11:32 pm
Here's the thing; Ashlyn loved movie night. She loved cuddling up with her two favorite people under a blanket in Big Red's basement. Ashlyn hated leaving movie night. By the movie's end, Maddox would be resting her head on Ashlyn's lap. That meant Ashlyn was going to have to wake her up.
So, when Ashlyn sensed the ending of Into the Woods was coming, she started to shake her girlfriend awake. Maddox let out a soft whine. "Rise and shine, sleeping beauty," Ashlyn whispered.
"I'm comfortable," Maddox complained. "I don't want to get up."
Ashlyn always thought a tired Maddox was an adorable Maddox. "Come on, Maddy," Ashlyn said. "It's time to get up."
Maddox reluctantly sat up. She had a pout on her face, which Ashlyn thought was the cutest thing. "Here's your keys, Cupcake," Big Red said. He handed Ashlyn the keys to her car.
"Thanks, babe," Ashlyn said. She kissed him on the lips. She then turned and did the same thing to Maddox. People were skeptical when the three announced they were becoming a polyamorous couple. Most people said they were too immature to make the relationship work. However, the trio managed to make the relationship work. While Maddox and Big Red weren't in a romantic relationship, they loved each other in a friendly way.
"Do you need a ride home?" Ashlyn asked.
"No," Maddox responded. "Jet will be here soon."
"Okay," Ashlyn said. "Goodnight, babes. I love you."
"I love you too," they responded, almost in unison. Ashlyn kissed both of their heads before heading upstairs. Big Red's parents were already in bed, so Ashlyn exited the house cautiously.
Ashlyn approached her car. She noticed someone had slashed her car's tires. She looked around, confused at how this could happen. Big Red lived in a safe neighborhood. Serious crimes were rarely ever reported here. Usually, if someone called the police, it was over a mild scuffle at a barbeque.
Ashlyn pulled out her phone. She tried to think who would be awake at this time. E.J was probably asleep since he worked in the morning. Ashlyn guessed her parents were also sleeping. They always left the key under the mat for her.
Ashlyn felt something cold against her neck. She froze when she realized that it was a gun. "Are you going to make this easy or hard?" a gruff voice asked. With that, her night of agony began.