“War is peace.
Freedom is slavery.
Ignorance is strength.”
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Now…
Jesse Montgomery
I WOKE UP to a pounding in my head, whatever they gave me still swimming in my system. My arms and legs are tied to a cold metal table and I am laying on my stomach, naked. What are they going to do to me? I don’t want to die like this. I should fight, but I’m tired. If I just let them end it, it would be over, no more pain, no more running, freedom.
I hear footsteps but I can’t turn my head to confront the people holding me hostage. I close my eyes, hopefully they will think I am still asleep. The footsteps are getting closer and louder, and the shiver that runs through my body alerts them that I am awake. A hand comes to my head and pets me like a dog.
“Shh, it will all be over soon, but we are awaiting our guest, he will be here soon, I’m Carl, the brute over there, the one you will belong too by the end of the night, that’s Trent, don’t piss him off” a strong voice I haven’t heard before whispers in my ear. Trent smirks.
I hear the chuckling of the other men in the room and I know they have their own idea of “fun”.
“But dear, I am a patient man, but we have waited awhile for him to show, maybe you’re not that important, who knows, but until he arrives, I want to have some fun, is that alright by you.”
I start to beg but he shoves something in my mouth that stops me from speaking.
“No need to answer, sweetheart, you really have no say” he rubs his finger down the back of my spine, “looks like he has already enjoyed some time with you, I look forward to adding to your marks.”
He comes around to the front and I notice he is wearing nothing but boxers and black socks, but I pull up to look at far as I can see and notice he is wearing a masquerade mask. His eyes are brown and dark and he almost looks like he pities me, not enough to save me. Another man comes around the side and joins him wearing the same garb, he hands him a knife, and the tears come down like a waterfall. Not again, I can’t bleed anymore. No more pain, just end it.
“Now, I am going to take this out of your mouth, my men like to hear woman scream, I’m not partial to it, but I’m a caring boss, so scream if you must”.
I hear the sound of a blowtorch, then he shows the glowing blade before an ear-splitting scream escapes my lips as searing pain explodes down my spine, and the smell of burning flesh invades my nose.
“BANE!!!!!” I scream and right before I pass out, I hear his voice.
“I’m here”
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Then…
“Ms. Montgomery, you are under oath, is that correct”
“Yes”
“Then answer the question. Who killed your father, Marco Montgomery?
“B-Bane Stratus” the lie tasting like poison escaping my lips.
“Is he here right now, will you point to the man responsible for kidnapping, terrorizing, and killing your father”
With a shaking hand I point to Bane and the pain in my chest expands and tears well up in my eyes. I look away not able to bare the look he is giving me, a look I never want to see again. He hates me. I wouldn’t see him since he was arrested. It’s been two months. I picked him out of a line-up, told the lies my mother wanted me to spew. Concocting a horrible story of kidnapping and premeditated murder. I ignored every phone call or letter. Until now he hasn’t seen my face.
“H-he raped me and was p-planning on killing me as well, but I g-got away.”
I’m so sorry Bane, you will die, just like Danny, I can’t let you die, please see, I’m saving you.
Bane looks down and shakes his head, I have disappointed him, and he will never forgive me.
“No more questions, Ms. Montgomery.” The prosecution states.
The judge looks up and ask the defense if they have any questions, this is the part I feared. If they say yes, I will have to defend myself, and I don’t know how long I can keep these lies going without caving.
Bane looks at his lawyer, and whisper something in his ear, the lawyer shakes his head, obviously aggravated with what Bane is saying to him.
The lawyer stands with a huff, “No Your honor, the defense rests with this witness. But we would like to state a change in plea.” He looks down and shakes his head, “We would like to plead guilty to all charges”
Bane looks at me and pure hatred burns in his gaze, I lost him, I killed him.