“This is me being nice… a little.” I shrugged.

She walked over to the bed and started pulling stuff out of the bags.

“Thanks, I guess,” she whispered.

“You could show a little gratitude. You even have a TV in here.” I pointed to the television on the dresser.

This room was a step up from the other room. In here was a bed, a dresser with a television that had cable, plus a bathroom that had everything she needed. It was used as a guest bedroom whenever my mother or brother came over and didn’t want to drive home.

“Thank you, Mr. Whatever Your Name Is.”

I rubbed my chin. “I think I like you calling me mister.” I smirked at her, and she rolled her eyes.

She went through the rest of the bags and pulled out the toiletries. I sat in the chair that was in the corner of the room to see what she would do next. I wasn’t ready to be out of her space, even if she didn’t want me there.

“You can go do whatever kidnappers do.” She grabbed the bodywash and the new bath set I’d gotten her.

“I’m good where I’m at.”

“Well, I need to shower, and I don’t want you in here.”

The thought of seeing her naked did something to me. There was no way in hell I was missing that.

“Go ahead.” I got comfortable in the chair.

She looked at me for long seconds, sucked her teeth, then walked to the bathroom.

I waited until I heard the water running to get up and enter the bathroom. I knew she would probably try to lock the door, but the door didn’t have a knob.

She screeched when I sat on the toilet. “What are you doing in here?” Her hands flew to her chest, but it was impossible to cover them big ass titties. “You’re a creep.”

I didn’t bother responding. Little did she know how much of a creep I really was when it came to her. It took her a minute, but she got over it and resumed washing up.

As I watched her, I wondered what she thought about being here with me. I could see how uncomfortable I made her, and I chuckled. I didn’t know when I started caring about how a woman felt, but Pepper was different. I felt my resolve slowly slipping, and I didn’t like that shit. I needed to get my head back on straight.

When she shut the water off, she stretched her arm out and grabbed a towel before quickly wrapping it around her body.

I bit back a groan when she stepped out and looked at me. I was a little disappointed that she no longer smelled like peaches. I would have to find out what she used and buy a ton of it.

“Are you always this creepy?”

I ignored her as I stood. I stepped around her and walked out of the bathroom.

“You know it’s rude not to respond when someone asks a question.”

In a quick motion, I pulled my blade out of my pocket and flicked it. Pepper’s eyes widened. I stepped closer to her and put the dull side against her skin.

“You might want to control that fucking smart mouth before I do it for you.” I ran the blade down the middle of her chest.

Her eyes flickered with fear, but she also leaned in closer and tilted her head. If I didn’t know any better, I would think she was testing me. I walked away from her because I felt my dick stirring.

Ms. Pepper Ann seemed like she might enjoy pain, and I couldn’t wait to explore that with her when it was time.

Isat on the edge of the bed, watching the sunrise. Another day had come and gone, and I was still locked up in this house. At least he had the decency to move me to a better room. I was able to keep myself occupied by watching television. I didn’t bother watching the news because I knew I wouldn’t be on there as a missing person. Even if my father cared enough, he wouldn’t go to the police or the news, because he would handle it himself.

Once the sun had fully kissed the horizon, I got up and stretched. Watching the sunrise some mornings gave me time to reflect on my life. It was a symbol of a new day and the opportunity to live life to the fullest. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to enjoy it since I couldn’t leave.

I went to the bathroom to use it and to brush my teeth and stuff, then went back into the room to do my morning yoga. Practicing yoga helped calm my racing thoughts sometimes. Now that I could watch TV, that helped too.