The music became quieter and I knew I was in my room. I drifted in and out of consciousness as I saw my lamp turn off. I didn’t know if he’d left ...ntil I felt his hand over my mouth. I tried to scream, but all that came out was a muffled whimper. I managed to barely lift my arm before he pinned it down. It was obvious to me now that he’d drugged the drink he gave me.I sheepishly tried to fight him off, but the effort was completely useless. He was 6’2” and 250 pounds, and I was 4’7” and 90. "Nothing, Jess. I was just speaking to Art." Who?" The rage in Art boiled. Who? Who? He hated everything about her.Everything she stood for and everything she was and she didn't even knowwho he was. Linton waved an arm lazily towards the shorter boy. Herintense dark eyes drifted across, considering him. Looking down on him."Oh," She paused, "Look Linton we've gotta go. I wanna drop by Mr Adams'office before next lesson. He said he would redo my English essasy forme."She reached out and grabbed. Julian didn’t even dare to glance toward the group of his daughters. His mouth opened, but no sound came out. He had never been married in his life. ‘I see you hesitate. Well I will give you even more reason to hesitate then, and perhaps you will leave this foolish business and go away. You see, all my sons-in-law must sign a contract with me. Within this contract it says they are to repay the bride price to their father-in-law, myself, within five years or the bride will be reclaimed.’ Julian. I grabbed a dollar and stuck it in the machine, hoping to discover what exactly had transpired. The same thing started happening. The little spinning wheels started whirring and eerie music began. I felt something pulling on me, some type of arm or an invisible force. My body was tingling. It was such a strange feeling, like stepping on a frayed wire. I jumped away and laid on the ground, wondering what exactly was going on. It couldn't be my imagination or a coincidence. My mind was racing..