28th December, 1998(mid day)
The Warehouse
Lana
I woke up with a start, having no idea where I was. I was blindfolded and gagged. I tried adjusting my sitting position but I was rewarded with a severe pain. I felt hopeless as tears ran down my eyes. I didn't know who these men were, I only hoped my parents were working on my release because I didn't want to spend another day in this evil place.
Just then, the door burst open as I heard footsteps approaching. The blindfold was roughly pulled away as my eyes slowly adjusted to the light in the room. Two heavily built men with masks covering their faces stared down at me with menacing eyes.
"The boss wants you" one of the men said, in a hoarse voice as the other removed my binds.
I was led to a well furnished living room with floor to ceiling windows, the most beautiful chandelier I had ever seen and an indoor pool at my far r
30th December, 1998Undisclosed LocationFirst Lady Samantha Rawlings"James, I've got a job for you" I said as I nervously picked my nails. What I was about to do was a taboo, a first lady shouldn't be seen with a hooligan as James.James Roberts is one of the most dangerous men in the United States, wanted for various crimes. Its still a mystery he hasn't been caught. Not only is he smart, but also very devious. A tall lean man with heavy beards and stormy blue eyes, he could have been one of the most handsome men in the country except for his dark heart and the only thing;James Roberts was a killer.We went to school together but we weren't really close until he dropped out along the way and I never heard from him until I searched him up and found him.A native of Detroit, he grew up in the slums and mostly survived on odd jobs. When he couldn't take the hardship any longer, he ventured into
30th December, 1998The WarehouseLanaHe took me to a well furnished room. A Queen size bed stood at the center of the room, a standing mirror was attached to the wall and to complement it gold tiles adorned the floor giving it a regal look. "I hope you like it miss Lana" JG said. "Its fine...Why do I have this room?. I mean, I'm a prisoner here and clearly this room is something else" I said. Chuckling, he said; "Beautiful you mean. Just know that I have no grudges against you. I'm only keeping you here until your father settles his debt". "You keep speaking of a debt, if its monetary I can easily repay as I've got some money stashed away. Any amount at all Mr Gustav" I pleaded.He laughed, a booming laugh which temporarily caught me off guard. I never knew such a dangerous man had the spiri
31st December, 1998The White HousePresident Freddie RawlingsYou know the feeling of being empty, the feeling of not knowing what to do. A feeling of nothingness, well that's how I felt at this moment. Helplessness, hopelessness crushing down on me, suffocating me to the point of dying.Its been almost a week since my daughter was kidnapped and at this point I had no idea what to do. Joel's warning still rang in my ears fresh as the day.Resigning would be a very hard thing to do but the consequences of not doing what he wants could be worse. Its true what they say, what goes around surely comes around. I had no reason to push Anna into the pool. Alcohol, stupid alcohol. Lord knows I tried my best to revive her but she was far too gone and now I have to pay for my sins. "Oh Anna, please forgive me. I'm so sorry" I muttered.My t
31st December, 1998Undisclosed locationJames RobertsWhat have I gotten myself into?, I knew that name somewhere- JG. Joel Gustav, the most notorious crime boss in the whole of America. How on earth do I tell the first lady that her daughter is with the most feared crime boss. If he knew I was investigating him, he'll have my head faster than I can say my name. What do I do?. I was left with only one option and with that, I picked up my phone. **************************************The White HouseFirst lady Samantha RawlingsIts been over twenty four hours since I gave James the job and up till now I haven't gotten a report. What could be keeping him?. I just hope he is able to get something tangible. My thoughts were interrupted by the door opening, Freddie walked in looking so tired and distraught.
1st January, 1999(New year)The WarehouseJoel "Is the job done?" I asked, slowly twisting the golden ring on my finger. "Yes sir" Nicolas said. "Good. Now I want you and Harold to move somewhere far away until I need you again. Is that clear?" "Yes boss". "Good, call me Lionel on your way out. You may leave" I dismissed them.Few minutes later, Lionel arrived clad in boots, jeans and a light blue polo shirt. "Happy new year boss" he said as a form of greeting. "Its new year?" I said, having no idea of the date.
2nd January, 1999The White houseFirst Lady Samantha RawlingsA new year without my daughter, a new year of sadness. A year I would never forget. I still haven't gotten a report from James and by now, I was beyond worried. What's taking him so long?. It's well over twenty four hours since I gave him the job and i'm yet to get anything from him. I couldn't risk going over to his house for fear of someone recognizing me. "What do I do?" I muttered.A gentle knock on the door cut through my thoughts. I remembered I was expecting Agent mark, I assigned the job of getting any information that he could find concerning Lana's kidnap, I just hope he got something. "Agent Mark, do you have any news?." "Yes ma'am" he said, sadly.&nbs
3rd January, 1999(morning)The White HousePresident Freddie RawlingsI had to get to Joel one way or the other. Damn, never in my life have I felt so hopeless. All efforts I've put in to secure my daughter's release have proved abortive, I was so terrified at what my daughter might be passing through now.I just couldn't stay still knowing fully well that she's in the hands of that monster. Picking up my phone, I do the one thing I know is right. "Matt, meet me in my office in the next thirty minutes" I instructed, cutting the call.I was so ashamed at what I was about to do but that was the only way I could rescue my daughter from Joel's clutches.Thirty minutes later, Matt Dallas walked in. Tall with broad shoulders and dark brown hair, he was in his late fifties and having served as a secretary-g
3rd January, 1999(morning)The WarehouseLanaIts a never ending circle. A repeated sequence I experience everyday, locked up in this room with little or no contact. A hollow feeling in my heart whenever I think about my family, the grief I feel whenever I remember those who died in that bloody Christmas party.Over the weeks, I've had little or no contact with Joel. The only reason he came to my room was to warn me that time was running out. I was so scared at what would happen if time finally runs out. My family hasn't made any contact with Joel, actually nobody at the white house has even made any effort to secure my release.Would they just leave me here to die at Joel's hands?, Don't I mean anything to them?. Perhaps this was how my life was going to end. Dying at the hands of a psychotic killer, perfect. I could just see how the headlines would be; "Lana Rawlings, daughter of President Freddie Rawlings has d