The atmosphere surrounding the girls dampened after they boarded the plane. Their initial chatty and happy mood switched to a strange lancholy once they were seated comfortably beside each other, lost in their thoughts.
"This is risky," Freya broke the silence, speaking in a low voice, knowing that one of Roman’s n had boarded the plane alongside them to provide extra security. Although he sat a distance away from them to afford them privacy and space, Freya still felt the need to speak in an almost whisper tone.
"I know it is," Tessy responded in the sa tone of voice, shutting her eyes.
"Then can you not try to escape? I think it’s better he lets you go himself instead of you getting into trouble for doing exactly what he said you shouldn’t do," Freya advised in a pleading voice.
"I still think he ntioned that I shouldn’t escape because he actually wanted to. If I don’t take that offer, I’ll be blad for coming back to him," Tessy insisted, and Freya let out a frustrated sigh.
"You’re intentionally misinterpreting his words and gestures to suit your desire. But this is not the ti for that. This is the ti to tread with caution. Think about it. Why would he send a guard with us if he wanted you to run away? The hotel we’re going to stay at is his, so there’s a possibility our movents will be monitored. I don’t want you to get hurt, Tess. I don’t want to lose my best friend."
Tessy slowly opened her eyes and turned to look at Freya, only to smile when she saw her helpless expression. "You won’t lose ."
"Really? Does that an you won’t try to escape anymore?" Freya asked, feeling relief coming on strongly.
"I didn’t say that," Tessy frowned, killing all of Freya’s hopes. "You see, the reason I’m eager to leave is not just because I’m not okay with marrying soone I don’t know. It’s also not just because I want my freedom so badly from the troubles of n. It’s because I feel there’s sothing wrong with those people," Tessy explained, and Freya tilted her head slightly to the side with a questioning look on her face. However, before she could say anything, Tessy continued. "Haven’t you noticed anything strange about them?"
"Well, everyone says they’re dangerous, even though they don’t look it. And Roman’s presence always puts on edge. That could also be because of what I’ve heard about him. Other than that, nothing," Freya shook her head, curiosity still dancing in her eyes when she noticed her response didn’t fully satisfy Tessy.
"That’s not just it. I’ve been having strange experiences ever since I encountered them, and that of yesterday was even worse."
"What happened yesterday?" Freya probed, knitting her brows.
"I know it’s hard to believe, but I woke up feeling like a different person. That’s not all. I thought it was just depression about my situation, so I decided I would go to work, and I even told Trevor to co pick up. But as soon as I went back to the bedroom, sleep ca over overwhelmingly, and I couldn’t fight it. When Trevor ca to pick up, I told him I was no longer interested because I couldn’t find the strength, and I still wanted to go back to sleep, which I did as soon as I got on the bed again," Tessy explained, and Freya didn’t know what to make of the story.
"So you slept throughout yesterday?" she asked.
"Yes. I only woke up for lunch and dinner, and imdiately after, I would go back to sleep. Now, I wouldn’t be too worried if it was just sleep. I kept having weird dreams of being chased. And I saw things I’ve never seen before in my dream. Worst of all, I was killed by a headless person just before I woke up this morning. I’ve never had such dreams before. Why now if sothing isn’t wrong sowhere?" Tessy asked, and Freya let out a sigh.
"What if it’s just a dream? Maybe you saw those things because you were scared?"
"I don’t think so. I’ve been through stuff, and I’ve been in scary situations. This has never happened before," Tessy dismissed.
"This is complicated," Freya let out a long breath. "Did your mom co to see you?"
"No. Why?" Tessy tilted her head, not sure what her mother had to do with their discussion.
"Nothing, really. She told she would, and I was hoping she would have. I know I’m here for you, but her presence would benefit you in many ways mine wouldn’t. You married soone she considers dangerous. She should have been able to offer you so kind of support or advice."
"I don’t need her support or advice," Tessy uttered with a pained expression. "She couldn’t do it when I was with Francis. She won’t do it now either. I just want to love her from afar until she separates from my dad."
"Why are you saying this, Tess?"
"I can’t count the reasons for my misfortune and not include her. She didn’t do anything directly. Her only cri was sticking with that monster despite all of his atrocities and doing everything not to offend him, even when it concerns my happiness and well-being. My life wouldn’t be this ssed up if she had summoned a little courage and left him," Tessy’s voice broke toward the end.
"Don’t cry, Tess. It’s okay. Don’t ruin this trip with your sad tears. This is the vacation of our dreams. Let’s enjoy it, and while at it, put perfect finishing touches to your escape plan, alright?" Freya reassured, and a relieved smile crept its way to Tessy’s face.
"I knew I could count on you. Thank you," she uttered, visualizing her freedom already. It was so close; she could not wait to extend her hand and grab it. It was ti to take control of her life.
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