Star Crossed In Time

I lay still and look around the room until my legs come back to life. Once I could move them again, I get up and begin searching the room. The fact that he left stuff in here for me to sew with... heh... he must really not fear anything.

I look around the cave and see nearly everything I need to survive but true to his words, I couldn't use my powers and I couldn't find a door of any kind. I look at all the beautiful dresses with a sneer. It looks like I've truly landed myself in a gilded cage.

I walk over to the small table and smell the water before taking a few sips as I try to come up with a plan. He's obviously too strong to take head-on so I'll have to think of something. When my eyes land back on the sewing needle and thread my lips begin to curl as an evil glint flashed across my eyes.

I lived in New Orleans for years... nearly my entire life. I've met quite a few interesting individuals, especially a little old lady named Momma Dee. Momma Dee was into Voodoo. Something I normally stayed faaaaar away from but I've seen her make a few things from time to time. 

One of those things was a Voodoo doll... Hehe. I walk over and begin grabbing everything I would need before walking back over to the small table in the room. For some reason, I didn't want to touch the bed. No matter how soft it was...

The trick about Voodoo was to never ask for a life. I life debt had to be paid with a life, no matter what. Anything you did, required an equal sacrifice so I needed to keep my tricks small. I had no plans to sell my soul just to get out of this man's grip.

I rip a dress given by him and begin sewing a small doll while envisioning him. Momma Dee told me to make sure that something of equal value is given. I need to think about what I want to be done so I know what needs to be given up. 

If I can get an actual piece of his hair... it'll have double the effect. Sure, I can do it without the hair but it would require less to be given for more. As I finish the doll, I tie it off and hide the doll under the pillow of the bed. I don't like Voodoo... it's a dark and dangerous power but I wasn't left with a whole lot right now.

After spending hours alone, I quickly realized he'd only be popping in when HE wanted to. There were several fruits and snack cakes left on the table but the only thing I nibble on is the orange. I need to think of something else. 

I look to the remaining needles and thread with a smirk. I look over to the makeup and other creams on the desk as multiple ideas begin to form. I pop the orange in my mouth as I get up and begin setting up the room. After a few more hours, I look around the cave and nod with satisfaction. It can only work once though so I can't set it off until I'm ready to make my exit.

I wipe the sweat off my forehead and frown. I look over to the natural water pool in the far corner of the cave with dissatisfaction. I reeeeally don't want to bathe in that but it looks like I don't really have another choice. 

I walk over to the fancy dresses and pick a light blue dress with a sigh. Was white too hard to ask for? I walk over to the pool and sigh again before quickly stripping out of the old dress and placing the blue dress on the clothes stand while slipping into the water. I look at the warm water in shock when I realize the water had a faint sweet smell.

The smell was relaxing... I slip further into the water and dip my long hair into it as I stare at the ceiling of the cave. I need to do this right or he'll kill me... worst case, he'll keep me locked up and never trust me enough to get the upper hand again. 

Suddenly, I feel power in the air making me lift my head and look over to find Lei Wei watching me from the other side of the cave. His dark eyes lock onto me as I move over to the edge of the pool. I lift my arms and rest them on the edge as I watch him in return.

As long as I stay like this, he really can't see anything past my collar bone. His eyes never leave me as I slowly smile at him while saying "You were gone for quite a while. You must have been really busy." He finally blinks and swallows hard as he slowly nods his head saying "I had a lot to settle... do you like the room?" 

I glance around the cave once more before looking back to him and saying "It's lacking natural light but other than that... it's not so bad." He slightly frowns at me before looking around the candlelit cave. It was indeed a little dark but that wasn't really my point. I was just setting the stage...

He looks back to me and says "I can bring more candles but windows are out of the question. Does it not bother you to have me standing in here while you're bathing?" I lift an eyebrow at him as I smirk and say "No, not really. Do you want to know a little secret?" 

I see him swallow hard again as his fist tightens in his sleeve but I just keep my smirk in place and wait. Will he take the bait? I know I'm playing with fire right now but I needed to do this. Judging by his look right now... it won't be long. He licks his lips and asks "What secret?" 

My smile grows as the candlelight dances in my green eyes. I lift a finger to my lips and say "You need to come closer. It's a secret after all..." Let the games begin.