Playing with The Devil *Book 2*

*Swiper no more Swiping*

Charlie's POV

~Three days prior~

I walked around my house cleaning up after Ben who decided to throw a mini party last night. I was beyond exhausted but I pushed through and cleaned up anyway.

    I was fixing up the couch before I heard the noise of my phone going off. Quickly I finished fixing the couch before grabbing my phone. Noticing it was a text from Laura i quickly opened it with a smile.

Laura:
Hey girl! I'm visiting New York for a few days. Would you like to get lunch with me tomorrow?

Charlie:
Oh I would love to! What time and where?

Laura:
How about 3:30 and I brought my car with me so I will drive!

Charlie:
Alright! That sounds awesome. See you then!

   Laura liked my message before I shut my phone off and continued cleaning.

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Laura:
I'm here !!

With a quick nod I shut my phone off and finished sliding my shoes on. I quickly made my way downstairs and saw ben in the kitchen making a sandwich. He looked at me with a smile.

"Hey I'm going for lunch with Laura. Make whatever you want for dinner. Love you! Byee!" I spoke quickly grabbing my bag and walking out of the house. I recognized Laura's black Ford Escape instantly. Hopping in the passenger seat I smiled at her.

She smiled back at me with a bright smile except it seemed a little forced. I simply chose to ignore it.

   Laura had pulled on the freeway what felt like hours ago. Checking the clock I noticed two hours go by and we still were on the road.

   "Where are we going?" I said laughing although she didn't take it as a joke. Suddenly a wave of nervousness took over her and she pressed onto the gas harder.

   After maybe 30 minutes more of driving Laura pulled off on an exit. The town seemed quite small but it doesn't seem familiar.

Laura parked outside of an old rundown building. Although I knew it was working due to the fact lights were on inside.

"Laura where are we?" I asked turning my head towards her. Her eyes were wide and I could pick up easily on her nerves. Why was she nervous?

"Charlie I'm so sorry. They threatened us." She rushed out. Tears poured out of her eyes. I looked at her confused.

"Who threatened you Laura. Tell me and I can help you." I said taking off my seatbelt and turning towards her. She just shook her head as more tears fell.

"I'm so sorry Charlie. Please forgive me." Laura rushed before pushing me back and sticking a cloth in my mouth. I struggled against the cloth but something felt like it was holding my wrists. I turned around to see that my door had been opened and a tall figure stood there holding down my wrists.

I screamed and wailed but slowly all energy had felt like it was being drained. I could barely keep my eyes open.

"Shhh. Just let it take over you Charlie. It will be over soon." I heard the voice of Mike say gently while smoothing down my hair, but I was too tired to pay attention. With a small weak nod I finally closed my eyes and let sleep take over me.

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   Unknowns POV

   "Why are you making me hurt her! You know she is my friend." Mike yelled storming into my office. My eyes left the security cameras as I looked over at him.

   "Because she trusts you. You can get her to do things I can't." I spoke clearly looking back over to the cameras. I watched as Charlie was getting tied to the chair I set up for her.

   "This is actually bullshit. We aren't even that close anymore. She won't listen to anything I have to say!" Mike snapped. I chuckled deeply and turned back towards him.

   "You better watch your tone with me. My threat still stands. You fuck up and Laura is a goner." I said lowly. He scowled at me before turning around and walking out of my office.

   I turned my head back towards the cameras with a small smirk. When you wake Charlie the fun will begin.

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Charlie's POV

    Fuck my head hurts. With a small groan I rolled my head over and pried my eyes open. My mouth was dry and my lips were cracked. Even running my tongue over my lips didn't bring the usual softness to them.

   I looked around the room to see that I was in some sort of prison cell. The walls were all cement and the door seemed to be iron bars. There was a small window at the top of the wall behind me that was barricaded in with iron bars.

   I could hear the noise of water dropping down from the ceiling onto the cement ground. It was cold but not cold to the point where I was shivering. Distant muttering could be heard but I couldn't tell what they were saying. Although the voices got louder as they drew closer.

    After a few minutes two dark figures stood in front of my door. Their figures blocked out the sun from shining into my room.

   "Tell boss that she is awake." One of them muttered. With a stiff nod one turned on their heels and walked down the way they came from. The other one slowly opened the door and walked in.

   As he came into the light I realized it was someone who I hadn't recognized before. This man had tan skin and with her black hair. He had bright green eyes that had a dark look to them.

   "Ah I can see why Sinclair takes an interest in you." He spoke quietly walking around me in a circle.

"You are quite a pretty one." He said while two of his fingers ran through a small section of my hair. I leaned away from his touch and scowled at him. He simply smirked and backed away.

   "I didn't understand why boss was so obsessed with you. He said that meant more than just getting the chance to kill your boyfriend. You mean something to him." The man mumbled eyeing me. I shifted uncomfortably under his gaze.

   The noise of rushes footsteps could be heard off in the distance. The mans smirk widened as he realized who was coming.

   "Oh this should be fun." He said as two figures stood in front of the door. I looked down at the floor and didn't dare raise my gaze. The loud squeak of the door ricocheted off of the cement walls.

   The figures stepped inside but I didn't dare raise my head.

  "Leave us." A voice spoke. It was deep but not too deep. I heard two soft 'yes boss'es before the noise of footsteps slowly got quieter.

"Look at me." The voice spoke after a little while of silence. I scowled and shook my head.

"I said look at me." He grunted out. Slowly my head raised and my eyes locked with the man who had been toying with me for years. As my eyes focused on his face my eyes widened and my heart dropped to the floor.

The mans frown turned into an obvious smirk as he noticed that I recognized him.

"Miss me?" He question, his smirk growing.

"Luke." I mumbled out breathlessly.

  Luke really said. I'm back from the dead bitches!