TRAPPED (Breaking Free Book 2) (10 page)

I do
n’
t give much to thought to how I am going to handle things once I reach him, I just take off at a sprint, out of the front door with Harry hot on my heels.

The blood is whooshing through my ears, and the adrenaline is coursing through my body. The anticipation of catching this fucker is almost too much to bear.

Harry is screaming my name, wanting me to stop, not a chance in hell am I about to do that. This end now.

The reasoning behind Harr
y’
s words hit me hard, once I realise I have given Dan the perfect opportunity to escape us,
I’
m on an open road, fury radiating from my body, and at a dead run towards him, of course he was bound to see me and turn and run, like the chicken shit he is.

He can destroy everyone around him, attack innocent and defenceless women, but has
n’
t got the balls to go man to man. I bellow down the road
,“
You fucking pussy. Man up and face me you spineless bastard
.
” He keeps running, jumping in to his car and starting the engine. Fuck, no, not again, I ca
n’
t allow him to get away again. My mind is going a mile a minute, trying to think of ways to anger the fool and get him to face me
.“
Conni
e’
s mine, she chose me. She does
n’
t want you man, so let it go and come and face me
.
”

The car starts to pull away, and my heart sinks at my stupidity, if I had just waited, just a few more minutes, he would have been at Dian
e’
s door and we would have had him. Instead, I let my anger take other and acted rashly, allowing Dan the perfect opportunity to slip away from us again. This time i
t’
s my fault.

He sticks his head out of the window, smirking at me as I continue to chase the car that is increasingly pulling away in distance from me
.“I’
ll have her back, and everyone that took her from me is going to pay. Make the most of it, I will get her back
.
” And with that his car screeches around the corner and out of sight.

“
FUCK, NO
.
” I scream, throwing my fist in to the brick wall beside me. The skin splits across my knuckles, and I relish the feeling, I deserve the pain throbbing up my hand at present. I allowed that fucker to get away, I gave away the best lead we have had since he showed up on the scene.

Harry has turned away from me and is walking back to Dian
e’
s house, speaking rapidly to I can only guess at his colleagues, hopefully they can catch up to him. I can hear him repeating the number plate and direction he took off in, and can only pray they do a better job than I did, that they can catch him after my epic fuck up.

What was I thinking, I know better than that. I was thinking with my heart and not my head, if I had just slowed down long enough to think, rational thought would have had me waiting him out. We fucking had him!!!!

“
I
t’
s done, calm down. The boys have the information needed and can try and catch up to him. If not then we wait him out, h
e’
s not going to wait long before striking again, and when he does we will be ready
.
” Harry utters, placing a hand to my shoulder in support.

Nothing he will say can make this better, I made a major rookie mistake, completely screwed up and he knows it.

I ignore his words and shake his hand off
.“
Le
t’
s just get back in and get Diane to agree to stay somewhere else, even if I have to put her up in a hotel. I want to get back to my girl and work out what to do next
.
” I mutter without giving him a chance to respond.

This is going to be a long old day.

Dan:

Woah, that was close. I should have been prepared for Diane to pull some stunt like this. She is all mouth, gives it all the big I am, and the second shit is dropped at her door she runs squealing like a little bitch.

This has got fuck all to do with that Hunter bloke, Diane had this coming, so who the fuck is he to meddle in business that has nothing to do with him? God, the second I can put an end to him the better, he is ruining everything.

I dial Dea
n’
s number, knowing he is going to be pissed at losing a toy, but needing him to step up and do his part of the plan now, if he does
n’
t i
t’
s all going to go to shit, and that is something I cannot have happen. Everything needs to fall in to place if I am going to get Connie back as expected.

“
Mate you need to get Rhianow. I
t’
s all gone tits up, and Diane is a no go. Do
n’
t hang about, in and out..You need to get gone as soon as possible. And keep your eyes open
.
” He grunts down the line, sounding slightly pissed but hangs up after responding with a single word
,‘
done
.
’

I know h
e’
s got this, and I ca
n’
t wait to get my revenge on this bitch, if she had kept her crazy fucking mouth shut, and not set me up, I can guarantee Connie would still be at home. All of this cause she wanted me in her life, she was an easy lay, does she not get this. Sh
e’
s gonna learn the hard way not to fuck with me, and that I am not the man for her.

After driving around for a good half an hour to make sure I have
n’
t got a tail, I ditch the car in a shitty neighbourhood, with keys still in the ignition, and hurry back to Dea
n’
s.

I’
m sat, anxiously tapping my fingers on the windowsill in the front room, overlooking the road, when I spot his blue Ford Focus pull in to the driveway a good forty five minutes later. My stomach flips several times,
I’
m pissed at Rhia, but also pleased to have her and do what needs to be done to get my girl back. One person at a time needs to be removed, then I have her all to myself with no one to come between us. She has no reason not to take me back if Rhiais no longer around. And the second Hunter and Lottie are gone, there is nobody left to stop her from coming back to me, i
t’
s just me and her, as it should be.

Dean steps from the drive
r’
s side of the car, turning his head in several directions to check it is clear for the pair of us to emerge. He whistles three times, signalling the all clear.

Pulling the hood to my jumper over my head with my left hand, I use my right to open the front door and make my way to the boot of his car.
I’
m hoping when we open it that Dean has used some initiative and not just left Rhiain there uncovered, otherwise this is going to cause some serious heat if a neighbour or passer-by spots us removing a woma
n’
s body from the back of a car.

The boot opens, showing what appears to be blankets of varying sizes and colours opened up and spread out inside. Dean lifts them in to his arms, bridal style, making sure to keep Rhiacovered as he moves. I throw a plastic carrier bag filled with several cans of coke on top, trying to erase any doubt should anyone become suspicious. To look at him, you would
n’
t automatically assume he was holding someone in his arms. He has actually used his noggin for once.

I follow him up to a pretty basic bedroom at the back, which has black out blinds and thankfully no neighbours can see in, the result of several trees located around the garden providing cover. The room has the necessities, a bed, small chest of drawers and plain beige walls.

He literally dumps Rhia on to the bed, removing the loose blankets from around her and placing her dead in the centre.

I take in her small bound form, ropes are secured around her wrists and ankles, and her mouth has a rag of some kind inserted in to her mouth and tied behind her head. She looks pathetic, I do
n’
t understand what I saw in the girl, except that yes she was an easy lay, but seriously, the thought that I dipped my cock in that makes me want to gag slightly. There is nothing to grab, no hips, no bum, no tits, she has no redeeming qualities whatsoever.

“
How we gonnado this
?
” I ask, eager to get this over with and move on to the next part of my plan, Lottie.

Her eyes shoot open, falling on me with desperation, pleading with me to help her. Stupid bitch,
I’
m the reason sh
e’
s here, she should not have fucked with me
.“
Someon
e’
s awake
.
” With a smirk on my face I turn to Dean, allowing him to make the first move.

He does
n’
t hesitate, he steps forward and lowers himself to his knees, bringing him level with Rhi
a’
sbody
.“
Her
e’
s the thing, you kind of fucked with Da
n’
s relationship, got involved when you should
n’
t. If you spread your legs for a bloke, you do
n’
t do it to take him away from his family, you do it for an easy shag, you get me? If the bloke wanted you over his Mrs, then he would leave her and be with you. When he just bends you over and leaves straight after, i
t’
s kind of a given that you mean fuck all to him. Your mouth is kind of whathas led you here. You opened your mouth and thought you could get one over on my boy here
.
”

Rhiabegins to shake her head and sob hysterically on the bed, the sound of her words completely muffled through the gag. Dea
n’
s eyes flit to me briefly, before he turns and walks from the bedroom. I follow him out, disappointed in his actions. Wher
e’
s the sick fucker that I know gone?

As he shuts the door behind him, he lowers his voice to me so as not to be overheard by Rhia
.“
She is one seriously fucked up bitch, it will be more effective if we leave her in there alone for a while, let her to stew and stress over what we will do to her
.
” He has a point.

“
Yeah
,
” I agree
,“I’
ve also decide that I do
n’
t want her taken out of the picture altogether, too many questions will be raised if we are to do that. The best I can think of is seriously scaring the shit out of her, somehow forcing her to agree to pack up and move. She is
n’
t getting it easy either, I want her other half to find out just how much of a slag she is. She is going alone, regardless of if he forgives her or not. Do
n’
t worry mate, you still get to have some fun with her
.
” His nose wrinkles up in disgust, clearly not enjoying that image too much.

“
Na i
t’
s alright,
I’
ll pass. I like my women to look like women, not ten year old boys. This Lottie bird better be more to my liking, my balls are starting to ache from the lack of action
.
” He grabs his crotch to emphasise his point.

“
Sh
e’
s a mouthy cunt, but the girls has tits and an arse,
I’
m sure you can work with it
.
” He nods his head, a sinister expression passing across his face.

“
Oh yeah mate, I can work with it. I
t’
s always more fun when they have a bit of spunk, makes it so much more worthwhile when they finally submit to me
.
” And I thought I was fucked up, he takes it to a whole new level. Not that I can complain, he is doing me a major favour with all of this.

“I’
ll let you deal with Rhiafor the moment,
I’
ve got stuff that needs handling
.
”

              Time to start fucking with Lottie.

Connie:

            
 
The food is lush, and company even better. A girls, chilled afternoon is so far overdue. It feels so good to let my hair down and enjoy being with the bestie, all the events of the last few days pushed to the back of mind as we talk about anything and everything.

              Lottie swirls the wine in her glass, splashing some of the contents over the side and narrowly missing her jeans. She gives me a look of horror as I giggle
,“
Woah, that was close, wasted wine is not acceptable
.
” I laugh even harder at her words, my ribs protesting painfully, but
I’
m unable to stop, the sincerity in her voice making it even funnier
.“
Yeah you can laugh bitch, yo
u’
re not the one who nearly went home smelling like an alcy
.
”

“
pah, says the woman on her forth glass of wine, I kind of think you are past the point of appearing and smelling sober
.
” Her eyes have that glazed look, and some of her words have begun to slur. To be fair she handles it better than me, I cannot handle wine, one glass and
I’
m a drunken mess.

“
Meh, who gives a giant fuck? I sure as hell do
n’
t
.
” She replies, with a wave of her hand to emphasise her point.

I look up as the waitress brings us our food, placing a rather swanky looking lobster and black truffle salad before Lottie, and a lasagne, minus the side salad in front of me.

I love my food, I honestly cannot see the point in picking at a few lettuce leaves and feeling unsatisfied, when I could be chomping away at a proper meal, the flavours exploding on my tongue and filling me up perfectly. A salad looks s
o
… bland. A salad is more like a snack to me, not a filling meal.

“
Stop wrinkling your nose up at my food, I can see the disgust quite clearly. Have you even ever tried a lobster and black truffle salad
?
” I shake my head, knowing she will not change my mind, it may taste nice, but i
t’
s not filling.

“
I do
n’
t need to, it looks pretty enough, and it may taste delicious, but when the salad has gone I can guarantee
I’
ll still be hungry. I
t’
s not for me chick
.
”

Lottie rolls her eyes at me
,“
yo
u’
re so stubborn sometimes. Just try it, I would never normally order something like this, you know me well enough to know
I’
m quite content tucking in to a burger, but it was recommended and I gave it a go.
I’
m actually kind of obsessed with it at the mo. I
t’
s beaut
.
” I huff beneath my breath and do as she says, grabbing a fork full and lifting it to my mouth.

I
t’
s surprisingly nicer than I thought it would be, and I suppose it would do for a light lunch, but
I’
ll stick with my lasagne
.“
Mm
m”
, I mumble around the bite.

I swallow it down and give her a small nod
.“
Yo
u’
re right, it is really very nice, but I can guarantee
I’
ll be heading to McDonalds after one of those
.
”

“
Me too
.
” She agrees, laughing.

We eat a few more mouthfuls in silence, savouring our food. I really need a wee, and I only went about half an hour ago when we came in. I take a sip of my lemonade and inform Lottie I will be right back.

“
You just went. Bloody hell woman, hurry up, we have some serious chatting to do
.
” I hop up, and walk towards the back of the restaurant, ignoring the snarky looks from women looking prim and proper in their work attire. I may be underdressed for eating in such a place like this, but what the hell has it got to do with them? Stuck up cows.

I hold my head high and do my business, checking my make up in the mirror after. I feel a bit queasy, but shrug it off and put it down to hunger.

Head high in the air, I walk back out and make way towards Lottie, slowing down deliberately to give the stuck up bitches something to look at properly.

Tilting my head to the side, I smile sweetly at the ones throwing me daggers with their eyes, and watch them huff and drop their attention back to their food. Bullies, tha
t’
s all they are and all they will ever be.

“
What was all that about
?
” Lottie asks, shiftily placing her phone back in to her bag and giving me her attention.

“
Oh, you know, certain types of women thinking they are better than me and not approving of my attire
.
” I wave it off.

“
Oh ignore them, I deal with those types of prats all day long
.
” She shifts again, appearing edgy and avoiding eye contact with me.

“
Wha
t’
s up? Yo
u’
re acting weird
.
” I take a bite of my lasagne, the queasy feeling intensifying.

I hear her sigh
,“
Nothing much, just some work stuff has caught me off guard is all
.
” I do
n’
t believe her, but I know Lottie, you cannot force it out of her, it has to be when she is ready to talk.

“
Okay babe, if you say so
.
”

She places her wine glass down forcefully and snaps at me
.“
Yeah, I do
.
” Her eyes flit over to the windows and doors, appearing jumpy and frightful. She breathes out sharply, closing her eyes for a few seconds before focusing them on me
.“I’
m sorry, just had some rough news at the office, did
n’
tmean to snap. Forgive me
?
”

“
I
t’
sfine
,
” I tell her honestly, I have behaved like this many a time
.“
Just if you want to get it off your chest then
I’
m here okay
?
”

She bites the corner of a lip, offering up a sheepish smile
.“
So, what do I do about the sex god that is Harry
?
” And just like she changes the subject and resumes to being my fun and lively friend.

“
I
t’
s up to you, have you heard from him
?
”

“
Yeah, he text me when we left to ask when I want to see him again, he wants to take me on a date. I did
n’
t reply though, I have no idea what to even say
.
” Oh she has it bad, I do
n’
t think she has ever run out of words.

“
Well do you like him and want to see him again
?
” Stupid question, and judging by the look I am receiving from her she knows it too
.“
Okay, let me rephrase that, when do you want to see him again? Just message and tell him you had a good night and would like to go out with him. Wait for him to decide where and when then, although the Lottie I know always takes the lead
.
”

“
And that right there is exactly why I want to take the back seat and have the decisions made for me for once, I really like him and do
n’
t wannachase him off or take the lead all the time, i
t’
s exhausting and gets boring real quick
.
”

I finish up my lasagne and place my plate to the side of the table
.“
Well then ask him what he has in mind and say yes. The poor bloke probably thinks he did something wrong, or you are not interested in him. If you like him, then message him. Simple
.
”

Shequirks an eyebrow at me in response, gulping down a mouthful of wine
.“
Fucking hell, since when did you become a love guru, mis
s‘
I can give advice but am shit at taking i
t’?
” Yeah she has me there, if I had followed anyone and everyon
e’
s advice over the years, then Dan would have been history a long time ago. The only thing I do
n’
t regret from our relationship is our kids.

“
Yeah well, it took me a while, but I got there in the end
.
” A big cheesy grin instantly pops onto my face at the thought of Hunter.

“
Oh bollocks
.
” Lotti
e’
s wine glass crashes to the floor, the small amount of alcohol still in it narrowly missing the lady seated on the table beside us
.“
Sorry
.
” Lottie and I reply in unison the woman gaping at the pair of us.

“
I have had to endure their blue language throughout my meal, some rather crude conversations, and now wine being thrown at me. I assumed this place had class, but it seems they allow any kind of riff raff in here
.
” The fifty something stick thin, bleach blonde, blatantly fake boobed woman says to the gentlemen she is sitting opposite. Totally brazen and as loud as anything, clearly speaking about us, but doing in a way that it was for our benefit more than his.

“
And they started with you
.
” Oh bloody hell. Lottie pipes and replies loudly to the woman, several diners turning to look and see what the noise is about.

The stuck up cow splutters in to her water a few times, the man she is sitting with smirks at Lottie before resuming his meal, clearly unperturbed by the scene being caused by his lunch companion and us
.“
Excuse me. You have no idea whom you are talking to in such a rude manner
.
” This garners an eye roll from her companion.

“
Oh, do tell.
I’
ll be sure to react appropriately
.
” Lottie bites back at her.

With a condescending smirk, she turns in her seat, her eyes taking the pair of us in from head to toe in disgust
.“
I am the future Mrs Rupert Pattersons, and if
I’
m honest, then I find your behaviour to be completely offending. I should think an apology would suffice, and maybe dining in a more class appropriate restaurant next time. Better yet, I hear Greggs is quite nice for the lower classes
.
” I could just reach out and flick her upturned nose. The cow is infuriating.

Lottie gapes my way for just a second, before her words sink in and I see the anger flare to life in her eyes. I can sit back and enjoy this, no need for me to lose my temper by the looks of things.

“
Oh my god, yes, I do believe you are right, an apology would more than suffice
.
” Lottie pauses dramatically. I nearly crack up laughing upon realising the woman has
n’
t taken note of Lotti
e’
s sarcasm, the man she is with has though, and he is struggling to rein in his sniggers behind a handkerchief. He catches me looking and winks my way, obviously enjoying the show
.“
But seeing as
I’
m not going to get one,
I’
ll tell you this. You are a washed up old hag. As the future Mrs Robert Battercake, or whatever the hell your name is, I would expect you to act with more class and behave like your shit does
n’
t stink. Cause
I’
ll tell you this lady, you may very well be marrying in to money but you can sure as hell tell you do
n’
t come from it, nor have you made it on your own. So you go back to handing out those blowjobs in exchange for a pair of Louboutins, and
I’
ll just carry on earning the substantial amount I do, and sit back watching my bank account grow from my own success without the added STD on top
.
”

The woma
n’
s face takes on an angry red shade and her cheeks hollow from grinding her teeth together. She bashes her hand on the table and goes to open her mouth and throw abuse at us, but a loud, booming male voice cuts her off.