Author's note: If you are just joining this series, I suggest that you go back and read the story from the beginning. It will make much more sense that way. Also, and importantly, please note that this is a work of fiction. Always use good judgment and approach real-life situations with safety in mind.
I HEARD A RUMOR - PART 5
I was awakened by the sound of an alarm clock. Cassie must have set it. I was surprised to discover that she had removed my shackles during the night while I slept. I must have been out cold, and hadn't noticed.
I removed my sleep mask and looked over to see Cassie standing there, smiling.
"Good morning, sleepy head," she said, as I picked the medical tape off my mouth. It was 5:45 a.m.
"Remember, we're leaving at 6. So go and get yourself some water or juice like Carol said."
Cassie and I both opted for some orange juice. I guess we both figured that we would need the energy.
At 6 a.m. sharp, we both appeared outside at Carol's van, dutifully dressed as Carol had instructed.
As she and Barb walked over, she called out to us, "You used the bathroom, right?'
We responded affirmatively, like two children responding to their parents.
"OK. Are you ready for this?" Carol asked.
Cassie looked at me. We were both smiling, eagerly but a little nervously. Our excitement was palpable. It was clear that Cassie wanted to do it. So did I. We shook our heads, yes.
Less than ten minutes later, we arrived at the park. On the ride over, Barb told us that the train was scheduled to arrive at 7:03. It would pass near to our location on the trail just a few moments earlier.
"We have to be fully set up by 6:50. As soon as we hear the train in the distance, we'll start recording our video. Hopefully the train won't be late."
Barb continued, "Remember, once we start, we can't stop, or the shoot will be ruined. We'd have to wait another hour for the next train, and by that time there might be too many people around. The camera will be focused on you two for almost the entire time, until the very end, when I'll pan the camera up to the sky with the sound of the train passing by. During that whole time, the e-stim will have to stay on and we won't be able to turn it down, or it would ruin the whole effect. You know that it won't hurt you, but it's going to be really hard to take. You're going to be tied down really well, so you won't be able to escape or alleviate your torment in any way. You'll just have to take it."
Carol added, "I hope it doesn't take the train too long to reach us, but no matter how long it takes, we're going to have to keep the e-stim running strong. I just put fresh batteries in the e-stim unit to make sure it doesn't run out of power during the shoot. For this plan to work, everything has to work, for the
whole
time."
She continued, "So you guys tested the e-stim unit last night, right? Don't even answer that. I know you, so I know you did. What level do you want us to use?"
"14!" we both blurted out.
"14! Are you kidding me!" exclaimed Carol. "That's almost the max!"
"We know! It's fine!" replied Cassie. "Come on, Carol. We tested it, and we know what to expect. It's going to be over the top, and we want it to be. We'll be fine! We're both 22. We're young and healthy. That's who level 14 is for! Us! I want us to be screaming and crying and desperately trying to escape from the very first moment. If we get out there and we're not screaming and pleading for you to shut it off, that would be such a letdown. You've got to go all the way! Please do it. Please!"
"All right! So I don't feel guilty later, I'm going to ask you one last time. Are you sure you want to do this? I ask, because if you say yes, than we will proceed at level 14
no matter what
. Even if it takes longer than we would like. Even if it looks like you are suffering terribly. I hate to see you suffer, especially when you start crying. But we won't let up, even if we get scared. Even if you look like you are desperately pleading with us to make it stop. We won't stop it. We will continue to the end, no matter what," said Carol, urgently. "So, are you absolutely sure?"
"Yes!" we both replied, eagerly.
"Cassie and I talked about this earlier," I chimed in, after a moment. Turning to Cassie, I asked, "Do you want to do our idea?"
Cassie smiled and nodded her head, yes, nervously enthusiastic.
"OK," I continued. "Not only do we want you both to promise not to chicken out with the e-stim, but for the last minute before the train arrives, we want you to turn it up to level
15
!"
Carol was silent for a moment, seemingly not knowing what to think about this. Then, she just turned to Cassie and asked, "Are you sure, honey?"
In her gentle voice, Cassie smiled and said, "We can do it. I'm so excited!"
"Me, too," I added. "It's going to be awesome!"
"We want you to tie us up really well, and then bring it on!" proclaimed Cassie. "The thought of being tied up and gagged while being mercilessly tormented, crying and pleading for it to stop, and not being able to do anything about it - well - that's all I can think about! I can't wait!"
"OK. Let's do this!" said Carol, sounding amazed.
Before we got out of the van, Barb turned to us and said, "Carol and I will walk up ahead of you on the trail and scout out the right location. We'll carry the duffel bags with all the equipment. You two should walk behind us a little distance so it doesn't look like we're together - but not too far behind. Make sure you watch to see where we turn off the trail, and when you get there, just follow the old train track."
Along the trail, Cassie and I walked, holding hands.