"It isn't"

...

You looked at Micheal confusingly as he stared back with no expression. No smile. Is this what he looks like when he wasn't faking? It was sort of unsettling..

He tilted his head back and let out a big sigh. "Alright.. this could work.." "Micheal?"

You reached for your phone but it wasn't there.

"I threw it out the window. I assumed there might be a tracking device.." Micheal told you calmly. You both sat in the car waiting for the other to say something.

It was pitch black outside except for the glowing motel sign.

"Are you betraying me?" "No.. I'm thinking.." "About?" "Do you remember that woman who I tied in Mires basement?" Micheal asked and you nodded. "You know I only did that to get Mire off my back about liking you right?" "I figured" You laughed a bit and saw a small smile form on his face. "That woman wasn't just any random woman Y/n.." "Who was she?" You asked curiously.

"She's here at this motel.. she'll explain everything"

...

You and Micheal walked into a room.

"This is the one"

Inside was a woman with long, thick blonde hair with red lipstick. She was wearing all black and had a deep eyeliner with blue eyes.

She's gorgeous..

"Hello Miss Y/n.. I've heard about you"

She had an accent.

"Hello?" "This is Miss Jasmine.." Micheal introduced. "What does she have to do with Mire?" "Honey.." The woman started laughing. "Come here.."

You gave Micheal a look and he shrugged. You went over to the lady and she started playing with your hair. Her red nails trailed along your neck.

"We've been trying to catch Mire for the longest time.. I even had Micheal here infiltrate to get him caught up.. and finally we have proof" She smiled as she looked at you. "You're that proof Y/n.."

Your heart jumped a bit and you looked at Micheal who was biting his nail.

"So you were in the basement?" "Yes it was torture" She groaned but then looked at Micheal. "What's with the face Mike? We've been planning this for awhile.."

Micheal didn't reply.

"Geez he's so tense.. he almost never smiles you know~ Such a stick in the mud.." She crossed her legs and then titled your chin up. "Honey you've been crying, wanna tell me what happened? I feel like you need someone to talk to.. Micheal get out"

Micheal left the room, but he seemed like he had a lot on his mind anyway. You knew better than to trust this woman whom you'd just met. If she really was in that basement.. she'd have her reasons to hold a grudge but why Mire? Was there more background than what you we're receiving?

"I know about the miscarriage.. and this ring. I assume Micheal doesn't know?" She looked closely at the ring on your finger and you pulled away. "Who are you?"

She smirked.

"I'm a friend of the family doctor. He's told me everything.. about Mire killing his parents, taking over the company.. abusing you.." Your body stiffened. "He's out of control isn't he? He can't even seem to sympathize with the fact you lost a baby.."

Her hands wrapped around your shoulders as she massaged them.

"You do know.. he killed them right?" "Yes.. I know" You sighed and laid back.

Telling this woman your problems wouldn't solve anything, and most likely wouldn't help. But when was the last time you talked to someone besides Mire?

Like really talked.

The more you thought about it, the more angry you became. You were so Isolated. Sure you talked to Ty sometimes and flirted a bit with Micheal but when was the last time you vented? Or had a meaningful conversation?

"What happened Y/n?" She asked. "Do you have a wire on you?" She laughed and reached in her bra. Miss Jasmine pulled out a wire and stepped on it. "It wouldn't gave done any good anyways.. Mire works with police after all" You went quiet for a bit and she rubbed your head. "Let's just talk.. I feel like you really need it. Genuinely hun.."

You sighed and began letting it out. She nodded and listened as you told her about Mire hiding things. Seeing ghosts. Being more possessive than usual. You even told her about how he tried to force you to have another baby so you could be "happy" again.

The more you talked about it. The more you saw how delusional Mire was.

"Hoya? He wanted to name the baby that?" She asked confused. "Yeah?" "The doctor told me Mire use to have a kitten named that.."

You sat up with a weird expression.

"He killed that kitten.. one of the reasons his parents treated him so badly. They saw him as an outcast.. a freak"

Your stomach turned.

"You don't think.. no.. the miscarriage was natural.. Mire wouldn't do that?" She placed her hand on yours. "Would he? What if he did it subconsciously..? I'm not going to fill your head with those negative thoughts though Y/n.. listen for a second.."

You look into her concerned eyes.

"I know this is crazy to ask. We've just met, you have no reason to trust me.." "Let me ask YOU something" You interrupted, "Why are you concerned with Mire? Why do you want to bring him down so badly? You must have a grudge or something.. and don't say it's because of me because we just met"

Her bright blue eyes widened a bit before narrowing.

Blue eyes.. blonde hair.. fancy clothing.. Fuck why am I just now realizing?

"You're related to Bren aren't you?"

She smirked, "You're so perceiving. Did you know when Mire killed Bren.. I was right there? In the basement.. I could hear everything.." You stood up. "Why do you and Micheal know each other?" "It's a coincidence really.." She stood up with you, "He didn't know I was Brens sister.. he just happened to kidnap me" "Your accent?" "I was visiting from Europe.. seems I came at the wrong time to visit family. My parents are never home anyway but Bren should've been there.."

You took the time to process the information and she smirked.

"Not that I care that much about him.. but Mire is interesting. So I talked to the doctor and I realized how truly evil he is.. and now I've talked to you.." "Isn't that a little hypocritical? I mean you just said you didn't care about your brother dying. Doesn't that make you evil?" She laughed. "Call it what you please Y/n but you know it better than me.."

She handed you a brand new knife.

"Kill him.. then you'll be free from his twisted love. Not only that but Micheal owns the other half of the company, plus you're his fiancé.. the money will be secured.." She smiled and looked at the knife. "I'm sure you don't know everything right now.. you'll find out soon enough~"

The door swung open to Micheal. He looked suddenly drained and saw Miss Jasmine holding the knife out to you.

"Are you gonna take it?"

You grabbed the knife and she smiled. "We should keep in touch, get my number from Micheal.." She grabbed her bag and walked towards the exit where he was standing. "You should get some sleep Mike.. I rented this room for you"

She gave Micheal the keys then looked back at you.

"Good luck"

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