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Erick and Lucia were stuck in Colorado. The airlines had gone on strike, and they couldn't get a flight out, and everything was booked out. They'd managed to find a hotel room for the week, but they wouldn't be able to get back for at least 2 weeks. Jade and Kat had told their parents about Michael, but although they were worried, they couldn't do anything about it. They said they'd call the police and keep in regular contact, but above that there wasn't really anything they could do. Jade and Kat refrained from informing their parents about the midnight phone calls and deliveries of dead flowers; they did not want to worry them too much. Either Michael was adept at dodging the police, or the police weren't doing their job very well, because no matter what Michael seemed to do, or how often Kat and Jade complained, nothing seemed to happen. Jade was feeling quite lonely. Usually in times like this she and Kat would move into a single room, like they had slept when they were younger. It helped both to sleep better, and neither tended to get nightmares anywhere near as often when they were in the same room. Jade remembered through the long nights when she had been ill, Kat had refused to sleep anywhere else but by her side, despite the doctor's concerns. They had made their way through that together, but now that Glenn was staying with them, Kat spent her nights with him, rather than with her sister. Jade had to admit to herself that she was jealous. She missed the comforting feel of her sister's body behind her, and the nights were long, frightening and lonely. School was hard. Michael was there, and whilst Kat avoided him as best she could, there were always impromptu meetings in the halls. Michael knew Kat's schedule as well as she did, and often "just happened" to be in a convenient location to bump into her. Jade was not disrupted anywhere near as often as Kat, but still his presence chilled her. Glenn dropped them off at school, and another of Kat's friends, Derek, started driving them home after he had heard the full story. And still the police did nothing. On Saturday, however, Kat finally decided she'd had enough. She *was* going to go to Glenn's party, and she *was* going to have a good time. After determining that the girls would be OK for the afternoon, Glenn left them to ready his house for the party that night. Kat convinced Jade to wear her new jeans and one of Kat's tops - the top was simple and blue, but it was form-fitting and Kat declared her suitably attired to be her sister. Then she forced her into a chair and applied light make-up. Jade protested mightily, but Kat merely ignored her, and experimented with her face until she was satisfied. Then, as Kat decided to start playing with Jade's hair, Jade put her foot down, and pointed out that Kat was running out of time to get herself ready, and that her hair was fine the way it was. Kat was adamant that Jade should let her at least put some clips in it, and Jade allowed that, knowing Kat wouldn't give her any peace until she did. Once Kat was finally satisfied, she allowed Jade to look in a mirror. Jade gaped at the face that looked back at her. "Is that *me*?" Glenn collected them half an hour before the party was due to start. Jade
opened the door and Glenn stared. *** The party was well under way 4 hours later. Jade had surprised herself by having a good time - she'd flirted with a couple of guys who she didn't know from school, and had consumed a couple of beers - she didn't like beer, but it was free, and that's what she'd been given. She was sitting on a couch, talking to Nicole's brother, Darryl. Whilst it had been fun talking to strange guys who didn't know her, Jade wanted some normality too, and Darryl provided that, as she knew him already. Kat had surrounded herself with her friends as Glenn had wandered around introducing people, and was sitting on a couch on the other side of the room, talking to a group of people who she often went out with. She was leaning on a guy Jade knew from school, but his name currently escaped her. He seemed to be enjoying the view though. Jade had been keeping an eye on her sister, noticing that Kat was probably drinking more than she should be. Kat hadn't been drinking beer, but mixed spirits, given to her by various males around the room. Jade had been very careful not to let anyone else near her drink, but she couldn't keep an eye on Kat's all the time, and she suspected that Kat had consumed more alcohol than she was aware of. Kat was only a little person, and the alcohol was affecting her quite strongly. Jade was considering going over to her sister and talking her into standing by the window, when Glenn appeared in front of her and Darryl. "Hello, you two. Having a good time?" Glenn came back downstairs about an hour later. Had Jade been holding anything she would have most certaintly dropped it. Instead she walked forward and picked up the rotting rose gripping it hard in her hands not noticing the thorns cut into her hands. She crumpled down and huddled trying to gain comfort from the bed. Finding none she let the tears flow freely down her face. She lifted her head towards the ceiling and screamed out in anguish. She screamed and she didn't stop even when Glenn and Darryl and a few others burst through the door. They looked blankly at Jade for a second before Glenn registered that Kat was no longer on the bed and the window which he had left firmly shut was open. He stated that Kat was missing but he didn't have to. Two of the people went downstairs and the music faded. The front door opened several times and the sound of cars leaving. Glenn was staring out the window now searching for answers that weren't coming to him. Nicole came upstairs and reported that everyone had left and the police where on their way. Darryl had stopped Jade's screaming but she remained in a ball whimpering. Nicole tried carefully to pry the rose from Jade's hand but without sucess. Minutes passed and only the sound of Jade's crying and whimpering were heard. In the distance the sounds of sirens could be heard and they stood still waiting for it to come closer. Nicole heard the car stop and another one pull up behind it. She started to head downstairs after she heard the car doors open and close. She reached the door a few seconds after the doorbell was rung. There were four people in total at the door. There were two tall men in police uniform, the woman and man that were standing behind them were in Ambulance uniform. Nicole hadn't made the call, infact it was David that had made the call but she was a little suprised that there were ambulance officers there. "Come in, their upstairs" All four walked in and Nicole closed the door behind them before leading them upstairs. The reality of the event was slowly starting to sink in for Nicole but she kept swallowing the lump that was now forming in her throat. By the time they got to the bedroom though she could no longer contain herself and flung herself into Darryl's arms. The female ambulance officer saw Jade and immediatly went to her. The male stopped her for a second and whispered into her ear. She nodded gravely and her face became grim. They male walked over to Jade while the female walked over to Nicole. The policemen walked over to Glenn who was still by the window. Glenn turned around and his face was full of mixed emotions. He had tears in his eyes and his expression kept changing from anger to sadness to agony and frustration. "I'm sargent Mark Brendler and this is my partner, Darren Waters." The questions came over and over again and then some where asked again much to Glenn's annoyance. "It was my girlfriend, Kat that was taken from here by that bloody arsehole
Michael. He fucking drugged her and then took her from me, from all of us
and all because you stupid cops wouldn't let her file any charges. He
drugged her and then stole her leaving a stupid dead rose, the one that Jade
is holding now." They asked a few more questions in regards to where Kat and Jade's parents were, where Glenn's parents were and a few others. The called in a detective squad and soon the place was crawling with men with gloves all trying to find something of use. Nicole and Darryl had been sent home and were to go to the station tomorrow morning. Jade was taken to hospital for observation after they finally managed to get the rose off her. Glenn however was asked to go with the police to make an official report. *** Kat opened her eyes slowly and winced at the pain. She went to reach up with her hand to rub her temples in hopes to relieve her growing headache but realised they were tied. She struggled a little and noted that not only her arms were tied but so were her legs. She didn't know what time it was let alone where she was. It was dark and she couldn't see very well. As Kat wriggled some more she was able to relieve the tension a little on her wrist bonds and work out her immediate surroundings. The was tied to a stair pillar that was made of wood and was smooth to touch. Her legs were tucked at an odd angle which Kat could only guess would be extremely painful when she could feel her legs again. Her whole body felt heavy and mostly numb with the exception of her headache. She closed her eyes again and couldn't tell if it was her imagination or not but the smell of rotting roses suddenly surrounded her and seemed to be sufficating her and within a few minutes she blacked out again. *** Glenn got back home at around three in the morning. He was tired and yet he
couldn't sleep. He roamed around his room a couple of times but couldn't
find anything else that may have been of help. There was some powder on his
window sill which was the only sign that anything had actually happened. He
had called and spoken to his parents at the police station and they were on
their way home. The police had tried several times to get in contact with
Jade and Kat's parents without success. In the end it was decided they
would let the Colorado police know and get them to track down Erick and
Lucia. *** Kat awoke to the sun shining onto her face. A quick look around and the pain in her body brought the reality of her situation crushing back to her at full force. She cried softly and this time was able to move her arms. She had some collar type cuffs on her wrists that only allowed her a little freedom. Her legs were still bound but now instead of being tied to stairs she was chained to a bed. Kat noted that she had a collor around her neck which was locked. Off of this collar was a chain that was what was keeping her chained to the bed. She managed to sit up and look around. The room was fairly empty. It had the bed that she was on, a lounge chair and a table with a few bondage type items. Kat turned and looked out the window and could only see pine trees. When she turned back she noticed that someone was in the doorway. It was Michael. "I see your awake now." He said "What do you want, you psychopath?" *** Glenn was frustrated. He had gone to collect Jade from the hospital, and
they'd kept him there, waiting, for an hour whilst they stuffed around with
forms and doctors and police officers. Eventually, he'd been able to leave,
and had driven Jade home. Upon arriving home, Jade had called her parents
in Colorado, and left a message at the desk for them. She expected that
they would be calling back shortly. In the meanwhile, she didn't quite know
what to do with herself. Glenn made them both some lunch, which they ate in
silence. Once they'd finished and cleared up, Glenn finally spoke. *** "Goddess Artemis It had been 3 days since Kat had first been kidnapped. She was still tied to the bed with the view of pine trees. Her stockings had several long ladders in them, and were ripped in places. Her shoes had been removed after she'd managed to kick Michael in the balls with one spiked heel - he had been in a lot of pain after that, and she had been "punished" for her misbehaviour with a severe whipping. He had stopped once he drew blood, but only just. Kat was terrified. There wasn't another way to describe it. Michael daily threatened her with rape, and often mauled her as she slept. She didn't sleep often now. Kat still didn't know where she was. She hadn't heard any type of traffic whilst she'd been conscious, and all she could see was pine trees. She had started her chant to Artemis in the early hours of the morning, and so far it was helping. The repetition kept her mind off her situation. Kat had no way of knowing what the police or anyone else was doing to find her. She only hoped that there was someone looking for her. She had faith in Jade. Her sister wouldn't leave her here, all alone, with Michael. Kat continued her chant. ***
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he next week was difficult. Michael was still hanging around, and he
started leaving notes, flowers, and phone messages for Kat. Then he started
calling in the middle of the night and not saying anything, and the flowers
turned to dead ones. Kat went with Glenn to the police station again, and
whilst they said they'd send a patrol car around the area, they still
wouldn't do anything about it. Both Kat and Jade lost all faith in the
justice system at that point. Glenn took to spending the nights with them,
and Kat seemed very comforted by this. Jade wouldn't admit it, but it was
nice to have a man in the house, and as her father couldn't be there, Glenn
was the closest they could get.
