Dad is an important politician; my kidnappers want to send a message. And it doesn’t hurt that Dad is loaded and that they keep funneling money from...him, making false promises they’ll drop me off somewhere.I don’t know how long they’ll keep me. I don’t ask anymore.I do know that the man I deal with all the time doesn’t work alone. I hear other voices coming from where I’m hidden, but I’ve never seen anyone else.Just him.In the beginning I valued that, remembering crime shows I’d seen before. It. What you’re about to read contains uncensored scenes of obscene lewdness, needless debauchery, and tainted pleasure. Reader discretion is advised.I remember it like yesterday, one solemn afternoon a week or two before the lockdowns began. It was raining, I think. Well, maybe I don’t remember it like yesterday. All I can say for sure is that I was fresh out of high school, graduated and all. My mom, Sarah is her name, had just got home from work and went into the shower to refresh herself for. I could come over today because I was at Lily’s for lunch and don’t have to be home until 6:00pm when they get back from Columbus. I have my mom’s car at Lily’s. I knew you’d be home because Liz told me on Friday.”“Are you dating?”“Yes. I’m seeing a guy pretty regularly since Christmas, but it’s not serious. I really want to go out with you, but...”“I know,” I said, taking her hand in mine. “I really enjoyed having you for a girlfriend over the Summer.”“And after that?” she smirked.“I liked. I'm well, thank you. How is that dear daughter of yours?" She has a dilemma. That's why I rang you." Oh?" You're the culprit, you old dog. Diane is in love." Father!" Diane whispered urgently.He waved her away. "Your old paperboy has stolen my daughter's heart. Her face lights up every time she gets a letter from him. She perfumes her stationery. I believe this is serious," he chuckled.Baxter said, "Tommy is a fine young man. If Diane were my daughter, I would be pleased for her to have him as.