Isabelle's heart raced with fear as she stood frozen, her eyes locked with Alexander's intense gaze as his words sink deep in her.
Run.
That's what her subconscious mind screamed and she listened. She yanked Alexander's hand and bolted out of the university.
He watched her running figure with a bored gaze, scoffing at her futile attempt to escape.
Despite his mocking demeanor, he couldn't deny the thrill that her actions stirred within him, igniting a growing desire to possess her even more. He smirked as he got into his car and began driving.
Isabelle kept running, her mind filled with Alexander's haunting words. Her legs ached, her breath came in ragged gasps, but she kept running, not allowing herself to stop, not realizing that she was now on the road.
Suddenly, she screamed in fear as a car screeched to a halt in front of her, narrowly missing her petite figure. She fell to the ground, her knees scratched from the impact.
She opened her eyes when she heard footsteps approaching her. She didn't look up knowing, it's Alexander.
He bent down to her level. He cupped her cheek and made her look at him "Done playing baby?" He taunted, his tone condescending like he's talking to a child.
He grabbed her by her arms, forcing her to stand up abruptly and started dragging her towards his car.Isabelle struggled in his grip, trying to leave. He stopped and looked at her.
With a firm grip on the back of her head and his hand on her waist, he pulled her closer to his body. He pressed his lips against hers making her froze.
Alexander kept her still. He smiled sensing Isabelle's submission. He pulled back, a sinister grin crept across his face "Get in, babygirl. You've just seen a glimpse of my wrath. Trust me, you don't want to test me further" he growled, his voice laced with a chilling edge.
He grabbed her arm and with a forceful shove, he propelled her into the car, and slammed the door shut.
Isabelle's body trembled as Alexander settle onto the driver's seat and began driving to an unknown destination.
She looked down, tears streaming down her eyes "W-w-why me?" she asked, her voice trembling with fear and sadness.
Alexander remained silent, his gaze on her small, quivering form. He focused on the road ahead, driving on, causing her tears to flow even more.
20 Minutes later the car came to a stop. Isabelle's face twisted in confusion as she gazed at the hospital before her. Alexander stepped out of the car and then opened Isabelle's door, taking her arm and guiding her inside. He walked over to the receptionist.
"We are here to meet Stanely Finch" Alexander said.
Isabelle's eyes widened as she turned to him, shocked by the revelation. They are here to met Stanley, the person whom Alexander and his friends had bullied.
"3408 on the 4th floor" The woman replied.
Alexander led Isabelle towards the lift, his grip firm on her arm "Why did you bring me here?" Isabelle's voice trembled as she questioned. The doors of the lift sealed shut.
"You'll find out soon" Alexander responded. As the lift reached the 4th floor, Isabelle's heart raced. She saw the room and entered inside.
"Stanley" She whispered when her eyes landed on a figure, laying on the bed. His right hand, broken and wrapped up in that tight plaster cast, his forehead with that big bump, his nose all crooked and painful-looking, and that plaster cast on his leg too. And those marks on his face, like someone gripped his jaw so harshly.
Isabelle felt her eyes started getting teary.
Stanley opened his eyes, feeling someone's presence, but he looked so shocked when he saw her standing there "Bella, h-how did you come here?" he asked, surprised. His parents made sure no one from the university knew where he was admitted.
"I-i am s-sorry sta--" Isabelle was cut off by him.
"I think you should leave" Stanely spoke looking down. She looked at him with a pleading gaze, and try to step closer "Don't blame yourself for my condition, It was never your fault. I was so dumb that I crossed the boys. They never did anything to me, it was me who strated it, I knew who they were, what they were capable of, but I still went against them" He spoke, his words filled with fear and regret?
Isabelle looked at him in disbelief, she sat beside him "No, it wasn't. You did right. You went against their wrong doings, why are you blaming yourself" She said her voice filled with pain and frustration but Stanley shook his head repeatedly.
"And what happened? Huh? Look where I am now" Stanley said making her look down. He looked at her "I know what Alexander did to you that day. When they were beating me, Noah mentioned you, he threatened me to stay away from you. I know you are also a victim Isabelle but I am sorry, I can't help you like you helped me. I am so sorry" Stanely sobbed looking at Isabelle with pity and pain for his friend. His voice chocked, tears streamed down his face.
"No, Stanely, it's not your fault. Please don't" She shook her head trying to calm him down
"Such an emotional moment, look at the crying duo, what a touching sight. Need a tissue, or are you just all out of courage?" A deep voice said dripping with sarcasm and disdain making both of them startle.
They look behind and saw Alexander standing there leaning on the door.
Isabelle stood up, while Stanley stare at him in horror, his blood running cold. Alexander walked inside "Hey Finch, you looked a lot better than I saw last time" He remarked casually as he sat on the couch.
"I-i-i am s-sorry, p-please I d-d-don't know how I-isab-" Stanely's words cut off cut off when Alexandar threw an apple at him, hitting his already bumped forehead.
Stanely cried out, he put his hand on his mouth trying to prevent any sound coming out as the pain was too hard to bear. Isabelle looked at the scence with teary eyes.
"See Finch, it wasn't hard to say all of that. Why did you had to made me break your arm for that" Alexander said.
Isabelle looked at him, her eyes widened in shock, she looked back at Stanley who was looking down still crying.
Yes it was true, Alexander went to the store room alone after Isabelle runaway from the university.
Flashback
Alexander walked inside the store room, his friends got busy with girls.He walked over to the corner and saw stanely on the floor, hurt and broken.
"Need a hand Finch" he taunted his tone dripping with malice.
Stanley fall back and stared at Alexander in terror "N-no" he barely spoke as his entire body hurt from the beating the trio give him.
Alexander sat in front of him "You went against me and my friends and faced the consequences but this, this will happen to you cause you caste your eyes on something which belong to me" He said and grabbed his hand.
"She hold your right arm right, when Lucas pushed you" Alexander said and the next moment, the store room filled with loud agonizing scream. Alexander broke his right arm. He got up and left leaving the boy who was screaming in pain.
Flashback over.
Alexander got up from the couch and walked towards them "I hope this is the last time you are talking to my Isabelle"ย He spoke, his voice cutting through the air like a sharp blade.
Stanley nods immediately, his fear palpable.
Alexander give a wicked smile and looked at Isabelle "Let's go, as your wish of meeting stanely is completed" He declared seizing her hand walking out.
Isabelle looked at him in fear and shock 'how do get to know she wanted to meet stanely' She looked behind and saw stanely looking at her with painful expression.
'I am sorry' he mouthed and looked away from her.
Isabelle stared out of the window, as they drove away from the hospital, a numbness settling over her. Stanley's condition, his haunting words, and the sinister actions of Alexander towards him replayed in her mind.
A sudden touch on her exposed thigh shattered her trance. She flinched, her eyes meeting Alexander's with a mix of fear and uncertainty, she tried to push his hands away, but his grip on her thigh tightened, his hold becoming more forceful.
Isabelle's eyes widened in alarm, a mix of panic and helplessness washing over her.
The car screeched to a sudden stop, causing Isabelle's body to jerk forward. She turned to look at Alexander, who gaze was fix on her with a menacing look.
He unbuckled his seat belt and inched closer, pressing himself against her, trapping her between his imposing presence and the confines of the car "Now you see clearly to whom you belong. I hope that you understand the consequences of testing my patience further. Let this be a warning" he said looking at her with a straight face.
Isabelle's heart raced as she felt the weight of Alexander's words pierce through her body. His stern gaze sent shivers down her spine. She looked away, unable to bear his gaze.
"When I am talking to you, I expect you to look at me and answer me verbally, love, your defiance tests the limits of my patience. Do not provoke me" he said, his voice firm yet tinged with a hint of command.
"Yes" Isabelle's quick nod and response pleased Alexander. He smiled at her submissive nature and gently kissed her forehead "Good. Let's leave the matter here"
Alexander got out of the car and opened her door, letting her out, but her eyes widened in terror as she realized that he had taken her all the way to her house, even though she never mentioned her address to him.
Her feet froze in fear as she grappled with the unsettling realization of how he knew where she lived.
"I knew a lot of things about you babygirl, your address is nothing" Alexander whispered near her ear making her stumbled back in fear.
"Have a nice evening babygirl" he said and was about to kiss her again when a voice interrupted them.
"Bella"
Both turned towards the voice. Their stood James parker. He looked at Alexander with a curious gaze and then back at Isabelle with a smile and walk towards them.
"You are back early" he said. Isabelle quickly got to his side and hugged his arm trying to find solace and protection in his embrance.
James looked at Alexander "Yes, who are you?" James asked politely.
"I'm Alexander. Isabelle's friend, also her senior" Alexander replied.
"Oh hello, I am James parker and I am Isabelle's uncle" he said.
Alexander nods his head, he already know him "Hello Mr. Parker" he said politely. James looked at him and smile "Let's go inside and talk" James suggested making Isabelle looked at him in fear.
"Thank you so much for the offer Mr. Parker but I need to go home. I just came to drop Isabelle" Alexander said making her sigh in relief.
"See you tomorrow bella. Nice meeting you Mr. Parker. Bye" Alexander said and bid goodbye to James and left.
James turned to Isabelle "Is he really your friend?" He asked, his voice turned serious. Isabelle nodded her head slowly and went inside her home, tears streaming down her cheeks.
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