company had sent him this time. But the lack of communication from him regarding Hannah’s disappearance was strange. He was pretty close to Hannah for a few years; I even believe she was the one who introduced Abby to him. But I could be wrong.
The sun was blazing today so I slid my Ray-Bans on and made my way down to the beach. Xavier and Abby were sitting in the sand patiently waiting for me. Xavier stood and dusted himself off when he saw me approaching. He extended his hand to Abby as she appreciatively took it and then helped her to her feet.
“So what’s the plan?” I asked.
“Abby and I thought maybe we could scan the area closer to Belmont Park.” Xavier suggested.
“That’s fine wit h me,” I replied as we headed towards Belmont Park.
Chapter 13
Hannah
“MOM!!! HE BROKE MY SCOOTER!! CRASHED IT RIGHT INTO THE ROCK WALL DOWN THE HILL—THE FRONT WHEEL IS BROKEN NOW!!” The eight year old-version of me screamed and cried at my mother.
“Hannah dear…Calm down. You know he is different than your other friends. He doesn’t mean to break your things.”
“YES, HE DOES! HE IS A JERK! I HATE HIM!” I yelled as I rubbed my eyes with my fists.
“Don’t let me hear you say that again little lady! We can get you a new scooter—just calm down.” My mother responded sternly as she placed her soothing hands on my shoulders before taking me into an embrace. “Little boys tend to be mean to girls if they like them. He probably didn’t mean to break your scooter sweetie.” She spoke softly as she kissed the top of my head.
“He likes me?! Eeewwwww…” I made a spitting noise.
“Someday silly girl—you will understand. Now go get changed and we will go pick you out a new scooter.”
Chapter 14
Hannah
It was unbelievably dark when I woke and the silence in the warehouse was almost too eerie. I rolled onto my side on the mattress and glanced around the best I could. He must still have been gone and I had no idea how long I was out of it. Pushing off the mattress to sit up I noticed another plate of food along with a foam cup sitting on the metal table that was bolted to the floor beside me. Fear ran through my veins. Was he back and hiding in the shadows or had he left again? I didn’t move for a few minutes as I scanned around the empty warehouse. No one was in here with me. The aroma of the food made my stomach growl. Man, I’m starving… My legs felt like rubber as I tried to stand but I forced them to move me closer to the table. This time the plate was lined with green beans, turkey shavings, and stuffing. At least he is feeding me good. I took the plate back over to the mattress and sat it down so I could retrieve my drink this time. I was hoping for some kind of carbonated drink, but I was let down when I realized it was water—yet again. Taking a seat on the mattress, I opened the plastic silverware package he gave me this time and began to dig in. It was delicious.
Picking up the few stray green beans I dropped on the floor an idea flooded my mind. Glancing back and forth between the green beans in my hand and the cage I decided to go for it. Throwing a bean at the chain link door—I missed. “Dammit…” I cursed under my breath. I stood up and moved closer to the chain link door. I didn’t want to get too close for fear of the shock reaching me. I threw the second green bean, which hit the door and nothing happened. Could the electric current actually be off?! My adrenaline began pumping through my veins at the thought of it. Moving closer and closer to the chain link wall that was between me and my freedom, I listened for the low hum of electricity flowing through it. Nothing…Silence was all I heard. Maybe he didn’t keep the current flowing or maybe something happened to cause it to go out. Either way I was going to try my best to get the hell out of here.
Terror shook through me as I was face-to-face with the chain link wall. I still heard no sound
The sun was blazing today so I slid my Ray-Bans on and made my way down to the beach. Xavier and Abby were sitting in the sand patiently waiting for me. Xavier stood and dusted himself off when he saw me approaching. He extended his hand to Abby as she appreciatively took it and then helped her to her feet.
“So what’s the plan?” I asked.
“Abby and I thought maybe we could scan the area closer to Belmont Park.” Xavier suggested.
“That’s fine wit h me,” I replied as we headed towards Belmont Park.
Chapter 13
Hannah
“MOM!!! HE BROKE MY SCOOTER!! CRASHED IT RIGHT INTO THE ROCK WALL DOWN THE HILL—THE FRONT WHEEL IS BROKEN NOW!!” The eight year old-version of me screamed and cried at my mother.
“Hannah dear…Calm down. You know he is different than your other friends. He doesn’t mean to break your things.”
“YES, HE DOES! HE IS A JERK! I HATE HIM!” I yelled as I rubbed my eyes with my fists.
“Don’t let me hear you say that again little lady! We can get you a new scooter—just calm down.” My mother responded sternly as she placed her soothing hands on my shoulders before taking me into an embrace. “Little boys tend to be mean to girls if they like them. He probably didn’t mean to break your scooter sweetie.” She spoke softly as she kissed the top of my head.
“He likes me?! Eeewwwww…” I made a spitting noise.
“Someday silly girl—you will understand. Now go get changed and we will go pick you out a new scooter.”
Chapter 14
Hannah
It was unbelievably dark when I woke and the silence in the warehouse was almost too eerie. I rolled onto my side on the mattress and glanced around the best I could. He must still have been gone and I had no idea how long I was out of it. Pushing off the mattress to sit up I noticed another plate of food along with a foam cup sitting on the metal table that was bolted to the floor beside me. Fear ran through my veins. Was he back and hiding in the shadows or had he left again? I didn’t move for a few minutes as I scanned around the empty warehouse. No one was in here with me. The aroma of the food made my stomach growl. Man, I’m starving… My legs felt like rubber as I tried to stand but I forced them to move me closer to the table. This time the plate was lined with green beans, turkey shavings, and stuffing. At least he is feeding me good. I took the plate back over to the mattress and sat it down so I could retrieve my drink this time. I was hoping for some kind of carbonated drink, but I was let down when I realized it was water—yet again. Taking a seat on the mattress, I opened the plastic silverware package he gave me this time and began to dig in. It was delicious.
Picking up the few stray green beans I dropped on the floor an idea flooded my mind. Glancing back and forth between the green beans in my hand and the cage I decided to go for it. Throwing a bean at the chain link door—I missed. “Dammit…” I cursed under my breath. I stood up and moved closer to the chain link door. I didn’t want to get too close for fear of the shock reaching me. I threw the second green bean, which hit the door and nothing happened. Could the electric current actually be off?! My adrenaline began pumping through my veins at the thought of it. Moving closer and closer to the chain link wall that was between me and my freedom, I listened for the low hum of electricity flowing through it. Nothing…Silence was all I heard. Maybe he didn’t keep the current flowing or maybe something happened to cause it to go out. Either way I was going to try my best to get the hell out of here.
Terror shook through me as I was face-to-face with the chain link wall. I still heard no sound
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