But just as you step through the back door, an arm slips around you, pinning your arms to your sides. You feel my breath on your neck as I lean in and ask.
"And exactly what are you planning to do in my house?"
In your suprise, the only thing that escapes from your mouth is a high pitched squeak. I sigh and close the door behind us, forcing you into the hallway.
"You know, this could be considered trespassing. I'm perfectly within my rights to call the police and have you arrested."
This seems to knock you out of your stunned silence enough to protest.
"What? No, please, I was coming in to pull a joke on you, I'm not trying to trespass! Can't we... think of some other way to handle this?"
I grin at your suggestion.
"I don't know... Alright, how about this. You stay here for a day as my captive, and I'll forget this whole thing. Deal?"
Fireworks go off in your head at the thought of what I might mean. You stammer again, struggling to find words, so I help you along a little bit.
"If not, I can still make a phone call in a minute. It's completely up to you."
Panicking at the mention of an arrest, you simply nod your head quickly. I pull both your arms behind you, pinning them together with one hand while the other goes on your shoulder, pushing you gently down the hall.
"Alright, that's good enough for me. Get moving."
I steer you into a side room, then flick on the lights. I push you into the middle of the room, then return to the doorway.
"I'm going to need a minute to get things ready for my unexpected... houseguest. Make yourself at home for a little while."
And with that, I close the door, and you hear the metallic sound of a lock clicking closed. Only a couple of minutes after deciding to follow your friends advice, and your locked in a storeroom, waiting for your captor to return with who knows what.
And that will have to do for tonight, I'll continue when I have more time to devote to it. Hope you've enjoyed it so far.
