I spent the night trying to keep my wall up, but it was giving my a headache. When Ruby was asleep beside me on the bed, after our heart-to-hearts, I felt it crumble down in my head.
Sky! Where are you?! Zed's voice was urgent and I could tell he had been crying. His sadness made the nausea return.
I don't know. On a mountain/hill somewhere in the middle of nowhere was all that I knew.
What happened? Who took you?
Robert Kelly. I was in the sauna. He said if I didn't go with him, he'd hurt the girls. Maybe even kill them. Are they okay? Please say they're okay?
They're fine, just shaken up that you're gone. We all are. Wait til the sun comes up, then let me know what you can see.
You can't come here, Zed. I don't want anything to happen to you.
WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO YOU SKY, GOD DAMNNIT? I HAVE NOT SLEPT AND I FEEL LIKE SHIT. I NEED YOU HERE AND I NEED YOU SAVE.
Please don't shout at me. I flinched.
I'm sorry. I'm just so scared. You have to keep me updated baby, please.
I'm with a savant girl who can turn invisible. She was kidnapped too. If I can make her strong enough, then we can escape...
Please be careful.
You too.
I love you.
I love you too.
And then I shut off and forced myself to get some sleep.
'Rise and shine!' I was woken up by Bella throwing back the curtains. 'Oh did we have a little sleepover?'
Ruby and I sat up, and I hid under the duvet further when I realised I still had the jumper over my bikini.
'What's for breakfast, Bella?' Ruby asked, politely.
'We have a welcome breakfast especially for Sky.' Bella smiled, adjusting her breasts in a silver bikini today. 'You'd both better shower and sort out your hair first, though. Be downstairs in twenty minutes.'
After my shower, I rummaged through my wardrobe in an attempt to find something that wasn't skimpy. Nope. Nothing. I shoved the jumper to the back in an attempt to hide it and pulled out a black swimsuit with cut out sides; at least it sort of covered my body. I towel-dried my hair and it fell down my back in loose blonde curls. Then I slipped on some small silver wedges and followed the other girls downstairs.
I was glad the house felt warm today, because last night it had been freezing. However, it didn't look any cheerier in the day; it was still just as grey and dreary as it had been the night before.
The dining room had a large, long table, which had been laid out with crockery and cutlery, and a large fruit bowl in the middle. There were yoghurts and toast available, as well as 'slimming' cereals. No pancakes, scrambled egg or bacon as I had enjoyed the day before.
'Good morning Sky!' Robert walked over and kissed my cheek. 'I'm sure my brother is looking forward to seing you again later.'
I cringed away from him, hugging my body once more.
'She's getting on awful well with Ruby, Bobby.' Bella fluttered her eyelashes at my kidnapper.
'Wonderful! The clients will love that when they come over tomorrow.'
I shot Ruby a pained look, and she looked away from me. We were going to have to come up with a plan before the 'clients' arrived. Great.
Robert turned to me. 'Now Sky you must eat something. You're going to need lots of energy tomorrow! Just don't eat too much- wouldn't want to spoil that figure, would we?'
'No.' I replied, feeling small. I sat between Ruby and Barbie, and tucked into some fruit and yoghurt. I wasn't feeling that hungry anyway...
Bella had decided we would all spend the afternoon outside, enjoying the sunshine and getting a tan, though she had admired the Californian tan already on my skin. Some of the girls were playing volleyball, but I decided to keep out of it, sitting with Ruby, Barbie and Margot.
'Have you ever thought about getting your boobs done?' Barbie asked me, her sunglasses on the tip of her nose.
I crossed my arms across my chest. 'No.'
'It would make your figure less boyish. But then I guess it goes with your little girl look.'
'I'm eighteen years-old.' I replied, bluntly. 'I'm off to college in September.'
'Why would you waste your life doing that?' Barbie snorted. 'Girls are made to be supermodels and be admired. We aren't supposed to be intelligent.'
'Well you're obviously not.' I muttered, under my breath. Barbie was really starting to live up to her name.
'Don't listen to her.' Margot rolled her eyes. 'She just wishes she was your age again and she's jealous all the men will be after you tomorrow. You'll be having a busy night.'
'W-w-what?' I stuttered out, hoping I had jumped to the wrong conclusion.
'I hope you know lots of positions. These men don't like boring.' She giggled. 'That's why I do my yoga everyday.'
'I'm not having sex with anyone.' I stated, looking her in the eye.
'But that's what you're here for darling.' Barbie laughed.
'Are you a virgin? Is that why you're scared?' Margot whispered, her face full of seriousness.
'No.' I replied. 'I have a boyfriend. My soulfinder.'
'You still believe in all that soulfinder rubbish?' Margot laughed this time. 'Oh honey, it's not real. It's just an excuse for men to get in your pants.'
I felt angry and tears brimmed in my eyes. 'It is real. I have a soulfinder and we both love each other very much.'
'Well Bobby and Zack won't stand for that.' Barbie shook her head. 'So you'd better forget about him and fast. You don't want to get on their bad sides.'
'Do you want me to go over some tips with you?' Margot asked, brushing her hair off her face. 'The better you are, the nicer the clothes and food you get.'
I couldn't take it anymore. I stood up and stormed off. I ran until I reached a wall. Then I ran alongside it, desperately trying to find an exit. That was when I landed on top of someone.
'I'm sorry.' I whispered, rolling off of him.
The guy with short brunette hair and green eyes stood up and brushed his suit down. 'It's okay.'
He offered me his hand and pulled me up.
'SKY!' Ruby called out, rushing towards me. 'Are you okay?!'
'I think so.' I replied, brushing my black swimsuit down.
I turned around and noticed Ruby was staring at my obstacle. He was looking back at her in exactly the same way.
'I'm Ryan.' He held out his hand to her.
'Ruby.' She blushed, trying to hide the grin. There was a silence and then he pulled her into an embrace.
I looked at the two of them in confusion. 'Erm... Ruby?'
'You're my soulfinder.' He looked at her in disbelief. 'I can't believe I've found you.'
'Me neither.' Tears were in her eyes and then he pulled her into a kiss.
I shifted on my feet, feeling a little awkward with the situation, as well as feeling happy that Ruby had found her soulfinder... it just meant that tomorrow was now going to be even harder for the both of us.
Ruby pulled away. 'Who are you? What are you doing here?'
'I... I work for the FBI.' He said, in a hushed tone, looking around. 'The Kellys are in a lot of trouble, and we're trying to collect evidence against them.'
'This is evidence.' I said. 'He's sex trafficking.'
Ryan looked at Ruby, feeling hurt. 'You?'
She nodded, tears in her eyes.
'I'm going to get you both out of here. Don't you worry.'
'Thank you.' I whispered.
'Look, I'm supposed to be undercover, so I'll get out of here, okay?' He turned to face Ruby. 'Please stay safe. I'll speak to you later. We'll make a plan.'
'Okay.' She reluctantly let go of his hand. 'Come on Sky, we'd better get out of here before Bella comes looking for us.
And then we were gone, leaving Ryan the undercover agent behind us.
Ruby had a smile playing on her lips for the rest of the day. Even when we had our chicken and salad dinner, she was trying not to grin. The girls had noticed it was out of character, but had suggested that Ruby's boob job had finally been approved by the boss. Yeah, right.
'Sky.' The butler appeared in the doorway of our lounge area. 'The boss has called for you.'
'Oh.' My face fell and the nausea returned to my stomach.
'There is a dress on the bed he would like you to change into. And he said to leave your hair down. Bella, you are to do Sky's make-up.'
'Oooh, goody! I've wanted to get my hands on that face since yesterday!' Bella clapped her hands together, after placing down her half-eaten dinner.
The dress made we feel less self-conscious than the bikini had done; I almost felt classy. Almost. It was a black dress with a slit right up the thigh and the front of the dress had a plunge neckline, showing my little cleavage. Bella had been told not to give my fake eyelashes, much to her disappointment, but had given me smokey make-up with a little bit of red lippy. When I looked in the mirror, I looked about three years older- twenty one perhaps?
'I can work miracles!' Bella grinned. 'Come on, I'll take you to Bobby.'
I followed her along the corridor and down the grand stairs, into the wing of the house I had never been in before. This wing of the house looked a lot more modern and well-looked after, with freshly painted walls and abstract paintings. I was led to a room signposted as 'The Library.' Bella quickly gave me a once-over and smiled in approval, before knocking on the door. She opened it, pushing me inside, and closed it firmly behind me.
The library consisted of three glass bookcases (filled with multicoloured books), three white rectangular-shaped sofas and a white counter with alcohol on top of it. Sat on two of the sofas were Robert and Zack.
'There's a seat right next to me.' Robert smiled, beckoning me with his hand.
I decided it was best to do as he had asked, sitting on the sofa (but as far away from him as possible) beside him.
'Sky, you remember my brother Zack.'
'How's your fiance?' He smirked, raising his eyebrow.
I looked down at my hand, relieved that my beautiful promise ring was still intact. 'Fine.'
'At least he won't interrupt us this time, hmm?' Zack took a swig of his whiskey, before placing the cup on the table. 'Drink, Sky?'
'Yes please.' To throw in his face.
'Sex on the Beach, wasn't it? I promise I'll behave and not add anything naughty this time.' He winked at me, confirming Victor's suspicions.
He quickly mixed up the drink, poured it into a glass of ice and then handed it to me. I sipped at it, pleased that there was a fair bit of alcohol included; I was going to need it to stop myself from doing something stupid.
'Might I say, you do look wonderful in that dress.' Zack smiled, looking me up and down.
'I knew she would, brother.' Robert's lip curled. 'That's why I chose it.'
'I bet what's underneath looks even better.'
The look on his face showed me that he was mentally undressing me. I had a larger sip of my cocktail this time. At least when I'd been kidnapped before, they hadn't been a bunch of perverts.
'So Sky, we have been informed that you have not yet contacted your soulfinder. Well done, you're very good at keeping your loved ones safe.' Robert smiled before taking a swig of his drink. He placed a hand on my thigh, making my body tense.
'I think you're going to fit in perfectly.' Zack added. 'And if you keep this up, I might even let you have the pleasure of my company tomorrow.'
'You should appreciate that. My brother hasn't yet given in to any of these ladies, and I know that they are dying for it.' Robert smirked, making my stomach churn.
'We are hosting a dinner for our clients tomorrow and you are to mingle with them and wear the outfit provided, do you understand?'
'What would happen if I didn't?' I asked, finishing my cocktail.
'We will have no difficulty finding The Benedict household. We also have some new guns we'd quite like to test out.' Robert leant towards me and started planting kisses on my neck. I could feel my dinner getting ready to come back up again.
'Now brother, I'm pretty sure I said she was going to be my toy.' Zack frowned. 'After all, I did see her first.'
'Hmm, such a pity.' Robert moved back away from me. 'But Sky it is your choice. You could cooperate and keep your loved ones safe or you can join the game.'
I knew that there was only one thing I could say.
'I'm in.'
