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He found himself in an empty white room.
It felt more like a big box than a room, the four corners locking him in and he glanced around in fear.

He didn't know how he got there, he couldn't remember walking into the room.

There were no windows or doors,no way to get out. He felt trapped and lonely.
Should he call out for help, maybe someone out there might hear him.

"Hello?" He called out as he walked to the wall, searching with his trembling hands to see if he could find a secret doorway.

"Help!" He let out a frustrated cry as he couldn't find a way to get out.

"Is anyone out there? Please help me I'm trapped inside."
He shouted loudly, banging his fist on the wall.

No sound could be heard. everywhere was dead silent as one could hear a pin drop on the floor.

His yelling was fruitless and he felt defeated. Placing his forehead on the wall, he shut his eyes and let out a shaky breath.

"Help me."
His voice was small like a whisper.

"Raymond."
A small voice called him from behind.

He didn't need to know who it was as he could recognize that voice anywhere he was
A voice he dreaded so much but loved.

He flicked his eyes open, lifting his head off the wall and turned slowly to face the woman.

As always, she was wearing her White gown that was covered in blood from the bottom.
She stood few feet away from him with no emotion on her face.

"Ella."
He choked as her name left his lips, swallowing a big lump in his throat.

"Why weren't you there when I needed you?"
She asked, not taking her blood shot eyes off him.

His breath caught in his throat as he couldn't open his mouth to say a word.
He leaned his back to the wall, hoping and praying silently for a door to appear so he could escape from her.
As much as he loved her, seeing her in his state always terrified him and made him helpless.

"You betrayed me Raymond." She hissed as she took a slow step towards him.
"You left me behind and now I have to take you with me."

His eyes shot wide as he heard those words,fear gripping him hard.

He found his voice.
"No!" He staggered away from her, moving to the other corner .

She turned, taking slow steps towards him with an evil grin on her face.
"You and I are meant to be Raymond. And I won't let you escape from me this time."

"No, leave me alone!" His voice was shaky and he could feel the tears in his eyes.

"You...are...mine..."
She slurred, bringing out a knife and walked towards him.

His eyes went wide in horror as he saw the knife that was stained with blood.

"No!"
He tried to run from her reach but suddenly a strong arm grabbed his neck from behind.
His back was pushed into a body and he tried to free himself.

The hold on his neck was strong and he felt weak.

"There is no escape this time you bastard."
The man behind snarled in his ear, tightening his hold on him.

He gasped in fear as he recognized the voice.
"Drew!"
He struggled and fought to free himself but the man's hold on him left him weak and small.

He gagged and choked and struggled, his breathing ragged  as the woman came close to him.
"No! No!"
He screamed at the top of his lungs while hot tears flowed from his eyes.

She placed her cold hand on his face and he trembled under her touch.
"We'll be together now. Always and forever." She whispered to him as she brought the knife to his face.

If this was his end then he had nothing else to loose.
His closed his eyes summiting to his fate, waiting for the pain, waiting for it to be over.

He waited but felt no pain, not even a sting.
He felt nothing.
His neck felt free as there was no hold on him anymore.
Instead he felt a soft touch on his face.

He opened one eye slowly but his vision was blurry.
He opened both eyes wide, blinking away the blur to see who was touching him.

He eyes shot wide and his jaw dropped.
"Ja..ja.. Jasmine?"

He couldn't believe it. It wasn't possible. How did she get there?
What happened to Ella and Drew?
He was speechless and confused, staring into her blue eyes.

Jasmine smiled as she cupped his face in both palms and said to him softly.
"I'm here now Raymond. You're safe.
It's over."

He stared into her eyes, no words coming out as his entire body was in shock.

"I'm here now."
Jasmine smiled and placed her lips on his.

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Raymond's ears were ringing or maybe it was just the sound of his heart banging against his ribs like a fist on piano keys. He couldn't get his mind clear or move his body. He felt paralyzed on the bed.
Flicking his eyes open, his vision was clear as his eyes stared into the high ceiling. The room was dark and a cool breeze flowed into the room through the open windows.

His breathing was steady and he could feel the cold sweat on his body.
He had woken up from his nightmare, a nightmare so strange and  confusing.
He couldn't understand, he couldn't even believe that he saw Jasmine in his dream. This was the first time he had encountered another being in his nightmare. In all the years his nightmare began, it was only Ella and Drew he always encountered.
Nothing was making sense, it just didn't feel right. But deep down he felt at peace that Jasmine was the one who saved him.

He found the energy to roll over, pulling the duvet off him as he sat on the bed. This time, he didn't try to recognize where he was as he knew already he was in his suite.
It also felt strange.

He looked at the bed and saw the lady he met at the club and brought back to the hotel sleeping soundly as light snores escaped from her slightly parted lips.

He got up slowly and dragged his feet into the bathroom. He turned on the light and walked to the sink, turning on the tap and splashed cold water on his face.
Holding unto the sink he looked as his reflection in the mirror, droplets of water from his face falling to the sink.

'What are you doing to me Jasmine?'
 
A shaky breath left his lips as he stared at his reflection,images of Jasmine in his mind.

Letting out a heavy sigh, he reached for the cabinet, took out a white towel and wiped at his wet face. Tossing the towel on the floor, he walked back to the room and picked up his trouser from the floor.

He took out his phone from the pocket and dialed his secretary at the company, Jeremy. When Jeremy picked up the call, Raymond instructed him to cancel his reservation at the hotel and reschedule his flight as he would be returning back home after his meeting with the investors.

He ended the call and walked to the bar in his suite butt naked to fix himself a drink.