20 comments/ 33192 views/ 47 favorites Natalia and Her Wolf By: Natalia and Her Wolf "What?" I asked. "What is your name?" he asked. "Natalia," I replied walking away. I got Sam's attention and we both walked to the register. "Natalia, it would be my honor if you would accept my invitation to go out tonight," he asked once we reached the counter. "She accepts," Sam said. "I do not," I said turning around. He looked at me like a sad puppy dog. He even added the lip for good measure. I laughed. "Fine," I said. "YES! I will be there by 8. Look pretty... not that you don't always look pretty. I mean dress up," he stammered. He was nervous. We exchanged numbers and he left. It was already 3 and I had to find some heels. We ended up on a hunt for the perfect shoes for another hour. It never occurred to me that I didn't see Sam's dress. Oh well, I am sure she would look spectacular. They dropped me off at my empty home and I sped inside. It was already 5 and I had yet to begin to get ready. "Anyone home?" I yelled. No response. I felt uneasy. Like I was being watched. I turned on every light and ran upstairs. I was still scared of the dark and this house was kind of big. I called Sam because I had no idea where to start. "Sammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what am I going to wear?" I whined into the phone. I was so nervous. I'd never been on a date before. I mean I'd been with boys but it always resulted in me having sex with them, and then cutting them off completely. That was my thing. I'd dump them before they dumped me. "Listen to me. Put on the red skirt hanging in the back of your closet. Pull it up to under your boobs. Get that black halter tank top out your fourth drawer in the dresser by the door and tuck it in. Wear the black heels. One is under your bed and one is in the downstairs closet. Curl your hair and take a picture when you're done." She ordered. I was speechless. "You are a stalker Samantha." I replied shocked. "Well I am there a lot. Now do it!" she said. Then she hung up. Everything was where she said it would be. That was a little weird but she was here all the time. I jumped into the shower and let me thoughts consume. Why did he want to take me out? All of the girls he could have and he choose me. That just doesn't make sense. I got out and did my hair and makeup. By the time I was done, I had big bouncy curls that fell to my waist. My Chinese bang took a while to get right but I had it fixed. I got dressed and looked in the mirror. I didn't believe it was me. I took the picture and sent it to Sam. Well now what to do. I have 8 minutes before he's set to be here. I decided to watch some of my favorite anime. I had a secret love of obsession that no one knew about. I wasn't one of those girls that watched the weird shit but I did watch it. I like the romantic comedy anime. I was very picky. It had to be English Sub and the main character had to be a girl. The doorbell rung. Eric was standing there looking very handsome. I wanted to drag him upstairs and make him spank me. His laughing interrupted my thoughts. What the hell was funny? Did I look ugly? "You look absolutely beautiful Natalia." he said kissing my hand. I couldn't tell the name of the designer he was wearing but just looking at him made me feel poor. I was suddenly ashamed of my house. I was ashamed of me. He looked like he was worth millions and I did not. I was suddenly very insecure and shy. "Thanks," I replied. He was on me faster than my mom at a Saks store. He kissed me with passion and by time the kiss was over I was leaning on him for support. My legs didn't work and I'm sure I would drown us both if my legs parted even a bit. "We should go," He said out of breath. All I could do was nod my head yes. He led me outside and I looked the door. Then we strolled to his car. I was in heaven. The car ride was quiet. Not awkward silent but an unspoken kind of peace. We held hands all the way there. We arrived at his family's restaurant 30 minutes later. He got out and opened my door for me. "Thank you," I said smiling. What a gentleman. We walked in and I got to see just how much weight the Loup name held. People were tripping over themselves to make sure he was pleased. He was an important man. We were taken to a table in the back and waited for our waiter. Our waiter was just the cutest blonde haired girl. She was sweet. I would tip her generously. He told me to order anything and I ordered shrimp scampi and he ordered steak. "I hope the serve generously. I may be small but I can eat," I said playfully. The date was going pretty well. The waiter brought our food and I almost gasped out loud. He had enough food to feed the whole restaurant. I couldn't help but to wonder how he was so in shape. I had to work out every day. My food was also hefty. I would have to take a lot with me. "So tell me about you?" he said. "Hmm. My favorite color is Silver. I am Japanese, Mexican and African American. I love reading and I like Anime. Don't judge me." I replied. He laughed. "Well my favorite color is Green. I am French and I like to hunt. Do you like animals?" "No. I had a friend who had a dog and it attacked me. I had to get stitches and everything. Animals and I do not get along." I shuddered. He had a mischievous look in his eyes. A cute boyish one. He told me all about his life and I listened and hung onto every word. "I am stuffed. I am going to bust out this dress," I said laughing. "Oh will you?" He asked playfully. I laughed. I loved a guy with a good sense of humor. "So I guess you don't want desert?" he asked. "I didn't say that. I can make room for that," I said happily. He laughed and called the waiter over. I asked what she recommended and she said to order the cheesecake brownie and I jumped at the idea. Those were my favorite foods. Eric ordered the same and while were waiting for our desserts, I felt somebody staring at me. I turned round and met the coldest green eyes ever. She was a pretty female. But she looked pretty mad. When she saw me she didn't even avert her eyes, she just continued staring and shooting daggers. I turned back around confused. "Why is she staring me down? I don't know her," I asked him. "Her name is Vanessa and we had a thing but it was over a long time ago. Now that I've found somebody else, she can't accept that," he said with annoyance. Well boo fucking hoo bitch. This one is mines. I turned around and rolled my eyes at her then turned back around to finish enjoying my date. I excused myself to the bathroom and went into the last stall and did my business. As I was coming out, I spotted her. I decided to ignore her and just get back to Eric. I was washing my hands when she spoke. "You're just another notch on his bedpost sweetie," she said smirking. "Well from what I heard, so are you," I said walking out. She looked pissed. Oh well. The date went perfect after that. We laughed and danced and ate our dessert. The cheesecake brownie was to die for. I loved it. But now I was tired. He must have seen me yawning because he told me he should get me home. I agreed. He walked me outside to his car and helped me in. He was such a gentleman. He had to take a call so I checked my phone too. "21 missed calls? What the hell?" I said out loud. "What's wrong?" He asked slipping back into the car. I shrugged my shoulders. I decided to call back my mom first. "Hey mom what is it? What's wrong? Sorry I didn't answer. I'm on a date." I said proudly. "Well while you were out being a slut I was calling to tell you your father's been murdered. I don't know what you're going to do. You can't come live with me and I'm selling the house. You have 2 weeks to be out," she said. Then the line went dead. I just sat in shock. My phone must've been up loud because Eric asked was I ok. I just sat there shocked. I couldn't speak. He drove me home and stayed with me. He called Sam and she came over also. She just held me while I cried. "Why him?" I sobbed. The days blurred past me. The last thing I remember was my mom saying my dad was dead. After that it was all blank. I didn't remember the funeral. I didn't even remember to eat. I didn't remember anything. I didn't want to remember. I had created my own hell. Before I knew it my 2 weeks were up and I had to move out. It was my last night there and while I was staring in the mirror I remembered my dad. All the good times. All the great times. My loving beautiful father. I remember seeing his death on the news. I remembered him tucking me in bed. I remember him ruffling my hair. I remember him. They couldn't find any leads on his murderer. "Come it's 2 AM. Let's go to bed," Sam said sleepily. I had the same nightmare over and over again. Every single night. I woke up screaming every night, but I could never remember the dream. One again the day blurred past and I was all moved in to Sam's house. They all looked at me with pity. I had been settled in for a month. "Graduation is in 2 more days," said Sam before going to her room. I nodded and walked to the bathroom. I sat on the floor with a bottle of pills in my hand. I was at rock bottom. People always say once you hit rock bottom, there's nowhere else to go but up. No I wasn't suicidal, that wasn't me. I can't just kill myself. But what was I to do? I can't pull myself out of this funk. I wasn't living, I only existed. I woke up, showered, went to school and went to bed. Now school was out and my scheduled stayed the same except that I spent all my time in bed. I only saw people when they came to see me. I didn't want to have fun. I didn't want see Eric. I mean I wanted to see Eric but I didn't want to feel guilty. What kind of person would I be if I enjoyed life while my dad had barely been buried? I was so busy enjoying 18; I never figured that I would never talk to my daddy again. I know no one lasts forever, but I just never thought about him dying. In my mind he would live forever. Never in my life would I imagine being homeless, heartbroken, and alone. I wasn't broke but touching daddy's insurance would mean I would have to accept him being dead. And I still haven't come to terms with it. I thought I would be able to feel his presence all over me but I couldn't. It was like he completely disappeared. It had been almost 2 months since that night but the wounds were still fresh. I walked to my room and went to sleep. I woke up to somebody beating on my door. "Who is it?" I asked. "It is I! A beautiful princess who is here to make her best friend smile." She said in a sing-song voice. "Also to take her to get them split ends cut because they are fucking with my mind." She mumbled. "I heard that. I'm not leaving this house. I will wallow in my own self pity and eventually die," I said sadly. It was meant as a joke but it didn't come out that way. I heard her sigh and walk away. At least I was alone again. I was in deep thought when the door swung open 10 minutes later. Sam had two of her friends, Bianca and Selena, with her and they looked at me like I was bait. "Sam what is going on?" I asked. She didn't answer. "Sammy?" I said again a little nervous. They charged at me and I tried to crawl away but it was no use. They were stronger. Sam held me down while the other girls grabbed my arms and legs. I screamed while laughing. "Oh no cutie, you're gonna get dressed and then we're gonna take you to get that shit you call hair done followed by a visit to the nail salon for graduation tomorrow," Sam said matter of factly. I groaned. I looked fine. I mean yea I hadn't put a comb to my head in about a month but my hair really stayed in a curly bun on my head. I didn't need to comb it. Well maybe. Sometimes. "Sam let me go!! I am not leaving this house!" I screamed. They picked me up and dragged me to my room. I fought and kicked the whole way there. They threw me on the bed and held me down. They were undressing me and before I knew it, I was in my bra and panties. "Girls lets cuff her. She's a feisty one. She almost kicked me in the stomach." Said Sam. "Yea! I don't feel like chasing her around this house if she gets loose." Laughed Selena. "I have some cuffs in my bedroom in my top drawer in my nightstand. Hurry up Bianca." Screamed Sam. I was struggling and trying to get out their grip. What the hell did these girls eat for breakfast? Little kids made of steel? They were sitting on my legs and arms and they were heavy. "You fat girls are heavy!!" I screamed. "I can hardly breathe!" "I see we gone have to gag bratty Natty. That hurt Tal. That one hurt." Sam said half jokingly wiping a fake tear away. Bianca ran back with the cuffs. They were furry pink with white dots. We all looked at Sam with a questionable look. "What? I like the color pink!" she smirked. "I am not putting those nasty things on. There is no telling what you've done with them. Nooooo. I refuse." I screamed on the verge of begging. Selena looked at me with a cute look in her eyes and said, "Awww you're so cute Tal. Making demands as if you have a choice. As if you're in the position to be making demands." Everyone including me laughed. That is until I heard the cuffs clink. They distracted me. Now I really couldn't move. Everyone stood up and Sam pulled scissors out her shirt. She cut at the straps of my bra while Selena pulled my panties off. I was very embarrassed. Yes I was in shape but they hadn't seen me in all my glory before. I just laid there naked wondering what was next. Sam walked to my closet. "Now what is Bratty natty gonna wear for today. Something easy to get out of so she doesn't mess up her hair when she gets undressed for her date." She said thinking out loud. "Selena go get that white Marc Jacobs button up out my bottom drawer." Selena ranand go out it out Sam's room. She threw it to Bianca and she held it up to get approval from Sam. It was her shirt so of course she would approve. "For Christ's sake Samantha. This shirt is 200." Said Bianca holding up the shirt. I studied the twins. They were Mexican with big heads. Like Bratz dolls. Bianca had a pretty smile with hazel eyes. She had long blonde hair with pink tips. There was no other to describe her hair other than big. She was about 5'5 and shaped like a box. She wore loud colors and caked on makeup. She had a flat chest, a pudgy stomach and a flatter butt. She literally had no curves or hips. She didn't even have a shape. Unless you consider box a shape. She was the meaner one of the 2. Selena had hazel eyes to, but unlike her sister she had a dimple on one side of her face. She had brown hair with blue tips. She only wore it curly. It was ugly in my opinion. She had braces and a scar on her cheek from a stray bullet. So she said. She had a body but nothing to marvel over. She was 5'4 maybe 5'5 and had breast, hips, thighs and ass. She was slender, but she worked out all the time. She had a 4 pack and was working on six. She had dedication to her fitness. She wore make up caked on like her sister. She was mean like her sister, but not as much. I didn't care for them at all. They were major thieves and liars. They were very superficial. And they were a bit on the dumb side or so they wanted you to believe. They said both of their GPA's were a 1.8 when they "dropped out high school". All they cared for was money and popularity, but their family was dead broke. I envied them though. They had the type of mother that baked them cookies, knitted them sweaters, and shit like that. They took her for granted. I saw firsthand how they would call her a bitch and cuss her out. Sometimes even hit her. She was so sweet and gentle. Their dad wasn't around. "Yea I used to have a shopping problem. I had to take a money budgeting class 4 credit cards later. And that was in one day. Isn't that right Natty?" said Sam. It was true. She really did have a swipe and go problem. Sam threw a pair of her dark blue Marc Jacob skinny jeans at Selena who put them on me and tried to button them up. "Don't I need underwear?" I asked. "Oh yea! Get her a thong and a bra. No panties. Those jeans are tight," said Sam. They picked up a lacey pink bra and a gold thong. Sam and I looked at them like they were fucking stupid. They looked at us and both said "What?" At the same time. They did this annoying thing where they tipped their head to the side and opened their eyes big and blinked slow like they were fucking clueless. I groaned. These bitches were annoying me playing the dumb role. I know they weren't stupid. They both were just liars. They graduated a year before us perfect 4.0's and went to top schools. They thought being dumb was cute when it wasn't. "Please get Nali a black bra. The pink will show through the white shirt," Sam explained. "Oh yea." Selena giggled. "Aww you call her Nali? Is that your special nickname for her? We call her Nutella." Bianca said proudly. "Yea since Natalia sounds like Nutella and her skin is kinda the color of old Nutella." Selena said backing her sister up. "Umm ok? Just get her dressed please." Sam said giving me a look like don't sweat it. They slid on the black strapless bra and black thong. Then Selena slid on the jeans and fastened them. There were very tight. Selena uncuffed one hand and put the shirt on and cuffed it back. She uncuffed the other hand and put my arm in the other sleeve. She cuffed it again. I looked like a Hollister model. "Found them!" Sam screamed from the back on my closet. She came back with the brown boots my dad had given me for my birthday. They were 400 dollars. I loved them. She slid them on my feet and tucked my pants in. She took the cuffs off and told me if I run she would kill me. "I'm not even gonna attempt to comb through that shit on your head. The bun is ok for now." Sam mumbled. "Ok to the car people!" she demanded while clapping her hands. I groaned loud. We got to Sam's hair stylist in about 20 minutes. The ride was uneventful. I had to be forcibly removed from the car. I didn't want to go in there. Sam's stylist met us at the door. She looked at me. "Is this her?" she said in a French accent. "Yes please try to fix that, what's the appropriate word, disaster on her head." She said in disgust. She kissed Sam on both cheeks and said she would try. She hugged me and tried to kiss my cheeks and I put up a hand and said no. She smiled and led me to the back. She tried combing out the curly naps. That just gave me a head ache. She tried brushing them out. She tried everything until she gave up and took me to the washing station. "This is a cry for help. Letting your beautiful hair get this tangled." She said under her breath while tsk'ing. She washed my hair like she was scrubbing her kitchen floor. It felt so relaxing. We got back to her station and she blow dried the curls right out of my head. I asked her how she did that and she said special detangling shampoo. Yea right, I'm sure I could find it in Wal-Mart. I was confused as to why she didn't just wash my hair first then comb it out. She asked me about high lights and I told her to knock herself out. She led me back to the wash room and washed my hair again. Once she was done, we went back to her chair and she dried my hair and started to style my hair. She started straightening my hair and I watched as it dropped around my face. Curls no more. It was a beautiful piece of soft brown hair with pretty blonde high lights. After almost 3 hours of intense straightening she got to the hard part. Cutting my hair. My hair had grown uneven since I was 8 and got a spiral curling brush stuck in it. I simply cut it out. Ever since then I'd just cut whatever was stuck in it out. Sticks, birds, gum, hell I even got a pencil caught in my curls. I would just cut them out and I never told anybody so I never got it fixed. That's why I only wore it curly. Natalia and Her Wolf She cut and cut and cut until I was sure I was bald. She teased the hair on the side of my face then cut right where my chin was on both sides. I thought I was going to throw up. My long pretty hair fell to the floor and before I could react she whispered in my ear. "Don't cry. You're still beautiful." I just nodded. She flat ironed it some more and sprayed some stuff on it that made me cough. She turned me around and shocked the hell out of me. I was gasped loud enough for the other customers to hear. "I knew under all those curls made for a very beautiful girl." She said proudly. I did look beautiful. My hair stopped in the middle of my back on both sides. I had light brown and blonde high lights all through my brown hair and it was soft and looked like silk. I looked at the bangs and they really showcased my deep dimples and the color made my usually dull gray eyes sparkle. Ever seen The Princess Diaries? That's exactly what this felt like. I just stood up and hugged her. I was still holding her when Sam and the Double Mint twins came in the back. They were all shocked at how pretty I looked. I was sure if looks could kill I would be dead because Selena said pretty and rolled her eyes and walked away. "Success!" shouted Sam. We gave Susan, the hair dresser, her money and left. We arrived at the nail salon 15 minutes later. I was getting stares from everybody. I truly felt pretty. I sat in the chair. "Hi you want paint nails? Pick out color please." The woman said in an Asian accent. "Hi I want teal and can you add jewels on the ring fingers and an Aztec pattern on the other nails? I want the same for my toes, minus the jewels." I said sweetly. I was very specific because I took pride in my nails. "Ok we do dat. We do dat." She replied. She started the water and another woman joined her and started to wash my feet. "Kawaii onnanoko, minikui fit," laughed the other woman. I knew what they were saying. Pretty girl, ugly feet. "Haihai. Kanojo ha watashitachi ni kita baai ha, yori ooku no kanojo ga utsukushi i ashi wo motte irudeshou. Konoyouna haj ." Yes yes. If she came to us more she would have beautiful feet. Such a shame. She replied laughing. "Chichi haamarinimo nihongo deshita. Watashi ga naniwo itsutte runoka rikai shi, watashi hasorewo rikai shiteinai. Watashi ha watashi no ashi wotsukenaiyounishimasu. Soshite watashi ha jissaini hakanari ashi wo motte iru." My father was Japanese too. I understand what you're saying and I do not appreciate it. I don't wear my feet out. And I actually have pretty feet. I said with an hmph at the end. I put my headphones on and looked at the shocked women with a look on my face that said well continue. I was laughing so hard on the inside as the women kept apologizing over and over. We left the shop and I told the girls about what the women were saying and they laughed so hard. It was already 8 and I was starving. We stopped to grab some food and headed home. I was excited. We would be graduating tomorrow. We dropped the twins off and got home. "Home sweet home."Sam shouted. I jumped into the house and headed to my room. I need a full night off sleep. "Goodnight Sam," I yelled. I ran to my room and undressed. After eating I threw my trash away and got into bed. I just want to go to sleep and have a good day tomorrow. I fell asleep. "Wake up cherry blossom. It's graduation time," Sam yelled through the door. I got ready and did my hair. It didn't take long since all I had to do was shower and get dressed. Thanks to Sam I was already ready. Sam didn't take long either and we were leaving the house 3 hours later. Who the hell decided to have a graduation outside? It was hot and I was irritated. I was looking around and wished I saw my dad. My mom and my brothers didn't come. My eyes continued scanning the crowd and I saw Eric a couple rows over from Sam's family. He waved. "Natalia Miyoko." the speaker announced. The crowd erupted as I stepped on stage to accept my diploma. I saw Sam's mom walking to the stage. She blew me a kiss. I stopped for some pictures and went back to my seat. A couple of names later he announced Sam's named. She opened her gown and every student gasped. Sam had on a red Marc Jacobs strapless dress. The principal looked like he was going to have heart attack. She accepted her diploma and did a couple of poses for some pictures. I laughed so hard. I mouthed "Bad girl" to her and she mouthed "I know!" back. Finally it was over and I was time to go. We spotted Sam's parents and went to them. They looked flawless. Her mother wore a classy white dress from which I had no idea. And of course Mr. M was handsome in his suit. It was probably more expensive then my house. "You've always been like a daughter to us. If you don't make me proud with your life accomplishments I will kick your ass. We love you. Hurry home girls," said her mom tearfully. She handed me an envelope and walked away asking about liquor. Sam went to find Jake. I saw Eric. He came and picked me up and spun me around kissing me on the lips. His blonde hair matched my highlights. Thank you Susan I love you. "I am so proud of you. Tonight we celebrate my love. Anywhere you want to go," he said. "Ok. Text me. I have to go get ready," I said with excitement. I ran off to find Sam. We got home pretty fast. She said she had things to do. The twins were waiting for us by the door and I headed to my room to find something to wear. "No Tal, tonight we shall take a walk into Sam's closet." Sam said proudly. The twins jumped up and down excitedly. I laughed and rolled my eyes. Her closet looked like mines and I had dipped in it so many times. We walked into her room and I sat on her princess canopy bed. Her room was pink and white, whereas mine is black and gold. We decorated our rooms together back in 8th grade. I had always used the guest room when I came over to stay so it became my room. They had rooms to spare. "Omg omg omg your room is so freaking awesome. Omg I love it." Screamed the twins. She walked to her closet and tapped her chin before she walked in and started throwing clothes out. She could tell you where any item in my room was but couldn't tell you where her things were. Ironic. She pulled out my white Camisole tank top, my black Michael Kors Fuck me pumps, my Neiman Marcus gray and black cashmere cardigan and my Neiman Marcus black body-con high waist skirt. That skirt alone was 800 dollars. They were all gifts from her. "Is this my closet or yours?"I asked. She laughed loud. "Ok so I dipped in my beautiful best friend's closet a couple of times. Sue me." She giggled. I had gotten all sweaty at graduation so I showered and was careful not to mess up my hair and nails. I switched my nose ring to a diamond stud. While I was putting on lotion, I thought I heard Selena giggle and tell Eric how he was just her type. I wrote it off as my imagination. I heard Bianca tell him how handsome he was and asked him did he like girls like her. Before I knew what was happening my legs had me running down the stairs in nothing but a towel and hair bonnet. I saw Eric sitting on the loveseat with the twins hanging off both sides. He looked so uninterested. Sam was sitting on the couch drinking tea and smiled when she saw me. I took in his appearance. He was so beautiful. Those hazel eyes were bright and looked very mischievous. It was probably because you're naked Tal. He had on all designers. I can't tell you which one but he wore a black button down, black jeans and expensive shoes. He looked like money and he was very handsome. I walked over to him and the girls and stood right in front of them. "I came to say it would be a minute and I'm sorry for keeping you waiting," I lied. He stood up and whispered in my ear, "You sure it wasn't jealously?" and kissed my check. I turned on my heel and prepared to stump away but not before I turned to the twins and said, "Your presence here is not needed. You can go home." They looked at Sam for back up. But she just shrugged and said "It's her house too. See you guys later." And got up and went to the kitchen. I gave them a told you so smile and walked away. I walked upstairs and got dressed making sure I looked perfect. I didn't need make up so I only added gloss. I would wear my black and grey Michael Kors purse. It was another gift from Sam. I walked back downstairs 10 minutes later and dumb and dumber were still there. Oh well. "Wow. I liked you in the towel but I have to say you look amazing." He said in awe. "Oh and did I mention, I love what you did with your hair. Trying to be like me huh?" "Asshole," I said smiling. "Bye girls," He said waving. I kissed Sammy and told her I would see her later. I walked past the other girls. We got to the door and it was a box next to the door addressed to me. I picked it up and we all went to the kitchen table and opened it. It was my dad's old picture album. I picked up the photo album to inspect the picture on the front. It was a picture of me and my dad when I was just born. It was now my picture book. Memories from the days when I was happy and my parents were happy and everybody was happy and just...Bliss. I sighed and closed the box. "I'm ready to go," I said turning to Eric. "Wait, I have something for you," Sam said hurriedly. She had suitcases in her hand. My suitcases. Was she putting me out? "Eric asked me to pack you a bag. But you know me. Packing more than needed. He wants to get you out the house for a couple of days. You need it. You'll be around his family. I don't want you here alone while I leave to visit Jake's parents in a few," she said with a hopeful face. I wasn't just going to agree. I wasn't just going to let my vagina speak for me. I would stand ground. Drag this out. "She doesn't have a choice," Eric said and with that he grabbed the bag and walked out. I looked on with stunned belief. Truth be told I almost threw a tantrum. I heard Sam snicker and knew I had to save face. "I was going to say yes anyways." I turned on my heels and flipped my hair. "I'm in charge of shit. I mean I am Natalia Catalina Miyoko. I will make him acknowledge me as head bitch in charge. I am the boss." I said with my fist balled. "Do you honestly believe that?" She said with an eyebrow raised. "No I do not. See you in a couple of days. Have fun in Virginia." I said kissing her and hugging her tight. I would miss her. Sam gave me my purse and a pink bag before I marched out the door and found Eric leaning against the door frame holding in a laugh. He made me sick. "You're an asshole." I said without stopping to wait for him. "I know "boss". Let's go." He said mocking my earlier rant. He opened the door for me and I took note that it was a different car. The insides were beautiful. White leather. This man had taste. His phone interrupted my thoughts and he looked at me as if asking could he answer it. I nodded. He answered the phone and his face got serious. Very scary looking. Deadly. He hung up the phone and looked at me. Not a look I was used to getting from him. A sad, scared look. "We have to make a quick detour," He said while u-turning. We pulled up to the park. It was deserted and it looked scary. It was pitch black and I couldn't see a thing. I looked at him trying to get some type of understanding. "If you think I'm going to give it up to you right here you are sadly mistaken mister." I said joking trying to lighten the mood. It was tense in the car. A lot of dark and negative energy. I was getting scared. I knew he wouldn't hurt me. I trusted him with all of me. But I wasn't dumb and while I trusted him I knew there was something he was hiding. "I'm so sorry. No matter what happens do not get out this car." He said while getting out the car. He locked the doors and walked into the darkness. I was scared and I didn't know what was going on, but I would stand by him. Maybe I was being dumb but I felt something with him that I never felt before. I felt the need to prove my loyalty. I waited 30 seconds and said a special prayer and hooped out the car. I didn't know what direction he walked or how far but I would find him. Then I heard shots. I ran towards the light where I heard the shots. Then I saw them. It was 3 men, 1 decapitated woman and Eric. He was lying on his back and bleeding. "ERIC!!!" I screamed. I ran towards him as fast as I could. All eyes were on me. 3 pairs of red eyes. Red eyes? What the hell? Before I registered what happened I was thrown to the side and my body hit the ground. Then I was being held down by one of the men. He punched me in the mouth. "Get off me you monster. Eric is going to kill you." I screamed. My mouth was on fire. "Wrong thing to say bitch. I'm going to have fun tearing you apart. I'll make you suffer." He said with an evil look. The other 2 things materialized next to me and the man kicked my stomach. I was nearing unconsciousness. "Fuck this bitch. Just kill her and let's be done brother," the other thing said while walking away. "Yes drain the little pest, kill the wolf and let us be on our way Dmitri," thing 3 said. I closed my eyes and waited for the thing, I was now sure it was a vampire, to kill me. I felt a splatter of warm liquid and a metallic smell. It was blood. All over my face. Now all I had to do was die. Only I didn't feel any pain. I opened my eyes and saw 3 dead vampires and a wolf. A wolf? I stood up prepared to run. Too bad I was so weak and in pain. I fell right back down. The wolf ran to me and I started panicking. "Good wolf. Good wolfy. Nice wolf. Good boy. Stay. Don't move." I was trembling scared. The wolf started backing up. I looked around for Eric and didn't see him. The wolf must have recognized my confusion because it started walking towards me. Suddenly it changed. Into Eric. The wolf changed into Eric. I blinked twice. I must have hit my head harder than I thought. I closed my eyes and when I opened them a wolf was there. Then Eric. Suddenly I was laughing. I had lost my mind or this was a dream. Maybe I had taken way to many sleeping pills and was hallucinating. This wasn't real. But it was very real. I stood up slowly. "Natalia you're in shock," he said while reaching for me. I backed up. "Eric, are you telling me you're a fucking werewolf?" I asked while laughing hysterically. "Yes." He said seriously. "Oh ok." I said and with that my eyes rolled to head back of my head as the shock wore off and I passed out. I woke up in a panic. I knew I wasn't home just like I knew last night wasn't a dream. I wouldn't deny it. I would just get the fuck out of here and never come back. I jumped up from the unfamiliar bed feeling like shit. "Where is my stuff?" I whispered out loud. Fuck it, I'll buy new clothes. I tiptoed through the small room and tried the door. Locked. I was seriously about to cry when I saw a patio door. I had done enough sneaking out to maneuver down a balcony. But how far up was I? "Shit!" I said looking over the balcony. It was high but not too high. Maybe 3rd floor. I had defeated worst tasks. I ran to the bathroom to pee. Not the best time but I had to go and if I saw another wolf I hopefully wouldn't pee myself. I washed my hands and looked in the mirror. Ok eww. My lip was split to all hell. I had a couple of bruises and a long scratch on my face but nothing damaging. Even my hair was ok. Just needed a brush. My stomach growled. "Not the time." I said out loud. I shimmied down the balcony and dropped the rest of the way. It wasn't as high as I thought. I landed on my feet. "Yes!" I said happily. I turned around and saw Eric and about 6 maybe 7 other people staring at me through a glass door. They were amused, not Eric. He was angry. I smiled a little smile and waved before I took off running in the direction of woods. I didn't turn around to look but I was sure I heard paws. A big brown wolf ran and tackled me. I forgot dogs loved to catch. I knew it was Eric from last night. I jumped up and turned around to run the other way but saw 6 other wolfs. "Fuck." I said out loud. I fell to the ground and felt sick. A very human and naked Eric rushed to my side and picked me up. I scrambled to get out his arms, falling to the ground in the process. "Don't fucking touch me," I said backing up holding my hands out. I bumped into a girl about 21. She was brown skinned with long red and black curly hair and green eyes. She reminded me of the actress Logan Browning. They favored a lot. If I had to guess I'd say she was black and white. Maybe with some Indian. "Hi I'm Katari." She said smiling and extending her arm. I just stared at her. "Ka-Tah-Ree." She said again with pronunciation. Definitely Indian. I didn't realize how cold it was and I was shivering. "Come on," Eric said walking towards me. "I wanna go home," I said quietly. I didn't belong here. With these people. They weren't human. I was. "You can't go home Natalia," he said. "I want go home Eric," I said again with more force. "I'm sorry," He said quietly. I lost it. "I want to fucking go home. I don't deserve any of this. I don't want to be here. I didn't ask to be brought into your world. I don't want any of this!" I screamed while crying. I wasn't scared, I was pissed. He can't just decide what I was to do with my life. "You think we want you here human?" The redhead from the restaurant scoffed. "Ok bitch you're about to get your ass beat. Let's go mutt." I said defending myself. "ENOUGH!" Eric boomed. "Natalia, go to the house!" He ordered. That shit didn't faze me. I had lived with my mother long enough to not care about a loud command. I simply stared at him. "No. I think I'll stay right here and wait for you to bring me my bags so I can leave. I don't want shit to do with you. I don't know what kind of freak show you got going on here but I don't even like animals. I won't tell your little secret but I have no desire to walk around on 4 legs and howl at the sky. How do you know I want to be with you? You don't." I said. His eyes flashed and I saw hurt, then I saw anger. Great. Now he's gonna eat me. He ran towards me and scooped me over his shoulder and started walking back towards the house. "Put me down right fucking now Eric. I will have the Yazuka here faster than you can change into a huge dog!" I screamed. I screamed empty threats all the way into the house. People were staring. Lots of people. We went into an empty room and he dropped me on the couch. 2 others came in and the door was shut and locked. Eric's face was red. He was angry. "You need to realize how shit works around here Natalia. I am the Alpha. That means I run shit. I will not have you disrespecting me in front of my pack like that. Furthermore you aren't going home. It doesn't matter that you don't want to be with me, I won't force you. But you are not leaving," he said. I started to object when he shushed me. "Nothing you have to say matters. I am furious with you and I have half the mind to throw you in the dungeon for the night." He said turning away from me. "I would rather die than stay with you. Throw me in the dungeon. As long as I'm nowhere near you I'll be happy," I said quietly. I didn't mean a word I said but it didn't matter anymore. He had taken everything from me in a matter of hours. He looked at me in disgust and walked out. I heard a thump and then a howl. "He really loves you. Your words hurt him. He would never throw you in the dungeon. We all really mean well. We'd never hurt you," Katari said softly. She sat down next to me. I was still uncomfortable with her so I moved over. Natalia and Her Wolf "He really does love you," said the other person. The dude from the mall. The day I met Eric. "He doesn't know me and neither do you guys. No offense but I don't care what you guys have to say. My mind is made up. If I have to choose between being a werewolf and dying, I want to die," I said. Katari exhaled and the other guy just shook his head. "Let us show you to your bedroom until the Alpha chooses what to do with you. And I'm Greg by the way," Greg said. They led me through the house to an elevator. While we were waiting many people gathered around asking me questions. Greg instructed me not to answer anyone. A little girl ran right up to me and hugged my leg. Everybody gasped. "Pwease be nice to uncle Ewic. I wove him," she said. I looked at the child clinging to my leg. She had to be about 4 maybe 5. She was a small beautiful little girl. She had creamy white skin and light green eyes. I picked her up. "And what is your name beautiful?" I asked. "My name is Rose Beatwice Thomas and I am 4 years old." She said showing me 4 fingers. "Well hi Rose. I'm Natalia Catalina Miyoko and I am 18 years old," I said shaking her hand. She giggled. "Cat? Like da animal?" more giggles. "Hi Nat." She said giving me her own nickname. A lady ran up with tears in her eyes and snatched the child in her arms. "I am so sorry; I don't know how she escaped the room." She pleaded. "It's ok." I assured her. "Bye Aunt Nat." the child waved as her mother carried her away. I stepped into the elevator happy to be away from all the people staring. We went up and up and up until we got to the tippy top. I guess he wanted to make sure I couldn't climb out the window again. The doors opened and we walked down a short hallway and met two guards. The room door opened and it was love at first sight. The room was beautiful. "Call one of us if you need anything. Take a shower. Your bags are in the closet. I'll be back in a couple of hours," Katari said. Then they were gone. I explored the room. It smelled like Eric. I loved the smell. I stripped out all my clothes and ran to the huge bathroom. "Oh my Gosh." I said. It was like a bathroom for a princess. The tub was big enough for a 100 of me and the shower in the other corner of the room was big enough for a good 15 of me. I started running bathwater and found some girly bubble bath in one of my bags. Sam thought of everything. It was my favorite in the whole world. Japanese Cherry Blossom. I love this smell. "I could get used to this," I said to no one. I stopped in front of the huge mirror and tired my hair up while looking at my naked body. 70% of my body was purple and blue. I sighed loudly. Stupid vampires. Vampires. I shook my head. I can't believe they're real. I stepped into the tub. "Ahhh. That feels perfect," I said. The water massaged my body and had me sleepy within minutes. But I had to stay awake. I needed to figure out my escape plan I didn't want to die but staying here and being a dog wasn't in my line of plans. I drifted to sleep. When I woke the water was cold and I was freezing. I let the water out the tub and got out. It felt warm in the room so I decided to air dry. I walked towards the closet and found my bags. I pulled out a pair of yellow boy shorts and an over-sized sweatshirt. Comfy. I ran and jumped on the huge bed. I sank in. It was so soft. I rolled all around the bed. "Glad you're enjoying the room," said Eric. "What are you doing here?" I asked with an attitude. I was still mad at him. "This is my room too," he said kicking off his shoes. Suddenly I remembered something. Something I had to know the answer to. I had to ask because if I didn't it would bug me. "The day of my accident there was a wolf in the park. That was you?" I asked him. He nodded and walked into the bathroom. Stalker. I heard the shower go on and I knew if I really wanted to I couldn't escape. I just laid down and cried until I cried myself to sleep. "We need to talk," said Eric. "I don't want to talk Eric. I want to go home," I said without looking up. He sighed and walked out. I ran to the closet and threw on sweats and looked for my bag. My just in case bag. It's a cute pink bag filled with money. You know, just in case. I opened the doors and said excuse me. I told them I was going to get food. They let me by without a problem. Now all I had to do was to get past the pack. Easy. I got off the elevator on the 1st floor. I walked right into Katari and smiled. She sniffed the air and gave me a knowing smile. "You're covered in his scent. You guys must have made up." She said excitedly. "You know it babe. He's up there showering now." I said fake laughing. I guess rolling in his bed made me smell like him. Ugh. "Actually I need to get to the car to get my purse out. Can you take me there?" "Nobody can deny the bond. True Mates! Let's go!" She happily agreed. I knew a lot about werewolves. I watched Twilight and I read Literotica all the time. I know exactly what bond she was talking about. I know it was true. He was my other half. She opened the garage and took me to a room full of cars and thank you Mary, the keys were in the door of the one I needed. Just like I said, my purse was in the car and all I need was her to walk away. I snatched the keys and held them tight. "Let me go get the keys. Be right back." She said and hurried away. I jumped in the car and checked for my purse and my money bag took off. "This is crazy. Where are you gonna go Nat? He'll find you." I said out loud. Well if it's a chase he wants, it's a chase he'll get. The further I got from the house, the more my heart was breaking. 15 minutes later heard a long loud howl. It sounded so sad. So heartbroken. So angry. So pissed at me. Shit. I drove until I reached the city. I threw on huge sunglasses and a head scarf. I parked the car and walked to I don't know where. I was just walking. I walked into the mall and decided to walk around. 2 hours later and I knew I had to go to New York. California was just not for me anymore. I guess I'll just head to the airport. "Goodbye California," I said to no one. I was walking to my car when I saw Eric leaned against the hood of my car. Fuck shit whore hell dammit to hell. I was pissed. How the fuck did he find me so fast? I thought I had more time than that. I wanted to cry. Part of me was happy he had found me because that meant he looked for me and part of me was sad he found me because I was going to lose my life. I turned around about to go back in the mall until I saw Greg and Katari starring at me suspiciously. I offered a smile small and turned back around like I was waiting on someone. Fuck it. I would fake it until I made it. I tried to walk past the car coolly but I heard him sniff the air. Before I knew it was I was pinned against the car in a bear hug. "Madre De Miho I'm sorry please don't kill me," I pleaded. "Natalia I need you," He whispered in my ear. I could hear his heartbreaking. It had only been 3 hours. I mean seriously. "Eric please let me go. I deserve to be happy at home," I pleaded. "I'm sorry. I can't," he said. He led me back to the car and we drove back to the pack. I was numb to it all. I didn't even complain or protest as he led me to the house. I walked to the elevator with my head down. I didn't care what happened to me. We made it to the room and I almost told him I was hungry. "Alright I'll order us some food," he said replying to my thoughts. I groaned inwardly. He could read my mind too? Great. "Please stop reading my thoughts. It's rude," I said numbly. "It's the bond. I can hear your thoughts and pick up on your emotions when you're feeling strongly. No matter how far you are. I can hear you if you're really upset or really happy," he explained. "Ok well try to stop," I said. He just nodded. We sat on the bed together. Away from each other but together. I would get away from here if it was the last thing I did.