Face it

Suzie walked down the street, a solemn but determined look on her face. The dark clouds blanketing the sky, rumbling with thunder, seemed to match her mood. She had been suspicious of Adam, her boyfriend, for quite some time now. He was spending just a bit too much time around his ex, Angela. And today she was going to find out what was going on.

Suzie sighed, looking down at her feet as she waited for the walk signal to cross the road. She didn’t want to believe that Adam was cheating on her, not after all they’d been through together. She loved him with all her heart and wanted to trust him just as much but couldn’t bring herself to do so. That naivety was what got her heart broken with her first boyfriend. She bit her lower lip at the memory and let out a quiet breath.

The light flashed to walk and she crossed the street. Suzie ran a shaking hand through her hair as she grew closer and closer to Angela’s home on the edge of town. It was in a very run-down area where crime was considered a normal thing. As a result, not many people lived in this area.

She almost jumped when a particularly loud crash of thunder blasted through the sky. Taking a calming breath, she continued walking until she was standing before Angela’s home. There were several bare spots in the lawn and the white paint of the house was peeling off, in clear need of work. Though compared to the surrounding buildings, it actually didn’t look that bad

Taking a moment to calm her nerves, Suzie went up to the door and rapped her fist on it a few times. Moments later Angela opened the door, giving a big smile when she saw Suzie.

“Oh hello Suzie! How have you been?” she exclaimed, clasping one of Suzie’s hands in her own. Her forest green eyes looked over Suzie happily.

“Alright, but I need to speak to you so-“

“Come in, come in!” she pulled Suzie inside, only releasing her after she’d closed and locked the front door.

“Here, take a seat,” Angela gestured to her faded red couch, before plopping down on the worn red material. “What did you need to talk about?”

“Well, I’ve noticed you’ve been spending a lot of time with Adam, and you seem so close....”

“Oh we’re the best of friends! He’s really fun to hang out with,” she smiled, but it seemed forced.

“Yes but, I need to ask, are you two back together?” Suzie asked. Angela froze a blank expression coming onto her face, then she broke into another smile.

“Hey, I need to show you something Suzie,” she said, gently taking Suzie’s hand.

“Oh, no, I really must be going,” Angela shook her head. Something didn’t feel right.

“I insist,” Angela tightened her grip in an almost painful way. Angela led Suzie through the house, and then down a stone staircase into what she assumed was the basement.

The room was dark, but she could vaguely make out some things. A few tools rested on the wall and there was a closet in the corner, but what caught her attention the most was the medical examination table in the center of the room.

Something was definitely wrong. Suzie tried to yank her hand away, but Angela’s tight grip remained. She yanked Suzie forward, shoving her onto the medical table. Suzie tried to push her away but Angela pinned her to the table, trapping her wrists in metal shackles at the top of the table, then did the same to her ankles at the bottom.

Suzie thrashed around screaming, trying to break free, but froze when she felt a hand on her cheek. Angela gently stroked the side of her porcelain cheek.

“Adam always said you have such a pretty face.... And you’re lips are so pink,” Angela brushed her thumb against Suzie’s lips, smearing the gloss. Suzie jerked her head to the side, staring up at her with wide trembling green eyes.

“Let me go...” she pleaded, tears dripping from her dark green eyes.

“I wish I could be as pretty as you,” Angela sighed.

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“Hey Angela, come in,” Adam said, opening the door to his apartment wider. Angela had called him earlier that day and said she wanted to talk to him. He didn’t really know why, but didn’t tell her no. After all, they still were friends.

“Are you okay? You seem upset,” Angela gave a concerned frown as she entered his apartment.

“Oh... Well it’s been three days now since I’ve seen Suzie and she won’t answer her phone. I’m worried,” he sighed, running a hand through his hair. He’d been doing everything he could to try to figure out why he hadn’t seen her, but had no luck so far.

“I’m sure she’s fine,” Angela rested a hand on his shoulder and smiling warmly.

“Er, right,” he took a step back. Angela took a step forward, placing a hand on his chest.

“Listen, Adam, you know I hate to beat around the bush so I’ll just get straight to the point. I want to get back together,” Angela said, leaning in closer, puckering her lips. Adam grabbed her shoulders and gently pushed her back, furrowing his eyebrows.

“I’m sorry Angela, but I don’t like you like that. It’s Suzie I love,” he stated with an apologetic frown.

“But Adam!” she reached out to him, a pained expression on her face.

“Angela, leave.” Adam pointed to the door.

“Very well.... I hope you see Suzie soon,” she whispered with a blank look on her face, before walking out the door.

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Adam was peacefully asleep when he felt something. A strange feeling that pulled him from sleep, however he didn’t open his eyes. He didn’t know quite what it was; it felt... it almost felt like someone was watching him.

He opened his eyes and his breathing hitched. There was Suzie, but not Suzie. It was her face but something strange about it.

“Suzie?” he murmured. A knife came into view and he didn’t have any time to move before it sunk into his chest. He screamed. Suzie’s face, which turned out to be a mask, slipped off to reveal Angela.

“How do you like me now?” the blade came down again.