Rose woke up in a dark, unknown room. She was lying in a bed that was not her own. Looking around, she realized she wasn't at home, and the past events came back to her. She had been prevented from returning home when she was returning from shopping.
Cal.
He had to take her to his home, in a large luxurious mansion. What about Jack? His parents ? Were they aware of her disappearance? Would they come help her?
Someone pressed the door handle. Cal entered the room, a glass of whiskey in his hand, always dressed in a beautiful elegant suit and his black hair tacked back.
"Hello my dear" She didn't reply, preferring to cast a dark and accusing glance at her.
"Where are we .. where is Jack ..?" She asked.
"You are at home, Rose, where you belong"
"What..?" She said, "No, it's impossible .. I'm married to Jack, and I love him"
"Your marriage means nothing, you belong to me, and you will marry me, whether you like it or not"
"You bastard .." She said in a whisper before getting up in the direction of the door, "You can't do this to me !" Unfortunately, he caught up with her, blocking her in her tracks.
"Rose, you're being completely absurd!"
"Let me go !" She shouted. He searched in his pocket and pulled out a handkerchief soaked in chloroform. He placed it on her face, and after a few moments she collapsed to the ground.
Jack and Hannah's parents had returned, and their children had told them what happened. Charles had called the police, and was planning to leave with his son to Rose's rescue, while Jenny and Hannah stayed at home.
"Who would have taken her away?" Jack said worriedly.
"We'll find her son," Charles said, trying to reassure his son.
Someone rang the doorbell. Jack went to answer, to find the pretty Linda.
"Hello Jack"
"Hello Linda, please come in," He said letting her in.
"Can I talk to you ?"
"Yes of course" They went into the garden, and faced each other.
"I'm sorry for Rose, how could she do that to you?" She said, trying to be compassionate.
"In fact she was kidnapped, the letter was only a diversion"
"Oh.. but if you don't find her, what are you gonna do?"
"I'll find her" He said firmly.
"If you need anything, I'm here." She gently put a hand on his cheek. He was so handsome, even tense.
"Linda.. it's okay, don't worry"
"I.. I have something to say to you." She did not give him time to answer and, after a brief hesitation, she kissed his lips. Jack was surprised, and backed away from her.
"Linda, what the.. I'm married!"
"But.. I .. I love you Jack." She stammered, "I thought I had a chance in front of Rose." And suddenly reality popped in Jack's mind.
It was not a simple kidnapping.
Everything was planned.
He turned to her, looking at her with accusing dark eyes. "How could you do that?" He said, his voice threatening.
"Since I met her, I immediately noticed that she came from a wealthy class, and that she wasn't used to the middle class.. I saw this article where a wealthy gentleman was looking for his fiancée, and then I jumped on the opportunity.." She said in a sure voice with a devilish look.
Jack couldn't believe it.
"You're just a.."
"Yes I know, but I always get what I want." She stared at him with her bluish eyes, "And I want you.." She drew closer to him and tried to kiss him, but he held her back.
"Where is she ?"
"Why would I tell you?" She tried to unbutton his shirt but he grabbed her hands.
"WHERE IS SHE ?!" His voice rose. She approached his ear and whispered something to him.
"If you accept that we spend the night together, I will tell you"
"You disgust me" Taken by the rage, he peeled off and walked toward the door.
"Where are you going?" Charles asked.
"To find Rose, I know where she might be" He took his coat, "Call the police, Linda is involved" Charles stood up and calmed his mad son, taking him by the shoulders.
"Jack, calm down." He took his coat in his turn, "I'll come with you, your mother will take care of Linda and the police" Jack then told her what Linda had told him and after warning the police and questioning the beautiful brunette where Cal was holding Rose, they went, armed in case they had no choice.