A WOMAN APART: Chapter 26 - KIDNAPPED

by tarskeewee08

6:00am

Getting out of her car Evangeline looked up at the studio. The lights were off and everything was still. She felt the morning air breeze through her thin shirt and realized how exposed she was. Going to her trunk she popped it and got a windbreaker she kept in the back. Closing the trunk she scanned the street. Several cars were parked outside of the studio so she knew that Eugene had his thugs guarding the perimeter. Maybe it would be a good idea to call John. Looking at the car she saw her cell inside still plugged into the charger. What if Layla was in there around drugs or god knows what. She hadn't worked out the kinks of her plea deal, contraband or weapons could send her right back to jail.

Walking across the street to the building she got the feeling of being watched. Looking up to the left, she saw the camera on the side of the Street light moving slowly following her approach. Her suspicions wee right. God help them both.

Evangeline approached the frosted studio door and pulled the handle. The door was locked. She looked back up at the camera and then at the door. Within seconds she heard the buzzing noise of the lock clicking free. He wanted her to enter. She wished she'd gotten a gun. Pulling the door again it gave open and she stepped inside. Walking through the corridor through the dark she tried hard to steady her racing heartbeat. This was a setup and the further into the studio she proceeded the more she wished she'd called John. Turning the corner she saw a large man standing in front of a solid gray door. He stood 6'5 and weighed at least 380lbs. Smiling at her he stepped aside opening the door for her to enter.

Evangeline tightened the front of her jacket and walked slowly through the door. The soft bluish light in the room seemed nauseating to her senses. As her eyes adjusted she saw Eugene sitting on a sofa with his legs crossed and arms stretched across the back of it grinning at her. "That was fast"

"Where is she?"
"She's okay, we had a little a fun and now she's resting"
Evangeline clinched her fist "If you hurt her so help me god!"
Eugene rose from the sofa walked slowly to her "So help you what?"
Evangeline stood her ground "I came for my sister Eugene give her to me!"
"In time, first I want us to have a little chat" he said now standing in front of her staring evilly into her face.
"About?"
"Us" he said sweetly
Evangeline frowned "What?"
Eugene reached up and touched her hair. Quickly she slapped his hand away. Angrily he grabbed her by the throat "You don't want to make me angry!"
Evangeline felt the pressure on her throat but remained calm. She didn't resist him but glared at him steadily. Eugene smiled and then released her. "We need to be friends. Stop being so hostile with me"

"I want to see my sister"
"How much? How badly? What would you do in this moment Evangeline to make sure she is okay?"

Evangeline fought the urge to attack the monster standing in front of her. She didn't know what to do at this point to get Eugene to release Layla. It never occurred to her that she was now in danger too.

Eugene saw her eyes tear and felt more excited. He stepped even closer and touched her face. "Three years I've watched you. Always like this, calm and in control. Nothing shook you, not even the threat of being associated with men like me. Now you stand here desperate for your sister and I still see no more than a little tear in your eye. What would it take to break you? I wanna know tell me" he said seductively now using his hands to trace her neck.

Evangeline stepped back away from his reach "I'm tired of these games. Either you produce her now or…"

"Or what! What would you do Evangeline? What can you do? " Eugene grabbed her arm snatching her to him. Swinging wildly she struck him across the face causing him to release her but not before he struck her back knocking her to the floor.

The door opened and the goon from earlier came in. Evangeline was on the ground with her hair in her face "Take her to her sister! We will be leaving in a hour!" Eugene said walking away. The thug picked her up and she pushed him off her standing on her own. She was dizzy from the blow but wouldn't allow him to carry her out. Walking out with him she looked back hatefully at Eugene who winked in the dark room. That wink made her ill.

Layla lay stretched across the bed wrapped in a sheet. Evangeline walked slowly in the room in shock. Her sister wasn't moving. Coming out of it she approached her "Layla?" she said in a whisper.

Layla lifted her head slowly and she saw that she'd been crying. "Vangie?" she said weakly

Evangeline's heart dropped and reached for her sister pulling her close. Layla burst into tears. Evangeline rocked her and cried as well "What did he do to you?" she asked trying to calm her.

"I don't know…it was fine! We had dinner and we made love. Then he attacked me! He attacked me and he made me" Evangeline silenced her "Shhhhh., its okay I'm here. Don't say anymore" Layla clung to her desperately crying softly into her chest. Stroking her hair the guilt over failing to protect her sister made her rage boil over. "I'll kill him she hissed" Layla said nothing and just trembled in Evangeline's arms.

Evangeline pulled her away "Where are your clothes? Where's your cell phone?"
Layla looked at her dazed. "I don't know. I guess over there" she said pointing to the other side of the room.

Letting go of Layla Evangeline walked over and found her things. The phone was gone now. "How did you call me?"

Layla looked down embarrassed at the state her sister found her in "After he was done I begged him to take me home. He told me no. He told me I had to stay. When he got up to go to the bathroom I got my phone from my purse and called you but he caught me. He was so angry he attacked me again….Vangie he was horrible…"Layla said bursting into tears.

Evangeline looked around the room for a weapon, something to give them an edge. The heavy drapery hung on all four walls. She finally realized where she was. This was some kind of stage…some kind of set to film movies. Looking at the bed and the cameras it became clearer. RJs words about Eugene breaking his girls. Dear god they had to get out of their quick. Throwing Layla her clothes she yelled "Get dressed!"

Layla nodded and stood. While she dressed Evangeline went to the curtains and started moving them. Finally locating the window she pushed the curtain aside and tried it. The window was nailed shut. Looking out of it she saw they were on the second floor. A jump from it wouldn't kill them. "We need to break through this window"

Layla frowned "They will hear us"
Evangeline realized she was right and became more desperate. Damn why hadn't she told John about this. RJ knew where she was headed but she doubted that he would help her. It was up to her to save them.

After Layla finished dressing Evangeline walked over to her and sat down on the bed "What happened here Layla wasn't your fault. Do you hear me?"
"Yes it was. You tried to warn me and once again like momma would say I screwed up!"
"No, you were following your dream. What this man did to gain your trust is criminal and it's not your fault" she said rubbing her back.
"Why did he do it Vangie? What made him hurt me like this? What provoked it?" she asked crying again.
Evangeline kept rubbing her back and looked at the door "It's to get at me" she said softly
Layla looked up confused "What?"
"I don't know why he did it. I do know that we will stick together and find a way to beat him. Agreed!"
Layla smiled "Agreed"

Suddenly the door opened and the man from earlier walked in looking at them "Come with me!"

Evangeline got up and reached for Layla's hand who looked terrified. Smiling at her sister she took her hand and walked closely at her side. He took them both downstairs to the exit. Evangeline held to the shimmer of hope of that they would be allowed to leave. But as soon as the exited the building they saw the black limo out front. The giant that demanded they follow him walked to the door of the limo and opened it so they could enter.

Layla stepped back shaking her head "I can't Vangie, I don't want to go anywhere with him please"
Evangeline saw the terror on her face and walked closer to her "Sweetie stop, I am here with you, I won't let him touch you I swear."
Layla looked into her sisters eyes. She never trusted her fully. She wanted too but held onto so much resentment she was never able too. The look she saw now encouraged her to trust again. Nodding she climbed into the limo.

Evangeline got in and took a seat next to Layla. Looking at Eugene she fought the urge to spit in his face.

"Ladies, what say you to a little adventure?"
"Where are you taking us?" Evangeline said grasping Layla's hand to stop her from trembling.
"To Paradise"
Evangeline rolled her eyes "What do you want Eugene, I see what you did to my sister and it makes me sick. What do you want more rape and murder to make you feel like a man?"
Eugene glared at her "I didn't rape her! She gave it up so quick I barely got her to the bed"
"LIAR! What happened to me in that room after we had sex was most the disgusting vile thing I've ever experienced in my life! You fucking pig!" she screamed
"Evangeline grabbed her and kept her from lunging at him. Eugene just laughed. "Did I tell you I got it on tape? Quite a good actress you turned out to be!"

Evangeline glared at him "You know me Eugene, do you honestly think you are going to get away with this?"
"Yeah I do, you know me Evangeline, do you honestly think I haven't thought it all through. Bringing Layla with us was my insurance. It makes my plans for us even more solid"

Layla looked at Van and then Eugene "You used me to get to my sister? You did those despicable things to me to have her" she said slowly.

Evangeline saw the pain in Layla's face. Again she felt as if she was in her shadow only now she actually paid a big price for it "Sweetie" she said reaching for her but Layla snatched away.

"Why was I cursed to be related to you? Why do I have to go through life carrying the cross to bear?"

Eugene looked at them both amused. Not sure what ran between the sisters but glad that they weren't as cozy as they wanted him to believe. Evangeline saw his smirk and grew angrier "No matter what I will make you pay for this."

Looking out the window now, Layla silently cried. It was always the same with them. She was always an afterthought. Evangeline the treasure and she the discarded trash. Closing her eyes she fought the urge to cry. She wouldn't give either of them the satisfaction. Somehow she'd find a way to escape alone. She didn't need her sister and she would prove it.

Evangeline looked at her sister and her heart broke. Now she understood why Layla resented her more and more. She didn't know how to fix this but she would. Of course Layla ignored her warning and placed herself in dangers way but she didn't deserve what this monster did to her. Turning to look back at Eugene she frowned. "Where are you taking us?"

Eugene leaned back into his seat and just stared. Not acknowledging the question. Evangeline looked out the window. Somehow she had to get a message to John.