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support the fetus. Even the smallest movement will cause her pain due to the atrophy of her muscles. Estimates show that this process could last up to eight weeks or possibly a tad more, which would fit perfectly into my plan!
The universe had given me the ultimate pain inflicting tool. Forcing a mother to terminate her own pregnancy, unwillingly. What I thought was going to be an obstacle has heightened my Ravenge plan to new levels. In addition, I would no longer be preparing meals for the wretched one. She would receive water, and that was simply to prolong the inevitable, for my viewing pleasure.
Sitting in the living room, tweaking the schematic to reflect the new ingenious strategy for Rachel’s demise, I overheard the words “Brian Gabel” on the news. I quickly ran to the TV to catch the report: “...this would be the second offense for the alleged kidnapper who has yet to disclose the whereabouts of the victim.” I walked over to the mirror in the hallway to verbally praise myself for my genius. Staring into my own eyes, I spoke to my reflection: “You my friend, are brilliant. You found every piece to complete the puzzle...” As I was honoring my own intelligence in the mirror, a figure appeared in back of me. I jumped, afraid it was my prisoner, but as the figure came into focus, I realized Karina was here once more. I dare not turn around to face her for fear she would dissipate into the air again. Waiting for her to speak first, I held my breath until I had to exhale slowly. She stood silent, but I could see tears falling over her cheeks. “No no, please my love, no tears,” I begged. I could never stand it when she cried as whatever pain she was feeling was only tripled in my own heart.
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The Houseguest by Linda Ellis www.LindaEllis.life