Chapter 4 Jayne

I go back to the waiting area. I am so thankful Jayne was there to save me. What would have happened if she would not have been there to rescue me. I know what would have happened. That nasty pig was planning to rape me. I have to stay with the group. No matter what, I cannot leave the group.

I wait for what seems like forever. Almost everyone has left the room but me. Some looked happy and others were upset about their destination. I do not know how to feel. I only know that I am all alone in this. I could take a nap while I wait. I move over to a couch and lay down. I can close my eyes just for a second. "Tatina, honey wake up," Jayne says as she nudges me softly.

"Hey, I have some great news for you. Come with me," Jayne says. She looks happy. Maybe I am okay. I try to stay positive as I open my eyes and gather my thoughts.

I was sleeping so sound. I don't think I was even dreaming. I was just in a deep solid sleep. I am exhausted from the day and all the shots that Horace has given to control me has made me sleepy.

"I am coming," I say, still groggy

My brain feels all fuzzy. It must be from the shots wearing off or worry, maybe I am confused. I rub my eyes and try to come alive.

"Tatina Honey, Mr. Craig Madallion has won your auction. He is sending a man up to pick you up. He is very nice. He has a home in New Orleans. We need to get you into something more comfortable. Follow me," she says.

"What do you know about him?" I ask. She seems to know him. Maybe she helped me.

Jayne leads me to her private room, and she hands me a bag. "Change, and I will get you something to take all of that makeup off of your face," she says.

Jayne leaves me to change. I strip off the garb I am wearing and look in the bag she gave me. There is a pair of black leggings, a purple top, a sports bra, cotton panties, socks, and shoes. Thank goodness for something normal to put on. I was almost afraid of what might be in the bag.

Jayne comes back with a warm cloth and makeup remover. "Here, this should do the trick. She put a lot of makeup on you. You are such a pretty girl, you really do not need any of that," she says,

"Thank you. My face was starting to itch from all this stuff on my face. I have never been one to wear a lot of makeup. It just feels icky," I tell her.

"Well, you are far too beautiful to have all of that on your face," she says.

"Why are you so kind to me?" I ask. I wonder if she is being nice because she is nice or because she has an alternative motive.

"Tatina, you deserve some kindness in your life. It would be best if you were not here. What your parents have done to you is horrible. I have to confess. When I found out you were in the auction, I called Craig and encouraged him to bid. He was my brother-in-law. My sister died last year, and he could use a sweet face in his life. I think you would be perfect for him," she says. She touches my face as tears stream from her eyes. She wants to help me.

"I don't understand why you want to help me. I am nobody," I say.

"Listen, Craig has a nice home, and he has plenty of money. He will take good care of you, but Craig is not a cakewalk. He loved my sister. They were very happy. He can be bullheaded, trust me, and it was hell getting him to bid on you. But I am convinced that you two need each other. That is what I told him he needed help and you needed someone to help you. He will help you get educated. He will be a friend. But and there is a big, but in all of this, he can be a real ass," she says.

"So, how do I handle him?" I ask. I am curious if he is such an asshole, how on earth will I be able to handle this lonely man?

"Just be sweet and sassy. Be kind and considerate. Be you and it will all work out," Jayne says.

"Is he a vampire?" I ask.

"Yes, and my sister was a Fairy just like you; we come from very similar backgrounds, you and I. We have the same Fairy clan blood. That is why it is so important to me that you be okay," She says.

"Are you a hybrid?" I ask.

"No, but my sister was a hybrid. I was not born like the two of you, lucky me," Jayne says.

"Oh. I don't understand how it skips some people," I say.

"Me either. My sister was a hybrid, and I am just a Fairy, even though we have the same parents. I only got the Fairy genes. I don't mind. I am not sure I could handle being both. She did it well. Just like you will," She says.

I try to pull my tangled hair back. Forget it. I will handle it when I get where I am going. I am sure he will allow me to shower and wash this mop when I get there.

"They are here for you, Tatina. I hope everything goes well. Just remember to be yourself and be kind. Craig will love you," Jayne says.

"Thank you, Jayne. I hope to see you soon. Just not here," I tell her.

Jayne hugs me and kisses me on the cheek. "You will. I live very close to Craig. When I am home, I will be checking on you to make sure everything is going well," Jayne says.

"Promise?" I ask.

"I am only a phone call away. Craig will get you a cell phone when you get there. We can text each other. I want to know how you are doing," she says.

A man in a black suit comes into the room. He looks like the secret service. "Jayne, I am here for the pickup," he says.

"Tatina, Your ride is here," she says. She kisses me again on the cheek and smiles.

"Thanks for everything," I say as I walk out with the man in the black suit. I am afraid, but I know now that everything will be okay. I can survive this.