The Investigators, Inc. The Hotel Case. Chapter 3. The Kidnap.

Poor Jennifer, she could not believe what she saw upon entering the room. It looked like total chaos in there with their belongings tossed around everywhere. But that was minor, it looked like the cats had been tossed around as well. Plus Kitty, Milena and Monika were lying on the floor, bleeding, with Beryan, Aasta and I missing completely. Jennifer called Kat immediately to tell her what had happened.

“Okay, put plan B in effect,” said Kat, “that way the Bad Girls can enter legitimately without giving themselves away as part of our team. I will call Rock and let him know since he is in charge now. Obviously Granger did this and since he wants to play tough, then that is what you do as well, play tough. And if you can find him, hold him until he agrees to release Steve and the girls.” “Okay, Granger was downstairs, so hopefully he is still there,” said Jennifer, “and I will get the Bad Girls on board right away.”

In plan B Katresa and Amerie acknowledge to be my younger sisters, but the others do not. For now 6 of the Girls will take the three wounded girls to the local hospital, which is 45 minutes away. “We will get there faster than that,” assured Suzette. As the Girls were carrying the wounded girls out, the owner of the hotel came along and asked what had happened. “My friends were shot,” said Jennifer, “and I know exactly who did this.”

“Oh, um, maybe the police should look after the matter,” said the owner nervously. “I doubt they would do things right,” said Jennifer, “they likely get paid by the man who did this.” Then she noticed that Granger was in the restaurant drinking with his 2 bodyguards, so she went in to say hello. She walked straight over to Granger, grabbed him by his arms and swung him around in his chair. The first bodyguard got up to pull her away, but with 2 kicks he was knocked out.

The other bodyguard took out his gun but Jennifer kicked it from his hand, then 2 more kicks to knock him out as well. She didn’t want to kill them just yet. “Where is my husband Granger?” asked Jennifer, very angrily. “I don’t know what you are talking about,” he answered sternly. “Wrong answer!” she exclaimed and she gave him a hard back handed slap, nearly knocking him off his chair.

Jennifer had tried to communicate with me, but without success, which could just mean I am unconscious and therefore unable to answer. Dawn, Katresa and Amerie stayed with Jennifer, the remaining six Girls are in our room checking on the cats. Two of the cats, Jewel and Midnight, had gone with Jennifer, so they are okay, but Muffin, Storm, Rascal and Ginger were unconscious. They had been shot with darts, likely just to put them to sleep.

Rock asked Baldwin to call the city police, and the hospital so that our team could guard the girls. He also flew Samantha, Chantelle and Bridgette out there to look after our girls too, although Bridgette, who is also our vet, came out to the castle to look after the cats. Two of the cats, Tiia and Tandi, also came along with Samantha to check all food eaten at the hospital. Now we go back to Jennifer and Granger. Dawn, Katresa and Amerie just stood off to the side for now, but they were ready to help.

“Do you see those two girls?” Jennifer asked Granger. “What about them?” he asked in return. “We are Steve’s younger sisters,” said Katresa, “we took a different path, but we still are willing to fight for him.” “And that includes our whole gang,” added Dawn, “you made a very big mistake kidnapping that man.” “Yes,” said Jennifer, “and I will keep you until your men release my husband, alive and unhurt.”

“You don’t understand lady,” he said, “keep me and that will mean the death of your husband, so you may as well let me go and maybe we can talk about his release.” Jennifer gave him another hard back handed slap. “It is you who doesn’t understand Granger,” she said, “release my husband and the two women with him, then I will release you. That is how it works.” While this was going on, no one was watching around the room.

“Perhaps you should look around you,” said Granger, smiling. The girls turned and there were 6 men standing behind them with automatic weapons. “Hmm, I suppose they know how to use to guns rather well too,” said Jennifer sighing. “Oh yes, they are well trained,” said Granger. “Well, let me check them out,” said Jennifer, and she started walking toward them. Suddenly they were yelling about their guns being too hot and they dropped them on the floor.

Jennifer kept walking. “Why not fight me?” she asked them, “surely 6 men can handle one small woman, or are you men cowards?” “Kill her!” yelled Granger. The men came at Jennifer and she went into action, very skilled action, and amazingly fast. Her feet and fists were moving faster than could be seen by those watching. Dawn watched Granger, with her gun out, while Katresa and Amerie watched the fight.

Jewel and Midnight also watched the fight, but they took turns glancing over at Dawn. Then Jewel screeched! She saw a hidden door open and 4 men came out with guns. Midnight flipped onto his back and “Thwock!”, one man was down. Katresa and Amerie each shot one, then another “Thwock!” from Jewel and the fourth man dropped dead. “Your men are stupid Granger,” said Dawn, “you will not be that easy to rescue.

Now, be smart and make the trade, it will be better for everyone. You don’t look very old, so I’m sure you don’t want to die just yet, but if those 3 people die, you will too. Think about it.” Then Jennifer came back from dealing with those 6 men. “How would you like to work for me?” asked Granger, “I must admit, that was amazing fighting.” Jennifer smiled. “I already have a job,” she said.

“Okay, how do we make the trade?” he asked. “Just bring my husband and the two women out here,” said Jennifer, “and I will let you go. Quite simple really.” It only took a few minutes and the girls and I were brought out. Jennifer was true to her word and let Granger go free, even though she really didn’t want to do it.

But we keep our promises, even to our enemies, it can be a helpful thing. The girls were released first, then Granger and I were released at the same time. Granger then turned and grabbed me around my neck. One of his men gave him a gun quickly and we disappeared through that hidden door once again. Jennifer couldn’t believe she had been so easily tricked…

To Be Continued.

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