Chapter 29
Think twice
"I don't get this", Kol said. "If these machines are ruling the world and know how to time travel, why can't they kill one lousy human?"
Selene looked at him amused.
"Because if John Connor would die, there would be no sequels."
"There are sequels?"
"Yes, three so far."
"Hmm. I must admit though that I didn't think you would like this kind of movies."
"I grew up with two brothers; The Terminator was one of the first movies I saw."
"Really?"
Selene nodded and took a bite from her sandwich. They were sitting on the couch watching TV. It was afternoon already but she was still wearing her Winnie the Pooh nightgown. Her feet were on his lap. Kol couldn't help but look at her. She looked so beautiful with her hair down drinking her soda with a straw. She noticed him looking at her.
"What?" she asked. "Do I have something on my face?"
He pulled her closer so his face was only inches away from hers.
"No, I can't see anything", he said grinning and kissed her.
She pulled away touching his face softly.
"Kol, I really need a break. After last night and this morning…. It was…nice but I need to eat and rest…"
Kol raised an eyebrow.
"Nice? By the sounds of it, I would say it was more than nice."
Selene looked away blushing.
"Oh come on, don't say that you are going to turn me down again. You are mine now, in every sense of the word, there's no turning back", Kol said caressing her cheek.
Selene was quiet for a while.
"What's going to happen now?" she asked without looking at him.
"What do you mean darling?"
Selene swallowed and looked at him.
"If we continue sleeping together, then what? Are you going to kill me when you get bored?"
"No", Kol said before he could even think about it. "I'm not going to kill you."
She looked at him with her pretty blue eyes.
"What do you want from me then?"
That was a good question. He didn't have any answer. He didn't know what the hell was going on.
"Look", he said annoyed. "This is a good thing we have here, let's not ruin it. You like having sex with me, so there's no reason to stop. And I can be nice to you if that's what you want, so everybody wins."
"Right, since this is just some game to you", she said quietly.
Kol rolled his eyes.
"What do you want me to do? Write you a poem? Sing you a serenade? You should really learn some gratitude, after everything I have done for you…"
She stood up and started to walk to her room. Kol stepped in front of her.
"Don't you walk away from me", he snapped.
"I don't want to fight", she replied coldly.
"Then stop being so difficult and remember your place! You are my property!" he shouted.
She looked like he had just hit her.
"I'm not an object", she said and walked pass him. He didn't try to stop her this time. Damn woman was driving him crazy. Kol felt a strong need to break something. It was probably best to leave before he would really loose his temper. It would be a shame to destroy such a nice room.
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Selene took a long shower in order to calm down. She was more confused than ever. What was she doing? What was wrong with her? She had slept with him again. And she had some feelings towards him. That wasn't right. Why was she feeling something towards a person who was keeping her here against her will? She had no idea. She sighed and wrapped a towel around herself. It was about time to get dressed. She grabbed the first dress she could find and placed it on her bed. She took the towel off and was standing naked next to the bed when the door suddenly opened.
"Kol?" someone said.
There was a strange man standing at the door. He was wearing a dark suit. Apparently they were both equally stunned to see each other. It took few seconds before he quickly turned around.
"I am so sorry miss, I must be in a wrong room", he murmured.
"No you're not", Selene said before she could really think about it. "If you're looking for Kol…"
The man was about to turn to her so she quickly grabbed the towel.
"Would you mind waiting outside?"
"Yes, yes, of course", he said and closed the door.
Selene felt herself blushing. A stranger had just seen her naked. That was certainly awkward. She forced herself to get dressed as quickly as she could. She was wearing a long colorful dress when she opened the door. The man was standing in the living room. He looked uncomfortable.
"I truly apologize, I should have knocked…" he started.
"Yes, that would have been a good idea. So you are here to see Kol?"
"Yes, I am his brother. My name is Elijah."
Selene was surprised. She certainly hasn't expected to meet any of Kol's family.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Selene", she said holding out her hand.
He took it and they shook. He was looking at her curiously.
"And you are…a friend of Kol's?"
Selene wasn't sure what to say.
"I don't know."
"You don't know?" Elijah repeated. "Who does then?"
Selene shrugged.
"I have been with him for a while now."
"I see. Do you know when he is coming back?"
"No, he comes and goes how he wants. You are welcome to wait for him here if you want."
"Thank you, that would be nice if my presence do not bother you."
"No it doesn't, as long as you don't try to bite me."
Elijah looked surprised.
"I will do my best not to."
"Thank you, I appreciate that. I think Kol has some scotch if you want a drink."
"No thank you."
There was an uncomfortable silence before Elijah cleared his throat.
"So, Miss Selene, how did you end up here with my brother?"
Selene hesitated. She didn't know what she should say to him. Kol had mentioned that one of his brothers had killed him. Hopefully it hadn't been this one.
"It's a long story", she murmured.
Elijah sat on an armchair.
"Apparently we have time."
"I don't want to bore you…"
Elijah looked at her closely.
"There is no need to fear me", he said calmly. "I am not going to hurt you."
Selene looked at him cautiously. For some very strange reason she actually believed him. Before she even knew what she was doing she sat on the couch. She had no intention to confide in him but he was there and he wanted to talk to her. That was all she had needed for a long time, just being able to talk to someone. She had no idea where to start.
"I…I made a deal with him", she said quietly.
"I see. What kind of deal?"
Before Selene realized tears were rolling down her cheeks.
"I'm not a good person… I deserve this…"
He leaned towards her and gently touched her shoulder. That was so kind gesture that she couldn't help but smile at him. He was smiling too.
"What the hell?" an angry voice asked.
That made her freeze. Kol was standing at the door looking at them furiously. Selene was too afraid to speak.
"Selene", Kol said coldly. "You will go to my bedroom and wait for me there. Now."
She stood up and walked to his room. She had never seen him so angry before. Selene was too afraid to even think about what he would do to her.
