Kidnapped 2
By Neko
Part 3
At 6 a.m. The plane landed in Australia. They got a hotel
room after arriving and slept some more. They took rope and tied Kim’s
hands behind her back so that she wouldn’t run off while they
were sleeping. At 8:40 Am. they got their things together and headed
for Brandi’s house. Brandi like most people there live in a house
that was away from it all. When they got to the small city they rented
a jeep and drove about 6 miles to where Brandi lived.
The house was fairly new, Brandi had built it when she first came her,
yet the harsh Australian weather had been hard on it and it looked much
older. They all got out and went up to the door. Mandy knocked. It wasn’t
long till Brandi came to the door. She was dressed as she had always
dressed, with her jeans and a tank top. Though like Kim when she opened
the door she stud shocked to see the guys. “Can we come in?”
Mandy asked.
“Yeah sure.” Brandi said letting them all pass. The house
was nice on the inside; it had a ton of brand new things. Once they
were all in Brandi shut the door. She turned back and looked at them.
JC let go of Kim’s arm. “What’s going on here?”
Brandi asked. JC cleared his throat. “We need your help.”
JC said. “What are you talking about?” Brandi asked. “We
need you guys to make us another video.” Joey said.
“No, way! What makes you think I want to?” Brandi asked.
“Because they won’t give you that choice.” Kim said.
“What do you mean?” Brandi asked. “Kim didn’t
want to either but they made her come.” Mandy said. “You
guys are nuts!” Brandi yelled.
“Yeah well so were you a year ago.” Joey said. “We
tried to do a video like the one you guys made but it wasn’t the
same we need you, all of you.” Lance said. “Then it’s
no use. I don’t know where Katy is.” Brandi said. “But
Mandy said you had gotten a hold of her.” JC said. “I did
but I have no clue where she’s at, in order for me to write her
I have to send my letters to a P.O Box and then some one comes and checks
it then passes it on the her.” Brandi explained.
“Oh, we still have to try. Our careers depend on this!”
Lance said putting her arm around Mandy. “Chris isn’t here
is he?” Brandi asked. “Not yet why?” JC asked. “No
reason.” Brandi said. “That reminds me we have to call Chris
and Justin today.” Lance said. “Yeah where’s your
phone?” JC asked. Brandi hesitated to tell him she wasn’t
in that big of a hurry to see Chris again, it wasn’t that she
didn’t like him any more but that she was worried that he might
still be with his girlfriend. Plus She had moved on too and Chris won’t
approve of her guy friends.
“Never mind I’ll find it.” JC said after Brandi’s
long pause. With that JC headed into the other room. “Have a seat.”
Brandi said pointing to the couch and chairs. “After you.”
Joey said. With that they all sat down. The room was strangely quite.
They could here JC talking on the phone. “Um…So?”
Lance said trying to start a conversation. “So Brandi what is
it you do now?” Kim asked. “What do you mean what do I do?”
Brandi asked. “Where do you work?” Mandy asked. “Ha,
as if. I used the money that we took and invested it in stocks. I live
off that. I was going to pay back our debts but I was a little late.”
Brandi said.
“You sound like you’re mad at us for that.” Joey said.
“I am that was our problem and we were going to take care of it.”
Brandi said. “We were just trying to help.” Lance said.
Mandy rested her head on his shoulder. “I know you were sweetie.
But we had it under control” Mandy said. “We couldn’t
wait any longer.” Joey said. “It was Justin’s idea.
He missed Katy so much; he just wanted her back.” Lance said.
Brandi’s face went blank.
“What’s wrong?” Joey asked. “It’s Katy.”
Brandi said. “What about her?” Lance asked. “She wrote
me not to long ago.” Brandi said getting up and walking over to
a desk. She looked around until she found what she was looking for.
It was a letter from Katy. Brandi handed it to Lance. Lance read it
out loud.
Dear Brandi,
I love it here. The people here are great. I don’t think I’ll
ever leave. Like you I’ve grow fond of my new home. I think of
Justin from time to time but I feel he must have moved on by now. I
wish he were here with me. But he wouldn’t fit in here. However
thick my love for Justin is I’ve found myself to be lonely with
out him. The men here think highly of me. I’ve been asked to marry
many times. But I don’t feel ready for that just yet.
I grow tired of them asking and me having to say no. But I’ve
found a man here his name is Meko. He puts me in mind of Justin. That
maybe why I like him so, he’s cute and funny. He has yet to ask
for my hand but if he ever does I would greatly consider. It’s
like you said I have to move on. I want to be happy. But if Justin were
to show up in my life again I had yet to marry. I’d go with Justin
anywhere. But I hope he does hurry, I can’t wait forever.
I know I could go to him, but yet I can’t. This is the life I’ve
always wanted and Justin is the man I’ve always wanted. I just
wish I could have both. But if I have to chose between them I’d
chose whatever one is closer or easier and now this life is closer to
me. So I’ll stay here. I hope to hear from you soon. Though it
may take a few weeks before I can get back to you.
Sincerely,
Kee Neko
Lance looked up from the letter. “She still loves
Justin, but she loves it there too. If Justin wants her back he’ll
have to hurry.” Brandi said. “We’ll have to tell him
as soon as he gets here.” Lance said. “As soon as who gets
here?” JC asked coming into the room. “Justin.” Joey
said. “Oh, he and Chris will be here tomorrow. We can wait here
for them.” JC said. “Why were you talking about Justin?”
JC asked. Mandy handed him the letter. He quickly read it.
“The man would be heart broken.” JC said when he was done.
“Yeah.” Lance signed. “So I’m guessing your
all going to stay here then tonight.” Brandi said. “Yes,
we are.” Joey said. “I still think this is a bad idea.”
Brandi said. “No one asked you.” Joey snapped. “Hey
buddy, this is still my house.” Brandi said pointing at him. “So?”
Joey asked. “So, I’m not about to let you push me around.
If I’m going to do this it’s because I say that I am, not
because you say I am.” Brandi said. Joey shrunk back into the
couch. “Got it?” Brandi asked. “Yeah.” Joey
said.
“So anyway, if we’re staying here where are we all going
to sleep?” Lance asked. “I have one extra bedroom; the rest
of you can finned for yourselves.” Brandi said taking a Popsicle
out of the freezer and putting it in her mouth. Brandi brought what
extra blankets she had out into the living room.
“Mandy and me will take the other bedroom, if that’s okay?”
Lance said. No one argued with them so the took off for the extra room.
“I’ll make a bed on the floor; you can share with me if
you want.” JC said to Kim trying to get her to open back up to
him. “Yeah, sure just don’t try anything.” Kim snapped.
The smile vanished from JC’s face. She was acting like she had
when they first met.
“I get the couch.” Joey said. “Okay, Joe.” JC
said fluffing a pillow. Brandi came into the room. “Are you guys
hungry?” She asked. “Yeah a little bit.” JC said.
“Okay, I’ll fix us a quick dinner.” Brandi said then
went back into the kitchen. JC turned to Kim. “What’s wrong?”
He asked. “What do you mean?” She asked. “Your not
like I remember you.” He said. “I’m sorry JC. I’m
just a little shaken by all this.” Kim said pulling her knees
up and resting her chin on them.
“You know that I won’t let Joey hurt you, right?”
JC asked. Kim smiled after all JC was being sweet to her like he’d
always been. “Yeah, I know. It’s just seeing you again after
all this time. I’m in awe by it.” Kim said. “Is that
a good thing?” JC asked making the bed. “I don’t know
yet.” Kim said. JC walked over and sat beside her on the floor
next to the bed he had made.
Kim looked over at him. “I understand if you just need time to
think.” JC said. “I knew you’d understand.”
Kim said giving him a hug. JC wanted to hug her back but didn’t
want to rush her but he found himself wrapping his arms around her any
way. They sat there for a few minutes. “Kim can you come help
me?” Brandi yelled from the kitchen. Kim let go of JC then jumped
up and ran into the kitchen.
JC turned to see Joey just smiling at him from the couch. “What
are you looking at?” JC asked. Joey shook his head. “You.
Man nothing has changed since last summer. Your still stuck on her.”
Joey said. “I’m not stuck on her; you just don’t know
what it’s like to be in love.” JC said starring off into
the kitchen. “Don’t you remember anything about last summer?”
Joey asked. “What do you mean?” JC asked. “Like the
way you two hated each other at first.” Joey said.
“She’s changed.” JC said still starring into the kitchen.
“You’re on crack!” Joey said laying his head against
the pillow and then pulling this hat down over his eyes. “Whatever.”
JC said.
**Mean while in the kitchen**
“So let me get this straight. We kidnapped them and now they’re
going to kidnap us?” Brandi asked. “Yeah it seems that way.”
Kim said eating a piece of food. “This is going to kill Katy.”
Brandi said in a low voice. “Why?” Kim asked. “She
was just getting on with her life, we read that letter, she can’t
chose between Justin and her new way of life. And believe me Justin
won’t fit in there.” Brandi said. “Maybe they’ll
work something out. You know Justin won’t give up that easy right?”
Kim asked. “I know.” Brandi signed.
“Dinner’s almost ready go get the others.” Brandi
said. Kim left and went into the living room. “Time to eat.”
She said. Joey lifted his hat and then jumped up and headed into the
kitchen. JC followed him. Kim turned and went down one of the halls.
She walked till she came to a door. She knocked. “Who is it?”
Lance asked. “It’s Kim. Dinner’s ready.” Kim
said then left and went back into the kitchen.
It wasn’t long till Mandy and Lance joined them. They all sat
around Brandi’s table. Brandi set a plate in front of each of
them. “What’s this?” Joey asked pointing to his plate.
“Dinner.” Brandi said. Joey looked at her. “You’ve
got to be kidding me.” Joey laughed. “No, it’s an
Australian dish. You’ll like it if you try it. It’s good
for you.” Brandi explained. Joey looked over at JC who was studying
his food. They all looked around the table.
Brandi didn’t wait for them she took a bite. JC lifted his fork
slowly and brought a little bit of food to his mouth. The others watched
him carefully. JC stuck it in his mouth. To his surprise it was very
good. “Not bad, but what is it?” JC asked. “I forget
what’s it’s called. But it has osterige meat in it”
Brandi said. Joey stuck his tongue out at the taught of it. Soon the
others became brave and took a bite. They liked it too. “It’s
not pizza but I guess it’ll do.” Joey said.
Once they were all done. They sat there for a moment. “I cooked
you guys can clean up.” Brandi said getting up from the table.
“Okay,” JC said gathering up the plate. “I’ll
help.” Lance said giving him a hand. As soon as they were done
they all went back into the living room. JC and Kim sat down on their
bed and the others sat in on the couch and chairs. “Once Chris
and Justin get here we need to talk about what we do next.” Lance
said. “Yeah but I have a feeling I know what Justin’s going
to want to do.” JC said.
“Yeah but it’s like I said finding her won’t be easy.”
Brandi said. “We have to tough, we need her.” Lance said.
“I didn’t say that we wouldn’t, I said it wasn’t
going to be easy.” Brandi said. “I know but we’re
ready for it.” Joey said. Brandi raised one eyebrow, she knew
that this was not going to be easy. “We should hit the hay.”
Mandy said. “Yeah we should we have a ton to do in the morning.”
JC said. So with that they all bedded down for the night.
As JC got in under the covers next to Kim he laid as still as he could
he didn’t want her to think he was trying anything. He didn’t
want to rush her. It wasn’t long till he fell asleep.
