Adrenaline gives me the strength to bring my legs up and kick him as hard as I can in the stomach. He flies backwards and hits the ground in a vicious tuck and roll. He stops moving and remains there. I must have knocked him out. I look up at my hands, they are held up in slip knots. If I get enough upward momentum I can loosen it and slide free. I think of Reeves and Donovan.
The Adrenaline surge is just what I need. I use my numb left hand to reach for the rope. By the grace of God I grab it. The climb upward is so hard. I get my hands loose just as something pops in my left shoulder. I scream and let go. I’m not far off the ground but when I land it’s of course on my left side. My shoulder pops again. I roll to my back and attempt to move my left arm. I sigh happily, the pain I had in the air is gone. Only I could dislocate a limb and pop it back in when I hit the concrete.
Sergio still hasn’t moved. I sit slowly and look around; I have never been here before. Even the structure is foreign to me. This is not a good sign at all. My arms are starting to tingle; I wonder how long he had me up there.
I climb to my feet and my arms hang limply at my sides. I need to get out! I see two doors on the far side of the room. I tiptoe around Sergio and press my ear to the door. I don’t hear anything, no voices. When I try the knob it’s locked; the other door is the same. Fuck! There are trays of tools, work tables and more. I search quickly and thoroughly, coming up empty handed. The keys must be in his pockets. Looking him over, he still hasn’t moved from where he landed. There is no way around it, I need to get into his pockets. The pocket closest to me is flat but the other obviously has something in it. I kneel next to him and keep my eyes on his face. If he so much as flinches I’ll ram his head into the ground. I work my fingers in slowly and scream when he grabs my wrist. Sergio turns and looks at me with so much hatred.
“I’ve been awake the whole time.” I am in such shock I don’t see his hand flying at me face until he makes contact. My whole body flies to the side and I crack my head on the concrete. I keep my eyes closed because everything is spinning. Sergio grabs me by my hair and grags me across the floor. I scream and grab his hand and try to relieve the pressure.
“That Guard did something to you, looks like a brainwashing. Don’t worry, I’ll try and undo it so we can get back to the way it was. We were happy Jo.” He lets go and I land on concrete. It’s wet and there’s a cold breeze coming from above me.
“I’ll let you cool off for a while, this should help.” A high pitched scream erupts from my throat when I’m doused in ice cold water.
“See you soon baby.” A door slams and locks. I curl into a ball to try and keep warm. My vision spins viciously and I throw up. I don’t even have the strength to wipe my mouth, it’s so cold and everything hurts. I’d like to think I stayed awake the whole time but I know it’s not true when the sound of the door unlocking and opening springs me back to consciousness.
I move back as far as I can into a corner, no, no, no. The door opens and a bright light blinds me.
“Well look at you, beautiful as ever. Maybe now you’ll be more compliant. Come here baby.” My whole body is numb. I can’t feel my feet or hands. I wouldn’t go to him even if I could. Sergio enters the room and brushes his knuckles against my cheek.
“Did I leave you to long? Here, let me help you.” Sergio picks me up and carries me back into the main room. Between the air and his body heat he is scorching hot and it feels so good. I mentally slap myself, I’d rather lose limbs then get closer to him. He lays me down on a blanket covered table.
“Here you go babe. They say the best way...