* Alexis *

I was fighting.

I did everything.

But.. I just wasn't strong enough.

I saw Carson, smirking from the chair infront of me. Yes, he got me.

Where am I?

I have no idea. All I know is, this room is dark, with a single bulb to light the place. Two chairs - one of which I sat, one of which Carson sat. It was like-- I'm in an empty box.

I struggled to break free. My hands and feet are tied on the chair with mighty ropes. I struggled so much my wrists started bleeding and I felt it.

My clothes are - all over the place, leaving me with my undergarments.

My tears were streaming down my cheeks as I faced Carson puffing out a smoke from his cigarette stick.

"Carson, please release me.. You know you will never succeed, whatever you're planning. Taking advantage of people... it doesn't work." I tell him, hoping he'd buy it.

"Oh? As I remember, because I took advantage of you, you forgot everything and as I remember, you became mine." He says, inching towards me and touching me- my skin.

"That's r-right..." I shivered, "But things have changed. And fate plays your game, Carson. Fate led me back to Darren-"

I was interrupted by him hysterically laughing as if ridiculing what I had just said.

"You. are. one. funny. gal." He laughs, emphasizing each word and kissing the nape of my neck. "No wonder I fell in love with you."

"That's too bad because I don't love you, Carson." I hissed, trying to shake him off of me but I can't. The more I struggle, the more he becomes aggressive. Not to mention, both of my hands and feet are tied.

"Oh, Alexis." He chuckles, kissin me forcefully on the lips making me spit as soon as he pulled away. "You said the exact same thing two years ago - oh, wait, was it two years ago? I don't remember....." His fingers trailing down my chest. "Oh, the time Darren didn't come for you."

When those words came from his lips, I flinched.

"He did come for me, Carson." I snapped, "He just-"

"He was too late?" He finished for me, and then laughing hysterically, "Alexis, how simple minded can you be?"

"W-What do you mean?" I say, snapping my head to his direction, glaring at him as he walks around me, undressing me with his eyes in a not so good way - well, I'm already halfway there.

"He doesn't care." He whispered, kissing my neck once again, "I care, Alexis. I care."

I hit his head using my head and although it hurt because of the wounds and blood present the time he slammed my head against the wall, I can't betray Darren. I am loyal to him only. Luckily, he pulled away.

"He cares and he will come for me." I growled at Carson. "And when he does, you are dead meat."

Then he laughed again, using his hand, gripping my chin hard, cocking his head to the side.

"Remember Alexis, he didn't come for you the last time. What makes you think he'll come for you this time around?"

At that moment, tears slowly flowed down my cheeks.

I trust Darren. And I know he did his best the last time.

The thing I'm unsure of though is that... will he come for me? After the fight that happened earlier?

I know he was pretty angry and upset. I'm actually scared because what if he's so mad at me not to come? And I specifically told him not to wait nor come for me... I even told him off and that I can handle myself...

God, how can I be so stupid?

Of course he was worried because the last time he left me alone, Carson did things to me.

But right now... I'm sure he wouldn't come for me... Maybe, he wanted to teach me a lesson or something.

Besides, how can I be so dependent on him?

I was the one who urged him not to wait for me.

I was the stubborn one... not him.

At that moment, the hopes of him coming for me slowly went down the drain.

He wouldn't come for me.

I told him not to.

And he wouldn't want to wait for me after the things I told him.

"Aw, don't cry." Carson mocked, licking his lips and kissing my tears although I know he's just mocking me. "Isn't it for the best, Alexis? You and me - back together, enjoying each other's company? Like before?"

"Dream on." I gritted my teeth.

"Very well then," He sighs, pulling out a knife from his pocket. "I gave you a very generous offer. If you won't accept it, then I have no choice but to kill you."

"Why are you doing this, Carson??" I asked, flinching as the cold, sharp knife meets the skin of my cheek. "Why would you go this far?"

"Oh, the answer's very simple, Alexis. It's because I love you." He shrugged, the tip of the sharp thing meeting my skin.

"If you love me, Carson, you would want me to be happy. You wouldn't be doing all this.." I sobbed, as he forcefully kisses me once more.

"I do want you to be happy, Alexis." He says taken aback, "And I know you would be happiest with me. If I know you wouldn't be as happy as when you're with me then, what's the point of you existing, Alexis?"

"But I am happy, Carson. I never felt any happier with Darren -"

"Oh, that's not in any way true, Alexis." He interrupts as if he knows my feelings any better, "He doesn't love you. He doesn't care. So you're not happy."

"Carson, why won't you just leave us alone? I AM HAPPY WITH DARREN. How many times do I have to tell you that before you get that in your head?" I glowered at him, trying to see if I can untie the ropes around my hands, seeing his knife sort of, sliced its way halfway through the ropes. I don't know how, but God must be blessing me. Thank the Lord.

"And let myself be miserable forever? I don't think so, Alexis." He sighs, as if I'm the one not getting it. "You and I are perfect for each other, Alexis. How can you not see that? Look, you can spare yourself from all this misery if you just love me again like you did before. It wasn't that hard, right? Remembering all the memories we had."

"You are insane, Carson. Something's wrong with your head." I cried out, "I did love you, Carson. But after the things I realized, the things I knew, I don't think I ever wanted to love you anymore."

"Look Alexis, just forget about Darren like how you forgot about him in the past." He says, kneeling down infront of me.

This guy is completely out of his mind.

"Carson... why are you doing this to him? Isn't Darren your best friend? Why are you making it so complicated for the three of us?" I asked him, trying to play with the ropes on my fingers, hoping I could untie them.

"For starters, Alexis.... I didn't know he had such an impact in your life for you to remember him again-"

"Wait, what?" I interrupted, pretty much confused.

"Oh, don't play dumb, Alexis. You remember everything and that's why you two are a couple again. It's all around the school, you know." He says, his knife gently moving from my cheek to my throat.

"What? I don't, Carson. I swear, I don't. I just fell in love with him all over again -"

"Stop lying, Alexis. Do you expect me to believe that you fell in love with him that fast without your memories? That ain't possible, Alexis." He says, "And you know, I can kill you instantly by cutting your throat right now.."

"I'm not lying, Carson! I really don't remember my past with him - "

"You know, Alexis. If your memories with him is the only thing that makes you fall for him again then I should probably make you forget about him again along with your new memories together." He laughs, although I'm not finding it funny.

I grew pale in an instant.

My new memories with Darren? All gone?

No.... I don't want that.... the things he did, the efforts.. the sacrifices in making me fall for him again...

How much it had hurt him for me to forget all about him... how much time it took for him to make me believe in him... The fun things we did.. the sweet kisses...

I can't.

I can't let Carson take it all away.

"Please, don't." I pleaded softly. "I'll do anything just please... I want my memories. I don't want to lose them.."

"Oh? Being obedient here, aren't we?" He laughs, pulling the knife away from my throat as he shoved it down his pocket. "Are you sure you will do anything I say?"

I hesitated for a moment because I know I don't want to go back.

I don't want to go back to him.. to Carson.

And... Darren and I had just started dating today.. everything happened so fast.

But I have no choice.

I want to keep my memories.

I know that I'm being stupid and maybe I should just wait for Darren to save the day - or reach for my phone and call the police - or for that matter, do something and run but.. I couldn't think of anything else better to do.

I'm powerless and helpless.

I needed Darren but.. I know he's not coming for me.

Besides, right now... I'm not even sure if I wanted Darren to appear.... Carson is scary and for sure, he'd hurt Darren- I don't want to think about the possibilities anymore.

"Earth to Alexis? I'm waiting." Carson says, cocking his head to the side, a smile working its way on his face.

"I-I'll do anything." I sighed.

"I only have one request, Alexis. You know what that is?" He chuckled.

"What?" I gulped, unable to process the things that happened today. What I blurted out - I'm afraid.

"Love me again." He says.

"Impossible."

"You said you'd do anything." He warned threateningly.

"A.. Alright." I say, knowing that I can never love him again. But of course, I kept it only to myself. I sobbed softly, this is not what I wanted.

"If you don't do as I say, I'll have to erase your memories permanently..." He snickered.

"H-How'd you do that?" I shuddered in fear.

"By killing you, of course." He laughs deviously.

**

Cliffhang!:))

Poor Alexis :((

What will happen? Hmmm, we'll see! :(

Speaking of which, where the hell is Darren??:((

Find out soooooon.=) Probably the last chap- or maybe 2 or 3.

Love lots, xx pips!!