Emerald secrecy (#wattys2015)

Chapter 3

I fluttered my eyes open, my head was throbbing like hell
A hair was on my eyes I tried to move it, but, to my shock my hands couldn't move. Now I was staring to worry. ALOT.
I moved my head so the hair would move and I took in my surroundings and my current situation.

I was strapped on a chair with my legs and hands tied together. I was in a dark, dingy room with nothing but a small window. I started to shuffle my chair to get as near as possible to the window, but however, I heard faint footsteps and unluckily it was coming nearer to my location. I stopped and shut my eyes hoping this was only a dream.

A deep, rough voice proved me wrong.
"Well I see you're awake...anyway let's cut the chat Boss will be here and will want to speak to you, one tip though -be on your best behaviour"
The man circled my chair and exited the room.
I exhaled loudly, I hadn't realised I kept my breath for so long. I slowly opened my eyes and immediately tears started to drop from my eyes. I was terrified.

After what seemed like hours, a tall women came in with a red cocktail dress and an animal fur shawl.
I stared at her she wore a deep shade of red as lipstick and very emphasised eyeliner. she dragged a chair and sat opposite me.
She spoke in a very sly and commanding voice.
"good evening darling,"

I looked at her in the eyes and turned my head away.
She has to think twice if I'm gonna talk to her
She got up walked towards my turned face and slapped it hard.
I winced at the pain, my cheek was burning in pain and my tears were stinging. What was going on?

She sat back down and spoke
"Listen girl, I'm not here to play games, I'm here to ask you a few questions I wouldn't want to slap you again would I!"
I faced her and swallowed, then nodded in agreement.
"Right let's begin shall we, tell me where did you find this ring?"
She took from a little bag that she wore and took out the emerald ring.
My eyebrows furrowed in confusion and in surprise. She searched me!?
"I found that on the ground when I was coming back from the supermarket" I shuddered in fear. My hands were all clammy and my face was sweating.

"I see...then? What did you do next?"
"I took it to the police station but along the way I ended up here."
I tried to sound brave but my voice was failing me.
"Ok well.. That's good at least you don't know... Never mind anyway I will be back"
With that she turned and stepped out the room.
I was left there baffled what did she mean by You don't know?
I didn't bother thinking about this and wasted no time to escape.

I edged my chair towards the window and saw a nail poking out and lifted my arms as much as I could and teared open the strong tape. I moved my wrist to bring back the circulation and started to un-tape my legs. I was nearly free! I then ripped open the tape that stranded me on the chair across my waist. I stood up excitedly, I forced myself to stay quiet and crept out the room.

I heard faint voices in the room down the corridor which was on my left. I needed to get out of here fast! I patted my pockets then realising I haven't got my phone. I left it at home.
Home. The thought made be wanted to cry. Lisa must be worried sick!
I looked again at the corridor and saw light. There must be the way out!

I quickly ran through the corridor making sure I wasn't heard then abruptly stopped. I was right near the door, the conversation that was happening was news to my ears to tell the police.

"She doesn't know about the ring-thank God" it was the women that came In earlier to interrogate me.
"That's very good our plans were about to fail, anyway have you got any news from Rodger?" This time it was a man speaking who sounded like the man that came in to inform me about the Boss.
"No,Rodger is still working on the poison but hopefully it will be done soon."
"I can't wait till the rings are sold, then we will have victory"

My ears couldn't believe what they were hearing
Poison? Ring? What?
Suddenly the door opened and I wasn't fast enough to move.
I was met with the same sharp green eyes that was in the alleyway, but this time they were furious.

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