Chapter 7 – STUCK
Previously…
Ranger looked as though he was going to pull away for a second after but instead he kissed me back more passionately. Inside my head sensible Stephanie was yelling no don't. But I was way too far into this kissing to listen.
As Ranger deepened the kiss I pushed my hardened breasts against his chest and felt his weapon downstairs harden. Ranger groaned slightly as I started moving my hands along his chest and before I knew it my undies were on the floor and I was lying on the bed with Ranger on top of me.
The next morning I woke up completely naked but satisfied in Rangers arms…
Now…
The sun wasn't even up when I woke to the sound of a phone ringing in the other room. Closing my eyes I tried to full back asleep but my pillow had another idea. Ranger was stirring and damn if I wasn't determined to keep him here. 'Mmmmmmm, nooooooo…' I mumbled when he lifted me gently of his chest.
I looked up and saw Ranger shake his head as he pulled his boxers back on. In the distance I heard Tank answer the phone, 'What?' He grumbled as Ranger opened my bedroom door.
Sighing I pulled myself up out of the bed and after pulling on the silky rose coloured summer nightgown which had been in the room when I arrive, I followed Ranger out into the lounge room.
On the other side of the room Bobby and Lester had emerged from the room and a skinny brunette was standing holding onto Bobby's arm. Tank was standing by the phone dressed in nothing by a pair of white boxer shorts and between his confused look and the look of pure terror on Bobby's face when Ranger walked over and introduced himself to Bobby's girlfriend, I started shaking with silent laughter.
Ranger shot me a look that I interpreted as amusement and walked towards Tank who was now yelling at whoever was on the other end. As Tank threw the phone at the wall Ranger silently communicated with Tank. 'We've got a problem boss.' I watched from the doorway where I stood as Ranger shook his head slightly, 'what's it this time?'
'You're gonna want to see this for yourself.' He replied heading for Ranger's laptop which had just displayed the icon 'you have mail' Ranger followed and I was close behind, no way was I missing seeing what had the big man speechless.
Tank opened up the file, which showed three consecutive photos. The first was of my burnt apartment (which I'm sure wasn't burnt when I left), on the ash someone had written with their finger, 'soon you'll be mine!' The second photo was of the bonds office where someone had spray painted the side with what looked to me like a comic picture of myself. Next to the picture were the words, 'the time will come soon!' The last picture was what scared me the most. I could tell straight away that it had been taken in my parents kitchen even though the whole kitchen had been painted red and black. In the middle of the floor someone had pinned rex down by sticking a sewing pin into his tail. Next to Rex were four words, 'You will be mine!'
I just stood there starring at the screen as my chest hardened making it hard for me to breath. After what seemed like an hour but was less than ten seconds, little black dots started to fill my vision and the last thing I remembered was Ranger grabbing me as my legs gave way.
I woke up with the sun streaming through the lounge room window. I was lying on one of the soft couches with Ranger holding my hand. 'You alright?' He asked his voice straining to mask the emotion. I nodded and tried to sit up, which I realised wasn't a good idea when the black dots started fussing my vision. This time Ranger was quicker on the uptake, pulling my head down he told me to push up against his hand. Slowly the dots vanished and I was able to sit up straight again.
Looking around I spotted Tank and Bobby talking in hushed voices while continually glancing in my direction. Lester was on the laptop, probably communicating with the command centre.
'OK, the guys and I have come up with a plan of action,' Lester said walking towards the lounge whilst ushering for Tanka and Bobby to join us. I caught the slight twitch from Ranger's mouth as the guy who worked for him took charge and started issuing orders. 'No offence to you boss, but in these circumstances we all know you're thinking can get a little … ah clouded.' Lester went on glancing away from the accusing look Ranger sent him.
'As this guy is targeting bomber, we … being all the highly skilled men you've hired and myself … have decided that you and bomber will stay here whilst the three of us … all highly skilled and reliable … will hunt down this freak and get rid of him.' I felt Ranger's hand tighten in mine as he drew a breath to speak. However, Lester bet him to it, 'not one word from you, Bomber is safest here away from all this and someone needs to stay and protect her, and since you do the best job of protecting her … well we've decided that you're staying.' I had to admire Lester at that point, he didn't back down even when Ranger gave him a jaw breaking stare as though he couldn't believe what was happening.
Suddenly, it registered what Lester was proposing, 'hang on a minute don't I get a say in this, I'm not going to sit on this gorgeous but ISOLATED island whilst you guys try and find the newest crazy person who's fixated on me.' My voice seemed to have snapped Range out of his stunned silence, 'you'll be safest here, when are you three leaving.' Tank looked at his watch, 'ten minutes.' Hmmm, the big man really needs to learn to communicate in sentences.
