Trapped by Trust

"Look, mam, We've got you! Relax, Cool down... Here, clean your wound!"

The policeman quickly pulled her behind the dumpster, both of them hiding and trying to remain unseen from the enemy, hearts racing as they crouched low in the shadows for safety.

"They..! They're coming for me. They said they'll take my daughter too. I need to go home."

Laura struggled against the officer’s grip, desperately trying to break free but the officer had caught her tightly for her safety.

"Mam, don't be foolish! This is not how you react when people like them are after you."

"Look, Sir... Sir, Ben! Why don't you understand? They will take my daughter. They said they'll take her as soon as they get the address!" Her voice trembled, panting between words, eyes pleading as she read the name off his badge.

"Mam, look... Mam...."

"No, No... Let me Go! Let me..."

"MAM! Quiet. Quiet, now!"

This time Officer Ben used a commanding more bold voice to quieten her.

[Laura in A Quiet Mode]

"Look, Mam. Calm down. There's no use in screaming, now. And making a mistake—We can't afford that. They are extremely strong and fierce people. I've encountered one of the gang members of 'Cobra'. They're not the people you wanna cross paths with again. And I promise you we'll get your daughter. Please, calm down."

"Each of them had a strong tattooed wrist showcasing a 'Cobra'. They asked for my address. They said that they'd catch my daughter within an hour. Please... Please do something about it."

"I was informed that they trapped you —that you were deceived... What was that all?"

"I was at the supermarket buying groceries. A stranger approached me and told me that my daughter was in trouble. I rushed outside. He offered me a ride and I agreed. But, when I got in. I saw them.

Five men. Sturdy, black suits.

I witnessed a logo of a group; An evil-looking one, that was carved just above the windshield inside the car. The moment I saw those 5 big black-suited men; I realized I made a mistake. Right after the realization, they pointed guns at me and forced me to spill out the address of my house. I didn't tell them. They showed me the picture of my daughter and said they would kill her if I didn't. I somehow managed to get out of the car but when I shattered the window's glass one of the men hit my leg with the gun."

"Were you out of your mind? You believed an unknown man and got into his car. Are you not aware of this dangerous world?"

"Never believe a stranger!"

When I was running to save my life, I hardly heard one of them say, "You crazy bitch! I swear I'll make you spit out your damn address and kill your daughter."

"Please, please save my daughter, Sir. They're gonna kill her. Lucy. Her name is Lucy. They'll kill my Lucy."

Laura's desperate voice was almost cracking after every single word.

"Calm down. Relax, Mam. I promise you; we'll get your daughter."

"1284 Willow Creek Lane, Brookhaven. No one's at home. I left her alone because she hates buying groceries."

"Ok, mam. In a minute."

[Officer Ben's phone rang]

Ok, Drake. Everything is in control. "1284 Willow Creek Lane, Brookhaven" it is. Go, get Lucy rn.

This crazy bitch is in my control.

As he talked on the phone, The sleeve of his uniform had slipped up just slightly—just enough. And there, inked deep into his skin, was a COBRA.

Laura's eyes bulged out with fear and disbelief.

You, dirty bastard! You Lied.

Laura didn't think further and ran for her life.

All she could hear from that man behind her were dark, amused, mocking words of him;

"Told you, mam! Don't trust no one"

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Author's Note:

What's gonna happen to Lucy? To find out keep sticking for part 2 that'll be written by an extraordinary and super talented writer, Sharon— Aka Mother Combs.

Part 2 coming soon: