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Harsh Winter in NY
PART 2
Protagonist’s swirl of thoughts (reintroduces plot ingredients)
Jane lay suffering, her Fear narrowly in check. Struggling to pull herself together, not melt down, but maintain confidence. Her mind’s flurry of activity was spinning on full alert:
Thought:
Damn my leg injury tonight, drastically cramping my options. I can barely walk; any limping super hurts. Fairly sure it’s broken. Numb toes, ankle really swollen, a softball.
Oddly, despite I can’t run, I feel some compelling urge to make a break for it!
If I could even get across the room for my phone.
This evening’s gone off the rails; my wrists not supposed to be bound.
I wish I had been more cautious or at least more lucky on this one.
My predicament arose after my slip-slides, injury on ice, headin to this big-money Trick for a simple hour. Wish I called it off, oh well.
Bill and Doug each took a forceful turn on me; Pricks got what they wanted, with no condoms, both inseminated me. Left me there, on their dirty couch. Agonizingly too crippled to get anywhere, laying naked (with only sox on.)
I’m desperate for an ER but sadly dependent on these shmucks who promised to assist me.
Doug just announced I’d have to earn my $1100? Trying to negotiate my ground rules?!?
I shuddered to think what was meant by, “... rework them rules.” They already ignored, broke, so many rules!
Sure, I’m scared. It’s time to get out of here, with my cash, to that ER asap.
Enough thinking over my play, I just gotta do it smooth: collect money and shut down these fools.
Snap out of stunned-disbelief, day-dreaming.
Having been a whore for years really don’t reduce dangers much. Risks, like getting a psycho-killer or a client who won’t pay, always exist.
I’ve seen when any Rules get broken, ‘all bets are off.’
Action!
Experience has taught me to recognize when I’m in a tight spot, like tonight. I aim to manipulate Bill with my honesty; feed that ego with a twist of guilt, straight-up:
“Bill, what’s your roomy talking ‘bout? We had a deal, yeah?
You guys are gonna pay me. Time to get to the ER. Right?
Quit joking around boss, untie me and put down that tape.
Can we get going?”
Bill gestures at Doug to wait, hold on.
Bill paused a few seconds in thought, “alright... a deal is a deal. You might go with $900. But if you stay for another half-hour I’ll add $300. Can’t you wait a few more minutes?”
Wow. Wasn’t expecting that, I went livid, probably changed color too. Pain can wreck my patience.
Looking back, I wish I had stopped to breathe- think first.
Now enraged I let ‘em have it:
“Really??
What the fuck for?” I asked, losing my cool & raising my voice.
“You guys done fucked-up the rules: tied me up without permission, cut up my clothes, got rough and hurt me, no condoms, plus we way over the agreed-upon time limit already.
THEN you ask me to stick around here for $300 more? I don’t even wanna know why!
Naw, remember, lover, my leg is major busted. Comprende amigo? so No! No way.”
Venting the frustration and pain, I unleashed my righteous, well-justified, wrath. It felt good to get angry and stand up for myself; speaking the truth.
Silence…. Guy’s stunned; speechless. I took a few deep calming breaths.
Got to remember the audience. Hope I didn’t over-bet my hand.
Seeking to soften up, no more lecture. Change up this vibe by speaking soft, to sound respectful, reasonable and relaxed.
I politely ventured:
“Yeah, anyway…. I’m tired, in pain. I’m sorry.
Come-on gentlemen, please get me somethings to wear and let’s get me over to that ER?
Y’all got what you asked for, what you needed, both of you, right?
Let’s do what I need now, OK?”
I watched them chew the words.
Waiting under incredible stress, some moments pass as this slow fucker figures shit out.
I’m anxiously awaiting a reaction.
Bill nods his head, “Alright, alright, sweetheart, shit, we’ll take care of you. Hold your horses. Let me get my money and keys, find you some clothes and we can skip out ok? Give me 10 minutes.”
He capitulated. Thank lucky heavens. YES!!
Bill left the room, I heard rummaging through stuff. Doug came over to untie my hands which took him a minute. He didn’t make any eye contact, just worked the knots, then turned to go as soon as done.
I rubbed my red-wrists, straightened my hair, tried to sit up straight.
I look over to my phone across the room, on the table, and holler for Doug to get it for me.
Doug left the room through the kitchen, I could hear him using his phone on the way- maybe texting, playing a game or who knows.
I needed his cooperation.
Doug seemed not to hear me.
I repeated myself, louder. As I see it, a few minutes I’m leaving for the ER, why not hand over my phone?
Is the prick spiteful? Did he put on headphones? Wtf?
Putting aside my gripes, I had a fleeting thought: What if this situation had gotten worse?
If they got hostile… if I had to, how could I get out of this jam??
Pondering a few moments, I was stumped.
Scary.
Glad things hadn’t gotten so bad.
Gratitude washed over me: soon I’d get a ride to help, ditch these guys.
I considered how lucky I was, despite many troubles.
Appreciate bits of good fortune, however small.
I recall earlier this evening, time spent on my back. Distracting myself, as I do on the job, I acknowledged nagging “I told ya so” feelings: “told ya this would be extra-drama!” Still I hate it when I’m right about shady characters.
I was figuring him out as he fucked me. This guy had low self-respect, trying to show off like God’s gift, thinks of himself all the time.
Self-centered plus a sadistic streak. He banged me extra hard to make me whimper. It was much worse because of my injury, foot bouncing around- ouch.
So I did whatever he wanted to end it fast as I could. As a child he used to torture animals, I’d bet.
If only I could have trusted my prudent instincts instead of money.
This deal tonight was sounding too sweet to be true. Big money almost never delivers easy, right? Suckered myself here by wishful thinking, chase the cash.
Now I’m on 5th floor, end of hall. Nobody coming for me, and I need to help to get out from here, not escape in a rush, but slowly. I’d be up a creek without assistance and a driver.
Glad not to worry over that, even if things got out of hand. Thankfully, these guys assured me they’d get me to the ER.
I’m ready- its time to get paid and exit, the end is in sight.
Lost in thoughts, several minutes had passed.
Everything got strangely quiet.
Hmmm.
I try to stay calm but was getting nervous here alone.
Calling out, my voice unsteady,
“B-Bill? Hey. W-we about ready ??
Umm. D-doug??”
Nothing.
Just silence. wtf?
I became more anxious. Are they playing with my mind?
… ...
Waiting. Listening. Hear my heart, Thumping hard.
… … … …
I told myself there was an explanation, but I could not imagine it. What was taking so long?
I didn’t want to start shrieking, nagging, or freaking myself out, but that was coming. I let minutes pass.
Then I heard footsteps approaching, not one but from two different directions, actually, of the apartment!
I saw Bill approaching, checking the opposite direction I saw Doug get closer.
I looked back and forth. Neither was moving quickly.
Both doing something on their phone screens.
Doug one-handed his phone, holding tucked under the other arm, something with a bottle.
Bill carried fabric, looking like clothes. Reaching me, he tucked away his phone, saying,
“Was hard to find clothes to fit you. Try these.” he looked up at me.
He tossed me some large sweats, a T-shirt and a beanie.
Bill then knelt down on the floor, cleaning up small clothes-scraps, cut-up and dropped earlier.
Turning my head, Doug had put on the table a shoe-box and some bottle, maybe alcohol.
I gathered the T-shirt to pull over my head, once I had on the shirt I felt much better. Bill stood up with a handful of scraps.
I asked, “Could ya grab my phone off the table?” while I began to figure out how I might get on theses pants… Fortunately large, loose & baggy.
“Oh your phone?” Bill said. As Bill went to get my phone, corner of my eye, I noticed a door swing open, down the hall- must be Doug. He disappeared in the room, leaving the door open.
Bill picked up my mobile. Returning from the table area he called out,
“Doug, we gonna need you. Need a hand.”
As Bill approached me, I sat up. Leaning forward, I looked expectantly at Bill. He seemed to hesitate, still a meter away, paused.
I couldn’t see what he stopped for. Was he intentionally trying my patience?
I’m suspicious but remain calm.
I spoke up, “Hey Bill what’s going on? You guys gonna help me to the car finally?”
I noticed Doug approaching, to give me a hand in standing up.
I heard a cellphone chirp from somewhere, I think from Bill’s pocket.
I reached out a hand to take my phone from him.
Childishly, he offered it to me but then yanked it back as I reached.
Haha. Not.
Twice.
Poor time to play jokes. I almost fell off the couch, balanced poorly on a single foot.
“Bill?” I said firmly.
Then Bill’s stance changed, he moved back, still holding my phone.
“Bill?? Come on.” I repeated, watching him walk back to the table.
Now he wouldn’t make eye contact, the shifty, deceitful motherfucker.
At the table he took the bottle, yanked a stopper to chug a couple swigs. Maybe a scotch or bourbon?
He put it down & spun around to face me. He fired up a cigarette.
“Alright, Jane, we had enough of your bossy bullshit, bitch! You got too many rules. We want to party. You’re our guest of honor: we got plans for you. Guess what we--
I interrupted at that point, “Say what now?!? You’re taking me to an ER!! We agreed, RIGHT?”
I looked up into Bill’s callous eyes, I was about to cry.
Bill mockingly replied, “Yeah, uh-huh, yeah. Right. The ER. For sure. Just not yet. I was about to say, when you interrupted: Doug and I been busy texting while you waited. We figured out the plan, while you waited. You’ll see. Had brilliant ideas.”
I began to cry, falling apart. Heartbroken, I couldn’t believe it.
After a few moments of me wailing, Bill speaks louder, “YOU HAVE WHAT WE WANT- Earn $1100? You can stay with us! Get ready for fun you won’t forget.”
“Sssso”, he aggressively hissed at me:
“Sssstrip off those rags.
...
Good.
Now, open that mouth, girl!”
After pulling the shirt off, I couldn’t stop the waterworks. Felt like I was 5 years old.
His smile beamed down at me, which confused me more- I thought he’s trying to make a bad joke?!?
I sniffled, my face and shoulders expressed my bewilderment and misery, as I began to shrug my hands up in surrender. I guess he just liked to see my tits again.
Bill looked me over approvingly, grinding his teeth, like a father losing patience. His one hand was full of cloth scraps, but his other: unmistakably threatening.
Raising his clenched fist, he loomed over me.
Intimidated, I managed to choke back my tears.
Suddenly surprised. What did I do wrong? Why’d he raise his fist at me?
“Please! I’m Sorry ?” I grovelled from the couch.
Again he wound up for a punch. Menacing me by waving his fist closer, in my face.
He repeated,
“Open your mouth, girl! Now.”
Coerced, I opened my mouth. Bill started to pack my mouth with fabric bits.
I notice Doug had stepped up nearby, preparing an extra wide strip of sticky tape.
Uh-oh… My heart sinks as I realize what is happening, or what isn’t happening. I felt betrayed.
Oh dear lord my worst fears- earlier I was so grateful to be escaping here, but did I speak too soon!!
No...
NO! It ain’t going down like this.
I was stunned, tears streaming down my face, as he packed my mouth like a dentist.
Mouth full enough, Doug slapped tape across my mouth.
Any volume and range of noises I might make, best all-out screaming for help, was ineffective with my lips sealed.
Of course I knew better than yelling for ‘help.’ It wouldn’t make any damn difference.
If you don’t know, learn: New Yorker responses when somebody screams, “help!” ‘round this ‘hood?
Folks gonna slam doors, drop windows & curtains, kill off lights, and then, if you’re lucky, maybe they’d lift their phone. Nobody wants trouble; why’d they get involved with 911?
So I’m better off looking after myself.
Usually. Except not tonight.
Both guys turn to leave me on the couch, I’m freaking out now.
Next thing I know, Bill takes my phone from his pocket, tossing it to Doug.
I heard, “drown that sucka bro. She won’t need that.” then laughter.
Doug caught the phone, already near the kitchen, got to the sink to run water.
Oh wtf?! They soaked my mobile!
Not like I could use or even get to the damn thing at that moment. But sooner or later, I’ll need it!
Disappointing and tragic: loss of that phone.
Feels like a hard punch to the guts after I just got gagged into silence moments earlier. What’s next?
Bill pulls his own buzzing-phone out from his pocket. He answers a call, “Yeah Dad… Sure... 15-30 minutes will be fine. Okay. See you then.”
Bill goes to move a couple heavy-looking boxes room to room.
Doug put on some music, then I lost track of him
I couldn’t pay much attention, mostly lost in self-pity.
Finally I had managed to stop my tears and closed my eyes for a moments peace. Short-lived, both men came to scoop me up. One lifts from my shoulders, under my arms, the other grabs at my waist and thighs to drag my lower body.
“So let’s set her up in the studio room, right?” Doug asked.
“Yep. Let’s move.”
My muffled shrieks of pain as they lug me along imperfectly. Slipping but held in their arms, we move down the hall, toward that room he just put boxes in.
We arrive and entered the room. I was facing up and backward so I saw the ceiling mostly. Then I was set on a low bed, knee height, at center back of the room- finally could look around. Large room: unusual walls with egg-carton style for ecoustics, sound quality and dampening. 15’ square maybe. a bench along one wall. I found out later that the room was once a recording studio. I noticed a tripod in the corner and some big photography lights. Saw in boxes Bill brought, holding video camera equipment.
Bill went to work setting up equipment.
Doug set to restraining me; he pulled from a box some rope, hand-cuffs, lubricant and a phallus-shaped vibrator.
Only wish for a chance to explain ‘no need to tie me down! I’m crippled, moron!’ but they would disbelieve me anyway I guess. Doug didn’t give much extra attention to my injured leg when tying me down. I’d love to break free and rip his head off, it hurts so bad!
Fairly my naked body pinned, vulnerable. My hands cuffed above me. Legs tied to bed frame at the knee, holding my legs spread wide.
Terrified, I feel defeated but try not to show weakness.
Bill looked me over, spread eagle on this single bed. Licked his lips, like a steak-dinner!
He picked up the vibrator toy, turned up buzzing to max and started proding between my legs.
Tickled in a horrible way, not arousing as he fumbled. Was he hoping to turn me on??
Didn’t really trying or had lots to learn!
He figured out soon to spread my vulva, then he used to hands trying to insert the vibrator but I bucked as best I could, rocking my hips. He seemed thwarted for the moment, turning off the vibrator.
His phone made a chirp and he stopped assaulting me, put down the sex toy to check it.
Bill said “that’s guys next door, Larry and Dan, go let em in, Doug?
Smoke a bowl with them, I’m gonna plug her one more time, a quickie!”
“Yeah ok. Go at it.” Doug turned, in no rush, he ambled off.
Bill closed the door, dropped his pants, tossed his phone on the bedside table; hopped on the bed, brandishing his erection above me.
He kneeled down over my neck to plant his groin in my face.
He flopped his mostly soft shlong on my face, but my mouth was taped up! I just cringed.
He quickly jumped lower, between my legs.
“Here we go…”
His act of foreplay was smacking my labia with his limp dick- to watch me flinch? He repeated it a few times.
Then stuffed his mostly-hard erection in me.
I heard the front door open & slamming shut, followed by noise of male voices and laughter.
Maybe 10 minutes later, the door swung open. I had poor view, but no doubt they saw Bill, fucking me on the bed, like savage.
I really started to detest Bill, causing me immense discomfort- I was largely unable to vocalize.
I could see to the side, Doug had brought in two other fellows, like a tour guide. They all sat nearby to watch Bill nailing me, close to climaxing.
They babbled goofy, awkward remarks.
Comments like, “wooaahh Dude! Look at that.” & “You kidding, really?”
Humiliation, on display! I was not used to it yet.
Doug said, “Yes. Dan. Larry. Party just starting, you wanna check this out? When Bill gets done, she could be yours. Pussy ain’t free, so you gotta chip in.”
Doug was pimping me to his guests!
“yeah look, since you’re my bro I drop our price. You can fuck her for $40 each, OK?”
Shaking hands over the money, Doug imitated a “Vanna White” Wheel of Fortune stepping aside to present gesture… the prize?
My helpless nakedness, but not yet vacant. Currently mounted, just taking it.
Bill howled in satisfaction, grinding his pelvis into me, pumping his load into me.
Moments later the door bell rang. Bill didn’t pay attention to his audience as he climbed off of me,
“Hey I’ll get that door, Doug, that’s my Dad. Oh, hey guys.”
TO BE CONTINUED…..