her hand. "No. You haven't. But proceed." "Okay. Well my math teacher of all people was sick one day so a substitute was there to teach in his place. When he took attendance and called my name, I either had my earbuds in or I was caught up in recopying notes for another class. I responded with a 'Here' in the voice I normally speak in and he just looked at me. Keep in mind I was wearing baggy jeans that day and a dark blue plaid shirt. That was a boys shirt by the way." To be exact, She took it out to show her. "You wear boys clothes?" Violet scratched her head and quickly grabbed Sunny as she almost fell off the bed.
"To be honest, it was by accident. Thus the reason why I rarely go shopping. I personally love plaid button down shirts. Once I see one, unless my parents say no, I just grab it off of the clothing rack." Violet exaggerated a short sigh. "Then allow me to tag along next time and bring a straight jacket so you don't lose your mind." Madison playfully pushed her right shoulder. "Okay. First off, My mind is far from lost at this point. And secondly, Where on earth would you find a straight jacket?" Violet smirked and sat up. "You watch. I'll make one and you will never escape from it."
"Is that so? Well good luck with that then." Maddie stuck out her tongue then slowly backed away, seeing a certain look in her friend's eyes. The girl started to run when Violet began to chase her. "Stop chasing me!" She hurried down the stairs. "Well you did wish me good luck." Violet grabbed her leg and they each fell on a rug. "What was that for?" They both laughed. "That was cheating!" "No it wasn't!"
The doorbell then rang and Mr. Poe came into the living room, scratching his forehead. "Girls. Not so loud please." He roughly coughed as Violet helped Maddie stand up. "Sorry." He sighed and opened the door. Kip ran inside and jumped into Madison's arms, panting and wagging his tail. "Kip! I missed you soo much baby." She hummed and hugged him. "Hi mom. Hi dad." The girl walked over and hugged them. "Hi sweetheart. How was your week?" "It was okay." Madison quickly responded and walked over to Violet. "This is Violet. My new friend."
Her mom smiled while her dad began talking to Mr. Poe. "Nice to meet you Violet." Violet lightly smiled. "As to you ma'am." "Mr. Poe told me you girls were becoming really close." "Blood sisters mom." Madison giggled as she had her arm around her.
"That's nice honey. Are you an only child as well Violet?" She shook her head, "I'm not ma'am. I have a younger brother and sister. Klaus?" She called.
Her brother walked down holding Sunny on his side and respectively shook her hand. "Klaus Baudelaire ma'am. This is Sunny." Claire held out a hand to pinch her cheek. "Oh aren't you just the sweetest little ba.." Sunny went to bite her finger and she shrieked. "Sunny!" Klaus scolded. "I'm sorry. She isn't very fond of strangers." "Hmph. Well I suppose we can't all be can we."
"Come along now children." "What's up Mr. Poe?" Violet sneezed then did so again. "We are heading over to Madison's house for dinner. Her father and I have financial matters to discuss."
"Can Violet spend the night mom? Please?" She sighed. "We'll see. Come along." Madison rolled her suitcase out to the car and tightly hugged her puppy again. Violet giggled and sat next to her in the car. Kip panted and licked her cheek. "What a cute puppy." The banker's car followed theirs back to the house. "What kind of dog is he?" "A Golden Retriever. He can do tricks too."
The girls followed into the house minutes later and sat at the dinner table, playfully poking each other in the sides. "Stop touching me!" Violet tried not to smile.
Mr. Poe, Klaus and Sunny then came through the door. Maddie's dad set up an old high chair for her. Everyone was served a bowl of pasta and garlic bread. "Thank you very much ma'am." The older Baudelaire children replied with a smile. "You're quite welcome children."
"Bonjour my beloved family!" Olaf, yes the girls were certain it wasn't another slimy disguise of his, paraded through the front door wearing his normal attire and a smile filled with enthusiasm. "Oh I'm so glad you made it!" Madison's mother sat him in a chair across from her daughter and sat back down. "My this dinner smells delicious! Traffic was simply awful on my way here." He sat up straight. Violet and Madison held hands under the table.
"I'm so sorry to hear that Olaf. How did the week go for the both of you?" He looked over to Madison and Violet blushed. "We had such a nice week." He simply stated with a smile. "That's so good to hear."
Madison gulped as his foot rubbed her leg under the table and picked up her fork. Her head looked down at her plate. "Did you do anything fun Maddie?" The girl quietly twirled her fork in the pasta and sighed. "Madison, Your mother is talking to you. Don't be rude." Olaf remarked, continuing to rub her leg with his. "Stop that!" She shouted in a whisper.
"Madison." Her mother said sternly. "He's touching my leg!" "It's not nice to lie Madison." He added, hiding a smirk. "I'm not lying! Admit that you want me as a wife! For eternity! You've been stalking me all week and I'm sick of it!" Claire blushed in embarrassment. "That's enough. Go to your room."
"It's true ma'am. I have a video to prove it!" Violet spoke up. "Both of you girls. Upstairs. Not another word about it!" She scolded. "But.." Mr. Poe paused a conversation with Jim and impatiently sighed. "Now Violet."
They both dragged themselves up the staircase then groaned. "Don't you just hate being a teenager? Let alone a kid?" "Yep. Who doesn't?" She rolled her eyes then lightly smiled. "I love your room. It's kind of mysterious." Violet looked into a tall black mirror against the light grey wall. "Thanks." Madison stood beside her. "Can I braid your hair?" Violet tilted her head then shrugged. "You can do that?" "Oh yeah. I practiced on some of my dolls when I was little." "Cool." Madison sat behind her on the bed and took a comb off of her dresser. Her fingers each took a strand of her hair and began to form a small braid on the right side of her head.
"So what do you normally like to do?" Maddie continued the braid with a soft smile, hoping she wouldn't bring up any bad memories for her. "Well I like to invent things mostly. Like gadgets and things like that." Violet shifted her body a little. "Oh cool. That's neat."
She finished the braid ten minutes later and handed over a black handheld mirror to her. "That's so cute! Thank you Maddie." "You're welcome. I can't remember the last time I tried that. My dog wouldn't let me practice on him." They giggled then hugged. "Would you like my help in calming him down?" "No no. I was kidding. I'm against animal cruelty." She hummed. "Alright. Can you do another on the other side? If that's not too much trouble." "No trouble at all. Have a seat. Oh. Here." Madison took a bag of peanut butter candies from her dresser drawer and set it on top, handing two to her.
"Thanks." Violet smiled and unwrapped one before putting it in her mouth. "It's a secret so you can't tell my parents. I have their judgement that I am honest about everything. Deal?" "Deal." The girls shook on it. "Awesome." Madison went to reach for the bag when it was grabbed.
"Why I do believe it is quite impolite to be keeping such drastic measures hidden." Olaf smirked and unwrapped a candy before putting it in his mouth. Madison gulped. Surprised that her friend hadn't said anything, Violet shivered. 'Say something Maddie!'
"I.." "Then perhaps we should resolve that matter. Wouldn't you agree?" "Please don't tell my parents! They'll ground me for weeks!" She pleaded. Olaf reluctantly tossed the bag onto the floor and folded his arms. "I see. Well I do suppose I can let it slide..and you are rather desperate..Very well." Madison sighed of relief. "Thank you. Thank you so much." "Uh uh uh. One moment my dear." He held her shoulders against the wall. "Everything in life comes with a price." She shut her eyes without another word.
"And just where do you think you are going?" He eyed Violet as she was about to open the door. "To prove what a cruel and heartless monster you really are." "Then I will certainly have to redeem myself while collecting the enormous fortune your parents have left behind now would I? Now sit." Violet blushed. "I am not a dog! I won't sit! And the fortune is reserved for when I become of age. You have no custody over us!" She folded her arms and went to help her friend but was sat on the ground and handcuffed to the legs of the bed. "My the wonderfully useful things you find when pursuing an acting career." "Let me go!" "Shut it you brat! I only have so much patience." Madison shook her head and scowled at him as Olaf kissed her own forehead.
"I shall make sure the test is positive if it's the last thing I do." He whispered menacingly in Madison's left ear and single handedly began to undo her jeans. She looked down and nervously watched every movement of his hand. "Oh you aren't the only anxious one my dear." Her jeans dropped to her ankles and Violet wanted to turn away but couldn't. 'Hurt her and I will severely hurt you.'
"Stop it." She kneed him in the side. 'Oh how ever so foolish of me.' "Yes. Thank you." He firmly held her right hand in his. "Simply this will be a better plan, I want you to be comfortable darling." Olaf opened the bedroom door and pulled her into her parent's bedroom, tossing her onto the bed and quickly trapping her with his weight.
Madison hiccupped as he lifted her shirt just under her bra. She sucked in her stomach as he went to kiss it. "Don't be a bad girl. Let me see you." The girl continued to hold her breath but couldn't for much longer. "You have nothing to hide. Relax baby girl." She shook her head almost feeling lightheaded from not wanting to. "Madison." His left pointed finger circled her navel. She tightened her eyes as the coldness of Olaf's skin caused her to slowly exhale. "Now what was all that fuss about?" He hummed and tossed her jeans onto the floor. Madison squirmed under his body. "I hate you so much." He chuckled. "You always wish to break my heart by saying that don't you? It will only hurt for a minute. If you cooperate, I may not have to use another method." Her voice fell from her usual monotone to a scared whine. "Please! I don't want to get.." "Shh.." He impatiently covered her lower body with a tan blanket and tossed her underwear onto the ground. "Olaf.." She closed eyes. "Leave me alone!" Madison then started to cry as he gently inserted himself inside her. "I'm sorry. No can do sweetie." He roughly gave a single thrust and Madison lightly screamed.
The girl tried to push against his body but it wasn't worth it. Out of breath two minutes later, she quietly panted as Olaf felt her forehead. "What did I just say about staying relaxed? All I want for you is to feel comfortable." Her narrowed eyes opened to him. "I was perfectly comfortable until you came into my life." "Were you?" He then smirked. "Unless you would like me to." Madison pushed him off the bed despite the loud thump that followed and got dressed before running into her room to free Violet.
"What just happened?" "Don't ask." She picked up a hair pin from her dresser and unlocked the cuffs. Two feet hurried up the stairs and into Maddie's room. The girl hid in a corner curled up in a ball. "What on earth is going on up here?!" Her mother glared at her. "WELL?" Claire then sighed seeing her daughter's wet eyes. "Maddie?" She walked over and knelt down in front of her. "What's wrong baby?"
"I'll tell you what's wrong! That little brat pushed me onto the floor." Olaf walked in rubbing his right shoulder. "After you assaulted me!" The girl broke down crying. Her mom turned to him with a glare. "What did you do to my daughter?" "Nothing at all Claire. Acting runs in the family. The girl has quite a phenomenal teacher." He casually replied with a smile. "DOES IT LOOK LIKE SHE IS ACTING?"
Jim ran up the stairs hearing his wife shout and hurried over to his trembling daughter. Madison wiped her eyes only to have more tears stream down her face. Her head buried into her knees. "Oh please don't cry dear. It breaks my fragile heart." Olaf pretended to wipe his eyes. Violet took out her phone and cleared her throat. "You wanted to hurt her since day one you dirty liar!" She pressed the play button on the video from the pizzeria and showed Claire. "This was only a few days ago ma'am."
After it was over, Her entire face was red with anger. Olaf backed away in fear. "GET OUT OF MY HOUSE! RIGHT NOW!" Maddie's father shouted and paced over. "If you ever lay a hand on my daughter again, I'm going to kill you!" Olaf cleared his throat. "May I say.." Jim pushed him out the doorway and down the stairs towards the exit door.
"Maddie? Baby?" Her mom softly asked, rubbing her back. There was only the sound of sniffles. Violet hugged her and rested her head on her chest. "Shh..It's alright Maddie. I'm here." "Mom?" "It's Violet Maddie." Her friend shakily sighed.
"What don't you girls get settled in? I'll tell Mr. Poe your spending the night Violet." Madison shivered but stopped once she felt a soft kiss on her cheek. "Thank you very much ma'am." The girl smiled and led her friend to her bed. "We have a sleeping bag or two downstairs. Or can you two fit?" Claire lightly smiled. "We're alright." Violet helped Maddie lay down then did so herself.
Still a nervous wreck, the girl continued to cry. Violet took off her dress then helped her with her shirt. "I never want to see him again." Violet rubbed her bare shoulder and softly kissed her on the lips. Madison sighed feeling her touch and returned the kiss. "You won't. I promise." Her hand was set on her chest, noticing her heart was beating slower. "Night Vi." "Good night."