Prompt 8: Muffled Screams | Hostage. Double drabble at 200 words
This one is Movements-verse coming soon.
Characters: Jeff Tracy, Miles Helsan, Alan Tracy
Warnings: Kidnapped, Beaten, Tied to a Chair
'Mr Tracy, you have a call...'
'Get rid of it. I'm too busy.'
'I think…'
Jeff spun and pinned her with a stare and she fled. Miles put a hand on his shoulder in warning.
'Sorry. Been a long day. Thanks.'
He took the call on loudspeaker.
'Jeff Tracy.'
'Mr Tracy. I…'
'I am a busy man. You have 30 seconds to tell me what you want.'
'In that case, maybe this will work better.'
The vidcomm invitation flashed and Jeff switched the call.
On screen appeared a figure bound to a chair. His head was hanging and bruising was clear on his bare arms.
Jeff pinched his nose. His campaign was at a crucial juncture – this was the last thing he needed.
A fist yanked the blonde head back and the bruised face of his youngest stared at him. Alan was gagged but he still seemed to be smiling.
'50 million.'
'No.'
'No? I don't think you realise who you're dealing with.'
The man nodded and the hand holding his youngest son's head up moved.
Alan's muffled screams filled the comm.
But Alan could cope.
Because he knew John would be listening.
His brothers would be on their way.