" How are you today my flower? "

   " I'm better. When can I go back to work? "

   " I'm not sure. "

   " What? "

You sat up in the bed and let the blanket fall from your torso. You stared at Malcolm as he sat calmly on your bed. He looked at you with a concerning frown. He slowly took your hand and held it gently. You wanted to pull away but you didn't so you would get a better chance at leaving.

   " What do you mean? "

   " Well, I planned for you to stay home for a week but then you were sick Saturday. Then Sunday you were still lacking energy. I don't think it's a good idea for you to go today to work. "

   " Please. "

   " I don't know Y/n. "

   " I'm fine. I can get up and walk around. I'll be fine to go to work. Please let me go to work. "

   " Well..."

   " Malcolm, please. "

   " I guess you can go to work today. "

   " Thank you! "

You jumped up from the bed and started grabbing clothes. You ran to the bathroom and took a quick shower before changing into your work clothes. You dried your hair and got ready for work doing your usual routine with less than what you had. You ran out of the bathroom and went to the bedroom to see Malcolm still sitting on the bed. 

   " Well, looks like you're ready to go. "

   " I am. "

   " Alright. Let's go to the car. "

You walked to the car with Malcolm. He opened the door for you and you took a seat on the chair. Malcolm got in the car and started it driving away from the house. You felt excited. You knew this was a good chance for you to escape from Malcolm. 

You had to tell Luz or someone. You wanted to see Scotty. You have not seen Scotty in so long and you eagerly wanted to see him. You contained your smile and your jitters so Malcolm wouldn't see them and understand your plan. 

   " So, we need to set some rules. "

   " What? "

   " I'm going to give you some rules. You are going to follow them while you are out. If you break any of the rules then I will break your legs and drag you right back to the house. "

   " W-What are the rules? "

   " Number one, you can't talk to anybody about me or anything I've done. Two, you will not leave your work building until I come and get you. Three you will not see, look, or even speak to Scotty. Four don't runoff. Finally don't take off the necklace"

   ' Necklace? '

You looked down at your chest and saw a necklace dangling from your neck. It was a thin silver string with a light blue pendant. It dangled around your neck with an elegant look. 

   " Why can't I take it off? "

   " That's because it's a speaker and a tracker. "

   " What? "

   " It's the same as your bracelet. "

You looked at your wrist and saw the same pendent on your wrist. 

   " They are both speakers and trackers. "

   " Why did you-"

   " So, you wouldn't run away from me and I would be able to see and hear you. If you did something I don't like then I can punish you later for it. In case you cover your necklace I can see through your bracelet. You can't remove either. "

   ' Shit. '

Malcolm smirked as he continued driving. You sulked against the seat and waited until you got to the city. Malcolm parked in front of his flower shop. You stepped out of the vehicle and started walking to your work building, leaving Malcolm behind in the dust. You expected him to run after you but he didn't. 

You continued to walk and you met with the regular walkway you take to get to the other side of the street. You remembered how Scotty stopped you in the middle of the street to just talk to you.

( Flashback )

You felt someone grab your arm and you were stopped in the middle of the crosswalk. The rain started to pour down and hit you but it was light at the moment. Scotty held your forearm tightly and turned you towards him in the sea of people.

   " Y/n we need to talk. "

   " Scotty we are in the middle of a cross-walk and the light is about to change. "

   " Then let's go grab some lunch and talk. I really need to talk to you. "

As always his blue eyes had shone and sparkled trying to get you lost in them. The scene didn't help either with the rain falling down and hitting you both. The sea was dispersing and soon it would only be you two standing in the middle of the cross-walk.

   " My break is almost over. I have to get to work. "

   " Then come to my place tonight. We can have some food and I can explain myself.

   " Scotty let me go. "

   " I'm not going to let go unless you talk to me. "

He continued to hold you in place and you kept trying to getaway. The crowd was becoming thinner and thinner until it was only you two left and the sign at the end of the street said you only had ten seconds left.

   " Fine! " You shouted.

( Flashback Over )

   ' It seems like the middle of the street is our spot. '

The light turned green and you started walking down the road to reach the other side. You looked around to see if you saw anyone you knew but you didn't. You couldn't recognize anyone. You knew you had to tell Luz a cover-up story but you didn't have one made up yet. All you knew was that Malcolm called your work and told them you were sick. 

You kept walking until you reached the other side. When you got there you watched as cars started going down the road. You stood at the light and watched the cars drive by wondering what Malcolm had planned if you were caught. A hand grabbed your wrist and you were turned around and brought into a hug. You couldn't see the person's face but you could see their hair.

Their hair was black and they were hugging you tightly. You could feel their tears hit your shoulder as they silently wept. When they slowly pulled away you felt your heartbreak at the sight that was before you. Scotty was standing in front of you with his bright blue eyes shining through his tears. He looked so happy to see you, but you only felt heartbreak.