Roberta Salto sat in her chair having finished her days work. She was ready to leave, but had two meetings, one with Gina Rossi and another with Milt Anson, the theater manager. She had received an offer to have a small role in a movie and wasn't gping to say no. Milt knew this, and she wanted to tell Gina. Gina arrived with a small knock.
"Come in," Roberta said.
"Hey, Roberta, what's up?" Gina asked.
"I want to share some big news with you!"
"What's that? You're pregnant?!"
"No, silly, better! I got an offer to be in a movie!"
"That's awesome!" Gina exclaimed with a hug, "When does it start?"
"Next week! It's a last minute change, and it should only take a couple months for my scenes."
"I am so happy for you! Take it."
"And not just that, YOU are taking my place as lead actress!"
"Really?! Me?! No way!"
"It's going to be you. Be at my place by 7 to celebrate with me and Chris?"
"Sure, I'll be there!"
After Gina left, there was 30 minutes before there was another knock on the door.
"Come in," Roberta said.
The door opened and a stranger entered. Roberta did not recognize him.
"Roberta Salto?"
"Yes, who are you?"
"Why I am a talent agent, and I would like to extend my services to you."
"Who are your clients?"
"Well I have many stars to my credit, just look at the names I have," he said dumping out business cards."
"Hmmm, yes," Roberta said bending over to pick one of them up.
Those were the last words Roberta Salto said on this earth. He pulled out a gun and violently bludgeoned her on the head, knocking her out. He pulled out several strands of phone wire and began to tie her up. He bound her ankles, knees, thighs, wrists, and elbows. He bound her wrists to her waist and her arms above and below her breasts.
He took out a plus-size knee sock and shoved it in her mouth. He cleave gagged her with a pink bandana and blindfolded her with another pink. He then taped her mouth thoroughly with 8-9 layers.
When Roberta came to and saw darkness, she thought she was in a hospital. She couldn't move and contemplated the possibility of being paralyzed. But then she felt the wires and knew. She tried to scream, but couldn't. She tried to escape, but couldn't. She tried everything, but it was too late. In 30 minutes, she would be dead.