I can barely hide my expression and Hannah can see just how uncomfortable and fidgety I've become. New Orleans.. What the actual fuck? I still can't comprehend. It came as a bolt from the blue. Everything is all coming back as we near our destination. One that I dreaded with everything I have.

"Are you okay?" she sounds really concerned.

"Yeah...I guess .." I reply not looking at her. And she understands that I don't want to talk about it. I honestly don't want to talk about it. At least not with Nate here acting like he's not paying attention when clearly he is quite the nosey little thing.

After flying for what felt like an hour we land at this mansion that towers over us intimidatingly. I gape at it shamelessly forgetting my predicament at hand. We get in and Nate already has a glass of scotch in his hand sipping and showing us around.

"...right Allie? " I barely catch on to the question from Hannah so I just smile a little.

"Right yeah.. " I try to sound more convincing than I am.
Pulling me to the side she gives me that questioning look that I hate so much. She always does this to me.

"What's wrong with you? You've been acting weird ever since we decided to come here. And it's not like I forced you or anything but... " she whispers before I cut her off.

"That's not it but if I knew we'd be here tonight I never would have come, " I finish looking at the floor.

"Why? I just don't get it. If it's work, Nate promised to have us back by Sunday evening. It's barely even Saturday morning. So make me understand why you are acting this way," she insists on getting answers and I think I do owe it to her.

"This is home. New Orleans is where I lived before coming to Henderson. I've never really talked about home because I just left it all behind.. " I answer her,noticing how her eyebrows draw together and concern clouding her face.

"I had no idea Allie. If I did I would have not agreed to coming here. Though I highly doubt that your mom will know that you are around. So cheer up and enjoy these 24 hours or so in this big ass house. Plus Nate said we'd go shopping tomorrow, " she concludes wiggling her eyebrows and I can't help but laugh a little.

"I am not worried about her. It's just that a lot comes back but it's nothing to worry about. So let's enjoy this mansion and everything it has to offer, " I manage to convince more of myself than her.

Nate paces around making what seems like business calls while Hannah and I take it upon ourselves to raid his kitchen. Typical girls. Going for frozen yogurt and ice cream. When he's done taking care of business he shows me to my room and of course takes Hannah with him. They could barely keep their hands off each other.

Throwing myself onto the medium size bed, I look around taking in the cream walls. The bed is not pushed up to the wall but more central with an elaborate mahogany headboard. On the night stand was only a lamp and nothing much more to the room. Looks like no one has slept here in a long time. I start to zone out and before I know it I am asleep.

***
04:16
I wake up feeling extremely thirsty. My throat felt parched as if it had been ripped out and laid in the scorching sun to dry. It gnawed at me, tormenting me until I could only think of finding something cool to quench it. I walk down the steps one by one trying not to fall or trip over anything.

Taking a bottle of water from the refrigerator, I gulp on it like its my last without even closing the door. I sense someone's presence and get startled dropping the bottle to my feet.

"Shoot! " I curse while trying to stop it from wetting the floor further. " You scared the life out of me!" I scowl at Nate who seems to be enjoying my state of fear.

"Sorry Blondie," he says while nearing me and I start backtracking until my back hits the solid cold wall. I get cold because I am still in my dress from the club. He keeps walking up to me until he's inches away.

"I hadn't noticed just how beautiful your big blue eyes are, " he tucks stray hair behind my right ear and I flinch, turning my head away.

"I need to go back to bed.. " trying to push him away I whisper.

"Not so fast blondie," he pushes me back onto the wall with his hand covering my mouth and eyes piercing into mine. "You really have no idea just how pretty you are do you? I've had my eyes on you all night," he bites his lip leaving me trembling.
He releases my mouth and I can't even bring myself to speak.

"Don't do this please, to Hannah, to me. Just don't," hardly even audible I say to him.

He inches me even more making me turn my head even further. My eyes tighten shut, lower lip quivering as he kisses the corner of my mouth. Sleazeball.

I feel him move away from me and I grab the opportunity to walk away hastily. I break into a run and lock 'my room' behind me knowing that he could just as easily access it. My heart is beating out of my chest and all I think of is poor Hannah. Just how much she's into him not knowing the kind of person he is. It takes everything in me not to cry but I just curl myself up in bed and wait for this nightmare to be over.

Light penetrating the room wakes me up even before I could get enough sleep. I struggle to open my eyes and finally wake up, remembering my encounter with Nate in the kitchen.

How could he do that to her? 
I wonder to myself feeling confused and torn between telling Hannah and keeping my mouth shut. After freshening up I embrace my walk of shame and go downstairs where I could hear Hannah giggle talking on the phone or something.

"Morning sleepy head. You sure did have a long night huh?" I hear her high pitched voice.

"Huh? " I'm not sure what she's talking about.

"You must have had trouble sleeping that's why you were down here when Nate came to get me water," she chirps and I get worried about what she may know.

"Yeah, no.. I was only thirsty that's why," I tell her honestly.

"I've been thinking a lot since we came here and I think I want to transfer my credits to a university here," she really can't be serious about this.

"What? Why..? " a sad look takes over as I wait for her to answer.

"I want to be here with Nate. I really like him Allie and being here has been the best thing for me. It's not like I don't want to be there with you but.. " she barely finishes as I interrupt her.

"Hannah you don't even know this guy that well and you are willing to move here for him? " I can't hide how hurt I am as I express myself.

"I know all I need to know about him so I don't see what your point is," she retorts.

Yeah you know all you need to besides the fact that he's a sleaze.

Looking around just to make sure we were alone I decide against my gut to tell her. "He came on to me when he found me in the kitchen."

"What? " her face pales and turns cold.

"He backed me up to the wall and-" before I could finish she was already on her feet.

"Are you just saying this because you don't want me to move here? Cause funny thing is that he told me you came on to him and I didn't believe him but now I'm starting to see that it's true!" she concludes firmly.

"You can't be serious right now Hannah-" I trail and she holds her finger up.

"I'm not done talking! And clearly I can see that you are jealous of me Allison! "

What? I don't know what to say to her and just before I could continue defending myself the man of the hour walks in.

"Is everything okay?I heard-" he asks looking at us and my fists curve into balls.

"Nothing! I was just leaving, " with that I head to the room and pick up my stuff. As fast as I could just so I could get out of this place.

Heading for the front door I hear steps behind me and it makes me hasten my own.

"Allie wait-" it's her of course.

"No! " I yell and slam the door on my way out. My chest tightens and my throat hurts like I dry swallowed a huge pill. I take my face in my hands. How could she?

Looking up I find a guy looking at me intensely. His brown orbs pouring into mine, stopping me dead in my tracks. My eyes trail off to his hair. He has a rather rare icy top that looks like a peak of a snow mountain with sides shaved and flattened downwards and in shades of gray and brown. A prominent beard covers most of his face. He stares me down too so I clear my throat.

"What's the hurry little lady? "he tries to be friendly but I don't have time for chit-chat.

Stretching his hand he smiles warmly,
"Hi I'm Zayn."

"I'm leaving, " I take his hand shortly and walk away.

I try to figure out where I am and how I could get away to a more familiar place. I follow a path that leads me to a main road and this way I could use maps to find my way home. No.. I couldn't.

One or two cars pass and I couldn't bring myself to stop anyone. I see a black car approaching but just then someone grabs me from behind putting a black fabric over my nose and mouth. I drop my phone as he drags me behind while I try to fight him. I could tell from his strength and manly features. I fight him to no avail and my body gives in to a blackout, shutting down in his arms. I remember saying what seemed like a prayer hoping that this wasn't going to be the last breath I drew.

AN :
I seriously don't know what the deal is with Nate. But I am so hurt and afraid for Allie right now.
Please comment and vote, especially the latter :) and I'll be sure to update sooner than expected.

Yours Truly💋