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Chapter 7
"Come on Jane, hurry up! I don't want them to find us. I have a pretty good idea what they are going to with us and I don't want to be around to find out if I'm right." Lisbon whispered and continued to walk through the maze-like secret passageways. She randomly turned left and right and hoped she would find the way out very soon. She was just about to walk up some stairs as Jane stopped her.
"I know I said that we could just walk and find a way out anyway but I'm pretty sure you are walking in circles."
Lisbon turned around and glared at him. "If you know the right way then go straight ahead and lead the way. You always behave like you know everything so now prove it!" she spat.
"Get your temper in check, woman. I was just suggesting that we come up with a plan. Not randomly choosing any direction at each turn. Let's think about where we are and where we want to go."
Lisbon glared at him but let him speak.
"We came up some stairs a while ago and considering we heard those men talking just now we must be on ground level. Which means we shouldn't go up or down any more stairs."
Reluctantly, she agreed with his logic. She didn't want to find an exit and realize they were on the first or second floor. It wasn't the best day to jump out of a window and possible sprain her ankle or something.
"So which direction do you suggest we take now?"
"Well, walk around on this floor and hope we find an exit? Contrary to your believe I don't know everything. I just act like I do and that opens as much doors as really knowing. You just have to play the part and most of the people will do what you want. You should try that sometime." Jane grinned at her.
"I don't need to pretend. My badge opens enough doors for me. As you just pointed out you are good at pretending, so now pretend to know the way. Or do that sniffing thing you do so often. Maybe you can smell us out of here."
She didn't really care what he did as long as something happened. The time was getting short. It's been over ten minutes since Harris was sent to collect them. He must have noticed by now that they are missing.
"Now that is a good idea, Lisbon. It rained when we came here, right?"
Lisbon remembered the storm and the lightning and shuddered. "Yeah, thanks for reminding me. I forgot that for a few minutes."
Jane ignored her sarcastic comment. He turned around and sniffed the air in each direction.
Lisbon looked at him incredulously. "What are you doing? That was a joke! Now come on we've been standing and arguing here long enough. We need to get going."
Jane smiled at her. "This way"
Lisbon took a deep breath. She restrained herself from hitting him. This really wasn't the situation to make a scene. She swallowed a sharp remark and followed his lead.
"You know, when we get out of here we should really talk about your anger management problems."
She'd had enough. She didn't care if this wasn't the right time. She punched him in the face. Being slightly watchful of his earlier injury she punched him in the jaw instead of the nose. "I really don't know why I keep you around! I should have brought you to an animal shelter a long time ago!" she shouted with blazing eyes.
"Jeez, woman! That hurt! The exit is right around that corner. Maybe the rain will cool you off a little." Jane said while moving his jaw to check if it was broken. He was lucky she didn't put all her strength into that punch.
She didn't say a word as she tried to brush past him. That wasn't as easy as she thought seeing as it was very narrow. She had to put her body flush against his in order to get past him. He didn't even pretend to move away. Just stood there and enjoyed the feeling of her body against his. Sadly it didn't last long and she was past him in a heartbeat.
She liked the feeling of being pushed against him way to much and pushed that thought to the back of her mind. There were more pressing matters that needed her attention. She moved quickly to the direction he pointed out earlier and was surprised to actually find a door.
"See, I was right. The exit."
"I don't even want to know how you figured that out. Let's get out of here." Lisbon said and pushed the door open.
It was dark outside. The rain had let off and now small rain drops only fell every now and then. The moon illuminated the backyard of the mansion in a beautiful soft glow and if Lisbon was in another situation she would have stopped and watched the amazing scenery a little longer. She forced herself to stop looking and hurriedly jogged over the lawn. Jane decided to stop and admire the nature.
"Jane! How many times do I need to tell you that we have to hurry up? Or do you want to have another nice little chat with Harris? If I heard correctly he is dying to meet you again. And I can assure you that it's only him that's dying metaphorically. You on the other hand... now move it!" Lisbon shouted angrily.
"Okay, okay I'm coming. No need to shout at me. You know they are still searching for us and I bet they heard your little rant and are on their way over here." he mentioned as he walked past her.
Lisbon mentally slapped herself. Damn! He's so irritating that I even forgot the people who want to kill us. Or worse, take us somewhere to sell us to god knows who. Well, I have no time o think about that now. I can kill him when we get back. I think if I would ask Cho very nicely he would even help me.
"Who do we have here? What did I tell you about escaping? Oh, yeah I encouraged you to. Well, I changed my mind. I don't really like it when you escape. But now I found you so boss won't kill me."
They stopped dead in their tracks and turned around as they heard Harris pulling out a gun.
"Easy there, those are dangerous" Jane motioned to the gun after lifting his hands in the air.
"Don't worry I'm not allowed to shoot you yet. Which doesn't mean I couldn't let it look like an accident, so behave yourself and do what I say. Now come over here, both of you."
There was nothing they could do so they complied and walked over to where Harris stood.
"Now I really want to know how you escaped. The surveillance cameras didn't show anything. And unfortunately, there aren't any cameras in the basement since nobody knew of your visit beforehand. That's kinda rude don't you think?"
That guy is really insane, Lisbon thought. She frantically searched for a way out but her brain didn't provide anything useful. Jane didn't answer either and seemed to be strangely calm.
"Well, I don't really care since I got you back now." He pulled a pair of handcuffs out of his pocket.
"Put them on. On the right wrist. Both of you. We don't want you to get too comfortable now, do we." Harris commanded and Jane and Lisbon reluctantly agreed.
"Now walk. In front of me. And no funny business, I still have the gun."
Jane had to walk behind Lisbon in order for them to move with the cuffs. Her hand was stretched backwards and his was being pulled forwards.
"Where are you taking us?" Lisbon asked while turning her head to watch Harris carefully.
"None of you business, just walk. And eyes up front. We don't want you falling and breaking something. Damaged goods don't get as much money as healthy ones."
Lisbon was about to ask again when it got suddenly very bright. The headlights of six fancy limousines had been turned on and directed in the direction they were coming from.
"I see you found them Harris. Good work but I still don't know if I should blame you for their escape. You were responsible for them so there's going to be punishment. But you brought them back so I won't kill you. Yet. Now get them in the trunk and bind them with some rope so they won't escape again." the man who was apparently the boss said.
Harris pushed the gun into Jane's back and he jerked forward causing Lisbon to begin moving. As they were about to pass the boss he stopped them with a gesture. He put his finger under Lisbon's chin and lifted it up. She tried to pull away but his grip was strong. After studying her for a while he let go of her and turned to leave.
"She will get us some money. Many of my clients ask for types like her and her age shouldn't be a problem either. I didn't know that cops looked so pretty. Well, I take what I get and this time I got lucky. Hurry up and get them in the car, we've already been wasting enough time. Let's go."
One of the other men that were sitting at the table and were now standing next to the cars brought some rope and bound their hand and feet together.
Jane growled. "So, how do you expect us to climb into your car now? I can't move an inch. You meant very well with the rope, pal."
"Shut up and walk over to that car." Harris pointed out one of the limousines. They were all the same model and with license plates from New York.
Oh no, New York. That was very far away. Firstly, Jane didn't want to ride in the trunk of the car for hours while driving up to New York and secondly, how were the others supposed to find them if they were whisked away to New York.
"You are taking us to New York? Do you really think you can drive with two people in the trunk all the way up to New York with nobody noticing?"
Harris pushed him again and Jane stumbled. Unfortunately Lisbon did to since they were barely able to stand upright with all the rope attached to them. "That's none of your business either. And now get to the car. If you make any noise while being in that car you will regret it. Boss said not to hurt you again because of the money we will get for you but if you aren't quiet I'll gladly show you they way to unconsciousness."
He pushed them in the trunk and closed it. They were lying uncomfortably on their sides with their hands roped to their bodies. The cuffs were still attached to their wrists so they had to lie next to each other very closely. Not that there was more space to allow spreading anyway.
"Lisbon are you okay? You were so quiet out there after that boss guy started talking." Jane asked concerned.
"I knew there was something familiar about that guy but I only remembered just now. Jane we are in deep trouble. That guy is wanted in many states. His name is Gordon Walker and he is the head of the biggest human trafficking ring in the United States. The government has been searching for him for years now." Lisbon answered quietly.
Crap, Jane thought. Why did he have to choose this house to ask for a phone?
