Chapter 40
Sue had been able to make a few signs before Montega almost caught her. She only hoped that Jack was one of the figures outside. If he wasn't, her plan might not work. They wouldn't know what she was saying and she didn't know how far away back up was for the two figures she did see.
"If we could," Sue started interrupting the men's conversation, "I could really use some air." When they looked at her skeptically, she added, "I think I'm going to be sick." She placed her hand over her mouth, hoping that it would add to her story.
Apparently, Montega decided to take pity on her. Probably didn't want to mess up his carpet, Sue thought ruefully. He stood up signaling his men and moved towards the door. The short man reach for her, grabbing her arm, brutally wrenching her from the chair.
Sue slowed her steps to the door, hoping it would give whoever was outside time to set up. Pushed from behind, she stumbled into the wall. Turning, she glared at the tall man behind her, half in defiance and half in fear.
Passing through the door outside, Sue wanted to run over to the trees where she knew the dark clothed figures were waiting. Instead, she took several deep breaths, looking around for a way to get Montega closer to her rescuers. Sue felt a hand on her arm and jumped, seeing Montega standing beside her talking.
"Mr. Montega would like to know if you'd like to go for a walk, if you are feeling better," the short man leered as Montega's hand traveled up her arm in a sick caress. Sue wanted to pull away from him, but thought she might be able to use this. It was common knowledge that Montega had a thing for the ladies. He's been trying to use my 'weakness', now it's time to use one of his, Sue thought smugly.
Allowing him to put her arm in his, they began strolling around the pool. The short man walked on Montega's other side providing Sue with commentary of what Montega was saying. The tall man followed a few paces behind. She didn't like the men's suggestive leers at her and she had to work to hold down her indignation.
Where were they? Sue thought as she tried to keep up her end of the conversation so they didn't become suspicious. We should have passed where they were by now. They'd been walking a while and Sue didn't see anything in the trees.
Suddenly, Montega jerked the arm she was holding. Sue followed the direction he and the short man were looking and saw six black figures with assault rifles standing around them. She tried to pull her hand out of Montega's grip, but he was too strong for her and tugged her too him.
Catching her by surprise, she lurched forward into his chest. The impact sent them both staggering at the edge of the pool. Sue flapped her arms as she lost her balance, clutching Montega's shirt she sent them both falling into the cold water.