Chapter 6

The next morning, the doorbell rang at Lucy's house. It was Scott Baldwin.

"Not now, Scott, I'm going to get Kevin and we're going to look for Laura."

"Oh yeah, I heard she was missing. Do you want me to help? I mean, Kevin and I aren't exactly bosom buddies, but I still care about Laura."
"Well," Lucy thought for a moment. "I think Kevin would be ok with that. The more people searching for her, the better chance we have of finding her." They got in Lucy's car and drove to Kevin and Laura's house. When they got there, they got out and rang the doorbell. Kevin opened it.

"Lucy, I can't thank you enough…..Scott, to what do I owe the pleasure?" Kevin asked, a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"Uh, listen, Kevin, I'm sorry I punched you at Franco's hearing, but you can understand why I did it, can't you?" Scott asked.

"Sure, sure," Kevin replied, rolling his eyes. "Anyway, what are you doing here now?"

"I heard about Laura. It's all over the news now. I...um...I'd like to help look for her." Scott stuttered.

"Well, alright. Thank you. "Kevin said.

"Where shall we start?" Lucy asked him.

"Why don't we go back to Renault's house?" Kevin asked them.

"Whoa, whoa. Kevin, if you're thinking about decking him again, let me offer you some free legal advice," Scott warned.

"No, I can compose myself. Maybe we'll find a clue. Mac searched his house last night but found nothing. Maybe he missed something."

"I don't think it's going to do any good," Scott said.

"Well, do you have any better ideas?" Kevin snapped.

"Gentleman, please," Lucy shushed them. "Let's just go to Cyrus' house for now. We have to start somewhere."

"Okay," Kevin and Scott agreed in unison. "Let's go."

…

Cyrus woke to the feeling of someone next to him. He was confused for a moment. Then he opened his eyes and saw Laura sleeping right next to him, still handcuffed to the bed. He smiled. He felt himself getting aroused. He wanted to take her right then but he considered that too vulgar. He would make her breakfast first. He got off the bed, being careful not to wake her up and quietly left the room and locked it, wondering where the hell Boggs and Adam ran off to last night.

…

Lucy pulled up to Cyrus' house. She, Kevin ,and Scott got out and Lucy was about to ring the doorbell when Kevin tried the knob and pushed the door open. It was unlocked.

"Kevin," Scott warned. "This is breaking and entering."

"It's not breaking and entering," Kevin replied. "The door was unlocked. "
Scott threw his hands up in exasperation.

"Renault!" Kevin shouted. "I want to talk to you!"

Cyrus came hurrying from the kitchen.

"Collins. I'll have your job for this. This is ridiculous." He snapped.

Kevin's face reddened. "Where is she?" he demanded.

Cyrus smirked. "Who? You mean Laura? Your wife? I told you, she left you."

Kevin clenched his fists. "Well, then, you won't mind if we have a look around then, will you?"

"I suppose not," Cyrus replied. "But you won't find anything. Chief Scorpio looked through the house thoroughly last night."

"Come on, you two," Kevin said to Lucy and Scott, but as they walked through the house, Kevin threw things on the floor angrily .

"Collins! You're fired!" Cyrus shouted at him as he trailed behind them.

…

Laura opened her eyes. She thought she heard commotion but she couldn't be sure. Her hands were still cuffed to the bed so she couldn't really move. Cyrus had told her the walls were soundproof in her location but she was sure Cyrus had company.

Maybe it's Kevin, looking for me. Or the police, she thought hopefully. "Hello? Is anyone there?" Laura called but it was pointless. Any moment Cyrus could be back and she had to think fast if she wanted to escape.

…..

Kevin looked at all the food Cyrus was preparing in the kitchen. "That's an awful lot of food for one person," he said suspiciously to Cyrus.

"I'm having a business meeting shortly," Cyrus replied smoothly. "Now, if you don't mind, get the hell out of my house before I punch you."

"Go ahead then," Kevin said darkly, inching forward towards Cyrus. Cyrus stepped up to him and raised a fist, but Scott caught his arm.

"We'll be going then," Scott said to Cyrus. "But this isn't the last you'll hear from us."

Cyrus sighed and rolled his eyes. "How many times do I have to tell you? I don't have her! Look, I don't have anything against her, but I have no interest in her. "

"We'll be back," Kevin glared at him as he, Scott, and Lucy headed for the door. As they left, Cyrus let out a long breath and locked the door, vowing to make his henchman pay when he saw them again. He headed back to the kitchen and finished preparing breakfast. Laura was probably awake by now. He gathered the food together, along with some coffee and orange juice and headed to the secret room. He opened the door and saw Laura laying there, awake and looking luscious. He smiled as he walked in the room with the food.

"Good morning, my sweet love," he said. "I brought us some breakfast." He gestured to the tray of eggs, pancakes, french toast, coffee, and orange juice.

"Thank you, Cyrus," Laura said softly. "But I'm not really hungry. I think I'll just have some coffee."

Cyrus was disappointed. "Laura, you should eat a little something. You'll need your strength." He winked at her. She shuddered inwardly but smiled back at him. Perhaps he was right, she thought.

"Alright, maybe a few bites of french toast and some coffee. Do you think maybe you can undo the handcuffs so I can eat?" Laura asked meekly.

Cyrus wanted to but he wasn't completely sure he could trust her. He decided he could, because he would be able to block her from making an escape.

Laura smiled as Cyrus undid the handcuffs. She thought about attempting to make a run for it, but the odds were not in her favor to get away. Besides, she had an idea. She would have to play her part well for it to work. She ate her breakfast as Cyrus ate his. She slowed down because she realized what Cyrus would want as soon as they were done.

"Laura, I just realized. Today is your birthday. Happy Birthday, my love," Cyrus said, smiling, as he finished his eggs and drank his coffee.

"Thank you," Laura said. "With everything that's happened, that was the furthest thing from my mind."

"Well, I have something for you, in this box right here," Cyrus replied as he handed it to her.

She opened it and her heart sank. It was a black negligee. He grinned at her wickedly.

"Thank you," she repeated. "Would you like me to put it on?"

"Yes, please," he whispered. She stood up.

"I...um…..would you…." Laura stammered. She didn't want to undress with him watching.

"Wait outside?" he offered. She nodded. He smiled at her again and got up to leave the room, his hand on the knob right outside the door.

Laura let out a sigh of relief but she supposed she would have to put the negligee on. She panicked for a moment. Suppose she couldn't stop him before it was too late? No, she would kiss him and make the suggestion. She prayed that it would work. She quickly undressed and put it on, then she layed back down on the bed.

"I'm ready," she called.

He quickly came back in the room and stared at her. "You're even more beautiful than I imagined," he said softly. "Oh, this will be pure ecstasy." He hurriedly took off his clothes.

Inwardly, Laura was cringing but she smiled as he came towards her. He leaned over over and kissed her passionately. She kissed him back with fake passion and then she turned her face away from his. He looked at her puzzled.

"You know what would turn me on?" she whispered in a sexy voice.

"Anything," Cyrus moaned.

"If I could handcuff you to the bed," Laura replied as she kissed his cheek. He stood up quickly and layed down on the bed, his arms in position.

It's working! Laura thought happily. She handcuffed him and then when he was secure, she slapped his face. "Bastard!" she shouted as she changed out of the negligee and put her clothes back on.

"Laura!" Cyrus shouted angrily. "You'll be sorry for this! Let me go!"

"You're not going anywhere until the police come!" She shouted angrily as she left the room, Cyrus shouting her name. She ran down the hall but all of a sudden came to a stop and screamed.