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Thomas's grip on my hips were vicious as he slammed his hips into mine. My body jerked up and down violently with each thrust. I moaned out hard feeling as though my walls were on fire. My body was on fire, cool air not even phasing me. Thomas gripped my right shoulder holding me in place as he bucked against me viciously. I was so close and my cries grew higher. Suddenly a knocking was heard and we suddenly paused and both looked back at the door.
"Yes?" I panted.
"Get dressed you two, we got… familiar company. Thomas, you stay up here though." Charlie replied. Thomas and I both looked at each other before sighing and rolling our eyes. They were back already? Could we not get a break?
"Seriously, can't. It. Wait?" I asked as Thomas thrust into me with each word trying to regain the fire between us.
"NO. Come down. Now!" he demanded. He was never this serious before. Something was wrong. Slowly Thomas pulled out of me and I groaned at the loss and rolled over on my back.
"I guess he doesn't want you to cause a scene." I teased softly, but Thomas was quiet as he dressed himself. 'Oh not you too.' I scooted to the end of the bed and grabbed his hand.
"Hey. It's going to be fine. They'll say what they have to say, I'll go ahead and forgive them and things will be okay." I explained. He just looked down and nodded slightly. I nodded and got dressed again making sure I was decent. Thomas just sat on the bed and said nothing. I kissed his forehead and moved from the room.
"Tatianna!" Charlie called sharply. Now that was really weird. He had no reason to call me by my full name. I moved down the stairs.
"What is the matter?" I asked moving into the living room only to freeze in time and space. Standing in the corner with his hands on his hips was Charlie and he was staring at the scene as well. Luda Mae was kissing all over his forehead in happiness.
"Oh it's so good to see you again baby!" she said happily before looking at me. "Tati, look who it is." As she moved out of the way to show me, like I didn't know who he was.
"Anton." I whispered. Standing up from the couch was my big brother. He was wearing black work pants and a black coat with a black and grey striped scarf. He looked utterly shocked.
"Tatianna?" he asked in shock. I smiled and walked up to him and he did the same and we embraced each other tight. "Oh, Tati, have you been here this entire time?" He pulled back and looked me over and I nodded.
"Yes. After Mom, I just wanted to get away from the world. Charlie and Luda Mae were still living here, so they invited me to stay." I lied with a shrug. Charlie lifted his head approval of my lie. But Anton's eyes told me he wasn't convinced. He nodded slowly.
"I wish you had called. I thought something had happened to you." he said and Luda Mae chuckled.
"Did you ever know us to own a phone?" she asked moving over to Anton who smiled down at her, but looked back up at me seriously.
"Of course. Uh Luda Mae, is there any way you can make me some tea? I know you made some good tea." he said and Luda Mae clapped.
"Of course, baby." she said and moved toward the kitchen. "Charlie come on let's give them time to catch up." Charlie grunted.
"Yeah yeah, right behind you. It's good to see you boy." he said hitting his shoulder and Anton nodded and watched him leave. Once they were both gone, Anton grabbed my shoulders.
"Tati, what the hell is going on?" he whispered harshly.
"Nothing is going on." I whispered back. His eyes widened.
"Bull. You've been gone for almost six months. You have never just up and disappeared like this. Did they hurt you, are they holding you hostage?" he asked. I shook my head moving from his hold.
"I'm fine. What are you doing here?" I asked.
"Looking for you. No one has scene you… our live family is worried about you. When the cops couldn't find, you they were convincing me of the worst. That you were dead. Now I wasn't going to believe that until I saw a body. I came to the last place you said you were going to to take care of Mom's affairs." he said. I tensed.
"Well you have seen me. I'm fine." I replied.
"fine? Tatianna, this place- this house is backwards. It was bad news since we were kids and its still bad news. Something is not right here and neither are these people." he said. I looked him over taking a step back frowning.
"These people are family." I said and he looked away shuffling some in his spot.
"Tatianna, people have gone missing. It's been on the news and sources have said most people have come through here, but never make it to the other side of the town. Doesn't that's seem strange to you?" he asked. I shrugged.
"I have." I replied and he shook his head. "Well I am alive and well. So, you can leave." He gave me a look.
"I gotta leave? And why is that? If everything's fine and well here, I should stick around and catch up with our family." he said. I stiffened at his words and gave a crooked smile.
"You have a job to do." I said.
"Yeah, so did you? Remember, you worked as a PR for Nike and when you disappeared they blew up my phone trying to find you." he said. I shrugged.
"I haven't needed a job for six months." I replied and he rubbed his head in frustration and I walked up to him and patted his shoulders.
"Anton, I am fine. I am sorry I never called you. But this place is my escape from the world. I am not leaving this place." I said. "I am an adult and I can take care of myself." Anton looked me over with uncertainty.
"You sure?" he asked and I smiled and shrugged.
"Very." I replied. He gave me one more look over before nodding.
"Alright then. Come here girl give me a hug." he said and I hugged him feeling his warmth devour me. I was happy to see him, to see him happy and safe. If he was leaving I would feel even better. I opened my eyes and looked out the window where I could see the barn. And slowly, I could see the door opening and a bloody head sticking out of the barn. My eyes widened as I realized one of Charlie's victims was trying to escape. This could complicate things. In came Luda Mae with a cup of tea.
"Why don't you stay a while son. I've missed you so much." she said and I managed to move around them and silently guide them so Anton's back was to the window.
"Yes. Stay here and catch up. I'll be right back." I replied and moved off into the hallway leading into the kitchen. I saw Charlie coming.
"One of them is escaping the barn. If she screams we're screwed." I whispered harshly. Charlie's eyes widened and he whipped his head to the wall where the barn would be outside.
"I'll take care of it. You keep him quiet. If this goes wrong…" his voice trailed off and I knew what he meant. I already felt fear in my body.
"Just get rid of her." I whispered harshly before moving back in the living room. I sat down beside Anton on the long sofa and looked in the direction of the stairs hoping Thomas was calm and alright.