: DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own any thing that is The Evil Within including Characters and places. I only own the OC and the plot.

Chapter 2: Relax

I walked over to Sarah. She was now sitting down on one of the chairs from the dining room. Laura must have gotten it for her. I smiled as I walked over to her. Sarah, so beautiful, so delicate. My heart beat was rapid. My palms began to sweat. I reached to where she sat.

"Hello. I'm sorry about earlier. Allow me to properly introduce myself. My name is Ruben Victoriano. "I introduced myself to Sarah as I bowed.

She smiled shyly, "Nice to meet you properly, Ruben."

My heart fluttered as she spoke my name. I took her hand gently and kissed it ever so softly. I looked up at her and she smiled. Her smiled made me feel warm. I actually like this feeling. I've never felt this way about anybody before. I stood up and excused myself. I turned around and walked to my room.

I sat down on my bed and began to think. I have to study more, write more, and research more. Then my mind began to think of Sarah. The things I would love to do to her. Great things and more. I smiled and laid back. I closed my eyes to fantasize about the woman I just met today. The way she would look at me. The way she would lay with me, on top of me. How I would feel every inch of her.

I opened my eyes and sat up before my mind went too far. I heard arguing. From across the hall. I can't even relax on my birthday. It's all I want to do. Relax and study maybe. I got up and walked over to my door and opened it slightly. I saw father yelling at Laura. Why would he yell at her? She never does anything wrong. I didn't hear much of words but I watched on. I wondered if any of what they were arguing about had anything to do with me.

I saw Laura walk away from father. She looked very upset. She ran upstairs probably to her room. I saw Sarah follow her. Then I saw father walking over to where I am. Great, I don't want to deal with him anymore today. He almost got to my door when the front door was being knocked. Saved by the door. Normally are servant would answer but they were out sick.

I closed my door and went over to my desk. I study and research Psychology and Biology. I've been doing so since I was a young boy. Laura says that I am a genius. I find that unlikely. All you have to do is study. Mother worries about how much time I spend doing my studies. She doesn't understand. Father hates it because he hates me. This is my way of escaping the reality.

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I heard a knock at my door. I got up from my seat and stretched. I didn't know how long I've been at work for but it seems like ages. I walked over to my door and opened it. To my surprise it was Sarah. She caught me off guard. I wasn't expecting her to be at my door. She was in her nightie. It was a pale rose color. I do believe that it may be see through. If so, I mustn't look.

"Hello." I greeted.

"Hello, Ruben. May I come in?" She asked me.

I nodded, "Yes you may." and I opened the door more to let her in.

"I'm sorry to intrude but I cannot sleep. I know it's very late." She started.

"What is the time?" I asked not knowing how long I've been in here.

"It is ten in the evening." She answered looking shameful.

I watched her for a moment. "Why do you look so upset?"

"It's very late. I know it's after hours but I just cannot sleep. I don't like being alone." She told me.

"Aren't you staying in Laura's room?" I asked.

"I'm staying in the guest bedroom." She answered.

"Well, you could stay in Laura's room. I'm sure she wouldn't mind." I suggested.

Sarah looked at me. Her eyes looking into mine. I didn't realized how close she was to me. She looked so upset and scared. I wrapped my arms around her to comfort her. She hugged me tightly. She started to cry in my arms. She must not be used to being away from her home. I tried to calm her down by gently rubbing her back and telling her it's alright. It took a minute but she calmed down enough to stop crying.

I walked her over to my bed and sat her down. I sat next to her. "You may sleep in here, on my bed. I'll sleep on the floor or I'll be studying." I told her.

Sarah nodded and laid down on my bed. I watched her for a moment. I sat on the floor and watched her until she fell asleep. It took ten minutes for her to fall asleep. I smiled as I watched her. Her long red hair covered half of her body, covering a bit of her face. I gently moved her hair away from her face and kissed her temple softly.

"Good night." I whispered and returned to my desk to continue my studies.