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Chapter 2

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Elizabeth made her way in to the front room, looking around at the table that had been turned over, she spotted the broken porcelain by the fireplace, walking over and kneeling down beside it as she went to pick up a piece.

"Lizzie?"

"Oh hey, I think I found something…an ornament of some sort, what is it a carousel?"

Red came over, kneeling down beside her as he took the other piece that was sitting on the floor, Elizabeth noticing the small smile that appeared on his face.

"What?"

"I bought that for Kate a very long time ago, I didn't even know she still had it."

"Why did you give it to her?"

"It was a keepsake of sorts, there's a small compartment just under here?" He said, pulling out the small drawer.

"Does it play music?"

"No, I remember her looking at it many years ago in a shop window; she said it reminded her of her childhood, before this life took over."

"I know it's none of my business but why did you and Dembe give each other that odd look before when I asked why you didn't have a key to Mr Kaplan's."

Red got to his feet, placing the piece of the carousel on the table by the chair before going over to the window. Elizabeth watched him closely before she followed him, his eyes fixed on the passers-by below.

"Did you have an argument or something?"

"It was all a very long time ago Lizzie."

"Did you hurt her?"

"Lizzie…"

"Okay, I'm sorry but if whatever happened between you is in anyway connected to what's happened to her now, don't you think you should let me know?"

"I highly doubt what happened back then is the cause of all of this."

"A woman is dead Red; god only knows what's in store for Mr Kaplan."

"Kate can handle herself."

Elizabeth could hear the frustration showing in his voice as he turned to look at her.

"Not everyone is as strong as they appear, not even Mr Kaplan. If this does have anything to do with you then you'd better pray nothing happens to her."

Red closed his eyes tightly as Elizabeth walked away from him, praying for Kate's safe return.

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Kate could barely keep her eyes open as she tried to adjust her position on the floor, her legs beginning to cramp. Her head was pounding so much and for the first time in a long time she truly felt terrified. She looked up when she heard the door opening, her kidnapper walking towards her, a bottle of water in her hand. Kate tensed as they approached, finally looking up to meet their eyes. Kate paid close attention to the eyes as they unscrewed the bottle cap before passing it to Kate, who took a few long sips.

"You're female, aren't you? Just say something dearie, please."

Kate's kidnapper leaned over her as they placed their hand to the Kate's head, Kate making a pained sound.

"Do you have any painkillers I could take for this headache dearie, I'm feeling a little sick."

Kate reached out with her free hand, taking hold of her kidnappers hand.

"Please."

"Give me a minute."

Kate sat shocked when she finally heard the voice, definitely female. She waited as the woman left to get her something for her head. When the woman returned, she handed Kate two pills, watching closely as Kate popped them in to her mouth before taking some water to wash them down. Kate handed her back the water.

"Keep it, in case you feel sick again."

"Dearie…what's your name, what is it you want with me, you sound younger than me. Is this to do with Raymond, or are you targeting me specifically?"

"Who I am is of no importance to you right now."

"You've kidnapped me; I think I have a right to know why?"

The woman got up to leave but was stopped when Kate grabbed her wrist.

"Please dearie, do you have a blanket or something…it's getting very cold in here."

"No…" She replied before she stormed out."

Kate watched the door slam behind her, closing her eyes tightly before she vomited.

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Elizabeth walked in to the bathroom to see Dembe sitting on the toilet seat looking down at Molly's body.

"Hey, you okay?" She asked.

"It was only her first week with Kate."

"I'm sorry."

"So am I, I don't think she really knew how dangerous this job was when she agreed to it."

"Dembe, I have to ask…can you tell me why Red doesn't have a key to Mr Kaplan's anymore."

"If he hasn't told you then I don't think it's right for me to say."

"Did they have an argument or something? There was a broken ornament in the other room, a carousel…it seemed like it meant something to them both?"

"I can't Elizabeth, I'm sorry."

"Okay but…if this is connected to Mr Kaplan's abduction then I…"

"It won't be."

"How do you know that for a fact?"

"I don't but…it's unlikely."

"Everything alright in here?" Red asked, coming up behind them.

"Aside from the dead body you mean." Lizzie replied.

Dembe and Red gave her a look before she took out her phone and began dialling a number.

"Who are you calling?"

"Who do you think…the task force."

"Lizzie I don't think that we…"

"Mr Kaplan is missing, god only knows how much danger she could be in. We need to find her and my team can help track her down. What? Is she not important enough?" Elizabeth asked, seeing Red's expression.

"Of course she is."

"Well then get of your high horse and accept the help, if she means anything to you at all."

Elizabeth stormed out of the bathroom, leaving Dembe and Red alone with Molly's body.

"She was asking about you and Kate."

"I thought she might try to find out through you."

"I didn't tell her anything Raymond."

"I know you wouldn't."

"Maybe you should."

"It was a very long time ago Dembe."

"She said the carousel was damaged, I'm sorry."

"I didn't even know Kate still had it."

"She told me why you gave it to her a while back; she wouldn't get rid of it."

"Oh Dembe…I hope to god she's alright."

"Kate can take care of her self."

"I put you both in so much danger, I don't know why you both stay."

"We're family Raymond."

"Family." He smiled.

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To Be Continued…