Trigger Warning!!!!!!!! There are elements in this story that may be disturbing to some. Such triggers may include: being drugged, kidnapping, and excessive use of force, ect.. This is ONLY a story, I do NOT condone/endorse/encourage anything in this story! All character are 18+
This is my first writing/submission. I am completely open to constructive criticism! I hope you enjoy :)
It's a cool autumn night, and knowing her, she's going to open her window any minute now. It was part of her nightly routine as soon as it became cold enough. This is the perfect night; it must be fate. She never listened when I told her that she needed to cut some of these branches. I shook my head thinking about the memory.
One month ago:
We had been the last two to leave the office for the last week, trying to finish up our reports for the previous case. We were both exhausted and I had thought that was the perfect opportunity to casually mention one of the countless off handed chores that needed to be done outside.
"Avona, you know that massive tree in your yard?"
"Hmm?" She had halfheartedly asked as she continued to read through the file in her hands.
"You know that tree on the right side of your house? Do you want me to help you take care of it in a few weeks? It's getting too big and has way too many branches. It's borderline dangerous, what if something happened and the tree fell right through your house? You'd be crushed."
She looked up and paused for a moment, taking in what I said. At first, I thought she was at least considering cutting it down or at the very least getting a landscaper to trim it up a bit. However, any hope I had of getting through to her went down the drain the moment I saw her smile, then chuckle, as if she were amused.
"John, we talked about this back in the spring. It was fine then, and it will be fine this season too. If I was going to worry about that tree, it would be about a peeping tom looking at me through my window, not if a storm would cause it to fall on me. And truthfully, I doubt anyone is going to want to climb up that tree, just to look at me in my room. That should tell you how worried I am about that tree. Instead of worrying about potential crazy storms, you should focus back on these files so we can be done faster!" She smiled and went back to working on her report. Little did she know that she had given me the perfect idea.
Back to present:
The big Oak tree allows me enough cover to be hidden among its long branches and even though the leaves have changed colors, most were still on the tree. Her light in the room flipped off and she pulled the curtains closed. Now the moment is almost here, and I can't stop my hands from shaking. I squeeze my small bag I carried up with me. I haven't done anything like this before. This goes against everything that I stand for and believe in...but I can't take it anymore. She is so reckless with everything. If I don't protect her from herself, it would only be a matter of time before someone hurt her or something happened to her.
An hour goes by while I wait to make sure she is deep in sleep. Luckily, she lived in an older neighborhood. Almost everyone else on her street was already settled in for the night before she even went to bed. I climb back down the tree, taking care to be quiet, until I stepped on a branch that cracked and gave out from underneath me. I hadn't released my grip on the two limbs that I was holding onto ease myself down and I am able to quickly recover.
No one had noticed me climbing up but of course it'd be my luck that NOW would be the time I fell. If her neighbors didn't hear me and call the cops, she would. That'd be just great, "hey John, what the hell are you doing in my tree in the middle of the night?" I try to calm down knowing that chastising myself isn't going to help this go as smoothly as possible. Just breathe, slow and steady wins the race.
After I make down without alerting anyone, I start going through her small rock garden and looking for her hide-a-key. What seems like a lifetime of being out in the open, I find her extra key, unlock the door, and quickly put the key back where it was. I'M IN! Closing the door quietly, I make my way up the stairs. I can hear my own heartbeat in my ears, the excitement, fear, and anxiousness all compiling together. I reach her door and start to open it, but I hesitate. Can I really do this to the woman I love? I know that if I do this...there's no going back. I can still turn around; she would never know that I was here. It's now or never." And with that, I turn the handle.
I take a moment in the doorway for my eyes to adjust and once they do, I start to smile. Of course, My Girl likes to wear a sleep mask. Her long hair is spread across her pillow from the fan blowing. I know this will probably be the last moment for the foreseeable future that she will be this calm and peaceful. Then, I pull out my gun and swiftly straddle her.
Avona:
One moment, I'm dreaming that I finally got the promotion I have been wanting and the next I'm half-awake but full panic, sensing something is wrong. Then I feel something on top of me. No, SOMEONE on top of me. I try to move my hands to hit them off me, but I am quickly pinned down. I try to speak and notice that my mouth is covered. Grunting in frustration, I lift my legs in a last-ditch effort to wiggle out of their grasp long enough to grab anything to defend myself. But it's in vain, the only thing I succeed in doing is wearing myself out. Breathing heavy through only my nose is harder than I thought it would be, my chest is heaving up and down. A sickly feeling starts to churn in the pit of my stomach, and I know I've lost. I look up at the person above me and even he's wearing a mask, I can see that the build looks masculine. We stare at each other for what seems like an eternity until he speaks.
"I am going to let you up, if you try to do anything stupid, I'll shoot you. Do you understand?" Sounding robotic, it's obvious that this stranger doesn't want me to be able to recognize his voice. Maybe that means when he's done here, he'll leave, and I can forget this ever happened. I just need to keep it together long enough to make it through tonight. I nod my head and try to relax. He seems to be pleased with this and releases my wrists, then slowly starts to get off me. This catches me off guard until he shows me his gun. I can't help but swallow hard, my heart feels like it's beating out of my chest.
"You are going to get up slowly, keep the tape on your mouth, and pack a bag." Without thinking, I muffle the question 'pack a bag?!' He quickly becomes impatient, grabbing the back of my hair and leading me to my closet.
"Yes" he hisses in my ear "pack a bag and hurry up!" I start grabbing random shirts, pants, and undergarments. After I shove all the clothing items I can into the duffel bag, as if in one smooth motion, he takes it, grabs me quicker than I can react, and binds my hands in front of my body. Then he moves behind me. "Go to the garage and get in the passenger side of your car." Sensing that I am starting to panic, he not only raises the gun again but puts it to my head. To my shame, that causes me to start walking downstairs. Fight you idiot! You can't go to a second location, at least here, you have a chance!" Cringing at what I feel is my best option, I purposefully miss a step. As I lean forward, I try to tuck my chin to my chest so I don't hurt myself too badly and use what I can of my hands to brace myself. I roll painfully down the last half of the stairs and even though I am throbbing, I force myself to lay as still as I can.
"Fuck!" is what I hear him yell, followed by his footsteps coming heavily down the steps. When he reaches me, he waits a moment to touch me as if he trying to make sure I am still breathing. Then he lowers himself and takes off a single glove so he can use his finger to feel for my pulse. "Now is your last chance, better to be shot here than possibly tortured somewhere else!" And with that I headbutt him square in the nose which causes him to raise up, then I kick him in the groin. He doubles over in pain which allows me to scramble to my feet. I hobble as quickly as I can to the front door. It's right there, I can make it and start yelling! Someone will hear me and then- I'm grabbed and then I feel a sharp pinch in my arm. I feel utter terror as I blink trying to focus my eyes. My head feels heavy and the last thing I see is the front door getting further away as I'm being dragged away.