Chapter
4
Laura stared at him in disbelief for a long time.
"What? What did you say? I just know I didn't hear you say that you sold
me to that guy."
"I'm sorry. I did," he said nervously.
She picked up the frying pan she had been using and raised it to hit him in the
head. Luke caught her wrist before the pan hit him. He raised his other hand
and took the pan from her.
She pulled her wrist free and stormed over to the table. She picked up the
plate Lucky had left.
"How could you do this Luke?" She threw the plate at him. Luke ducked
and the plate smashed against the wall above his head. Bits of the food Lucky
had left fell onto his head.
"Laura... Laura I'm sorry. It was the only way," he said pulling a
piece of egg from his hair.
"The only way for what? What did you think this
would accomplish Luke?"
"Well, I got enough money for us to leave the country and settle somewhere
else."
"Yes, but apparently you mean for me to stay here with... him," she
said pointing to the living room where she could see Harry standing.
"I'm not leaving you. I promise."
Harry came hurrying into the kitchen. "Big hurry.
I take Lady Laura now. I go now," he said.
"Yes, you go now," Luke said. He took Laura's arm and guided her over
to Harry. Harry took hold of her arm and gently pulled her toward the door.
"Luke, when I get my hands on you..." she said.
"We go now. Big hurry," Harry said interrupting her.
"Just a moment. I want to say goodbye to
her," Luke said.
Harry let go of Laura and walked to the door. Luke walked over to her and
whispered, "Just hold him off until dark."
"Hold him off?" she asked. Then her eyes grew wide as she realized
what he meant. "Luke..."
"Don't worry, I have a plan," he said.
Laura gave
him an angry look. "Just remember, I'm not through with you."
Laura knew it was pointless to argue. She knew she could trust him. She allowed
Luke to walk her to the door. Harry took hold of her arm and they left.