Chapter 7
Regina, Richard and Cadbury had arrived at the small diner minutes ago, awaiting sight of Van Dough and Richie, it wasn't easy, but they'd been able to fool the businessman into lending them their diner for a private discussion.
"He's not here Richard." Declares Regina, her eyes roaming every empty seat in search, where was Dough? And more importantly where was Richie?
Richard stands firm, he knew Dough was on his way, he could feel the man drawing nearer with every passing second, he couldn't explain how or why, but he just knew. "He'll be here Regina, all that matters to him is the money and we have it."
Regina throws her arms around her husband's neck and cries, she knew all the man wanted was the money, but he had her baby boy!
Cadbury moved from his seat to fetch the Mrs.'s a cup of coffee, he had just finished pouring the liquid into a large mug when a car pulled into the parking area just outside the window, he stared as the one and only Laurence Van Dough makes his appearance.
Dough chuckles at the sights of the group, the defeated look worn on Regina's face almost made him bust out in laughter, next to her sat Richard, his eyes shown both anger and betrayal, guess he thought we would be friends to the end he remarks bitterly, lastly coming back to the table was the families loyal butler Herbert Runcible Cadbury, the one man tasked with protecting the child he currently had locked away.
"Evening, everyone" He beams as he opens the diner door, the small bell at the top rings to signal the door has been moved.
Richard stands and makes his way over to the man, two fairly large suitcases in each hand "Where's my son?"
Dough stares at the bags, he was so close to finally getting all the money he'd ever want "Not here, he's being kept under lock and key, just for safe keeping, of course."
Regina flies out of her seat, quickly shooting her way towards the two men "Please, let Richie go, we did what you asked!" She grabs the suitcases from Richard's hand and throws them at Dough, smacking his stomach and chest.
"Regina!" Yells Richard, how could she have just given that the man the money? Now he had no reason to tell them where he was keeping Richie
"I'm sorry dearest, but I just have to get Richie back!" Cadbury moves and grabs hold of the woman just before she can fall dejectedly to the ground.
Dough leaves his shocked state and grabs the two cases, launching the bags to a nearby table and unzipping the lid, inside was piers of crisp hundred dollar bills, the rows seemingly never ended, the next case contained the same, followed by many forms of expensive necklaces, watches and rings.
"That's all the money and priceless jewels we have, now where is Richie?" States Richard angrily, he was begging this man would keep his promise and free his child; the money meant nothing to him without his family by his side. "Where is he, Mr. Van Dough?"
Dough collects himself, he would scream for joy later, at the moment he had other pressing matters that needed his attention and it was time for the final underlying statement he'd been preparing for, with a sigh and a deep breath he answers the question plaguing everyone's mind.
"Young Master Richard Rich Jr. … is dead."
Could Dough be telling the truth? Find out soon :) Any thoughts or ideas? This is for you Majora's Mask!
