The soundproofing had silenced the struggles of the girl inside. She was chained head to foot and suspended from the roof of the cupboard. A ball gag ...as firmly wedged into her mouth. ‘Come on in, my dear. I’d like you to meet my wife.’ Blind and effectively dumb, Linda could only imagine what was going on. She realised that her ears were her only conduit to her surroundings. She sank into a cold dread. Who the hell was there? Was it anyone at all? The clink of chain and the sound of a muffled. She really didn’t know what to do to resolve this problem. ****************** Tom knew he had to do something to move this relationship further. He phoned Mary and asked her what she had scheduled for the weekend. Mary had nothing scheduled. Tom invited her over to his house for dinner on the Friday of that week. Mary agreed to come. The table was set with Tom’s best silverware and plates. He had made potato salad, a Caesar salad, and was going to put the inch thick T-bone steaks on the grill. As I told them what was said, I looked up to see Coach Chad and Coach Jon, both waving for us to get off the field.I ran straight to them just as one of the refs walked up to Coach Chad.Coach Chad grabbed me by my jersey with both hands - pulling me close, he growled, “What was that all about, Dalton?”“Coach, it all started back last year when we beat them so bad. He made some nasty remarks to me during that game and our team responded by shutting them down. All I did was carry the football.. He then suddenly announced to the whole squad, “Guys! My stomach is not well, and I might have to stay in for a while. Please manage yourselves. I am in a tough situation right now.” This he said, faking pain in his voice. While he said this, I wore my top back. I hadn’t cleaned it yet, but still, I wore it.Rehaan:- I have seen you somewhere! You study at my college. Right?Me:- Yes, Rehaan. I am Chahat, and I study in the same college as yours. I am in my third year.Rehaan:- Chahat, nice.