Time for Answers
A Story Every Day in 2024 Nov 28th 342/366
The knock on the head that Dave had sustained when his wife hit him with a rock had not only injured him but disoriented him. He didn't remember that it was his wife who had assaulted him. He had no idea where he was or what was going on. He knew there were two women and he knew that he was outdoors. He knew that he was tied up and he knew that he was in trouble.
But that was the extent of his knowledge at that time.
He was waiting. Waiting to see what would happen next. One of the women had said that they wanted "answers, Dave" so an interrogation was imminent. He hoped it wouldn't hurt. He was cramping up now, shoulders screaming from the unnatural position he found himself and whatever was binding him cut into his wrists.
"Should we sit him up?"
Eyes having adjusted, Dave was now staring at the sky, similar to Bethan when she came round after someone had attempted to strangle her.
"I don't think so. I don't want him to move."
He lay there, weak and trussed. But already his mind was working. If they come near, I'll kick them.
He raised his chin to his chest and got his first full view of his restrainers. They stood beyond kicking distance, looking at him. Serious and grim-faced. One moved warily and came closer to his head. The other stayed where she was, staring at him angrily.
"Right, Dave. You need to listen because neither of us is in the mood for lies."
He turned his head to Woman 1. Her voice sounded rough, scratched, like she had a sore throat. Her complexion was flush, blotchy. There was no mistaking the fire in her eyes.
"We haven't decided what to do with you yet. But you need to know we're not messing around."
"Who are you?"
Woman 1 looked at him searchingly while Woman 2 barked a laugh.
"You know who I am, Dave. Quit the act."
"But I don't...honestly..."
And as he said it, he didn't.
Those were the last true words he spoke that day.
His amnesia didn't last.
But the women didn't know that.
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Congratulations on second place for most popular story this week with this one! Well done!
Yay Rachel!! Congrats on second place for most popular!! 🎉
Woohoo! Congratulations on winning the second place for The Most Popular Story this week 🎉🎉 Well deserving!😊
Congrats on TS, Rachel!
No! Don’t fall for it! Congratulations on another Top Story with this series, Rachel!
oops - I forgot to give congratulations on TS!!🥳🥳🥳🥳
oh boy, the women are fed up and not messing around!
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So glad this made top story. Strong work Rachel.
Yay! Top Story! Great job ✅.
You're a great storyteller
So, here we have a pretender, huh? Congratulations on the top story!
So Dave will try to lie his way out of this. Let's see if it works and congrats on the Top Story, Rachel!
I feel bad for him! Great start to a scary & interesting story
Congratulations from my side
Congratulations on top story.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Back to say congratulations on the Top Story for your dynamic continuation of this story in addition to excellent writing and intrigue as well!
Stopping by to say "Congrats" on Top Story, before I read it, lol.
Once a conman always a conman. No little bump on the head will change that.
Just when I think Dave can’t get any worse….. he’s like the Dirty Den of your work. Love it!
Dave, Dave, Dave. What BS do you plan to manufacture for this one?
You've done this so well. You may not be familiar with the Megadeth song "Sweating Bullets", but this old thrasher, viewing Dave's plight, couldn't help but be reminded of these lines: "Yeah, just keep on thinking it's my fault, And stay an inch or two outta kicking distance!" This line also resonates: "I'm in trouble for the things I haven't got to yet." Irony: the lead singer's name is... Dave! Amusing video here if your interested: https://youtu.be/aOnKCcjP8Qs?si=h72PJwJLVYMNr8QW
Disoriented or not, he's still an ass.