Jay’s POV
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It is impulsive and I should definitely not have left Taylor in the garage but I tell myself that she is better there over and over again. She will lock herself in the car and she will be safe. I should have told her to do that and I curse myself, going over the brief conversation over and over again that I had with her before I fled up to sort out this mess. I told her to stay put but did I mention that she should lock herself in the car, I’m not so sure. Better yet I should have taken her to the car locked us both in driven out and called the police, it would have been the best option. Instead here I am almost running back to the garage, through the kitchen my phone calling the cops as I swear to myself for being so headstrong and for running straight into the house like the idiot man that I am.
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"Not something I would be doing if I were you" a male voice says from behind me and I stop in my tracks at the click of a loaded gun.
Fucker.
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Hands up I turn around slowly. I'm sure this is what you're supposed to do, no sudden movements and no challenging men with guns.
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“Hang up” he demands as I play by his rules and disconnect the call to the police.
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"You see my friend down there, he's a fan of young brunettes" the guy says and it riles me up. I lurch forward forgetting myself and he pins the gun on me as if to remind me that he has one.
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"Easy" he reminds me. He's got dark eyes and his face is covered but I'm sure he's older. Much older than me.
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"Your camera system is impressive. Showed us exactly who was coming and when." He explains.
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"And my friend well he saw her, and that was that" he adds.
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"Not really what we do. But he just wants a bit you know" he adds and I want to end him.
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"So" he says inching closer to me with his gun, the anger I feel surges. Not only at the guy but also at my own stupidity. I should have kept her with me.
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"We're going to sit this out, let him finish and then you're going to let me go with your best fine jewels and be on my way.. how the hell a young guy like you has all this is beyond me.. usually they are all in their 80s. No chance of a quickie with any of those women" he drawls and I just have to end him.
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"Sure" I say. I will play his game and then he will play mine. I plan on extricating a knife, we're in the kitchen it's doable. Or better yet grab his gun. It's possible. I cannot let her suffer that, especially at the hands of my own stupidity.
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"She's fair game. Not anything to me mate. Just somebody I picked up. Not sure I will miss any of the stuff you've taken anyways go ahead" I lie slouching over the kitchen side, casual. I must convince him that I am not fussed about Taylor, it may take his guards down and stop him pointing a gun in my direction.
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"Hey Casanova, move slow you still have a gun on your back" he says cautious of my change in attitude. He's buying me though. I'm playing into the exact stereotype of rich boy that he knows. Spoilt womaniser. Rude and callous. Doesn't give a crap about anybody but himself.
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Who I used to be, I think idly eyeing the barrel of the gun. Imagining how I will take it off of him.
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"Right" I say slowly moving towards the cutlery drawer. Keeping my options open as his eyes travel over my slow movements cautiously. I’ve eyed up his arms and I’m definitely bulkier and stronger than him. I’m quicker and younger too.
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"What did you take anyways" I say nonchalant. I scoop my hair back and give him my best relaxed smile. I see his shoulders relax by just the smallest increment.
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"Nothing you wont miss Casanova. Now shut up less talking" he says taken aback.
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"Hey did you get the watch, it's my dad’s old one. Rolex. Worth a bomb?" I say laughing. And he shifts slightly on his feet. His eyes tell me that he is utterly intrigued by a Rolex watch.
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"Yeah we got it all shut up" he says defensively. There is no Rolex. Honestly my dad does have one but it's not here, it's on his arm. However this guy is lying. He wants it. I've piqued his interest. He's thinking; sod his friend downstairs grab the Rolex and go.
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"No its in a lockbox, hidden." I say emphasising it as I stroke my hair back laughing.
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"My dad is a bastard you can have it. It will make me laugh seeing his face when he realises it's gone" I smile and he looks at me shocked.
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He shuffles on his feet and listens in on the ruckus downstairs. I listen too. I hear Taylor and my heart blackens and I almost lose my cool. I must help her. I'm running out of time here. I need to hard sell this watch so that I can go downstairs and take out whoever is attacking her.
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"It's only in the games room" I say feeding him more lies.
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"Here" I say reaching into my pocket. He shouts and lifts his gun up alarmed at me pulling anything from my pocket.
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"No here's the key" I say showing him my locker key from university. It is the only option I have left. However he buys my lies finally and edges closer to me. Just a little closer and I can do something. I can grab his gun, he's sloppy and his finger is not even on the trigger. He's also consumed alcohol, I can smell absinthe and tobacco.
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"What've you got to lose take the key head over to the box, take the watch and leave" I say.
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"I'll deal with her, send her off home and pay her off" I add, it's killing me.
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He deliberates, listening and I do not speak. I count in my head. I have never ever handled a gun before.
Finally he relaxes just enough for me to try something. And just as I'm about to reach for his gun we both hear a man yelling down stairs. His gun is instantly trained on the garage door and I am just begging for Taylor to stay put, stay hidden. I'm applauding her for clearly fighting him back down there and doing some damage. My heart thuds as I hear her steps pounding up the stairs and her accelerated breathing. Sensing her fear from her gasps and I shudder. Did he touch her ? I want to fix everything, I want to check her whole body and make it better.
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"Crazy bitch" I say instead and she bursts into the room. I eye her very seriously, imploring her to play along.
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"Okay okay nothings changed" I say to him just watching his fingers ready to dive if he goes anywhere close to the trigger.
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"Grab the watch and I'll deal with her" I say to him.
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"Shut up Casanova" he spits watching Taylor. She doesn't have any blood on her. Her clothes are ruined, ripped straps falling off. I suppress my anger.
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"What've you done" he shouts at her and she bulks. Jumps out of her skin like a traumatised child. I yearn to comfort her. Answer him Taylor I think instead, play along. This is how we get out of this.
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"I just ran off" she says quietly. Good girl, I smile at her. She's playing dumb.
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"I ran up here, he fell grabbing me he's down there. I'm sure he'll be up in a minute" she says sobbing. Very good. She's telling him that's he's okay, gun guy will grab the watch and he will go.
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"Where's the watch?" He spits keeping his eyes on her.
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"Fucking nightmare this is" he snarls annoyed at the guy downstairs.
"Can't even keep a piece of skirt in place" he spits.
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"Games room" I interject.
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"Stay there" he shouts at Taylor. Who has positioned herself behind the chair. Clever girl. Better than no cover at all.
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"Okay bitch here's how it goes you walk to the games room with the key grab the watch. I'll hold her at gunpoint until you return" he says happy with himself. No, that's not happening. I need his gun. Plus there is no watch in the games room.
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"You think I give a shit about her" I laugh.
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"You let me walk out of here I'm gone mate" I say and I glance at Taylor very quickly. She eyes me curiously but of course she knows I'm playing a game.
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"I’m out the door on the phone to the cops" I laugh slowly trying to push him into making a different call.
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"Alright shut up" he snarls.
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"Give me the key" he says exasperated. Bingo.
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I hold it up and Taylor recognises it and holds back her laughter.
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He approaches me eyeing the key and I can sense his greed. The anticipation of taking something worth a lot of money fills his mind and he loses all sense of his gun. I hold the key out, you can trust me dickhead.
He lunges for the key and in one swift move I grab his head and smash it into the kitchen counter. His gun clatter’s onto my marble countertop in shock and I grab it. Switching out roles I hold him at gunpoint and smile.
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"I wouldn't if I were you" I say as he goes to stand up again clasping his nose.
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"Phone the police babe" I say to Taylor smiling.
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