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Chapter Fifteen:
“I trust she hasn’t been any trouble.”
“She’s been quiet for the last few hours.”
“Good, we’re meeting up with Katya in an hour make sure she’s had something to drink.”
“Boss, how do we know Katya will comply, I mean, what does she care for the kid, she never struck me as the particularly maternal type.”
“She’ll comply, Katya doesn’t have enough of a spine to try and pull off any double crosses.”
It went silent and Laura thought she heard a door shut some where but it was hard to hear through the very thick wood.
“Obviously he doesn’t know the woman as well as he thinks he does.” Muttered a voice; over her head.
“What do you think this is all really about?”
“I don’t ask stupid questions, you live longer that way, just give the kid some water and get ready to roll out.”
The lid was opened and Laura scrambled away bashing her head on a corner and cutting her fingers.
“Stay still kid.”
She felt droplets of water hit her skin and sat very still, he took her hands that were still bound together with rope wrapped in cloth to stop the rope cutting into her skin.
A glass was shoved into her hands and she shakily took a few sips, her lips hurt and her throat was itchy but the water was nice.
“Easy kid you don’t want to choke.” Said the voice.
The glass was eased out of her hands and he touched her fingers gently.
“You’ll be going home soon kid, don’t worry.”
“Laura… my names Laura.” She whispered.
Silence.
The lid creaked and she felt it get dark again.
“She doesn’t seem scared.”
“She’s a tough kid.”
Laura didn’t feel tough, she felt scared and tired and thirsty she just wanted to go home.
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“I never thought I’d see the day Katya Derevko bowed down to the wishes of a thug like Dean.”
“If you don’t shut up you’re not going to.” Katya growled as she leaned against the side of the dark car that was parked facing the large loading doors of the ware house.
Her companion was handcuffed to the doorframe and was sitting on the edge of the back seat.
He scoffed and rolled his eyes, “You don’t scare me Derevko.” He hissed.
Katya grabbed the door frame and shoved it backward slamming it into his knees.
He howled in pain and tried to reach his knees but the handcuffs made it impossible.
“You don’t have to be scared of me, just know that if you keep talking I’m going to sew your mouth shut and throw you in a lake.” She hissed at him her eyes smouldering.
He nodded and whimpered trying to pull away from her but she pulled the door back towards herself and he was flung forward smashing his head on the door frame.
“Now sit still.” She said rearranging herself on the car so her stance was relaxed and calm.
“Was that really necessary?” Jack asked in her ear, he was on the landing above keeping his eye on things below with a computer set up and satellite imagery of the surrounding area.
“It got my point across.” Katya said softly looking away from the coward she had trussed up so he wouldn’t hear her.
“You’re a very persuasive woman Katya I’m sure you could have gotten your point across without the need for violence.” Jack muttered.
“And take all the fun out of it.” She smiled.
Jack shook his head and looked over the images again, there was a large black car heading their way.
“Heads up, our friends have arrived.” Jack said in her ear and he noticed her nod ever so slightly as she confirmed what he was saying.
She could hear the car crunch over the gravel and took a deep calming breath, she needed to stay focused and calm other wise this whole thing was going to go to hell in a heartbeat.
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“Listen very closely little girl, there’s going to be a woman here that’s going to take you home, when we stop we’re going to talk with the lady then let you out, your to walk straight to the lady, understand, don’t stop and don’t turn around.”
Laura nodded; she knew the voice was the voice of the boss; the one who told the other men what to do.
“Good.”
She heard crunching sounds and felt the car stop.
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Katya eyed the dark car, her eyes travelling over its sleek appearance, behind that darkened glass was a terrified three year old. She had to make this right.
“I’ve got a clear line of sight up here.” Jack said in her ear and again she nodded ever so slightly.
A door facing her opened and she tensed waiting to see who it was that was going to be leading the exchange.
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“Ye’Katerina.”
Katya glared at him coldly, her eyes narrowed, no one called her that, not even her sisters.
“Or do you prefer Katya now?”
“You have Laura?” she said not buying into his small talk.
“I have, do you have my operative.”
“I have a snivelling coward if that’s who you’re referring to?” Katya snarled.
He smiled and noted that she didn’t seem to have any back up, no body guard, no driver, just her, she was either supremely confident or she really did care about the little girl.
“I trust she hasn’t been hurt, it could turn very nasty for you if she has.” Katya warned darkly.
“Oh my dear of course she hasn’t, what kind of monster do you think I am?” He clicked his fingers and the other door was opened.
A burly man stepped out then turned and pulled something out of the car.
Little Laura her dark hair messy and un-kept her cheeks covered in dirt, her hands tied in-front of her.
Katya couldn’t see any bruises or cuts but that didn’t mean she didn’t have any.
“Now, my operative.” He pressed.
Katya glowered but turned to the door and unlocked his handcuffs, reaching in she dragged him to his feet and shoved him onto the concrete floor, his face smashing into the solid surface.
“Gerhardt, get up and walk towards the car.” He called out, he looked to the burly man who lent down and pulled the blindfold off Laura’s face and untied her hands.
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Laura blinked and closed her eyes tight, the bright light hurt her eyes and she didn’t want the bad men to think she had seen their faces.
“Go on kid, walk towards the nice lady.” Said the man behind her.
Laura opened her eyes and looked forwards; on the other side of them was a woman, dark hair, long dark jacket, standing in front of a car.
She licked her lips and started walking away from the car trying to keep her eyes forward and not look back.
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Gerhardt dragged himself off the concrete and staggered to his feet watching the little girl walk towards Katya.
“It’s been fun Katya.” He snarled at her before he stumbled towards the car.
Katya growled at him before turning her attention to Laura who’s whole body was shaking from fear.
“Come to me little one, your going to be ok.” She bent down and reached out for the little girl.
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Laura broke into a run and ran towards the lady the mean men had called Katya, she was cold and scared and just wanted to go home.
Katya caught the little girl up in her arms and held her tightly, standing up she pressed the small child to her body and wrapped her arms about her protectively, making hushing noises and kissing her head gently.
“Your safe now Laura, I’m going to take you home sweetheart.” She whispered as Gerhardt got closer to the car.
Laura could only hold on tightly and cry.
Katya reached under the little girls’ body and in the pretence of moving her weight pulled a gun that she had hidden.
“Close your eyes and cover your ears little one.” She whispered to Laura before she levelled the gun at the back of Gerhardt’s head.
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