Chapter 52

Chase and Alicia woke up very early that morning, they wanted to be at the woods very early so as to get Gabrielle. They drove down the woods, this time they took the bushy driveway. When they got close to the house, they parked the car and covered it with as much green grass as they could gather, from where they parked, they could see the house. There was no car parked around the house, so they carefully walked down the path towards the house. Getting closer, they smelt a sweet aroma of meat stew coming from within the house, indicating that someone was inside. Alicia went to the rear window and positioned herself incase the person jumped from the window. Chase quietly moved into the house, he succeeded in getting to the door leading to the room, he peeped and saw a lady busy cooking, he then hid his gun and moved in behind her, with his palm he closed her mouth so she wasn't able to shout. He gave Alicia sign and she jumped in. Alicia brought out a handkerchief with which they gagged her mouth, then they tied her to an old wooden chair. Chase lowered the stove and brought down the pot. He sat down facing the entrance door while Alicia faced the lady. Chase brought out his gun and waved it at the lady, he told her he would shoot her if she shouted as he was to remove the gag, so she would answer their questions. The lady nodded, an indication that she understood what she was told. Chase signalled Alicia to go ahead and remove the gag, which she did. 

Young Lady, what's your name? Chase asked

Bridget, my name is Bridget. She answered

What are you doing here and who are you with? 

I followed a client to this place, I came for business. She answered,

 trying to use gestures to drive her point home and make them understand. Chase understood that she was a hooker, and that someone brought her to the place. It was obvious that whoever kept her would soon be back to eat. 

What is his name? He asked

He didn't tell me his name, he only paid me half if my money and promised to pay the rest when I was ready to leave. 

How did you guys get to this place? 

He drove us here in a..a.. something that looked like a pickup van. She stuttered

It's okay, we will be waiting for his return, all you need do, is keep quiet and follow instructions, we will release you once we confirm he is our target. Chase was able to calm her down as he signalled Alicia to out the gag back in her mouth. The next few hours was as if they were in a cemetery, Chase searched the house, he discovered that the cigarettes and the marijuana he saw the previous day was no longer there, there were few used pack of condom on the floor an indication that they had rounds of sex. There were also some empty takeaway packs that littered one end of the room. He saw few pornographic magazines too. He was going through the stuff when they heard the sound of an engine, and within a few seconds, it went dead. Alicia stood beside the entrance door while Chase faced the door properly. The were with their gun pointed directly at the door. The next thing was footsteps, a humming of song combined with whistling. The young man walked into the room carelessly, but stopped at the feeling of the guns pointed to his head and sight of the one facing him. Alicia quickly searched him but nothing was found on him, then she moved his hands behind his back and tied it with a piece of cloth while the ordered him to lay on the floor. Chase observed that he wasn't the young man they saw at number 10. 

What is your name? He asked

Ricardo. He answered amidst struggle.

Chase signalled Alicia to remove the gag on Bridget's mouth, then he asked her if he was the young man that brought her there, she nodded, in affirmative. Chase needed to think, so he took the pack of cigarette on the floor, picked a stick and lit it. He smoked for a while not talking but thinking of what next to do. He then asked Alicia to go confirm the car that Ricardo drove in with. Alicia moved out of the room to check, while Chase dragged Ricardo up his feet. He then made hm to sit close to Bridget. Alicia came back and confirmed the Ford bronco with the same plate number, but that it looked like someone scratched it a little. Chase turned to Ricardo;

Are you the only one with Bridget? He asked 

Yes, I picked her up and brought her here for us to, you know...

He finished the rest of the sentence with gestures. It made Alicia smile and wondered what kind of life people live, she imagined herself following a man to such a place. 

Who owns that car? Chase asked.

Ricardo wasn't expecting the question, he didn't know what to answer, he knew there was a problem and that the car was kept there to avoid being tracked, but what he couldn't tell was how they traced him to the place. He was initially thinking they would ask few questions on the girl or possibly some other things and let them be, but for this particular question, he knew there was a problem. 

It's not mine, it's borrowed. I borrowed it. He answered. 

From who? Chase cut in.

From where it was parked, I saw it and there was a key in it and I tried it, the engine came right on, so I used it. That's it. He lied.

He was trying his possible best to separate himself from whatever was coming concernitge car. Meanwhile Chase knew he wasnt telling the truth. He stood up and point his gun directly to his forehead and asked again, 

Where did you borrow the car from?

Ricardo at this time closed his eyes with fear, he was already trembling. He begged him not to shoot, he was ready to tell the truth. Chase lowered the gun and asked him to open his mouth, he did and he pushed the nuzzle on his mouth, removed the gun from safety, at that sound, Ricardo began to cry and plead that he should not kill him. Chase sensed he was read to talk, so he removed the gun from his mouth and placed it back to safety. Ricardo out of fear told him how Gabrielle brought the car to the woods and because they were always using the place for there hanging out, he decided to use it the previous night. Chase wanted to make sure he wasn't hiding anything from him;

Go ahead, he directed or I will pull the trigger. He said with a harsh voice.

That is it,it's the truth. Ricardo responded.

Chase winked at Alicia and told her to shoot him. Alicia moved the gun out of safety and pointed at Ricardo, she pulled the trigger and Riçardo could not hear anything with his left ear, as the sound of the bullet passed close to his ear and hit the wall.

Please.. please, I will talk, don't shoot me please. He begged.

Talk, Alicia shouted.

I know one of his crew used the car for a crime, that was why it was brought here, but I don't know the particular person. I only overhead them discuss it. That day, Gabrielle was mad at him for using his car. They have been hiding since then. 

Where is Gabrielle now?

I don't know, we were supposed to hang out yesterday, but he didn't show up. 

Chase lit another cigarette and as he smoked, he thought of the next action to take. If he lay his hands on Gabrielle, it will bring more evidence against the Boss as they would confess more crimes. 

Alicia moved close to Chase and suggested something, Chase'countenance changed, he smiled, then he walked close to Ricardo and brought out his phone, searched through and saw that he and Gabrielle actually had an interaction the previous day. He then told Riçardo that the only saving grace for him would be that he spoke with Gabriel and initiate a meeting with him in the woods. Ricardo nodded with tears in his eyes. Chase dialled Gabrielles number and placed the call on speaker. Gabriella picked.

Hello Rico, he said

Hi Gab. Ricardo responded

Sorry Rico I couldn't make it yesterday, please don't be angry with me.

No problem, when are we meeting. The wood is missing you, let's go get some 'Mamacita'. He said it in am amature Mexican slang, referring to hookers.

Ok, let's make it this night, I don't have any engagement. You will come with the car and pick me up. Make sure you move when its dark. He cautioned.

Okay, then I will call you as soon as I am ready. Ricardo responded.

Chase ended the call. He asked Alicia to untie Bridget to continue with the food, as they were going to have dinner together after which they will go for a party. While Chase was talking, he noticed that Bridget was seriously admiring him, she was also seducing him by spreading her legs intermittently and flashing her white pant. He had evaluated her, and he could see she was beautiful and sexy, he loved ladies with big boobs and round hips, and Bridget had all of it. Alicia untied her and cautioned her not to play a fast one by trying to escape, as she would have no option than to shoot her. She promised her that she woodland be freed as soon as they get whom they were there for. Bridget nodded again, and resumed cooking but this time with fear. While she cooked, she would steal a glance at Chase and bend in such a way that he would see her inner thighs, at one point she purposely kneel in way that Chase literally saw her pants, Al these were having effect on Chase, somehow he began to hunger for her. His only reatriction was Alicia. He had thought of having a quickie assuming Alicia wasn't there. He imagined giving her a sign since she was showing interest, and she would leave Ricardo there ties to the chair, and come out to the other room where he would have a quick one with her. He would fondle those huge boobs and make sure she begged for him to take her. He imagined her thick thighs and round hips, he was beginning to experience erection while he thought of her body. His thought was cut off when Bridget shouted as the hot pot burnt her hand.

Olivia and Mike woke up that morning, and had their breakfast together. As it wasn't a working day, Mike decided to reach home, have a change of clothing and get some more, Olivia asked him to get some of hers too. Olivia was so much engrossed with the contract papers, that she wasn't watching Mike leave. She had reached Pat, to know how she was doing, only to find out she travelled out of town on a week business trip. The information she passed to Mike and it gave them a more relaxed mind to spend more time in the hotel. Meanwhile, when Lucy woke up, she quickly took her bath, she had that feeling to be on the watch out for an opportunity when Mike would be alone. She knew it would be difficult for him to resist her. So she left her door open, and placed a seat at the door, sat down with her bikini, facing room 100. When Mike was ready to leave, he bent down and kissed Olivia, then opened the door, as soon as he shut the door, turned his eyes toward room 101, Lucy stood up and moved towards him, she dragged him by his cloth to her room.

What are you doing? Mike asked

I need you, just once, I couldn't sleep yesternight. She begged

No, don't do this, my wife....

Your wife? I am asking you this for the last time, just once. She said

I cant please I can't, let's forget what happened in Paris. He said, about to leave.

Okay, I will tell her about us, she said as she left him and sat on the bed.

Are you blackmailing me? He asked.

He knew the danger of Olivia knowing, and he can't afford to lose her just because of his stupidity. 

Call it whatever you want, we had it before, I don't see the difference now, moreover I am not asking you to leave her, I have missed you, or don't you miss me?

She had returned back to her former position, standing so close to him, with her mouth on his, rubbing her nose on his and her hand on his crotch. Mikes body was already getting in the mood and she noticed it. She rubbed her hand on his chest and kissed his lips. She was beginning to make some moaning sound when Mike told her to stop, holding her hands. 

Stop, please stop. He said. I will do it, but you must promise me that this will be the last time you will blackmail me h this. 

Yes I won't, I will soon be leaving for Paris, you will be the one to beg me soon, eapecialluwhne you visit Paris. I promise. She said

Mike wondered what she meant by him visiting Paris and begging her, he couldn't see the possibility but he notice the way she sounded so sure. 

I will come staright to your room when returning, but now my car is still out there and she may look out and see it. I will not be coming back with it, so she won't know when I returned. Mike responded. 

Remember, I would tell her if you fail to come, you can call it anything, but I promise. Lucy said as he left him.

Mike quickly rushed out of her room pulling out his shirt to cover his already bulging dick, while Lucy smiled as she whispered to herself, ' I knew you can't resist me'.

Mike left the Hotel regretting his actions while in Paris, he would have held himself, it wasn't as if he was sexually starved, he had just slept with Helen before the trip. As he drove, he felt terribly bad about it. He got home, took the clothes he needed, went to Olivias room, while he selected, he thought of what to do, would he refuse seeing her and see if she would go ahead with her threat, or do ahead and sleep with her, what if she kept demanding for more? Many questions kept coming up in his mind. He thought of the consequences that would likely follow if Olivia get to know he was frolicking with a hooker while in Paris. Her respect for him would drop and their relationship would be at stake. After weighing so many options, he decided to take the risk of giving her what she demanded after all she said it was the last. It wasn't as if he wouldn't enjoy it too, he could remember how erotic they were with each other while in Paris. With the decision made, he carried the box of clothes and went outside the gate where he waited for a cab. He didn't want to use a booked ride, his plan was to drop outside the gate and then walk into the hotel. He would call Lucy once he gets into the lift, she would leave the door open so that he wouldn't waste time walking in. While the taxi moved, he was in a big battle right I side his conscience. It was a battle of good versus bad.