AN: I'm so sorry I haven't updated this story. The past few months have been busy and time got away from me. But now I can start posting chapters again :) Hope you like it let me know what you think!
I had been waiting for Frank to wake up for awhile. I was still too scared to go back to sleep, so I just laid there for a bit. Frank eventually loosened his grip on me, so I decided to get up and use the bathroom. Then I could make a break for it and sneak out before he woke up.
When i finished up, I saw my reflection in the mirror again. It looked worse than before if that was possible. My face was pale and sweaty. I had dark circles under my eyes, and my hair was frazzled and damp from the sweat. Come to think of it, I wasn't feeling well either. Despite the sweat, I was having chills, my threat was burning, and my nose was red. With all the stress I've been under, it's no surprise that I could be getting sick. Great. Just what I needed. What perfect timing. I finished washing up and quietly made my way back to the bedroom. Frank was still sleeping. For someone who can be so loud he sure sleeps deeply. If it wasn't for the circumstances, I would say he looks cute, maybe even adorable when he sleeps. I almost felt bad about leaving him to sleep alone. I made my way to the door. I was never more grateful that I was barefoot. Just as I put my had on the doorknob, I felt a hand touch my shoulder. Crap. "Where are you going, love?" What the hell? How did I not hear him get up? Damn, can I ever catch a break?! "I...I want to go back to the girls, Frank." My voice was hoarse. Now I'm loosing my voice too? Wonderful. I was shaking from both chills and fear. "Please, Frank. I was with you all night. Just let me spend time with the girls." The words came out as a squeak. I could barely get them out. Frank turned me around to face him. He must've noticed I wasn't feeling well. "What's the matter with your voice? Why are you sweating and shaking?" "It's nothing. Probably just a cold." "A cold? What's a cold?" Oh right he's not from this planet. "A cold. You know, a common virus people get during the change of seasons that can cause sneezing, coughing, runny nose a sore throat." "Is it serious? Can it be cured?" "No, but there are other viruses that are similar but can be more serious like the flu." Frank seemed somewhat fascinated by it. "You look and sound absolutely dreadful. Whatever it is you have, I'm not letting you near the girls, especially Columbia." My heart sank.
Of course I had a feeling he wouldn't let me leave. Whether he cared that I was sick and worried I might get the girls sick, or if he was just using it as an excuse to keep me with him longer I wasn't sure. Knowing him, it was probably the latter. Frank didn't strike me as a nurturing person. Spending more time than I already had with him upset me. "I want to see the girls sick or not." He wasn't happy. I could tell I was making trouble for myself. The look on his face darkened. "Well if you're staying here I can't have you smelling bad. Who knows, a bath may help you feel a bit better. Oh no. Not again. I knew by the tone of his voice and the smile on his face what he meant, only it would be worse than last time.
AN: I hope this chapter wasn't too short. I didn't want to make this one super long because I was worried I would but too much happening in one chapter. This next chapter will be posted soon. I hope you like this one I'd love to know what you think! :)