Mia’s pov
The next day I didn’t feel like doing anything but Claire insisted that it might be better for me to recover if I was in my own home. Claire said she would come pick me up in an hour so while I waited, I grabbed my diary and pen and started writing down my thoughts.
Dear diary,
A lot has happened since the last entry. I don’t know how to explain everything that has happened but I am going to try. Firstly I was locked out after work and ended up with a concussion. Then a few days after I ended up being kidnapped. Being kidnapped was one of the scariest things I’ve gone through but that wasn’t the worst thing that happened. The worst thing is …… just thinking about what went down scares me down to the core.
I was forced into a room closing the door behind him. He walked straight over to me pushing me onto the bed. Before I could react he jumped on the bed pinning my arms above my head. He started touching me all over. I couldn’t do anything.
Before I knew it he ripped my underwear off throwing them on the ground and shoved himself inside of me. I was paralysed to do anything. Just lay there and wait till it was over. What I don’t understand is why all this had to happen to me. And why and how did Ryan Cage get my necklace? I never took it off.
End of entry.
Just as I finished writing I heard a knock at the door. I quickly closed my diary as I watched the door slowly open and Fraya poked her head in.
"Hey"
"Hey," I said in a low voice.
Fraya walked over to the bed and sat down beside me. I knew by that look she was still concerned about me. But I am not ready to speak to anyone about what happened.
"How are you feeling today?"
I lower my head looking down at my hands, "I'm fine"
"Mia, you don't have to hide your feelings with me"
I start fighting with my fingers not responding to fraya. She could tell I wasn't fine but didn't want to pressure me. She reached her right hand out, placing it on mine, making me jump.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you jump"
"It's fine"
She gently stroked my hand then spoke, "please come downstairs and eat something, anything. You need to eat. It isn't healthy not to"
I knew if I said no she would continue to nag me to come down and eat. So I took a deep breath then spoke.
"Sure"
Frayas mouth opened wide from hearing me agree.
"Did I hear you right? You just agreed to come?"
"Yeah"
A huge smile appeared on her face. I didn't want to annoy or upset anyone else with what I have been through. I will force myself to eat something. I know I should be looking after myself better, especially in my case. I stood up walking over to the study table placing my diary in my small black bag. A few minutes later I was sitting at the kitchen table looking out the window.
Fraya was in the kitchen making scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages and toast with some orange juice. It smelt divine, making my mouth water. To be honest I wasn't hungry. But I will eat for them. Everyone has been worried about me every second of each day since I showed up. I love them all but sometimes a person just needs some space.
A few minutes later fraya brought the food over and placed it down in front of me. I gave her a slight smile and looked down at the food. It all looks delicious but to be honest I wasn't really hungry. I know if I didn't eat everyone would continue to make a huge fuss of everything I did.
Fraya sat down at the table with me and started eating. I picked up my fork toying with my eggs.
"Mia, please eat. I know the past couple of days you have been depressed and not eating. But that isn't healthy. I know what you went through wasn't easy"
I shook my head as I lowered it to the ground, "You have no idea," Then I scooped up some scrambled eggs and took a bite.
Eventually we both ate in silence until we finished eating then fraya stood up picking up the plates and walked back into the kitchen. I asked her if she wanted help and she said no. So I stayed and looked out the window at the birds in the pond. I noticed there was a mama and baby bird together which made me smile a little. Imagine that could be me soon.
While I was looking out the window I heard Elijah walk in. I wanted to turn around and run into his arms and feel his warm embrace but not while everyone was babying me. I just continued looking outside watching the birds, not listening to them whispering behind my back.
My hairs on my back stood up as I could tell Elijah was staring at me. I heard his footsteps coming towards me and sat down. He reached his hand out and placed it down on my fidgety hands. Almost instantly I stopped fidgeting. I don't know what it is about his touch but it always calms me.
"Fraya told me you finally ate something"
I couldn't look into his gorgeous blue eyes because I knew if I did I would start crying again and wouldn't be able to stop.
"Yeah"
"Mia, I know it's been hard but things will get better"
"I doubt that"
"It will. I promise it will"
"That promise is something you could never keep"
"I've tried to be calm about this whole situation. But I want Mia from before please"
'Don't you get it, I will never be that same girl. Not after what happened"
"Please try for me"
"After everything I've been through, how can you ask that?"
"I'm sorry I didn't want to upset you"
'Forget it. Claire is taking me home and will be staying with me for the night. I should go pack"
"Please wait, I heard you talking in your sleep yesterday and you said a name. Ryan Cage"
My breathing became heavy just hearing that name again and my palms became sweaty. I pulled my hands away from his and placed them in my lap.
"I..i. don't want go talk about him"
"Okay. Can you tell me what you aren't telling me?"
"Why do you think I haven't told you everything?"
"I can see it in your eyes. I hate seeing you in pain"
“Please just let it be”
“I’m sorry I didn’t mean to upset you”
“Well you did,” I sighed as I stood up, “I don’t want to fight. I really do appreciate you and everyone caring but for the time being I need a bit of space to clear my head. When and if the time is right and I want to talk more, I know your there for me”
"Ok, Mia, I understand and we will give you your space, but I only ask you please, when you feel better. Feel free to tell me what's wrong. I want to help you. I care a lot about you and I love you. I'll do whatever it takes to make you look good because what they did to you is unfair and I'm not going to let it go"
I smiled at Elijah knowing that he cared about me. He does mean a lot to me and he’s done for a while now. Wait hold up did I hear him? Did he say he loved me? I stood there frozen as I tried to think if he really meant what he just said. I cleared my throat then spoke.
“Thanks Elijah that means a lot. I should go pack before Claire gets here to take me home”
“I could drive you”
“No it’s okay. Claire is already on her way and she said she will be staying with me for a day or so just to make sure I’m fine”
I gave Elijah a slight smile then I made my way up the stairs. Walking down many hallways I found the room I was staying in and walked in. I strolled over to the bedside table picking my small black bag up. I placed it down on the bed and placed my clothes inside then I turned to my diary. I picked it up, held it close to my chest and walked over to the window.
I looked outside, the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Everything seemed normal but it wasn’t. I closed my eyes just taking in the sunshine hoping that this was all just a dream. When I open my eyes I will wake up and all this fear and everything that happens will be just a bad dream. I counted to ten then I opened my eyes. Sh*t why? Why couldn’t this be just a bad dream?
I shook my head and slowly made my way over to the bed and sat down.
Just as she finished packing there was a knock at the door. It was fraya.
"Hey"
"Hey"
"I just wanted to let you know Claire has just arrives and is downstairs"
"Thanks fraya. I appreciate you and your brothers for letting me stay here for the last couple of days"
"We would do anything for you. You mean the world to all of us"

Later that evening around 9 o’clock
Claire and I decided to put on a movie to just sit and relax for a bit. I must say it is helping a little, especially being home does help. She decided to play one of my favourite movies called Legally blonde. It was one movie that always cheered me up. While I was curled up on the couch with my knitted blanket, she was in the kitchen making a few healthy snacks and a small amount of popcorn.
A few minutes later strolled back over with a huge tray in her hands. It had a couple of plastic plates, a bowl of popcorn and a plate full with sliced carrots, celery and some dips to go with them. As Claire placed the tray full of food down on the table and I must say the food does look delicious.

Elijah's pov
I couldn't take it any longer. I've been out searching for Ryan for over 2 hours and I still haven't been able to find him. I don't know why but I didn't feel like heading home just yet so I decided to take a walk around town.
After walking for a while I ended up out front of Mia's house. The lights were still on so I chose to take a closer look through the window. Gazing in I saw Mia and Claire sitting on the couch curled up under a blanket watching a movie and eating.
I grabbed my phone out of my front pocket and decided to send a text to mia.
"hey if you need anything I’m here no matter what time I’ll be there for you. Sleep tight see you tomorrow"
