Stella (Pov)
The night breeze kissed my skin as I speed-walked down the sidewalk. Closed shops and small cafeās passed, their turned-off lights giving this place an even more eerie feel to it.
There were no cars, with an exception of the occasional drunken party van here or there, but I couldnāt help but feel like I was being watched. Every time I glanced over my shoulder and saw nothing, the more I wished I hadnāt forgotten my phone at the apartment. I just couldnāt shake it away.
When I saw the library, I sped up my pace in the growing sense of relief. The apartments were only a few houses down.
As I neared the flight of stairs, I fumble through my bag for my keys and put them through the lock. The door clicked and opened and as soon as I closed it behind me, any sense of being watched vanished.
I sighed as I flopped onto the couch, tossing my bag aside. I never meant to stay out that late, especially in clothes like this around a town known for crime, but someone needed help. Yes, I couldāve just let the woman carry her own stuff, but what kind of person would I be? The poor girl in a wheelchair kept dropping her stuff.
I glanced up at the clock and saw the time. 12:48, I better go to bed.
I stood back up onto my hurting feet and made my way to the bathroom. The mirror above the sink showed me a girl with pale skin and hair, not matching the dark circles under her eyes. I brushed it off, thinking Iāll fix it tomorrow as I reached for the blue and pink toothbrush in a cup. I squeezed toothpaste onto it and brushed my teeth, thinking of the dayās events before going into the bedroom.
I dragged out an old tank top and grey sweats, much better than the short, slutty dress I was wearing, and changed into it.
I scanned the room one last time before going to bed.
Amelia (Pov)
The silver van I sat in all night was becoming stuffy as I watched the door closely. I knew I couldāve slept for a few hours, but Iām becoming impatient. Stella, beautiful Stella has been on my list for weeks. But today will be the day I get her.
I watch as she leaves her apartment, locking the door behind her. She cautiously climbs down the steps and stops in front of her car door, fumbling for the keys in her pocket. Where Stella stands is the perfect place for me to grab her, right next to the back door. But its broad daylight...
Before I had a chance to think it through, I have my hands around her mouth, muffling her screams as I drag her into the back of my van. As soon as her whole body was in, I climb in with her and shut the door quickly and lock it. Since she is so skinny, It was easier than I thought it would be to tie her down.
Her hands were bound with rope behind her back and her legs were chained to the floor of the vehicle. I frantically look around for something to use as a gag, but everything was empty since I didnāt have time to prepare.
I grow worried someone might hear her and tear a piece of her shirt of and stuff it into her mouth, revealing her lavender bra. I step back and smirk, admiring my own work and quick thinking.
After a few moments, I open the door back up and crawl into the driverās seat. The engine roared into life and sped off towards my beloved home where my would-be proud husband is waiting.
Stella
My world became lost in fear as soon as I felt hands go around me. Drug into a van, going god-knows-where and chained down like an animal. My hands refused to budge and the chain on my feet was so short I couldnāt stand.
I groaned and banged my head on the wall in defeat. I was helpless, stuck and nobody would save me. Nobody would notice I went missing either, because I have no family or friends that arenāt two states away.
The van swerved and stopped every now and then for what felt like forever, before turning onto a gravel path. The smell of the treeās seeped into the van and that sent my heart pounding. I was in the middle of nowhere.
Amelia
I sigh in relief as I make it safely home. No sirens were heard behind me or random pull-overs. Now for the hard part.
I get out and open the back door. Stellaās head shot up and her body tensed when she saw me. I gave her a smile before unlocking her chains and pulling out her gag.
āFollow me,ā I command as I pull her out of the van, holding tightly onto her arm.
I lead her down a short path and up worn out cobblestone stairs. Once we made it to the front door, I opened it and led her inside, locking it behind us.
The first thing I saw was my husband sitting on a recliner, facing the TV. āRon, look! My first catch!ā I squeal in excitement. I push Stella in front of me, holding her out like a prize and let my husband see.