Chapter 8

My eyes slowly cracked open from a gentle nudge I felt on my side before I sat up and squinted from the brightness in the room. I started rubbing my eyes until they adjusted to the light before I began noticing the unfamiliarity of the room I was in. As I looked down at my crumpled wedding dress, the reality of the day before slowly came crashing back down on me.

"Get up."

My eyes quickly shot up to the person standing over me, his appearance grimacing and intimidating.

"You... I mean -"

"Change into something else." He abruptly said before I could gather myself.

"I-, I don't know where you've put my belongings," I whispered softly while tearing myself from his cold gaze.

He walked away, signaling for me to follow him so I got up quickly and matched his pace.

I rubbed the back of my neck as I ascended the stairs, the crick in my back worsening as I thought of the uncomfortable position I slept in on the couch.

As we walked together without saying a word, I reluctantly viewed the walls