Louise Jennings was enjoying her exchange role in Hong Kong customs. She was glad, that she'd made a good friend in Suzy Cheung. The Chinese woman was glad to put her at ease, and she really knew her stuff. Louise was glad to listen to her advice, there had been some useful tips.
She also thought Suzy was really attractive, she was about the same height as Louise, but her dark hair was slightly thicker. Why do all the Oriental women have dark hair? She often asked herself that.
Louise couldn't stop herself from saying a minor gripe.
'You know, we just don't get the recognition we deserve. It would be nice if it they did tell us.
'Well done'' Suzy's reply was sensible. 'All that matters is catching the bad guys in the act, and hopefully, make the world a little safer. That's what really counts. '
Louise knew she was right, and accepted it. This was something she'd always wanted, travel the world. She'd worked really hard to get here, scored high on her exams, and was pleased to achieve her ambitions. Inwardly, she still seethed, but Suzy kept modest, and politely told Louise, that credit would come, as long as they kept up their good work. So far, they'd caught quite a few dodgy characters, trying to smuggle certain forbidden goods in. It had been a good day.
They were both sitting in the customs office, sorting out some long overdue paperwork. Both girls hated this, they'd much rather be out in the field. Still, it had to be done, and they got on with it. Louise got up from her desk, to get some drinks. She glanced up at the monster of the 'Eastern Paradise' For some strange reason, she shivered. It wasn't cold, but she somehow sensed something was going to happen. It was a bad feeling.
Shrugging that off, Louise handed Suzy her drink, and sat back down. Then, the fax machine came to life. Suzy was closest, and read what had been sent.
'Looks like new orders. 'She informed Louise.
'Anything exciting?' The English girl asked.
Suzy looked at the sheet again, but shook her head sadly. 'No, they just want something checked out on the 'Eastern Paradise' The Captain wants to see us. '
Louise then asked, 'When?'
Suzy grinned back, 'No time like the present. '
Both of them then left the office, and began walking up the gangplank that led up into the 'Eastern Paradise'. There was a senior officer from the crew waiting for them. He introduced himself.
'Good Evening, ladies. Welcome aboard the 'Eastern Paradise' My name is Yee, First Officer. The Captain is waiting, please follow me. '
Both Suzy and Louise did so, completely unaware of what was awaiting them. Then, they were stopped by a man, dressed in customs gear. He was shouting up at them.
Suzy knew him, and turned to Louise, 'I'll go and see what's up. You go and see the Captain. I'll come back soon. '
With that, Suzy abruptly turned, and headed back down the gangplank to talk to the man. Yee was perhaps a tad disappointed. He'd hoped to take both of them. Still, he had the English girl, and that's who they really wanted. He watched the two figures talk, and satisfied that the alarm hadn't been raised, led the unsuspecting Louise into the trap.
Yee led her into Liu's quarters, and announced her, 'Miss Jennings, Captain. '
This made Louise stop, to stare at Yee, puzzled.
'How do you know my name?'
Liu responded, 'We know quite a bit about you , my dear. And its my hope, that you'll help us. '
Louise remembered the fax order, 'You mentioned a problem?'
Liu nodded, pleased the girl didn't suspect a thing. 'To be precise, it's about your brother.'
Louise seemed to sharpen up, 'How do you know about my brother? 'Alarm bells were now starting to ring in her, 'What's all this about?'
Liu smiled, which made her skin crawl. 'Your brother is aboard my ship, and he's a real threat to our operation. So, I had to think of something, that would make him think twice about interfering. I was pleased to find you nearby. '
Louise was now seriously scared, this looked like a kidnap. She still couldn't believe John was here, on this ship. And they were going to use her as a hostage against him. She found a tiny bit of bravado in her voice, 'What operation? What are you going to do with me?'
Liu smiled again, this time with much more menace. He snapped his fingers, and Yee promptly seized Louise from behind, and clamped his hand over the girl's mouth. Shocked, Louise struggled frantically, her eyes huge, as she stared madly at Liu's still smiling face.
'Mr Yee will be kind enough to show you, what we do here. You'll be suprised, I promise you that. However, you will not escape, as you will find that out too. '
Louise could only make tiny sounds behind Yee's stifling hand. She really was being kidnapped!
Still struggling uselessly in Yee's inescapable grip, she heard the Captain order, 'Get her down below, and tie her up. Tell Madam Chen to make sure her gag is tight. Her friend will be back soon, we'll be ready for her too. So, you won't be alone, my pretty. '
Liu rubbed his hands gleefully, as Yee forced Louise into the hidden lift, that they'd used so many times before, in these circumstances. Still trying to scream, but totally unable to, Louise was full of fear, as the lift doors shut, to take her deeper into the lion's mouth. The lift doors opened, and Yee dragged his prize easily out.
Madam Chen was expecting them, and she had everything ready. Louise saw the large amounts of white ropes the woman held. She moaned, almost crying at what they were going to do to her.
Then, Yee took his hand away, but before Louise could manage a scream, Madam Chen cuffed her sharply on the cheek.
'Keep that pretty mouth shut, and you won't get hurt. Do exactly as we tell you, do you understand, my dear?'
Helpless, Louise could offer no reply, but Madam Chen sensed that they held total power over the girl.
'On your knees. 'she ordered.
Yee made her obey, and then, Madam Chen smiled. She loved this. Tying up her pretty captives, she made sure none of the girls that they seized would be able to break free. Grabbing Louise's wrists behind her, she expertly wound several coils of the rope over them. Again, she made sure the girl's fingers were unable to reach the knots.
Louise grunted in pain, as the woman tightened the last knots, securing her hands. Her ankles were pushed together, and Louise flinched in horror, as Madam Chen stroked her nyloned legs.
'Very sexy, Miss Jennings. ' The woman felt her lust increase, as she began tying the girl's ankles together, 'you're quite a catch. '
Louise tested her bonds, and realised with dismay, that she would remain like this, until her captors decided otherwise. The ropes held her fast, and she found more coils being tied over her upper body. There were four loops secure, above her breasts, four more below them. and then, to make her truly helpless, her thighs were tied just as tight.
With a final check of her expert handiwork, Madam Chen was pleased, and delighted. The girl did indeed, look very sexy, as she lay tightly tied in her customs uniform.
Yee reminded Madam Chen of the Captain's orders, 'What shall we use to gag her?'
Madam Chen already had that in mind, as she gripped Louise's chin, to close her lips, and quickly pressed the familiar large strip of black duct tape over her mouth.
'There!' Madam Chen smiled, as she held the girl close to her. 'You're so pretty, my dear.' Her fingers ran over Louise's cheeks, and her hair. 'A very pretty hostage indeed.'
Louise's frightened face was fully enjoyed by her kidnappers, 'We are going to make sure your brother won't ruin our plans, now that we have his pretty sister in our clutches, then we will keep you. Fresh merchandise is always welcome at the slave auctions. '
Louise's eyes bulged at hearing this. Madam Chen relished it.
'Don't worry though, you won't be on your own for long. We hope to grab your gorgeous friend very soon. I will be there personally, when you are paraded on the auction block. You will be kept bound and gagged, of course. It will be interesting to see who buys you.'
Louise, full of dread at the evil plans cheerfully told to her, tried to protest, but the gag kept her silent.
'Take her, and lock her up. 'Madam Chen ordered, 'keep her under armed guard. I'm sure your brother will come to try and rescue you. ' She fingered Louise's chin, 'I shall look forward to that, I'm sure you will, as well. '
Yee then grabbed her waist, and promptly placed the girl over his shoulder. The cages were his destination. Just as Louise was being taken out, she heard Madam Chen chuckle, 'Excellent, bring her down. I've still got plenty of rope to use. '
Louise suddenly remembered, Suzy! They were going to grab her too, she could only mumble through her gag in despair, as Yee held onto her tightly, chuckling how easy this was.