Lily listened as Dave told her about Lilith. His face a perfect blend of sadness and pure love. Here was a man who claimed to give up life next to God, as an angel, in order to be with a woman who did not know he existed until they met. That's what I want, someone who loves me so much, that life wouldn't be worth anything without me. Lily thought silently as he continued. He talked so much of her inner strength and her independent spirit. Lily found herself quickly being envious of Lilith. She would not have let anyone tell her not to take classes and instead of backing down to be the "good girl", she would have pushed everyone aside while she did what she wanted. As Dave spoke about Lilith's husband and how he had treated her, she shuddered. Lily knew that she had been headed for the same fate, had she made it to her wedding day. She defiantly understood the feeling of being so angry that she wished she could hurt someone or something. She had been feeling that a lot recently. Of course you've been feeling that lately! I'm in here, you know he's right. You and I are the same person! If you would just start listening to me and let me take over you would get everything you always wanted. Look at him. Can you honestly tell yourself and me that you don't find him attractive? Please . . . even if you could utter the words, I would know you were lying! LET ME OUT!!!! Lily literally shook her head to try and get the voice to stop. She was thankful that he had turned toward the window and had not seen her do it. Lily could not have possibly explained to him why she had done it. He would think her mad, or taken it as a sign that he was right. Was he? Could that voice be Lilith? No. Absolutely not. That's insane. She quickly managed to talk herself out of it, but could not help but hear the quiet grumbling of the voice far away in the background.
Lily suddenly broke her thought and focused again on Dave. She could feel the change in his mood. It was like an invisible current - Sadness. If her ankles had been free, she would have made her way from the bed and wrapped her arms around him. She wanted to comfort him and for some reason she knew that being close to him would do that. He talked about how angry God had been at them both. Her upbringing told her that God loved all of his children and that everything he did was part of his plan. At the same time, she understood why this woman would question that plan, especially if she had been unhappy. She felt Dave's heart break as he told her how Michael had killed her, how he had not made it in time to save her. She felt the need to comfort him even stronger when he said that his last memories of Lilith had been her eyes looking at him. He felt responsible, and he felt that she held him responsible as well. Oh my beloved one! I never blamed you, not once in all the time I existed in that void. If this simple girl would let me out, I would show you just how much I've missed you. Please don't give up on me! We can be together again. The voice was interrupted by Lily's own thoughts. You are never going to leave me again? No one will take me from you again? Oh god! I am never going to get out of here! Lily tried to stifle the panic that was attempting to grab a hold of her again.
"If you truly believe that I am Lilith, do you think she would be happy at having her ankles tied to this bed? From what I understand from your story is that she treasured her freedom. I doubt strongly that she would be very pleased with you. I know that I am growing tired of it! You know, these ropes are very tight and they have been tearing at my skin. Look! See for yourself. They are red and swollen, it is not like I could get very far if I ran. That is if I could even manage to find my way to the door of this place. Now untie me!" The reasoning and the demand that followed shocked even Lily, but it had spilled out before she knew it. She watched as Dave paused and then smiled. It surprised her even more when he returned to the bedside and untied the ropes that bound her ankles.
Author's Note: Sorry everyone that it took so long to write these two chapters. Between a brief stint of writer's block and celebrating my birthday, I got sidetracked. I think these last two chapters may have rambled a bit, but I had a difficult time with them. Hopefully, things will run smoother from here on out. For those who are wondering where the M rating comes in . . . I promise it is coming up! Thanks so much to Irishblue69 for my first review!