Chapter 2: Blood in the Cu(L)t
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It was about eight in the morning on a Saturday. David was sitting at his desk sorting through the admission papers of all the kids. He had been absolutely over the moon when most of the kids from the previous summer had returned this year. He was especially grateful to have Max there again. Neil and Nikki were there too which was a little scary, but they made Max happy so David was happy too. Maybe he could break through to Max this year? Maybe he would finally learn to enjoy nature? Perhaps he could get him to curse a little less? Baby steps, he had to remind himself.
"Time to wake the kids up for a day of fun!" He grinned realizing the time. He stood up and was about to waltz right out of the cabin but was halted in his tracks when he opened the door to find a woman that had been about to knock. She still had her fist up. "Can I help you?" David raised a brow but kept the kind smile on his face. This woman was almost a little scary looking. Her eyes had dark circles under them, her hair was bleached, and she was...scary skinny. She wore a navy blue floral button down dress with long sleeves and pinkish flats. She cleared her throat and put her hand down and offered him a red folder.
"My name is Katherine Warren. I've been assigned to do...community service here." She began to explain but the confused look on David's face caused her to trail off. He clearly had no idea.
"I had no idea we were having anyone come help..." He said confirming exactly what she already knew. She blushed, embarrassed.
"O-oh...I was told to come here...by my parole officer." She stuttered. "She said she'd already called ahead." Kat reached around to scratch the back of her head.
"Well we have lot's of camps on this lake! Perhaps you've taken a wrong turn?" David suggested cheerfully. She bit her lip.
"No, Mrs. Ray was pretty specific when she said I was going to Camp Campbell...it's the only camp on the lake that hires parolees." Kat explained. David felt his stomach drop. He hadn't realized that by Mr. Campbell serving his community service there that it had opened a doorway for other criminals to come to his beloved camp and possibly endanger the kids. He realized then that Kat was looking at him funny which led him to realize the panicked expression he had on his face. Kat looked almost hurt by this. "I get it...it was probably a mix up. I'll go talk to her." Kat was about to turn and walk away in humiliation before the door to the other cabin opened and a sleepy looking woman exited.
"Gwen, did you know anything about a community service job here?" David questioned the woman whose eyes widened. Kat was getting more and more nervous.
"Oh SHIT!" She cried. "I forgot to tell you about that!" She looked frustrated. "Yes, we have an applicant coming today." She explained a little too late to David.
"Why don't you come in and we can get that paperwork sorted...Katherine was it?" David offered opening his door for her. Kat nodded and stepped inside. She looked around as she did. David sat down at his desk and pulled out a couple papers from the drawer. "So, Katherine..." He cleared his throat nervously. "What are you on parole for?" he asked as if he was afraid of the answer. Kat was afraid to say. She felt a knot in her stomach now.
"Possession...mostly. The other charges are in the process of being dropped." Katherine explained praying he wouldn't ask any further, but she somehow had a feeling he would.
"W-what are the other charges?" Yep, she expected that much. She worked up the courage to say what she was so ashamed of. With a slight blush on her face, she spoke.
"Prostitution and kidnapping."
A.N./ Hey if it wasn't clear by the ending, this takes place some time later after the first chapter. Hope you enjoyed it so far! Feedback is appreciated!