Voyage into Slavery Chapter 31
Outside the building, a tremendous gun battle was raging. Inspector Panna reloaded his firearm. Things were not going good for him, and his people. They were pinned down by superior firepower by Madam Chen's men. For the most part, he and his men could only return fire sporadically.
A lot of his men had suffered gunshot wounds, but nobody had been killed. Not yet. The Inspector thought grimly. By now, all of his people had to stay behind cover. Any attempt to peek out risked death. Panna could see his enemy, a lot of them were blazing away at them from a height. The frustration in him was indescribable, as he couldn't see a way out of this. He was expecting things to get much worse, and sure enough, it did.
He then noticed some of Madam Chen's men produce grenades. My God, he was horrified as he saw the enemy prepare to throw them down at his people. We're finished. Before they could throw them however, there was a violent explosion, and screams of anguish. Panna and his men were taken aback, as they watched their enemies being blown away, from their firing positions. Their bodies crashing to the deck.
With grim satisfaction, Panna then rose from his cover, still hoping he wasn't being targeted by a sniper. Nothing happened. Then, he hurried up to the entrance, more explosions could be heard. Distant screams also. His fellow Thai police officers had instantly followed him.
The entrance was open, and they emerged into a scene from hell. Dead bodies lay everywhere. There were many spent cartridge cases all over the floor. There'd been a really nasty firefight here. Panna concluded. Gesturing urgently for his men to clear the house, the Inspector left a final warning to his men.
'Remember, the safety of the women is priority. Let's get them out of this place. '
He was pleased to see all his men nod their understanding. Then, they carried out their orders. It was then, that he saw Jennings' unmoving form.
Racing over to the fallen Englishman, Panna inspected the body. There didn't appear to be any gunshot wounds, and he was perplexed at this. He shouted back at the entrance, where more of his men stood guard.
'Get an ambulance!'
He heard his order acknowledged, when Jennings slowly began to show signs of life. He groaned out, then saw the Thai Inspector glancing down at him concerned.
'Don't move. 'The man held out a cautionary hand. 'You're hurt. '
Jennings then propped himself up on his elbows, and then lifted his combat top to reveal a bullet proof vest. Inspector Panna clearly saw where he'd been shot. There were many bullets imbedded in the vest, but not one had penetrated.
Jennings slowly rose. The Inspector inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, he was glad that the Englishman was alive. He owed him deep gratitude, for saving his daughter's life.
Jennings recovered quickly, feeling the back of his head gingerly. He'd gotten a nasty bump, as he hit the ground. It had stunned him senseless, after that murderous bitch had shot him. And she still had Louise in her clutches. Sarah too. Don't forget the others, he reminded himself bitterly.
Checking his weapon, Jennings moved off. Panna never leaving him, with several of his own men backing him up.
There was hardly any opposition now. The C4 had really eliminated the threat, as they saw many of their opponents dead. They'd been blown to pieces, or killed by falling debris. Within a few moments, one of Panna's men reported the house was secure. The Inspector nodded, as he followed Jennings down several flights of stairs. When they reached the bottom, all of them could see the secret underground jetty. A single boat lay moored alongside, and Panna ordered two of his men to check it out. Both men made to advance, but Jennings held out his arm.
'No, hold it. 'He scanned the boat. Something told him this wasn't right. Carefully advancing on his own to the boat, he kept a sharp eye out for any hidden surprises. As he neared the boat, he heard the ominous beeping sound.
Whirling back round, Jennings yelled. 'Take cover!'
There was a mass of diving bodies, as moments later, the boat blew into a fireball.
Rising back up, Jennings checked to see if anybody had been hurt. Fortunately, nobody had. Panna cursed himself. He'd nearly got them all killed. He owed Jennings another debt.
'You're very observant. 'He complimented him.
'I had a good teacher. 'Jennings admitted. He then glanced at the water's route.
'Any idea where this channel leads?' Panna nodded.
'It comes out in the countryside. Backwater country. 'His face was grim, as he knew that area wasn't well known to him. 'If they took your friends that way, they'll have plenty of places to hole up in. '
Jennings however, wasn't so easily defeated.
'Well, maybe some of your men may help. 'He glanced at the silent group curiously observing him. 'There may be a chance, that some of your blokes live in that area?'
Panna hadn't considered that, but of course, it was feasible.
'I'll check up on it. '
Jennings nodded his thanks. He remembered the information Kelly had left him on the laptop. Maybe that could help also. Anxious to get started, he led the way back out.
**
The boat continued its way upriver. Liu was steering. He was pleased to get away from the auction house in Bangkok. Inwardly, he cursed Jennings. It was due to this man, that the police were not far off their scent. He somehow sensed their time was running out.
Still, it hadn't been a total loss. He glanced down at the still tightly bound and gagged women. The girls had to endure their bondage lying face down. Liu made sure of that, he didn't want any of his pretty prisoners being spotted.
Madam Chen was firmly holding Louise hostage, to keep reminding the other girls not to try to attract attention. Not that it would do them any good. Their gags made sure of that.
He was eyeing them all up, savouring their helplessness. All of them were very, very pretty, and Liu was eager to ravish every single one of them. Even though the girls were tightly gagged, there was still the odd whimper of fear. Their captors enjoyed hearing it.
Louise did all she could to avoid the evil Madam Chen. Her hatred of her was burning inside. Louise swore to avenge John's murder, and Madam Chen could see the girl's hate in her eyes. It merely amused her, but was still pleased to see her spirit still defiant.
Still firmly held in the woman's grasp, Louise tried to take a look outside the boat's windows. Madam Chen smiled, as she allowed the girl to try and see if any willing soul was about. There was nobody. The river bank was totally empty of people.
'Sorry, my dear. 'Madam Chen smirked. 'We always prepare our escape routes very carefully. Needless to say, we don't want to be noticed. '
She was pleased to hear Louise groan in despair through the tape. Nobody was about, and Louise realised glumly, that she and her friends were still prisoners. She was desperate to get this damned tape off her mouth, and she started to mumble in protest.
Madam Chen seemed to read her thoughts. 'You want your gag off? ‘She asked.
Seeing Louise nod furiously, the woman took hold off the tape, and yanked it quickly off.
Louise yelped, as she was ungagged. However, she pulled herself together quickly, as she glared at the smiling Madam Chen.
'What are you going to do with us?’ She almost made it sound like a demand, but the fear was still evident in her tone. The woman still kept her smile.
'Well, that's an interesting question, Louise. You're all going to keep us very happy, let's put it that way. '
Louise tried a fruitless attempt to free her hands behind her. 'You'll never get away with this. 'She remembered what John had told her about the cavalry. 'The police are right behind you, and you'll pay for murdering John. '
Louise immediately started to cry gently, as she mentioned her brother. He had been her hero, saving her on more than one occasion. If he was still alive, Louise knew he'd never give her up. He'd promised Sarah the same, but now he was dead. Her tears increased. Sarah followed, as did Kieko.
Obviously, Madam Chen wasn't bothered. Although, there was a slight twinge of regret, as she hadn't been able to beat him in unarmed combat. She then forced the large strip of tape back over Louise's mouth. Checking that it would keep the girl's cries to a minimum, she smoothed the tape over with both hands.
Satisfied, Madam Chen then made an ominous statement to the girls. 'Once we get you all to our safe little retreat. You're all going to take part in a little game we like to play. '
The girls didn't like her smug smile, as they were forced to hear her go on.
'We don't reward our men enough sometimes. They do an excellent job of guarding all our pretty slaves, so it’s only natural to give them a present, from time to time. 'She glanced expectedly at her tied up prisoners. 'Do you follow what I'm trying to say?'
From their horrified expressions, it was quite clear that the girls did understand. The Chinese woman was enjoying twisting the knife in more.
'Don't worry too much though. We'll give each of you a chance to get away from my men.'
Madam Chen was looking forward to seeing that being played out, in front of her. Every girl that they'd kidnapped, had been brought here. It was indeed a reward for her men. They liked to play a hunt, as they forced the unfortunate girl chosen, to flee into the huge, and ominous jungle. Not one girl had escaped. Every one of them had been recaptured, and then were bound and gagged again. After that, Madam Chen left the girl to her men’s desires. She did make sure, that her slaves would stay unharmed from physical injury. All her men had obeyed her to the letter. That pleased her.
Madam Chen smirked, relishing the girls’ fear. Then, she saw that they'd arrived at their destination.
The house was indeed impressive. It was also perfectly hidden from any prying eyes. None of their enemies had been able to find it.
There were more armed men waiting for the boat to moor alongside the wooden jetty. Liu guided the boat along, and within a minute, they were secure. Once that was accomplished, Liu then looked at the frightened faces looking back at him.
'Well then, ladies. 'He announced with much pleasure. 'We've arrived. '
He thought about who he wanted to take into the house, before his leering gaze settled on Sarah. Louise's sister jumped in fear, as she felt him seize her, and throw her over his shoulder. Liu then ordered the still waiting armed men, as he climbed off the boat.
'Get the girls into the house, and lock them up. Check their ropes frequently, and keep them gagged. We'll have our fun later. '
The men moved onto the boat, and one of them produced a large and sharp blade. He approached Angela and Kelly, who were still bound back to back. The girls squealed into their gags, as the man expertly cut away the many loops tying them together.
Once they'd been separated, but were still bound, the men then eagerly grabbed them. Angela and Kelly were picked up easily, and placed over their captors’ shoulders. The same followed for Kieko, the Japanese girl's expression was worth seeing.
Madam Chen, still holding Louise, enjoyed Kieko's widened eyes, as she was taken away.
She then forced Louise into the eager hands of another one of her men. Likewise, Louise could only mumble in dismay, as she was lifted over his shoulder. Then, she was carried into the house. It was just like the auction house in Bangkok. Madam Chen had always prepared for any bad news, or otherwise. She had many hideouts like this, and there were even auctions held here.
As they entered, Madam Chen ordered the man carrying Louise.
'Put the girl in my bedroom. 'She smiled, as her lust increased. Louise had proved most satisfying, when she'd ravished her back on the boat. Now, she wanted second helpings. Louise could do nothing, as she heard Madam Chen's order. A chill ran through her blood, as she knew the woman was going to start on her again. The despair was overwhelming her. She was going to be treated as a sex slave, and there was no hope of escape. Her bonds made sure of that.
Still faintly mumbling into her tape gag, Louise felt herself being thrown back, onto a king size bed. Her eyes wide, as Madam Chen dismissed the man, but alarmingly heard the woman promise. 'You can have her later. 'The smile on the Chinese woman's face was pure evil, as she stared, almost drooling, at the pretty girl held in her power. 'Once I'm finished with her. '
Louise desperately tried to scream. 'Somebody help me!’ But she heard no intelligible speech from her own mouth. It just came out as 'Mmmmmfff! Mmmmfff!'
With utter despair, Louise then felt Madam Chen's hands start to fondle her huge breasts. The tears started to come again.
Madam Chen chuckled, savouring her captive's useless struggles, and soft gagged moans.
'I told you, my dear,' Madam Chen told Louise, as she lovingly kissed the girl's neck. 'You would complete your voyage into slavery, didn't I?'
Of course, the girl could not reply, due to her tight gag.
Madam Chen continued to enjoy herself, as her hands skillfully, and adoringly, enjoyed her favourite sex slave.
**
Jennings checked his weapons. He was pleased that Inspector Panna had found somebody, that knew the area where the boat had disappeared into, quite well. There had been a lot of checking up to do, and finding out what was where. The Thai Inspector had really got things moving. He'd asked for volunteers to specifically help Jennings, in recovering his family, and his friends. Six men had stepped forward instantly. Jennings was pleased to note, that the six men had military experience. All of them had served with the Thai Special Forces. He knew he was very lucky to have them. He shook hands with all of them, and every one returned a sincere gesture.
They were now placing their gear into two small speed dinghy's. Everything was just about done. Jennings had turned to thank the Inspector once more for his help, when he realised, that the man was in the same dinghy with him. Panna told him.
'When somebody does me a great favour. I will always stay, until the favour is returned. '
Jennings didn't think about stopping him, he nodded his agreement.
Just before he got into the small boat himself, he took out a faded photo. It showed himself between Sarah and Louise. It was a nice photo, he remembered it had been taken on Louise's 23rd birthday. His sisters were cuddling into him, all three of them were smiling at the camera. This image hardened Jennings into swearing to himself, that he'd get Sarah and Louise away from these monsters. Still remembering Kelly, and Angela too, he promised himself, nothing would prevent him from rescuing the girls he loved.
Jennings got into the boat, and nodded he was ready. The two boats had their engines activated, and both sped away. All of the men were dressed in combat night clothing, their faces smeared with black camouflage paint. Jennings took out his own combat knife, and remembered the moment he had with Madam Chen. This time, if she really wanted to see him fight with it, he swore that she would see him use it. He couldn't wait to get started.