Alfie pov
It's been a week since the whole crime spree. Time for the ransom note. Well in this case video. I have a voice changer. It's going to be in a dark room at the back of the safe house. Amber and Patricia are tied up in tattered clothes. They are ready to fake cry at a moments notice. I have on a mask but it's going to be dark anyway.
"You ready?" I asked Amber and Patricia. The laptop was set up. I already gave their dad a tip that he has to be on or he won't get them back.
"Ready." Patricia and Amber said in unison. I made sure my mask was on tight and the lights were super dark. I turned on the chat. Mr. Rutter accepted on a moments notice. He looked anxious. I left the girls alone with the camera.
I hope their dad believes this.
Amber pov
Oh god I hope this is good idea. I hope daddy buys it. I hope no one gets arrested. I'm hoping a lot of things.
"Girls, I'm so happy to see you." Daddy sighed in relief. He looks stressed.
"We're happy to see you too daddy." I said.
"Have they harmed you?" he asked.
"Daddy! We're fine." Patricia said.
"Your kidnapped. I just don't want you bleeding in a ditch." he said.
"I'm scared daddy." I fake cried.
"It's ok baby girl. I'm doing everything to try and get you back. I hired the best people and put up rewards and started search parties. Your mother and I want you back so bad." he said.
"The kidnappers will give us back if Joy and Jerome learn a lesson." I said.
"What?" daddy asked.
"They want them to be normal. Do things themselves. Not have to depend on you or mum." I said.
"They want them to be on their own? What if they can't support themselves? Do they expect me just to stand back?" he questioned.
"They said they're tired of Jerome and Joy acting snotty and like they're better than everyone else. They want Jerome and Joy to live in their shoes. They want them to live on welfare and scholarship and have to support themselves." Patricia said. Daddy's facial expression eased but I could tell he was taking in alot.
"Trust me daddy, we're okay. We'll be set free once they learn their lesson." I said. I really hope we won't get caught.
"Okay loves. I can do that. Talk to your mum. She's devastated."
"Alright."
"Patty! Ambs!" Mum called. She looks the happiest I've ever seen her. Her grin beamed. She started to cry.
"We're okay mum. No worries. We told daddy what he has to do to get us back. We're not harmed." I said. She smiled through her tears.
"Mum please don't keep crying. We're fine and we'll be home soon enough." Patricia comforted.
"Why are your clothes torn up then, if you all are 'okay'?" Mum demanded suddenly turning mad.
"Don't worry about that. We're okay. We're fed, sleeping well, and in safe conditions. Just take care of yourself mum. Don't cry so much. That's depression!" Patrica consoled mother. Her face eased up and she looked relaxed. Everything seems like it might, might turn out okay.
"I love you mum. We'll talk to you later." I said.
"Love you mum. Can we talk to daddy again?" Patrica added.
"Love you bunches! Here he is." She said then handed the laptop to daddy.
"Love you daddy!" We both chirped. He grinned and repeated it back. They both looked more happy than they used to. He waved as Alfie disconnected the chat. He was wearing his gear and untied me and Patricia. I kissed Alfie. He is the best kidnapper ever.