A/N: Here's another chapter for you all to read. Chapter 10! I can't believe I've already wrote 10 chapters.

Stella was still working on those ties behind her back. She had now moved her chair against the shelf which had sharp edges. Stella was hoping that it will help her to cut the ropes around her wrists.Stella knew she had to try work fast and when she heard foot steps approaching so she tried to quickly move back from where she left. She didn't quite get there but she was able to reach the bed.

The guy came downstairs holding something and noticed that Stella has moved. He put something to one of the stairs and turned around to face Stella.

"Where do you think you're going?" he had a suspicious look on his face.

"I was just trying to look inside of this bag and see what you've got for me." she lied and he probably even bought what she said.

"I see. Well, maybe later we can go through your bag together. It could be fun."

Stella felt disgusted "I think you've gone through my stuff enough already."

"You might be right." he pulled something out of his pocket and showed it to Stella "You think your "friend" would like these?"

Stella grasped her hand into a fist, she wanted to hit that guy so badly. He was holding her black panties. "Give me those!"

"Actually I was thinking about sending these as a little gift to your boyfriend."

"He's not my boyfriend and you have no right to send those to anyone!"

He acted like he didn't even heard her "Does he like black lace? Or maybe he's more into red? Because I did find nice pair of red ones as well." he came closer to Stella and held her panties right in front of her face.

Stella glared at him and hissed "You sick bastard! Put those back in the bag!"

He just laughed evily and ran his finger along Stella's jaw "Or maybe I should keep these to my self. We could have some fun later on."

"In your dreams." Stella said with low voice.

"Naaaah,you're right. And infact I promised I'll be in touch with detective Taylor and what would be better way than send him a little gift."

He stepped away from Stella,turned around and picked something from the stairs. When he put it in front of his face Stella recognized it as a camera. Then the flash came and another one and another one. Stella just started at the camera when it continued flashing. Finally the flashing stopped and the guy just turned around and headed for the upstairs.

Stella called after him "That's it?"

"That's it. Oh and goodnight detective Bonasera."

"Hey wait! You just can't leave me like this! How am I supposed to sleep?"

"Use your imagination.I thought you were the smart one."

And then he was gone. Stella knew that this was turning out to be a very long night.

CSI:NY CSI:NY CSI:NY CSI:NY CSI:NY

Mac had been reading case files for hours in his office. There was a knock on the door and Danny,Hawkes and Lindsay stepped in.

Mac lifted his eyes from the file and looked all three of them standing there. "Anything new?"

"I asked one of the lab techs about the computers. He said they will be up and running after few days."

"I guess we just have to wait then." Mac said with disappointment in his voice and then continued "What about you two?"

"Nothing so far. Some of the guys are either dead or some of them are not in this country anymore."

"We just have to keep looking." Mac turned back to his file but after few seconds noticed all three still standing there. He looked back at them and waited someone to speak.

Finally Lindsay was the one who spoke "Have you eat anything yet?"

"No. I'm not hungry."

"Mac it's already 10 p.m. and you haven't eaten anything in whole day."

"I know." Mac looked at Lindsay,then he sighed and continued "Look,it's getting late. Why don't you all go home and get some sleep. These files will be waiting for you when you come back."

"Thanks. We will. How about you? You should go too."

"I will. I'm just going to check out few files and then I'll leave."

None of them were buying that but still decided to leave. "Goodnight Mac." they all said at the same time.

"Goodnight guys." Mac watched his team members walk out of his office and then he turned his attention back to the file he was reading.

After going through couple of files Mac closed one of the files.It was a dead end once again. He turned around with his chair and stared out of the window. Sight of New York city, city that never sleeps. It was his kind of city. After Claire had died Mac didn't catch much sleep and all those bright lights of New York city gave him comfort that he wasn't the only one who was still awake. And now somewhere out there was Stella. Waiting for him...them...waiting for them to find her. Mac wondered if Stella had a window and would she be looking through the window at the moment as well. Probably not but he made a promise to her "I will find you Stella. Don't give up. I'll never stop looking for you." He sighed deeply and rubbed his eyes. Mac had to admit that he was tired but he just couldn't give up. He decided to get a cup of coffee so he walked out of his office and headed to a brake room.

It was quiet in the lab during the night time. There was some people still working and some of the machines were peeping but otherwise it was much more quiet than during the day. Mac entered to a brake room, glad that it was empty. No one would be asking him "How are you holding up?" or "Have you eat anything?" or any other questions. Sure he appreciates everyone concerns but all he wanted them to do is find Stella. There is plenty of time for questions and concerns after Stella is back and safe.

Mac walked up to a coffee machine and got his coffee and walked back to his office. After getting back to his office Mac set the coffee mug down to a coffee table. He closed all the blinds from his office, picked up the files from his desk and settled down to a couch. It wasn't that comfortable but it sure was more comfortable than his chair. Mac went back reading the files and sipped his coffee once in a while. He made a promise to Stella earlier and he was planning to keep it.

Stella Taylor: LoL Well,Peyton will be in some of my chapters later on but I'll promise you...she won't be there for long.

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