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Chapter 12 - Bloodshot Eyes
Last Chapter...
Getting out of bed, I stumbled in the dark over to my clothes, feeling in the pockets for my cell. Grabbing it, I flipped it open, screwing my eyes up at the light that hit my face. It was impossible, I'd turned it off in the car. So why was it now on, glowing in the darkness? Glowing in the darkness like a beacon, leading my stalker straight to me.
Maddy's POV
I swung my coat on, rushing out of the room and slamming the door. This wasn't real, this sort of thing only happens in movies! I stumbled down the corridor, trying to steady my shaking legs before I feel down the stairs. The world was spinning, nothing seemed real. My breathing had pitched up, and everything was fuzzy. I reached the main lobby, heading for the doors, and staggered out into the parking lot.
The cool air helped to clear my head slightly, and I took a deep breath, composing myself. It was no good panicking, that wouldn't help at all. I hurried over to my car, and let out a strangled sob. The tires had been slashed, there was no way I'd be leaving in that. I unlocked the doors, climbing in and digging my phone out. Fingers shaking, I dialed Lisbon's number. It was engaged.
"No no no!" I hit my fist of the dashboard, closing my eyes for a brief second. And that's when I remembered what he'd said.
If you need anything, I'm only a phone call away.
Searching through my phone, I found Jane's number. It rang and rang, and for one horrifying second I thought he wouldn't pick up. And then his voice appeared at the other end of the phone, sleep laden, yawning.
"Jane,"
"My phone, he used my phone to track us! He turned it on remotely, and now my tires are slashed and I can't get away an-"
"Sh sh sh, I'm on my way, where are you?" He asked calmly, and I took a deep breath.
"Outside the hotel in my car, I'm not staying here though, I can't,"
"Right, start walking and stay on your phone," He commanded, and I climbed out of the car, almost running to the street.
"Jane?"
"Yes?"
"Please hurry," I asked quietly, my voice shaking. There was silence on the other end.
The street was dark, and I tried to stay under the streetlights as I walked, checking over my shoulder. If I was right, Jane would probably be sleeping on his sofa, so I began to walk in the direction of the head-quarters. I jumped as the sound of two cats fighting came from a dark alleyway beside me, and I hurried past further into the light. This part of town was eerily deserted.
"Are you still there?" came a voice across the phone line, and I stopped myself jumping yet again.
"Yes, I'm at the end of the street,"
"Good, I've left CBI, I'm on my way,"
"Wait, are you driving while on your phone," I asked sternly, my brow furrowing
"Now really Maddy, do you think now is the time to go all police officer on me?" He chuckled. I could just imagine the smirk he would have on his face at this moment in time.
"I s'pose not," I grumbled, walking across the road.
"Did you call Lisbon?" he asked
"Yeah, but she was on the phone, I couldn't get through," I explained "Have you been sleeping at the head-quarters again?"
"It's very convenient. If I'd gone home, i would have a much greater distance to come to get you. Plus there's good tea there. "
I gave a quiet laugh "I think I'll be needing some of that when we get back,"
"That's a promise. I'll make you the best tea you've ever tasted."
I spun around when I thought I heard a noise behind me. There was nothing there, but I increased my pace slightly, reaching yet another street corner and hurrying around it. And then I heard the noise again, and I realised it was a car engine, trundling close by. I'd missed it before, as it had been sitting with no lights on in the dark of an alleyway. But now, an old blue van pulled onto the road, creeping along towards me.
"Umm, Jane, where are you?" I asked nervously
"I'm nearly there, just one street to go. Why?"
"There's a van. It seems to be following me," I told him quietly. I heard the noise of his cars engine accelerating.
And then the van accelerated towards me, and I watched in horror as its side door slid open and a shadowy figure jumped out. I tried to run, but my legs were like jelly, wobbling around underneath me. The figure grabbed me around the waist, and I started to scream. Roughly, he pulled me towards the van. Another engine announce the arrival of Jane, and he threw the car door open. But he was too far away.
"Maddy!" He shouted, starting to run forward, but the driver of the van pulled out a gun, starting to shoot.
"Jane no!" I screamed before my mouth was covered by a sweaty hand.
The driver shot towards the consultant, the first bullet hitting one of his cars tires, the second hitting the floor just in front of him. I was now crying in terror as he jumped back just in time. I bit down on my captor's hand, screaming one more time before I was dragged into the van and everything went dark.
Jane's POV
The bullets just missed me, and as I dived backwards I knew it was too late. I watched as Maddy bit the kidnappers hand and screamed one last time. That scream wrenched me in two.
Patrick!
It was the first time she had used my first name. It was so full of fear and anguish, for a long time, I thought it would be the last time she spoke it. I ran back to my car, but turned around immediately when I spotted the tire. And then I chased the van down the street.
That was one of the many things I ended up using as an excuse to blame myself. I was unfit, unable to run particularly fast or for long periods of time. Maybe if I'd had more stamina I could have caught up. Or at least that's what I told myself. Out of breath, kneeling my hands on my knees, I finally took my cell out of my pocket.
"Jane, good it's you, listen have you heard from Clark, she's been trying to call-"
"Lisbon she's gone. He's got her," I cut her off. There was a moment of silence.
"How?" The shock was evident in her voice.
"They tracked her using her cell. And then they bundled her into a van. I was on my way to get her, if I'd gotten there sooner-"
"Don't start blaming yourself. If anyone's, this is my fault, I missed her call. Meet me back at HQ,"
"Ah, Lisbon, can you give me a lift, they shot my tires,"
"What do you mean?!" She screeched on the other end. "You confronted them unarmed?!"
"What was I supposed to do, they were taking her!" I snapped back.
"Fine, I'm on my way," And then she hung up.
I sighed, making my way back to my car, going over al the details in my head. The van had no number-plate for me to remember, but the man had been unmasked. The driver however, was in darkness. So I focused on the kidnapper, committing his details to memory. Thin face, long nose with a slight indent, thin eyebrows. Full lips, mole on his neck just slightly to the left and below his ear. Medium black hair, bangs over his face, stubble on his cheeks. Cold, grey eyes. A killer's eyes.
Maddy's POV
Darkness. Pain. Restriction. Rope on my wrists, material stuffed in my mouth, stiff. The smell of wood and damp. Numbness, and a pounding headache. The chink of china.
I peeled my eyes open, the sudden attack of light making me flinch. My neck and arms were stiff, and I could feel the hard surface beneath me. My head was dizzy, and the room was spinning. I flexed my fingers which were tied behind my back, pulling at the rope. It was bound tight.
"Gary, attend to our guest," An order came behind me, and I heard the sound of shuffling feet. The sound of tea being sipped stayed out of view. And then the face that I had seen in hundred's of nightmares appeared, leering at me, his grin manic and terrifying. My scream was lost in the material in my mouth, but as I was soon to learn, there was no-one to hear me scream anyway.
I'm cruel I know :P Next chapter will be longer, I promise :)
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