## An Education: Coming Together

Post by KP Presents » Mon Jan 13, 2014 3:13 am

20th December
“Why is it, whenever the three of use get together for lunch, we always end up here?”
I bit into my burger and chewed it as I looked over at Colin and Martin. We had come into town to take care of some last minute Christmas shopping, as our schools had closed at lunchtime for the Christmas holidays.
“Because it’s cheap, and I like it,” I said after I had swallowed the beef and bun, “and I don’t normally hear either of you complaining.”
“We’re not complaining as such,” Martin said with a grin, “but a little variety does the world of good, right?”
“No comment,” Colin said as he picked up his last chicken nugget. “So what did you get Alicia?”
“I bought her a new recording of Handel’s Messiah,” Martin said as he looked at us, especially the grin that spread across my face. “What? What’s wrong with that?”
“Nothing – I just still find it funny that my favourite cousin is that much into classical music,” I said as I sat back. “I got Cassie a copy of Entangled on DVD. What about you Colin?”
“Jenny dropped enough hints – a new copy of The Hunger Games is in her stocking.”
I was about to say something, when I heard my phone beeping. Taking out my phone, I looked at the message for a moment, before saying “Strange.”
“What is?”
“Dad wants to see us – all of us.”
“All three of us?” Martin wiped his cheek before asking the obvious question.
“When and where?”
“Now, at the manor house,” I said as I glanced out of the window, and saw Mister Bridges waiting by the car. “Wonder what he wants?”
“Ah Robert – there you are. And Colin and Martin came as well – excellent. Don’t worry, we’ll give both of them a lift back to town later – but you may wish to call your parents to say where you are.”
As Colin and Martin took out their mobile phones and dialled their parents, I sat in the armchair in the library at Holderness Manor – one of my favourite places, and one of my favourite chairs. Grandfather was sitting in a chair opposite, dressed in a suit and open necked shirt, while Dad stood in front of the fire, his hands behind his back as he smiled at me. He was in his business suit, but there was a twinkle in his eye.
“Why did you want to see all three of us,” I said as I looked at them.
“Two things really,” Dad said. “First, you need to know that Sarah and Brian will be arriving on the 2nd of January, in order that the bans for their wedding can be read, and the wedding will take place here on Saturday 24th January. You can expect a number of guests from the US to attend, and they will be staying with us at Wissenden Hall.”
I had heard about the upcoming wedding, counting my blessings I had no part to play in the ceremony itself. Jenny, Alicia and Angela were to be bridesmaids, while Suzie and Cassie were to be flower girls.
“Before that, however,” Grandfather said as he leaned back, and I was joined by Colin and Martin, “we have the small matter of two birthdays.”
I nodded at that – with Cassie having her birthday on the 28th, and Suzie on the 31st, last year had been a whirlwind of parties and surprises. This year they were both twelve, but it had been one hell of a year.
“I thought they had decided just to have family celebrations this year,” I said quietly. I’d been invited to dinner at Cassie’s on her birthday, and she was coming to the hall for Suzie’s birthday tea, but that was about it.
“Quite right,” Dad said, “but given the year everyone has had, your grandfather and I feel this cannot pass without some form of celebration – and besides, we feel we really need to christen Wissenden Hall with a proper formal party.”
“Sounds fun, a formal party,” I said quietly, looking at the other two, “but why are you telling us and not them.”
Grandfather smiled and said “your grandmother and I, together with John and Miranda Craig, have planned the event already, and many preparations are in place, but there is the small question of invitations to Suzanne, Cassandra and their friends. Especially as this must be a surprise to all of them.”
“Difficult – even without thinking of Patty,” Colin said with a smile.
“I agree,” Dad said, “which is why they won’t know that the party will be on the 30th of December.”
“So how will they know they are invited.”
“I am glad you asked that question,” Grandfather said as he looked at Dad, “because we have a little job we want the three of you to do.”
“What’s that?”
“We want the three of you,” Dad said with a smile – an evil one – “on the 29th and 30th December, to kidnap the girls.”
“What, Cassie and Suzie?”
“No,” Grandfather said, “All of them. Alicia, Jenny, Patty – all twelve of them.”
We looked at each other, before I said quietly “Would you mind repeating that Grandfather?”
“We want you three to plan and execute the kidnapping of all twelve girls without their prior knowledge, or that of their parents, bring them to Wissenden Hall, and hold them as hostages until the evening of the 30th, when they will be ‘invited’ to dress and attend the ball.”
Colin had gone pale, as he said “Isn’t that going to land us in a sh....”
“Your grandmother and I will deal with their parents after the event, and ensure there are no repercussions for you,” Grandfather said with a smile, “but this is what we want to happen. Do you accept the challenge?”
We looked at each other, before Martin said “Can we have any help Lord Holderness? With transport I mean.”
“That I will allow,” Dad said with a smile. “Mister Bridges will drive one of the Red Ribbon shipping vans to allow you to transport the girls to Wissenden Hall, but apart from that, you will be entirely on your own.
“So, do you think you can do it?”
We looked at each other, before I said “Challenge accepted – but we may need to call in some help.”
“Don’t tell us,” Dad said as he waved his hand, “Least we know, the better. And remember – not a word to the girls or the parents.”
“Can we go to the playroom for a while?”
“Of course – and good luck,” Grandfather said as we left the room, and went upstairs.
“Oooof,” Colin said as he collapsed into a bean bag, “what the heck have we just agreed to? Twelve kidnappings in two days – and nobody must know?”
“We’re going to need help,” Martin said, “No way we can do this with just the three of us. More to the point, how do we stop your mum knowing?”
“No idea, yet,” I said quietly, “but we are going to need help. Let’s think for a minute – can it be done?”
“It can be done if we get the planning right,” Colin said as he rubbed his forehead, “but we can’t do the kidnapping and guard them. We need help for that.”
“Agreed,” I said quietly, “and I think I know who can help. When does Brian arrive?”
“Sunday,” Colin said, and then he looked at me. “Who else?”
“Tommy and his family are coming for Christmas, so I think we can count on him. But we need some more adult supervision – and I know where to get it.”
22nd December
“That was a delicious lunch,” Aunt Anne said as she pushed her pudding bowl away. “Thank you, Rebecca.”
“You’re welcome, Mrs Bowden,” Mrs Boyle said as she started to clear the plates.
“Please – it’s Anne when nobody else is here,” Aunt Anne said as she wiped young Andy’s chin. “I know my mother-in-law insists on formality, but she’s not here today.”
“Amen to that,” Angela said with a smile. We were all dressed casually, Angela wearing a denim dress over a black jumper and dark stockings.
“Angela,” I said as I pushed my chair back, “Can I ask a favour of you for a minute?”
“Oh,” Alicia said as she looked over, putting her napkin on the table, “What are you planning?”
“Christmas presents – so keep out of it,” I said as we went out to the playhouse, Angela slipping her shoes on as we went out. When we entered the room, I stood where I could see if anyone came as Angela sat in a bean bag.
“Christmas presents? Spill it Robert Desmond Holderness – what is this about?”
“Actually,” I said as I glanced out of the window, “It’s about the party.”
“The one on Monday? Mum and Dad told me about it, but they haven’t told Ali yet – and I get the feeling you know why.”
I nodded looked at her and said “Because it has to be a surprise to her – to all the girls.”
“What sort of surprise?”
So I told her. When I had finished, she let out a low whistle before saying “Sometimes, I forget just how devious our grandfather can be. And they know nothing?”
“Not a thing – all the planning has been done away from here, and Mister and Mrs Boyle are very good at keeping secrets. What we need, however, is help with keeping the girls under wraps here as we bring them in – and that’s where I need your help.”
“Who else?”
“I beg your pardon?”
“Who else have you got to keep guard?”
I stopped for a minute, glanced out of the window, and said “Well, Colin has Brian lined up, and I’ll talk to Tommy when they get here later today. But we need parent figures.”
“Figures, plural,” Angela said as she took out her mobile phone. “Eddie? It’s Angie. Is Mary with you?
“No? Good – listen carefully and don’t react. Can you keep Sunday and Monday free next week?
“Great – I’ll explain why when I see you tomorrow night. Love you.” She ended the call, and said “Right – this could be fun. Have you planned everything out?”
“We have, but best you don’t know – especially for Alicia. None of the parents know, and we’re not going to tell you either.”
“Apart from Aunt Susan and Uncle Alexander?”
“Yeah, Dad knows – but I don’t know if he’s told Mum.” Looking out of the window, I saw Suzie walking out, my cousin Tommy behind her.
“I’ll see you on Wednesday for Christmas Dinner at the Hall,” I said as Angela stood up, “and then Sunday.”
Angela nodded, as I smiled. So far, so good.
Last edited by KP Presents on Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:06 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 4:54 am

Nice!!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:31 am

Oh, a kidnapping game!!

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Post by Tom Ford » Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:51 am

Oh my! This is gonna be epic!! Really really epic!!
So they must kidnap the girls for the party on the 30th, Monday? Oh this will be good. With a van from his grandfather’s company—hopefully the markings have faded so it won’t be recognizeable, or even better, with no Red Ribbon markings at all—so when they glimpse a van arriving, they won’t know that it’s Lord Holderness company van at all. And Mr Bridges should wear something like shades and wrap his face with a scarf—it’s a cold winter, after all.
Hm, they will be staying at Wissenden Hall for the night of the December 29-30? Hm, would Susan know? Perhaps it’s best if Alexander and Susan should go early in the 29th and only return after the kidnappings the next day so the girls and the boys won’t know if Susan knows. To keep parent supervision to a minimum during the kidnappings. Mr and Mrs Boyle would be sufficient babysitters, as well as Angela. Eddie perhaps could again leave late at night and arrive very early in the morning.
I wonder how they would treat the girls as they are being held and before the last girl is kidnapped? Maybe they should try to mimic being hostage takers as close as possible—you know, like simply not untying them even if the girls requested to unless it’s their schedule to the be freed—luckily, their model for how a hostage taker should act is Jay Edwards. Angela knows by acting as Mrs Craig in BFF how Jay Edwards treated them, so she should know what to do. And she could keep them in line. Eddie and Brian and Tommy and I would assume Charlie too would simply follow her orders, and I’m sure Angela could make a convincing hostage taker if she wanted too.
And since the girls know them, know matter how they are treated, they know deep down that it’s simply a game, even if it looks like it’s real. But having kids be part of the guard would simply allay their fears, even as Angela and Eddie try their best to make it as real as possible.
So the US guests will stay at Wissenden Hall. Does that mean that Heidi, Natalie, and Cassie’s best friend Cindy will stay there too with their parents? Oh my, Suzie is going to get spoiled with so many playmates! And I pity Bobby with having to put up with so many girls!!! Still, he could at least get the consolation of that he may get the opportunity to tie all four of them (including Suzie) up. Still, with the three of them, at least the older girls will get some reinforcements—they would be seven all in all, in contrast to the younger girls, who are eight in all.

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Post by Tom Ford » Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:52 am

Oh and here are some minor quibbles.

> KP Presents wrote: “Christmas presents – so keep out of it,” I said as we went out to the playhouse, Angela slipping her shoes on as we went out. When we entered the room, I stood where I could see if anyone came as Alicia sat in a bean bag.

This should be Angela as she was the one in the playhouse, and Alicia was left in the house.
and

> KP Presents wrote: “We have, but best you don’t know – especially for Angela. None of the parents know, and we’re not going to tell you either.”

That should be Alicia as they were talking to Angela about Alicia.

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Post by Imp Caesar Augustus » Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:55 am

The boys will kidnap all the girls? Now this I've got to see!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:00 am

Great new story!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:51 am

Great start!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:04 am

Great new story!!

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Post by William F Somebody » Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:19 am

This is such an unexpected, and most welcome, of surprises! I never imagined that you would post the start of this tale at the same day as the end of Welcome to Wissenden!
Well, this story certainly got me excited!
So let’s see. Bobby, Colin, and Martin must plan the kidnappings of Suzie, Cassie, Hazel, Pippa, Claire, Patty, Rachel, Lisa, Jenny, Alicia, Mary, and Cathy. Twelve girls all in all. In two days on December 29 and 30. And since the party is on the thirtieth, I would assume they would do so before dark that day.
So many things could go wrong here, and therefore, I recommend that the boys do some thorough planning so every contingent would be covered. They must know the whereabouts of the girls on the 29th and the 30th so they could find them. Also, they must make sure that girls are alone, and that no one would witness the kidnappings so no one would call the police. Worryingly, the parents of the girls kidnapped on the 29th might call the police once they learned that the girls aren’t back for supper. But I have faith that the boys know what they are doing, but also that Lord Holderness knows also what he’s doing, and he won’t let anything bad happen.
Still, I wouldn’t blame the boys if they feel nervous, uncertain, etc. They never have done such a thing—certainly not without the parents’ knowledge. But they know that ultimately, they have Lord Holderness’ backing, and that they will receive every possible help. For example, the van and Mr Bridges as driver. Plus Angela and the other boys. It would be better if the other boys are not told what they are doing. Simply invite them to a two or three day sleepover in the Hall starting on the evening of the 28th, then tell them what they are really here for—to guard the captives. I’m sure they would be willing to do it.
Hm, how big is Bobby and Colin and Martin? At 14 and 13 (Martin), they should be big enough to pass for small men, even if they’re still a long way to reaching their adult height. Looking at google, it seems that the average 14 year old boy is between 5’3” and 5’6”, but then notice cases were some were as short as 5 feet flat, and some were as tall as 6 feet or even 6’3”!!! Depending on how big Bobby and Colin are, it would determine how they would be able to play as kidnappers! If they are too small, then it would look ridiculous, but I am willing to bet that Bobby and Colin (and Martin) are by now taller than even the tallest of the 12 girls, not to mention stronger, so they could drag them to the van if they girls decided to play hard to get!
I would recommend them to wear ski or stocking masks, but of course, to simply whisper to the girls to keep quiet or don’t struggle! The girls would immediately recognize their voices and know that it is a game, but they would have no idea of what will happen even if they probably know that they’ll be safe. They should struggle, but not enough to prevent themselves from being tied up, but when they are fully tied up and gagged, to go along with the game, they should really struggle and pretend they are really being kidnapped!!
Anyway, I’m looking forward to how the boys will be kidnapped!

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Post by hafnermg » Mon Jan 13, 2014 3:00 pm

i agree with Tom epicness awaits and i can't wait!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:47 pm

Great chapter!!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:11 pm

Great update!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:41 pm

Please please update really really soon!!!

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Post by The Wrapster » Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:41 pm

Hi KP!! I can finally post on this forum!!! This looks like it will be an incredible story and I can't wait for the next update!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:31 pm

Hope you update soon!!!

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Post by KP Presents » Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:03 am

29th December
“You seem unusually cheerful this morning, O Brother of mine.”
It was eight in the morning, and I was eating my fourth slice of toast, having put away already a bowl of porridge. I’d been up early, after spending the previous night in the playhouse with Colin and Martin, going over for the final time our plans for the next few days.
I was also full of nerves, and a little scared about what we were going to do, but I had faith – once we got started, we would be fine.
As Mrs Boyle cleared away the breakfast plates, Mum and Dad came in, Mum fastening her camel coat over her clothes. “Your mum and I need to go into town for the day and pick up a few things,” Dad said as he looked at us, “So Mrs Boyle is in charge. Do whatever she tells you, all right?”
“Got it Dad,” Suzie said as she buttered a slice of toast. She was dressed to spend the day indoors, wearing an old white jumper with a dog on the front and a pair of blue jeans, the grey socks she was wearing covering the hems of the legs.
“Right – see you all later,” Mum said as they walked out of the kitchen, and I heard the front door shut. “Now, are you two going to keep out of trouble,” Mrs Boyle said as she looked at us.
“I’m going to do some stuff on the computer,” Suzie said as she stood up, “Right after I have gone to the bathroom.” She walked out of the room, sticking her tongue out at me as she did so, and went to the downstairs toilet.
That was my cue, as I made my excuses and followed her out. There was a small table with a drawer by the toilet door, and from there I took out a pair of gloves and a balaclava. The three of us were going to make this as realistic as possible, so I put the gloves on and slipped the mask over my head.
Now, I’m not that tall – about five seven, and Colin is about the same height. Martin, despite being younger than both of us, is taller at five nine, so in masks we can pass as adults – just.
Anyway, I took a deep breath as I heard the toilet flush, and Suzie came out, not noticing me as she walked towards the library. As she did so, she passed the door that leads down to the cellar, not hearing it open as I walked behind her and grabbed her from behind, putting the gloved hand over her mouth.
“Whtthhlll,” she mumbled as I dragged her to the cellar, and half walked, half carried her down the stairs. As we went in, she saw the man standing there in blue overalls, a black balaclava covering his head, and she started to struggle even more.
“Cool it Suzie, it’s us,” I whispered into her ear as I brought her into the cellar, Suzie’s eyes widening as she recognised my voice and saw Tommy standing there, a big grin on his face.
“Might have known you would be first,” he said as I took my hand from Suzie’s mouth, only to pull her wrists behind her back and start to bind them together.
“Robert Holderness, when I getmmmmm” she started to say, only to be cut off as Tommy pushed a folded hankie into her mouth, and then added a knotted strip of towelling as a cleave gag.
“Now you just relax,” I said as I tied her wrists to her back, and then tied the rope around her lower arms and stomach, “You are going to enjoy this.”
“Njjwwht,” Suzie mumbled as I sat her down, and then used the white tape around her head, as the other masked man started to bind her legs together.
“Oh you’ll see,” he said, Suzie’s eyes widening even more as she mumbled “Cllnnn?”
“Yup,” Colin smiled as he looked up, and tied her legs together below her knees. “Today is a day of rest, Suzanne Holderness, don’t you know that?”
“Oh good – I see you’ve started.”
“Nttuswl,” Suzie said with a moan as she saw Angela coming into the cellar, wearing a grey sweatshirt and joggers. Brian Hampton was with her, giggling as he said “Hi Suzie” while Eddie Holmes, Mary’s older brother, followed them in.
“We’re going to be guarding you,” Brian said as he came over and tickled Suzie’s sides, making her giggle, “Won’t that be fun, hmmm?”
“Talking of which,” Angela said as she picked up more rope, “you need to get going.” She knelt behind Suzie and started to tie the rope around her shoulders and body, and then a second length under my sister’s chest, making her giggle as she pulled the ropes tight.
“Whrugng?”
“You’ll see,” I said as Colin and I left the cellar, “You’ll see...”
As we walked away, we took off the balaclavas and rolled them up so they functioned as woolly hats, then collected our coats from the stand. “We’ll be in and out for most of the day,” I said to Mister and Mrs Boyle, who smiled and nodded as we walked outside.
An old grey van was parked outside, with Mister Bridges sitting behind the wheel. “Good morning boys,” he said as we got into the back, putting a couple of bags on the floor as we did so, “All ready for today?” He was wearing a long black coat with a cloth cap, and a thick scarf was wrapped round his neck.
“I think so,” I said quietly, “we need to pick up Martin in town, and then we can begin.”
“Our first port of call?”
“The Craigs...”
It was about ten o’clock when Mister Bridges pulled up outside Cassie and Jenny’s house, and pulled the scarf up over her mouth. Martin and I looked at each other, the hats on our heads, while Colin zipped up his coat.
“Ready?”
“Ready – give me five minutes, and then come in.” He climbed out of the van, looked both ways, and then walked casually up to the front door, ringing it as he blew into his hands.
Martin and I watched through a dirty window as Jenny opened the door. We could see the checked blouse she was wearing over a grey t-shirt as we listened.
“Oh hi Colin – I wasn’t expecting you. I’m looking after the twins while Mum and Dad sort some stuff out in the garage.”
“Yeah, well, I was dropping some stuff off for Dad, so I thought I’d come round. Can I come in?”
“All right – but close and lock the door behind you, all right?”
Jenny turned and walked in, Colin giving the thumbs up before he closed the door to. We waited for a minute or two, before I said “Ready?”
Martin nodded as he put a roll of micropore tape and a pair of plastic handcuffs, which Colin had “borrowed” from his father, into the pocket of his leather jacket. We then stepped out, walked casually up to the door, and then let ourselves in.
“I bet they really enjoyed their first Christmas,” we heard Colin say in the back of the house, as we slowly made our way up the stairs, trying not to make any noise. As we did so, we rolled down the hats on our heads so that only our eyes and mouths were visible, and then we carefully listened to the doors. I could hear Cassie singing along to something in her room, as we took up position either side of her door, as I took a large cloth out of my pocket.
“CASSIE!! CAN YOU COME DOWN FOR A MINUTE!!”
The sound of Jenny calling from the kitchen was our cue, as we held our breath and watched the door open, hiding Martin as Cassie came out. She was wearing a pink and white smock top over a long sleeved blue top, and blue leggings with white ankle socks.
“All right, all right, wahmmmmmmNNNNNNNN!” Her muffled scream was the result of my right hand pushing the cloth into her mouth as I grabbed her and pulled her back with my left arm around her waist. As I did this, Martin walked round, and stuck a length of micropore tape directly over Cassie’s eyes.
“HLLPPPP!!! JNNENWNWEHLPMMMMM” she screamed into my hand as the cloth muffled her cries, and I pulled her back into the room, Martin closing the door behind us. I took my hand away at that point, holding her arms as Martin covered he mouth with several strips of the tape. She was shaking her head from side to side, but he managed to cover her lips and the cloth.
“Calm down, Cassie,” I whispered into her ear, “It’s me and Martin. Now behave, and do whatever we tell you – this is a kidnapping.”
“Bbbe? Ehtruddng,” she said as Martin handed me the plastic handcuffs, and I secured her wrist together behind her back, before sitting her down. I found her black Ugg boots, and as I slipped them onto her feet Martin took a pair of 3D glasses we had used in the cinema from his pocket. We had painted over the lenses with black acrylic paint, so that they reinforced the blindfold as he slipped them over Cassie’s taped eyes.
“Whtddufnkurdng,” she then said, calmer but still struggling as I took her black duffle coat from the back of the door, and fastened it over her upper body, hiding her arms as I did so. “Stay with her and come when I signal,” I said to Martin as I rolled up my hat, and then held her as he did the same. The two of us went to the top of the stairs, and Martin waited with Cassie until I slowly made my way down.
“Colin Hampton, one of these days you’re going to say something you’ll regret,” I heard Jenny say, and I glanced round the stairs. Jenny was still sitting with her back to the door, so I motioned for Martin to bring Cassie down the stairs, making sure she did not slip, as I opened the front door quietly.
The three of us walked out, looking nervously from side to side as Mister Bridges opened the side of the van. “Step up,” I said to Cassie as I helped her in, and then we both climbed in, Mister Bridges closing the door behind us.
“Whrhwgng,” Cassie mumbled, “ndwhttbbtmmnddd?”
“All in hand,” I said as I took her coat off her, and cut away the plastic handcuffs, only to replace them with rope around her crossed wrists as Martin started to bind her ankles together. “Now, hold still, and say nothing – we need to take you to our lair.”
Cassie relaxed as I tied her arms at her waist and tummy, and Martin secured her legs below her knees. There was a knock on the side of the door, and we let Colin in.
“Jenny’s just gone upstairs to see where Cassie went to,” he said with a grin.
“Clnswwwwll,” Cassie said with a groan as she was sat against the wall of the van. “That’s right,” I said as I tied a folded white scarf firmly over her taped mouth, “Now are you going to be a good girl?”
Cassie slowly nodded as the van moved off, and we moved on to our next target.
From the front of the van, I watched as the VW beetle drew up outside the house, and Jessica Pickering got out, brushing down her long brown coat as she did so.
Pulling her seat forward, she allowed Patty and Rachel to get out. Patty was wearing a pair of black denim pants under her black puffed jacket, and flat shoes, while Rachel was wearing a padded jerkin over a hooded pink sweatshirt, blue jeans and short black boots.
We watched as they carried the shopping bags in, and then I knocked on the back of the van. “Get ready,” I said as I let myself out of the van, and then walked up to the front door.
I stood there, stamping my feet and blowing into my hands, until the door opened and Patty looked at me, her blue eyes behind her glasses and her hair in pigtails.
“Good morning, Your Lordship,” she said with a grin as she did a mock curtsey, “What can I do for you today?”
“Hey Patty,” I said with a smile, “Can I come in? Cassie asked me to come round and pick something up from her Aunt Jessie for her.”
“Is that Robert?” I saw Patty’s mother look out from the kitchen, and say “Come in, come in – do you want a drink of something?”
“Thanks,” I said as I came in, and Rachel came down the stairs. “Here – I’ll close the door,” I said as I pushed the lock in and locked it in the open position, and then closed the door.
“Hi Bobby,” she said as she went into the front room, and I walked into the kitchen.
“Patricia, will you come and give me a hand as well? Get these things put away, and then you and Rachel are free to enjoy the rest of today without me nagging at you.”
“All right, Mum,” Patty said with a sigh as she walked into the kitchen with me, and I closed the door. “Just to keep the heat in,” I said as Patty started to put the shopping away.
“Now, what is it Cassie asked you to bring round to her,” Mrs Pickering said as she looked at me.
“She said you had some cake decorations that she could use for her present for Suzie?”
“Oh yeah – that’s right. Give me a few minutes and I will find them,” she said as she looked in a drawer. I started to help Patty to put the tins away, when I heard Mrs Pickering’s phone go off.
“Ah,” she said as she looked at the message, and then walked to the kitchen door. “Rachel – your mum’s waiting outside to take you for a shoe fitting. Hurry up and join her – we’ll see you later.”
She closed the door again, and then I heard the front door open and close. “What shoe fitting? I thought Rachel was here until Hogmanay,” Patty said as she looked at her mother.
“Kerry said it had to be done at the last minute – something about finding holes in her school shoes. No Patty – crisps in the other cupboard. Ah, here they are.”
She took out a packet and handed it to me. “Thanks Mrs Pickering,” I said as I stood up, “I’ll get these round to her now. Behave yourself Patty – see you another time.”
Patty waved her hand behind her as I left the house, making sure the door was properly locked behind me, and then walked up to the van. Knocking on the side, I got in and closed the door behind me.
Rachel was sat next to Cassie, tied as thoroughly as she was with a pair of dark glasses over her eyes. “Any problems,” I said as I looked at Colin and Martin.
“Not a one – until Mrs Pickering said her mum was coming. I hope they don’t cause any trouble.”
“Grandfather said he would take care of everything,” I said as Rachel wriggled round and tired to call for help, Cassie joining in. Three down – nine to go.
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Post by John Kennon Smith » Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:26 am

Very very nice!!!

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Post by Imp Caesar Augustus » Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:39 am

This is really really exciting! I'm looking forward to how they get the other girls!!

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Post by Tom Ford » Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:41 am

Oh my God!!
So the kidnappings begin!! Suzie, as I suspected, was easy. But the boys were lucky with the Craigs! The parents happen to be in the garage, so the stage was set for Cassie’s kidnapping! Colin must be a great actor especially to hide his apprehension and fear from Jenny. And it’s a good thing that Jenny is looking after the twins. Or she might get kidnapped that very moment too.
Wonder how Jenny will be kidnapped? Perhaps Jenny, later on in the afternoon when she can’t find Cassie, would, worriedly, asked Colin if he saw her since he was there when Cassie disappeared. Then Colin will offer to help her look for Cassie, and while they are “looking” for Cassie, Bobby and Martin will grab her once Colin lured her to a place where she could be nabbed.
Mrs Rigg is coming! I wonder how she’ll react when she finds out that her daughter isn’t there for the shoe fitting! Oh well, I guess she’ll worry but I’m sure she would be assured later on that everything would be okay. Still, I wonder how Patty will be taken?
Anyway, I hope during lunch, they would again tie them to the chairs. I really like to see how the girls react when they are permitted to speak. Of course, I would assume that Mr and Mrs Boyle were instructed by Alexander to act like captors too. But I hope that after the initial talk, the girls would take their cue from their captors and act like they held hostage for real. Which won’t be hard because when they were held hostage for real, they were hopping around, playing hide and seek, with Jay Edwards looking at them.
Still, Jay Edwards pretended it is a game. The boys should pretend it is real and not allow such things since it would make it ridiculous. They should not try to make it “fun”, since the mere fact that the girls really thought they were really being kidnapped and were genuinely scared at first, would make it fun. The girls, perhaps, should see how hostages who don’t have Jay Edwards as captor, are really treated. It would be something new. I hope they see the fun in that.
It would probably be very boring just sitting there tied up and gagged all day, but they should experience it.
Hm, I hope that the strips of tape over Cassie’s mouth will be reinforced by having the white tape wrapped around her head. I would assume that Rachel’s gag is also wrapped around her head.

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Post by Tom Ford » Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:45 am

A very small quibble.

> KP Presents wrote:“Whtthhlll,” she mumbled as I dragged her to the cellar, and half walked, half carried her down the stairs. As we went in, she saw the man standing there in blue overalls, a black balaclava covering her head, and she started to struggle even more.

This should be
"...covering his head..."
I momentarily thought that Angela was wearing a balaclava, then reread the entire thing, and said that it was a man standing.
So I think it should be changed.

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Post by KP Presents » Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:03 am

> Tom Ford wrote:Wonder how Jenny will be kidnapped? Perhaps Jenny, later on in the afternoon when she can’t find Cassie, would, worriedly, asked Colin if he saw her since he was there when Cassie disappeared. Then Colin will offer to help her look for Cassie, and while they are “looking” for Cassie, Bobby and Martin will grab her once Colin lured her to a place where she could be nabbed.

Stay tuned...

> Tom Ford wrote:Anyway, I hope during lunch, they would again tie them to the chairs. I really like to see how the girls react when they are permitted to speak. Of course, I would assume that Mr and Mrs Boyle were instructed by Alexander to act like captors too. But I hope that after the initial talk, the girls would take their cue from their captors and act like they held hostage for real. Which won’t be hard because when they were held hostage for real, they were hopping around, playing hide and seek, with Jay Edwards looking at them.

I refer you to my previous answer.

> Tom Ford wrote:Hm, I hope that the strips of tape over Cassie’s mouth will be reinforced by having the white tape wrapped around her head. I would assume that Rachel’s gag is also wrapped around her head.

See the next part...
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### Re: An Education: Coming Together

Post by John Kennon Smith » Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:12 am

What great kidnappings!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:17 am

Great chapter!!

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Post by William F Somebody » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:08 am

Well, they’re off to a great start!!
First of all, I’d like to say poor Suzie! She, as the first one to be kidnapped, would spend the most time tied up while she waits for the others to be taken to her. And with so many guards, there’s no way she could get free. Still, with her fingers free, she could if left alone, but she won’t be left alone.
Should have figured Suzie is the easiest to take. No problems with her! And that is very good planning I must say. Always having a reason why they should go to a house, like the cake decorations for Cassie from Mrs Pickering. I would bet that if Mrs Rigg hadn’t texted for her daughter to wait for her outside, Bobby has a ready reason why Rachel should go out and get kidnapped. It’s a lucky break. And more lucky breaks was when the parents happened to be in the garage when the boys came for Cassie. Still, luck is part of the game. I’m sure they’ll experience bad luck sometime which will even out their good luck.
So we have Cassie, Rachel, and Suzie captured. Hm, have any of the girls other than Suzie been to the cellar of Wissenden Hall? Assuming that they didn’t have the chance during the weekend at the last story, here’s my proposal.
Their blindfolds should not be removed when they arrive at the hall. Bobby, Martin, and Colin should carry the two girls so they won’t even feel the ground. And not like a bride. But over their shoulders like a sack of potatoes so it will feel very realistic. They should only remove the blindfolds in the cellar, and Angela and the others should make it very clear that Suzie should pretend to have never seen the place to convince Cassie, Rachel and other captives that they were taken to a strange place.
Plus, they should tape their hands into fists. Here’s how they should do it. First they will be put in stools or beanbags in the cellar but the blindfold will remain. Then their hands would be untied, but immediately grabbed. Eddie and Brian will grab one hand, Tommy and say Bobby will grab the other, while Angela puts a sponge on their hands then tapes it, then she would retie them full job, including the double chest ropes. Then the blindfold would be removed.
Then they’ll go back and grab one or two girls depending on the time.
Then for lunch. I’m sure the cellar is big enough to have table for it. Mr and Mrs bridges should dress as goons, complete with balaclava masks, bring the food in, not speak a word while there, put the food on the table, the girls would be tied up to the chairs and their hands freed for the meal. Hm, is there a toilet in the cellar?
Anyway, how about Bobby or Colin do a speech how they are being held hostage for ransom, and they do a video where the girls say things like “Please Mommy, Daddy, we’re being held hostage. Please pay the ransom,” before they are retied after lunch.
I wonder who will be next? There are nine girls still to be caught.

### Re: An Education: Coming Together

Post by John Kennon Smith » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:23 am

Great chapter!!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Tue Jan 14, 2014 9:24 am

Great update!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:29 am

Please please update really really soon!!!

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Post by hafnermg » Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:39 pm

Epic, Epic, Epic, and More EPIC!!!!

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Post by John Kennon Smith » Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:44 pm

Hope you update soon!!