Eric was bleeding from the wound in his head, his dick and balls hurt, but he crawled into the bedroom and took out the spare key. He knew that Hayley was probably already on the elevator. Damn he thought how stupid he had been not to take her cell phone or to trust the bitch. Despite his pain, Eric knew that someone would come looking for him, so he got dressed, grabbed his passport, some cash from the hidden safe in his room and his wallet and packed a backpack with clothes. What Eric didn't know was how far the power of the Cassidy's reached.
***
Blake arrived with two of his men. The concierge stopped his men from going upstairs. "I'm sorry I have to notify Mr. Hamilton of anyone coming up." Blake took out an envelope filled with cash and handed it to the concierge, "This is to let us go upstairs and for your silence about this matter." Without even blinking, the man at the desk took the envelope and made it disappear into his jacket pocket.
They rang for the elevator. When it opened, Hayley was on it. She saw Blake and collapsed into his arms.
Blake looked at the two men who were with him. "Let's get Hayley home and we'll deal with this after. Blake said as he carried Hayley to the car waiting. As he placed her gently in the car, he noticed the blood on her shirt.
Once he had Hayley safely in the SUV he phoned Kenneth, "She's safe, but I think this asshole whipped her. We are taking her home. Call the doctor and bring a rape kit. We don't want any press, we'll handle this. I'll call his father and the White House. It will be handled by the family I assume."
"Absolutely, I will call an emergency board meeting as soon as we know what her injuries are." Kenneth said. "It will be put to a vote. Do you know if he's still in his apartment?"
"I assume he is, but not sure. We tried to go up, but we were stopped. The garage is also locked with a keycard entry, but don't worry we will get him, but she's safe and we are taking her home." Blake said as he stroked Hayley's face. Her head was on his shoulder.
***
Eric got to the garage and into his car. He was driving to Washington to see his father who would know what to do. He assumed that Joseph would get him out of the country. He assumed that his father would protect him. He assumed that it would be his word against hers. But he forgot the advice his mother, Madeline had always given him...when you assume something you make an ass out of u and me.
***
Blake carried Hayley into her apartment building. She had not spoken a word. Kenneth and Gwendolyn were arriving at the same moment. Gwyn was a therapist and she wanted to see what Hayley's mental state was.
Marvina opened the door and let out a gasp. Jake was right behind her. Hayley was set down on the sofa. She had a black eye, a bruise to the side of her head and Eric's handprint on her face. Jake saw the blood that was drying on her back. He was horrified, "Where is that son of a bitch? I'll fucking kill him." Jake said his hands balled into fists.
"Calm down. Hayley's alive and the doctor will be here. You take care of your fiancée." Blake said as he took out his cell phone and took pictures. There would be no press or police involved, the pictures would be for Eric's father and the vice-president in case they needed convincing.
***
Kenneth sat down next to Hayley. "I'm so sorry Hayley I should have driven you home or at least walked with you."
Hayley opened her eyes and looked up at him, "It's not your fault, it's mine. I should have let you. I just wanted some air. I didn't know that some maniac would be after me."
"Gwyn is going to be with you, I have to return to the office." He said and Hayley knowing the rules nodded.
Kenneth patted Jake's arm, "Jake I'm very sorry, just know that Eric will be dealt with."
Jake sat down next to Hayley and her composure broke. She fell into his arms and began to sob. He held her. Gwyn kissed her husband goodbye and sat down next to Hayley.
Gwyn asked her questions and told her that she could call 24/7. "Hayley you'll probably have nightmares and be afraid to go out, that's normal. Take a few days and return to work when the doctor says. Remember you have security. You can have them for 24 hours a day. Talk to Jake he loves you and I'm sure he won't judge you for something that wasn't your fault, you should be allowed to walk the streets safely. You are the injured party, but Hayley you are not and I repeat this, you are not a victim!
Hayley heard Gwyn and she responded by saying, "I am not a victim."
Dr. Heart arrived soon after with the nurse. Jake helped Hayley to the bedroom where Gwyn went with her. "Jake, I think you should wait outside? Let the doctor do his job and I'll be with her. Why don't you get her some water or tea and something to eat?" She suggested with a slight reassuring smile.
Marvina who heard Gwyn immediately went to boil water for tea. Blake took Jake aside, "Don't worry, she's all right. The son of a bitch raped her and the family will take care of it."
"He's a senator's son and I know he'll get out of the country or his father will protect him." Jake said, running a hand through his hair. He looked longingly at the closed bedroom door.
Blake chuckled sardonically, "I don't think you understand the power of the Cassidy family Jake, we will deal with this. There will be no press, no police report filed. The evidence is for the Senator's father and the members of the board who will decide Eric's fate and I assure you it won't be pleasant. If you want to be there, it can be arranged.
There is no place on earth that Eric can hide, nor is there any rock he can hide under. There is no country that he can go to that will take him in, the Cassidy's have members in every single country including Antarctica where the head scientist is Byron Cassidy Weston, so the son of bitch will find that all roads are closed to him. His father won't be able to protect him." Black said flicking an invisible something off his nail.
Blake continued, "His father will plead and beg but in the end he will do what's right. Trust me, my son; Eric will not get away with anything. Come, let's have some coffee and some deliciousness of whatever Marvina made I'm sure it's something spectacular."
Jake sat down at the table. Marvina served them a piece of apple pie and coffee. She took a tray and brought some hot chocolate with marshmallows and a small plate of roasted chicken with wild rice and spinach that she had made for dinner. She added a pot of tea with cream, sugar, sweet and low, lemon slices and four cups to her tray and brought it into the bedroom where she left it on the table.
***
Jake glanced up at her, "Thank you Marvina, it's really late, why don't you stay over."
"Thanks Mr. Jake, I already took out my night clothes." She said and smiled at him, "Miss Hayley is a sturdy girl. She'll be all right."
Dr. Heart came out of the bedroom, Blake and Jake stood up and walked over to him. "Jake, Blake, Hayley has a black eye, and some facial bruising as well as vaginal bruising. She also will have a small scar on her back. The idiot really didn't know how to use a whip, thank God." Dr. Heart smiled. "He must have had a very small dick because he didn't do any damage to her vagina. He came inside her so we have a sample of his semen and will test it for HIV and any other STD's. I've given her a shot to calm her down and she should sleep through the night. She can return to work on Monday but for the next few days Hayley needs to take it easy. Gwyn is speaking to her about the ordeal. "
"I need to see her," Jake said.
"Of course, but she's asleep." Dr. Heart said and then turned to Blake, "Get the bastard, before he does this to someone else. I've left a prescription for some pain pills if she needs them, but I don't expect that she will." He gave a knowing look to Blake who nodded the formula would make her heal quickly.
Jake entered the bedroom. Hayley was sound asleep, Gwyn by her side. Gwyn whispered to Jake, "You should call her parents, they will want to know. Call them now although I told Kenneth that you would tell them because he will need to call Matthew for his vote."
Jake went into the bathroom and called Matthew, "Eric Hamilton kidnapped and raped Hayley this evening after she went for her study time with Kenneth." He said it straight forward without coating it because there was no way to soften this blow.
Matthew was in shock. "I'll tell her mother in the morning. How is my daughter?"
"She's asleep. I'll let you speak to Dr. Heart. She will be fine, but I should have picked her up. I was working late." Jake said apologetically.
"This is not your fault. Kenneth was supposed to bring her home. I'll get to the bottom of it. You take care of Hayley." Matthew said and his voice was soft, "I know you love my daughter. Give her a big kiss from me and I'll speak with her tomorrow. I'll call Dr. Heart and get the status, then I will call Kenneth because I'm sure that he's convened the board. He is probably waiting for me so you go take care of Hayley."
Jake said goodbye and returned to the bedroom. He sat on the bed. He kissed Hayley's forehead and held her hand. Gwyn watched for a few moments and left them to their peace.
***
Kenneth gathered all the board members he could in the boardroom the rest were on Skype and waiting for him. He told them what happened to Hayley. They were all horrified. Lance who was on Skype asked for the vote to be done. Everyone knew what the outcome would be.
Blake was on the phone. He told them that it had to be unanimous if they were going to vote for what he thought they would vote. If one person didn't then other methods would be used, this was the last resort.
Matthew was the first, "Death" he said. Lance was next, "Death". From around the room each person said, "Death" until it went to Kenneth who said, "Death"
Blake said, "By what method, slow, fast or very painful." This was left to Matthew it was his daughter who was hurt, "Very painful."
Blake agreed. Kenneth spoke, "The President and the Vatican have to be notified. The Senator I'm sure will plead for his son's life. We will all listen, but in the end he will be made to understand. The Vice President will receive the information in the morning. I say we all go home and get a good night sleep. We'll be back here by one." Kenneth adjourned the meeting.
