Postby KP Presents » Fri May 30, 2014 3:50 am
Saturday, one week before
Heather was standing at her sink, finishing off the lunch dishes when she heard the car draw up outside.
“They’re here,” she called out as Amy and Heidi came into the kitchen. They pulled their shoes on and went outside, walking round to where Anne was getting out of the SUV. She opened the side door, and helped Kayla to take out the two carry seats before Sarah and Brian got out, stretching as they did so.
“Welcome home,” Amy said as she hugged both of them, “and this must be Bart and little Sarah.”
“It is indeed,” Sarah said with a smile, “and it is so good to be back. I love England, but Maine – it just is home to me now.”
“Well,” Heather said as she came out, wiping her hands, “your car is in top condition, and waiting for you to drive up to your place – right after you have something to drink.”
“How was the trip,” Anne said as she carried Bart, Kayla bringing Sarah.
“Interesting – the others send their regards, and hope you’re well.”
“All the better for seeing you,” Kayla said as they kissed each other, and came into the farmhouse.
“So what are your plans now,” Heather said as Brian and Sarah sat at the table.
“Head home and rest up for a week,” Sarah said honestly. “I need some down time just with Brian and the babies.”
“Well don’t worry – we’ll arrange that for you,” Amy said with a smile. “Heidi, can you go and fetch the present from the bedroom please?”
As Heidi left, Amy whispered “I hope the box arrived in time, Sarah.”
“Just – thanks,” Sarah said with a smile as he looked at the blankets her two children were wrapped in.
“Good,” Heather said as she sat down with Anne. “Nest week, we’re taking the mums and kids away for a week’s holiday, so you’re going to get at least two weeks peace.”
“Anywhere exciting?”
“It’s a secret,” Anne said quietly, “Veronica sorted it out – all I know is I have to pick Fi up and bring her alongside Alexa and Chloe.”
“Fi? Who’s Fi?”
“Oh that’s right – you haven’t met her yet. Fi is a member of the gymnastics team – she… Ah thank you, Heidi.”
“What were you talking about,” Heidi said as she handed Sarah the parcel.
“Oh you’ll find out…”
Thursday, two days before
Blossom Dale and Margaret Hopkins smiled as Veronica showed them into her front room. As they looked round the room, they saw Heather and Katherine sitting with Roberta and Elena. Amy and Dorothy were sitting with Suzanne, Coral and Bobbi Hopwood, while Anne, Sue and Kayla were pouring themselves a drink.
“Well, everyone’s here,” Veronica said quietly, “so let’s get down to business – holiday business. Not one word of this gets out to any of the girls, agreed?”
“Agreed,” they all said.
“This year, I’ve rented a group of four log cabins in a private clearing up in the woods. I’ll give you all the satnav reference later, but basically it means there is one cabin for the girls – Heidi, Cindy, Jannifer, Britney and Margo, along with Amy and Dorothy as house mothers.
“The second cabin is the Jenkins residence – Natalie, Katherine, Heather, Roberta, and me. We’ll also have Fi and Alice.
“In the third cabin will be Suzanne, Joanne, Alexa, Coral, Bobbi and Andrea. Elena will join that group.
“This leaves the fourth cabin – Anne, Sue, Margaret, Blossom, Kayla, and Chloe.”
“Sounds most intriguing,” Coral said, “but I presume the split is for sleeping purposes only?”
“And breakfast some of the days – otherwise we all get together and eat in each other’s cabins between the activities. Such activities to be – classified.”
“Except for Saturday, that is,” Anne said with a smile. “We leave it to each family to decide how they are going to get the girls there, but it has to be a surprise.”
“And what exactly are the men folk going to be up to during this time,” Margaret said.
“Funny you should say that,” Anne said with a smile. “James, Jack, Kurt and the other boyfriends are renting a cabin not too far away, essentially for a week’s hunting and fishing. We’re planning one night when they come over – but again, keep that a secret from the girls.”
“We aim to all be there by four on Saturday – I’m heading up early with the supplies, accompanied by Heather. So don’t be late…”
Saturday, outside the school.
Sue watched from behind the wheel of her car as the large Mustang drove up. She watched, smiling as the young red haired girl got out of the car. Opening the door, she walked over, saying “Mrs Hanson? I’m Sue Duncombe – thanks for allowing Fi to spend the week with her friends.”
“No, thank you Sue,” Mrs Hanson said as she shook her hand. The tall redhead was wearing a turquoise halter top and shorts, while Fi wore a short sleeved polo shirt, jeans and sneakers. “Her grandparents cannot take her for another week, and I do hate her being around the house on her own.”
Fi rolled her eyes at that, before saying “I’ve got my phone Mum – so you can contact me if you need to tell me anything.”
“Okay Fi,” her mother said as she took her bag from the trunk of the Mustang, “See you next Saturday.” She waved and jumped back into the car, setting off at speed.
“Thank goodness – she can be so annoying at times. So where are we going?”
“It’s a surprise,” she said as she walked Fi over to her car, putting the bag in the trunk alongside the others. “Jump in the front seat – I’ll be with you in a moment.”
“Sure, Miss Duncombe,” Fi said as she got in, and then looked over her shoulders. Two older girls were in the back. One Fi recognised, wearing a red v-necked sweater with a woollen scarf tucked in the front, blue denim shorts, black leggings and red and white striped socks peeking over the top of her Dr Marten boots. The other girl had shorter dark hair than the first one, and was wearing an Iron Maiden t-shirt and black jeans.
That wasn’t the most striking thing, however. What was were the bands of rope around their bodies, above and below their chests, and the fact their wrists were tied together on their laps. Bands of white tape also covered their mouths and eyes as they moved their head in response to her gasp.
“Oh sorry, forgot to mention them,” Sue said as she sat in the passenger seat, and started to tie Fi’s wrists together with cord, then secured them to the passenger door. “You probably recognise Chloe, and this is her friend Alexa. Chloe, Alexa, Fi has joined us.”
The two girls nodded as Sue picked up a roll of white tape and a folded cloth. “Open wide, Fi – you need to be blindfolded and gagged for the journey.”
“Wow – a real mystery tour,” Fi said, before she allowed Sue to put the cloth in, and then tape over her mouth and closed eyes. Starting the car, Sue said “Right – let’s go on holiday,” and she moved off…