Her slender hands were entwined with another hand that was surprisingly connected to Nikolai. There was a tightness in my chest as I watched them smile at each other.

I gaped from a distance forgetting about my delicious steak in front of me. They were standing near one of the statues sat in the corner of the room.

"Annie? Are you alright?" I was brought back to Earth by Ben. He stared at me with a look of concern.

His brows furrowed as his eyes trailed slowly up and down my face. I tried to keep my face neutral, but obviously I'm not that good of an actor.

He's eyes then went to my steak which sat perfectly on the plate. I'm actually really hungry though.

I didn't reply. His hand gently rubbed my arm as he looked through thecrowd, as if there was a lurking monster around here.

While he did this I tried to silently cut a piece of the steak. When he heard a sound I paused and looked at him. He then resumed his search and I continued my cutting.

I brought the fork up to my mouth and paused as I saw his confused gaze look at me. He again resumed his search and I finally began to chew.

After he scanned the crowd he looked at me. "You okay now?"

"Y-Yeah." I stuttered out softly.

"Can I get your attention please?" Sharron said into the mic, she tightened her grip on Nikolai's hand, the same way my heart tightened. Her voice was strong and firm which caught the crowds attention.

Sharron looked small and petite, like she could be an innocent doll but with the way she acts, she's definitely not innocent.

After a while, most people settled down leaving Sharron and Nikolai standing in front of the ball room smiling. Thankfully Nikolai's eyes haven't caught mine yet.

I tried my best to only keep my eyes on Sharron, she gave the audience a massive smile and had a cue card in her hands.

"Okay ladies and gentlemen, now we will start the bidding's, remember that a hundred percent of the money you donate goes towards the Rainbow Smiles," She paused looking around the room to see everyone nodding, and getting out their paddles with their own numbers on it.

"Okay first up, we have this beautiful ruby and diamonds encrusted into this lovely necklace which is a bit heavy ladies." She winked making the females in the room giggle. What was so funny?

"We'll start the bidding at 1 million." Nikolai said into his mic and touched the necklace in Sharron's hand. "I'm honestly hoping that I could buy this for you darling."

"Oh stop it honey, this is for our guest." Sharron giggles as well as the rest of the female population excluding.

I watched as each female whispered into their lovers ear to persuade them to buy it. I watched as the price got higher, and it was ridiculous. Who would spend so much on a necklace?

"4.5 million, over here." A red haired lady shouted as she pushed her husbands paddle up. He smirked at her as Sharron nodded at the couple.

"Okay 4.5 million to the couple over her, can we go higher?" Sharron scanned over the crowd to see any waving paddles. A few moments later, more paddles were up.

The necklace finally sold at $6.7 million to the red lady. My family and I gaped as we watched the red lady adorn the necklace. Holy crap, these people were rich as.

I began taking pictures of the bidding's, there were a lot of beautiful jewelry, clothes, priceless paintings and antiques. I was happy that I was able to take the photos.

* * * *

I really needed to pee, I was sitting down now for 3 hours. 3 hours of priceless things being sold, 3 hours of being severed sparkling water. 3 hours of trying to avoid Nikolai. 3 hours of my poor bladder about to burst.

I really needed to go.

"Mom, I just need to use the bathroom, okay?"

She gave me a smile and nodded. I let out a sigh of relief and walked silently to the closest bathroom. Each step I took, it felt like I was about to pee in my pants, seriously.

I kept on moving asking people for directions. This mansion was so humongous that they needed a map to show me where the toilet was. What was I? Dora the explorer?

Hola. Hola.

I already passed two sets of stairs, how hard was it to find the toilets?

"Hi, um do you perhaps no where the bathroom is? I really really need to pee." I asked a suited up man. He raised his eye at me as I said the last part. Okay so I didn't really need to say it. But I still did.

"Yeah, it's right behind you ma'am." I was surprised that he had a really squeaky voice reminding me of Mr Smalley. This guy looked nothing like him though. He was very tall and had a really big body, he kind of looked like a security guy.

"Oh." Blushing, I quickly turned away from him and scurried into the bathroom. The bathroom was definitely a site, it was beautiful.

The walls were painted a shimmery beige colour, it had golden curtains draped over the windows. There was a massive spa bath placed in the far corner. There was also a scented candle lit next to the sink. It was lit. Get it?

Lit Lit Lit.

There was a massive spa bath that was in the corner next to the sink. Everything looked really expensive. Even the floor had a golden shimmer to it, I felt scared to step on it. What if I like break it?

Oh my gosh what if I my pee accidentally like runs all over the floor?

Actually that's so disgusting.

I seriously wished that I could live here though.

* * * *

"Shh, don't make a sound." Hands were covering both my eyes and mouth. To be honest, I had no idea what the heck was happening.

All I remember was that I was walking out of the bathroom and then I got pulled by someone who I didn't see.

I was panicking. Flash backs of the last time this happened to me at the club was in my head. I shook my head, but this guy had a pretty strong grip. My throat felt clogged up and so was my chest. I couldn't breathe.

It felt like I shoved dry bread down my throat.

"P-Please let go." I tried to say but his hands muffled my words completely. Oh my gosh, i'm gonna die. My breathing increased and I tried to scratch the hands off. Nothing was working.

What's happening? Why does this happen to me?

"Annie, calm down. It's me." Suddenly I could see. I was in a unfamiliar room and standing in the middle was Jasper. The little cow.

I quickly wiped my wet cheeks and his eyes softened at this, he came towards me and opened his arms. I sniffled a bit and went into them.

"I t-thought you w-were a bad guy." I mumbled out as his arms tightened around me.

"Sorry." He quickly let go and rubbed his jaw. "I had to make sure that you're safe."

"What?" I raised my brow at him as he sat down on the bed. "Wait, who's room is this?"

"I don't know?" He looked around shrugging his shoulders. "Why are you here Annie? This is one of Nikolai's house."

"Um they emailed me to take pictures of the event."

"Still. You should go home Annie. It's honestly dangerous being here." He grumbles picking at the carpet on the floor.

"I know but ho-"

Suddenly the door was forced open and I let out a shriek from being startled.

Oh my gosh, my poor heart.

"Anna." A bald headed guy grumbled out walked into the room. He wore a dark blue suit that emphasised that he was indeed very muscular. He looked deadly as well even though he had no tattoos or piercings.

Who the heck was this guy?

"Jasper." The guy turned to him and glared at Jasper who was now standing up in front of me.

"Ron, what do you want?" Jasper's voice went all business like. I flinched from it as I peeked through the gap where his arms were.

"I want the girl." Ron glares at Jasper as he slips his hands into his pockets.

I'm so confused, what was happening?

"And why is that?" Jasper replied as his hand too slipped into his pants pocket.

"Nikolai wants a word with her. I'm not here to fight Jasper, I just need her." Ron takes his hand out of his pocket and so does Jasper slowly.

Jasper sighs and glares at Ron. "Fine lets go."

Jasper swings arm around me as we go to walk forward.

"Ah, just Anna," Ron smirks at Jasper who begins to clench his jaw. "Calm down Jasper, we wouldn't want to upset Nikolai right?"

Jasper's arms slips off me and I want to scream at him to put it back on. "Right."

Ron motions for me to follow him and I take a step forward my body shaking.

"Listen here asshole, if you hurt her Ron, I'll find you and I'll kill you." Jasper said this and walked back onto the bed.

"Well damn Jasper didn't know you turned into Liam Neeson." Ron glared at Jaspers back and began to walk out the room.

I didn't utter a word as we passed flights of stairs and paintings which decorated the halls. Ron walked stiffly next to me as each step was made.

It felt awkward as heck. Like when an awkward turtle gets crowned as the awkward turtle. That's how awkward it was.

I also nearly fell over an expensive transparent green vase.

We had finally reached a brown massive wooden door that seemed to scream power. Ron knocked twice and we heard a faint come in.

Ron pushed the door softly and pushed me in as well. I let out a gasp as I nearly fell.

Scary.

I was in a room that was surprisingly bland. There wasn't anything special in here like I thought.

I was hoping to see lavish furniture filling the empty polished space. I was hoping to see countless of important documents surrounding the room.

But I didn't.

The walls were a pale white, nothing too fancy. The room was a decent size. The floors was an oaky colour. The windows facing me gave me a view of darkness. A small white desk was sat in the centre of the room with two chairs opposite each other. A green flower in a vase sat on the table.

Sitting in one of the chairs was none other than the devil himself, Nikolai.

His dark green eyes stared me down as I took in the simple room. I inhaled deeply as I watched him watch me.

"Sit down sweet Anna."

I gulped.

I hesitantly walked towards one of the seats and pulled it back. I cringed as it scraped again the floors. I carefully sat down and watched him. Thankfully for me the table separated us.

The single light bulb situated above our heads casted a dim light in the room.

It was silent, and all he did was stare at me so I moved my gaze to the singular flower that stood lonely in the vase.

Awhh poor flower, it should get some company.

"So Anna I see you are wearing the dress I got you."

I froze and let out a shaky breath. "E-Excuse me?"

He taunted me as his thin lips pulled up into a sinister smile and tapped his manicured nails on the glossy table. I hoped the table didn't chip.

"I said, I see that you are wearing the dress I sent for you and the necklace as well. My you look absolutely ravishing. A beautiful lady like you deserves to get beautiful things." Smirking at me he crosses his arms and I suddenly feel a cloud of coldness hanging above me.

What the monkeys? He's been in my house? And he bought me a beautiful dress and necklace. I can't breathe.

"Ah since you do not wish to speak, I will." His smirk suddenly dropped and his face turned serious. His eyes had a evil glint in them.

It was so unreal how his expressions changed so quickly. So fake.

"You still are with Adrian I presume. Hmm it's a shame though. I feel as if I am better than him don't you think?" I didn't answer this and he stood up chuckling.

I stayed frozen in my seat. He walked around the table to me and bent down as I looked straight ahead. I watched as my hands trembled. They shook.

"Look at me my sweet Anna."

I kept my gaze ahead to afraid of what was to come. My fingers were tightly wrapped around each other.

He's fingers latched onto my chin and I felt my heart beat faster. A shiver broke its way down my spine. "I said look at me!"

He pulled my chin up towards him and I finally had a sight of his evil dark green eyes. I felt a tear roll down my cheeks. More soon followed.

"You're absolutely beautiful you know that?"

I didn't comment again and my body couldn't stop shaking. I wanted someone to help me. Why couldn't I speak? Why didn't my mouth want to open up?

"You know I would recommend you talk with that pretty little mouth soon before I make use of it for something else." I didn't know what he meant by that, but I knew it wasn't good.

"S-Sorry." I said meekly. My eyesight was getting blurry.

"Good. All is forgiven my sweet." He brought his slimy finger onto my cheek to catch a tear.

He then put his finger into his mouth and grinned. "Sweet indeed."

My eyes widened in horror when his lips curled upwards.

He stared at me again and chuckled. "Lucky Adrian."

He let go of my chin and walked back to his seat.

"Anyway, I have things to do my sweet. Sorry we couldn't of had a longer conversation. But my wife Sharron will be leaving for New York tonight, you should come visit." He taps his fingers again on the table. And I notice that there were a few indents from his nails on the table.

He picked out the lonely flower and began pulling the green petals off.

That cruel man! Does he not know that flowers have feelings too?

"Ron will show you out. Bye my sweet, we'll meet again."

* * * *

"So what do you do in your free time?" I licked my frosting on the red velvet cupcake slowly savouring the sweet taste.

"Well," he cleared his throat, "I like to just chill you know? I just hang here or at the Bear Beer."

I took another picture of him as he grabbed his third cupcake. He let out a grunt.

So today I was in the kitchen and I had gotten all the ingredients for cupcakes. But then my mom found me just as I was measuring the flour. She began to yell at me for being in the kitchen so I accidentally dropped the flour over her and some how managed to spill the milk on her too.

I literally was about to cry, I felt so bad. But then she promised to make me plenty of cupcakes if I didn't stay in the kitchen.

I wonder why I wasn't allowed to bake.

So now I was leaning against the abandoned looking warehouse talking to Mr Smalley.

Today he had on an orange stripped shirt and an orange pants. He looked all snazzy and matching. Orange was definitely his favourite colour.

"Bear Beers?" My free hand played with the grass that was beneath me. My other hand went to the cupcakes in my blue container to snatch another one.

"Yeah, my friend owns this bar down the street. It's pretty chill." His voice was always squeaky and high pitched. It always made me giggle.

Before I saw Mr Smalley I went stupidly inside to see Mr Grumpy but for the first time he wasn't there. I was beyond confused.

"Oh really?" I paused to take another random picture of us awkwardly. Once the picture was captured I glanced at it.

Mr Smalley was gazing lovingly at his cupcake, frosting covered his mouth and his other hand was waving that same stick. I however was attempting to smile with the red velvet delight in my hand.

"You're always taking pictures girl." He waved his stick at me and took a bite of his cupcake.

I felt my lips curl upwards. I gripped my camera firmly. "Yeah I do. I just love taking pictures of things or people that deserve to be taken of. I feel like when I do take photos of stuff it's as if I'm saving memories. Good memories."

He didn't reply but he nodded.

"Mr Smalley how old are you?" I looked at his slightly grey hair that looked overgrown. He had dark skin and had light brown eyes. He was very thin and had no tattoos.

"I'm 46 girl, what about you Anne?" He gave me a crooked smile and took another cupcake.

"Oh I'm 17." I laughed out taking another bite of my cupcake. "So what are you doing today Mr Smalley?"

He grunted out before he shoved the empty wrappers in his pocket. "Probably going down to Bear Beer, then go to my ma's house."

"You still live with your mom?"I raised my brows surprised. I would of thought he had a house full of children and a wife.

Suddenly his face dropped and I felt my heart ache. I said something bad didn't I?

Still in his high pitched voice he answered my question after a while. "Yeah. I live with my ma. My wife Leneez left me a couple of years ago and took my three children with her. She took my babies away because she found some hot shot guy in some other state."

His eyes became blurry and the old mans lips pulled into a pout. My eyes widened at the poor man. He lost his children because his wife left him for another man.

I carefully set my camera down and quickly stuffed the last bit of my cupcake in my mouth and shuffled closer to Mr Smalley.

I opened my arms and wrapped them around the man. His body shook as his sobs fell. He made a wheezy sound as each tear fell onto me. I gently patted his back as the man slowly began to quiet down.

I slowly chewed the cupcake in my mouth as I held him. I didn't want to make any unnecessary movements.

After he settled down I moved away and offered him another cupcake. He didn't hesitate to accept it.

"Thanks girl."

He still looked sad still while he ate. Then I got a brilliant idea.

"Hey Mr Smalley." I said this in a sing tone which caught his attention. "Let's go to Bear Beers."

Immediately his faced regained a smile and I too grinned happily at him. He quickly nodded shoving the cupcake wrappers into his pockets.

"How far is the bar?" I mumbled. "You know I bought these cute shoes yesterday at some market." I glanced at my adorable shoes.

It was a cotton candy pink coloured flats. On the top was a white cloud with some sunglasses.

"Really? I actually kind of like it."

My jaw dropped." What? Really? Everyone thinks its dumb. But I know its not."

"Yeah I like them." My eyes went to his small feet that looked the same size as me. "The bar is like 8 minutes from here."

We didn't talk as we walked. I guess he was still thinking about his ex wife and children. I tried my best not to interrupt the silence. So I just hummed which still broke the silence but not as much as talking would have. Duh.

My finger was clicking every so often when I saw something to take a picture of.