Thread: The Town

We meet again Tag Candice Kaige watched her approach, never taking her eyes from her. She wasnt that stupid. Somehow it felt different seeing her now without the uniform and confining walls of Eternal Peaks around them. Candice didnt look as menacing as she had made her out to be in her mind since finding out about her position with the institute. Her eyes swept up and down her body before she forced a smile. She was biting back her true emotion. To cry would be too easy, and Kaige didnt want to give her that. Still her eyes were red and wet. It wouldnt have been hard to guess she was on the verge of breaking down into tears. Board of Directors, she spoke. Kaige slowly shook her head. You lied to me Candice Whitehorn. Yeah. Thats who you are. Youre not aunt Candy anymore. Aunt Candy would have truly tried to help me. Aunt Candy wouldnt have lied to me. You know what hurts me more than the lying? The not knowing. Why Candice? Why did you lie to me? Take a look around, she began, gesturing with arms wide open. Do I look like a threat? Does anyone look like theyre in danger? Look at me, really look.at me. I look normal Candice. Know why, she asked raising her eyebrows and bringing her hands to her chest. Because I am. Im just able to do something most people cant. Does that make me a freak that deserves to be where I was? No, she replied slowly shaking her head. But you could have reached out to me and helped me. Instead you lied to me. Its like you wanted to keep me there. Why? What did I ever do to you? My mother, your sister, she pointed at her, was one of the ones that left me alone in the forest. They took me there to have fun, and then they left me. It was never about fun. It was one hug lie to get me someplace so they could leave me. They knew I wouldnt be able to find my way home, and believe me, I tried. I really tried. Her voice finally wavering as she looked away from her not wanting her to see her tears. I wont let you take me back. Ill die here first. Ill make sure they kill me Candice, but Im not going back there. Its not fair. Ive missed most of my life. I deserve to live Candice Please. Let me live. Im leaving town tomorrow or whenever she says its a good time. I dont know which to be honest, she admitted, her gaze shifting to the ground. That place has already taken so much from me. Dont let them take any more Candice. Be the aunt you once were. Help me. Walk away. Thats all you have to do. Just turn around and go the other way. As she lifted her eyes to meet Candices, Kaiges expression was one of pleading hope. She wanted to reach out and grab Candice, but she feared she would try to cuff her. Kaige thought she might have them hidden, tucked somewhere behind her back. Part of her wanted Candice to suffer. After all, she had lied to her and kept her locked away when she could have had her released. She only sighed as she took a step closer to her. Its up to you Candice. Do you prove that youre still my aunt, the aunt Candy that I loved as a kid, or do you prove youre Candice Whitehorn, member of the board of directors? The choice is yours. You can make up for all the hurt youve caused me by just walking away. So whats it gonna be?