Insight of Heart

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Pam teased.

Not again!, Charlotte groaned.

Been through that enough? Pam asked concerned. what's wrong?

Yes, I have a new love, but I am distracted by a few different things. Charlotte answered exasperated.

How bout we go to lunch!

Pam was a thin tan woman in her forties who wore glasses and was single and still looked good for her age. One of the counselor's Susan flew out of the office and cheerfully announced that she would join them. She was short and stocky and perky and blond. Charlotte enjoyed her company and found her open and easy to talk to so found them a good threesome for lunch. As they were sitting at a downtown diner she alerted them that she was exploring her sexuality and dating a woman for the first time and was hanging out with a new group of lesbians. Being in the helping profession she trusted that the ladies would be open to her disclosure which they were and supported. Pam admitted she was bi-sexual and just didn't share it at work and said they can compare notes now and they laughed because they always joked about Charlotte's blindness. Then Pam agreed to tell her about good looking women she spotted. Susan warned them they could talk as long as they did it off duty. They joked and laughed some more and Charlotte forgot her uneasiness about James and Angie and Sandra. After more calls at work she Pulled Susan aside and told her about the situation with Sandra and James. Susan advised her to go to the police with her information and tell Angie to go to the police also if she knows anything and isn't a friend of James or part of the abduction, but be careful you don't get hurt in talking to Angela she warned.

Charlotte went home and found one message on her machine.

Hey sweetie, I miss you! Call me when you get home and we'll make plans to see each other tonight if you want. I just got off of work. I hope you're having a good day.

She felt warm hearing Yvonne's voice. She picked up the receiver and dialed her number, wanting to hear her friend's sweet voice.

Hello!, she answered sleepily.

Hey, honey! It's Charlotte! I just got home from work.

Hey how are you?, she asked cheerfully.

I'm tired!

How bout I fix you supper and you come over!

Sounds good! I have something to tell you anyway.

Oh really!

Yeah, is Angie still there?

Yeah, she's like the guest that won't leave, but she's trying to help me find Sandy, I guess I can be a bit grateful. She didn't even go to work today. Oh listen to me complain! I'll be over there in thirty minutes. Is that good?

Yeah, I'll wait up here!

Oh, you want me to come get you up there, hum?

Yeah!

You're bad! Well, have it your way!

See you when you get here!

Yeah, she coughed get ready to be spoiled tonight!

Your time will come!, Charlotte prophesied.

What's that supposed to mean?

Get off the phone with me so you can find out!

All right smart ass! See you in a few!

They hung up. Charlotte pealed off her work clothes right there in the living room thinking about Yvonne. She ran herself a bath and poured bubbles and while she was waiting for the tub to fill up. She took out a warm colored blue shirt and pants outfit she wore to dinners and fit snug around her body. She decided she was going to where no bra or panties tonight. That will show her to spoil me and I'll spoil her back, she thought to herself grinning mischievously. She bathed for ten minutes and got herself worked up thinking about her girl pulling her breasts and pulling her fingers in and out of her wet womanhood. When she was on the edge of ecstasy she got out of the tub and dried herself off and put on her blue outfit. She knew she would smell sexy now and put on her favorite perfume and combed her hair and left it slicked back. When the doorbell rang she was laying back on her sofa reading a Braille journal forgetting the cares of her day.

Come in!, she called.

You don't know who I am!, Yvonne called.

Now I do!

Yvonne opened the door. What if I was someone coming to kidnap you and you can't see. You could get hurt!, she scolded.

In that case, kidnap me all you want!

That's not funny, you bad, naughty, sex kitten and you shouldn't dress like that in your living room. You're inviting trouble!, she smiled, bantering with Charlotte.

I don't care!, Charlotte stuck out her chin defiantly in Yvonne's direction.

Yvonne came over and picked her up and sat Charlotte on her lap and playfully but gently slapped her on the back with her hand "bad girl, bad girl she called in her best tough girl voice.

Charlotte was smiling.

Oh, you like that hum, you naughty thing! Look at you dressed all sexy!

Charlotte stood up defiantly, That's right! I'm sexy, bad and I like it that way. Charlotte took a deep breath you're pretty sexy yourself right now! Then her voice got calm and shy; your sexy all the time.

Oh that's so sweet and you were so cute saying that!

Thanks!

Can I hug you, you sex kitten?

Yeah!

Then Charlotte flung herself in her arms and slid beside her on the couch. They sat facing each other. Their lips met and they tasted each other again and this time Charlotte feeling playful aching to touch the breasts she felt against her cupped Yvonne's breasts and pushed her fingers into the soft fabric of Yvonne's shirt covering her flesh.

Full of naughty tricks today aren't we Charlotte?

Charlotte smiled coyly, I guess. Long day too and I knew you wanted to spoil me and I couldn't wait to be with you and I excited myself ahead of time!

Hush, its ok sweety, you don't have to explain anything to me! I go through the same thing and believe me I think about you a lot too even though it seems like I'm so caught up with finding Sandy. I'm sitting in my apartment thinking how far does Charlotte want to go? I want to try such and such with Charlotte. Will she be ready or scared? What do you wanta try?

Well, she said mischievously, a little of this ,a little of that!

but, lets take it slow ok, dear, besides, we have a lot going on right now, both of us and so do our friends. Do you agree?

Yes I do but?

But you wanta get started and experience this lesbian stuff right?

Yeah, I think so, Charlotte sighed. Does that bother you?

No, it doesn't surprise me!

Charlotte still had her hand on one of Yvonne's breasts and Yvonne was holding it there as they were talking. Charlotte's sexual excitement had subsided for the time being.

Can you wait just for a little while till we deal with this Sandra and Angela mess and you and I get to know each other. I've never dated or been committed to a blind person and I want to know more about you.

Ok. I think I can live with that.

I know you can. You've waited this long to figure out you want to experience romantic love with a woman. I think you can wait longer to go through the experience of making love to one unless you want something that isn't all that meaningful.

No!, Charlotte barked and felt her body shutter.

Well, that was a strong response! I guess you're strong enough for the challenge! How about just letting me spoil you tonight and letting me show you how beautiful a girl you are in another way other than sex!

Sounds good! Is Angie over there?

Yes, she'll be there but she may be sleeping. Oh you're welcome to sleep and I'll take you to work in the morning.

Thanks, that's sweet!

That's part of the spoiling package.

What do I do for you?

You'll learn sooner or later, sweetie!

As they were in the car driving to Yvonne's apartment Charlotte placed her hand in Yvonne's and entwined their fingers together.

I think you're teaching me that there is more to a lesbian relationship than just sex.

You think so?

I know so!

Well, Charlotte, there is more to any romantic relationship than sex. That's why I like women they get that when men don't and that was one of the troubles I had with Ellen she didn't get that.

Oh I'm sorry!, charlotte said her face falling.

Don't be sorry, Charlotte, you and I are building a friendship, so I don't fear us going down that road, but if it doesn't last with us I know we can always be friends.

I think and hope we are always friends., commented Charlotte less confident. You know Ellen told me the other night that whatever insecurities I have about us not working out or what you feel or think about me I need to let them go because if I don't it won't work between us.

I think she is right, and I also think she says that because she had a lot of them and doesn't want to see you go down the same path in this relationship that she did. Charlotte I also have insecurities. I'm not perfect either and I need you to balance me out also. You will need me and I will need you but when one of us is totally depending on the other that's when we're not good for each other.

There are other things that could go wrong too, right?

Yeah, its just like in your relationships with men! she answered squeezing Charlotte's hand, but don't fret about that! You're safe with me and I'm not waiting to dump you.

I'm all ready in love with you, Charlotte thought, but didn't know how to say it.

They pulled up to the apartment a few minutes later and Yvonne had her sit at the table.

Watch me while I cook, bad girl! she teased. I just have to warm up what I cooked all ready. I also bought some Champaign and I bought a sweet smelling encense so you can appreciate the atmosphere.

She played soft piano music on a cd in the background and served a nice pasta dish which they ate. They didn't talk about work or Sandy or any other stressful issue.

Now I know you're independent but I'm going to ask your permission to feed you. Yvonne commented and started chuckling.

Charlotte started laughing as well. My boyfriend did that for me before. Of course, he won't speak to me now because I'm dating a woman; you in fact, you beautiful, sweet, thoughtful person who did all this for a bad girl like me.

You're not bad maybe just naughty and provocative, Yvonne teased. Here open your mouth cutie!

Um!, Charlotte cooed seductively! Yvonne fed her the rest of her meal and Charlotte felt very secure and trusted her even deeper than before.

Can I feed you now?, she asked.

No, we're only spoiling Charlotte tonight!

"Not fair!", she cried.

"Life isn't fair; stop wining!"

Charlotte sat there while Yvonne finished her supper and cleaned quickly. She listened to the music around her and Basqued in the aroma of the eaten food and inscence.

A few minutes later she smelled something sweet under her nose. Like what you smell, Yvonne crooned?

Yes, what is that?

Open your mouth and let me spoil your taste buds some more.

It was a chocolate moose dessert she had prepared and Charlotte ate up every spoon seductively after each spoonful Yvonne would lean in and kiss her. It was so seductive and romantic Charlotte giggled afterwards.

Are you being bad, my little angel? Yvonne teased.

Yeah, I have to admit I love this! I'm eaten it up.

Good, you're officially spoiled then. Let me clean up this dinner and encense mess and then you and I can go cuddle on my love seat.

Did Angie come in during our dinner?

No I think she is still wearing off her self-pity or what ever. I wanta here about your day.

I got some things to tell you!

When they were cuddling together on the love seat Charlotte's head on Yvonne's shoulder and a comforter over both of them and a pillow under Yvonne's head; a half hour later it began pouring rain outside. Charlotte told Yvonne about her day at the office and about her cab ride.

Are you kidding Char, I knew James was a weird sort of character and I never trusted him for some reason, but I didn't know the cops were onto him. Do you think its our Angela's friend James we're talking about?

Sounds like the same guy who picked me up Thursday night to go to Kats where I met you guys. I have a strong hunch, but I think we need to talk to Angela. He's been missing for several days and I don't feel comfortable about it.

Hum, me either!

Just then, a sleepy-eyed Angela walked into the living room and sat on the other sofa.

What time is it?, she asked groggily.

Its 7:45!, they both announced.

How long I been sleeping?, she grumbled.

I guess since you got up at 2 to take a puff!, Yvonne answered. Angela I think you need some help Yvonne sccolded.

For what!, she grunted.

You seem depressed., Yvonne answered looking concerned.

I'm just tore up about Sandy.

Well, I have some news about James., Charlotte announced.

Angie looked up scared and surprised, James! she exclaimed, I aint seen him since last Monday and last someone mentioned him was you, Charlotte last Thursday when you came to Kats for ladies night for the first time. I thought you was hitting on him being you's a straight girl and all, but he's a gay man, but now I know you going for the ladies like one of us now. Look at you with Yvonne all cuddled on that couch like a couple and I thought you was a virgin.

That's beside the point!, Yvonne snapped. where is my roommate! You have been sleeping and smoking in my house crying over my roommate saying you love her and she's missing and I'm out looking for her during the day keeping my job as best I can and you're doing nothing to find her! I'm about to kick you out of here! I can't be this friendly any more!, Yvonne started to cry softly in frustration.

Its ok honey!, Charlotte soothed putting an arm around her and kissing her cheek.

You gotta girl, Yvonne, playing all kissy face with Charlotte and romantic dinners and don't think I didn't smell the food and incense when I was up earlier.

Stop, Angie., Charlotte calmly replied sticking her hand out in Angie's direction feeling Yvonne's arm and body tense under her other hand as though she was going to get angry again. This isn't going to get us anywhere. We need to find Sandy and we need to work together, not fight., she cautioned.

Ok, where do we start! I've been trying to communicate with Angie and she has no answers., Yvonne complained, and I'm tired of looking all by myself.

Charlotte Got up from the love seat and walked to the middle of the room.

May I use your phone? Time for all of us to get together. Is it ok if I call Heather and Ellen and ask them to come over?

Sure?, they both replied.

After asking Ellen to come over and bring Heather Charlotte hung up and looked in Angie's direction.

Angie I like you, but I'm going to tell you something. Yvonne and I like each other and our relationship is not about making you feel bad, ok!

Ok, I just feel bad because Sandy is gone and I couldn't do nothing to stop her from going away and its my fault!

But, its not your fault., How could it be?

Angie sighed, looking at Charlotte, Charlotte I have friends who don't want me and Sandy together and have torn down my self-esteem when I have told them of my love for her. My family has also torn me down when I tell them I love her. The only ones who support me or you guys and I don't even feel your support, Yvonne.

I support you, but not if you act depressed and don't do anything to help find the person who happens to be like a sister to me!, Yvonne cried.

What do I do?, Angie asked.

Yvonne sat back and sighed, I give up!

We need any information you know about anyone who has disapproved of you and Sandy being together. Charlotte stated calmly.

Just then, they heard a knock on the door and Yvonne got up and let Ellen and Heather in. Yvonne put on some coffee and they all sat down. Charlotte filled them in on what she was just asking Angie.

We're not grilling this poor girl to death again are we?, Heather asked.

We just think she has a deeper answer to where Sandy is., Yvonne replied.

Give it up guys! Leave it to the police., warned Ellen, throwing up her hands in exasperation.

Come on, guys, Heather exclaimed this is not Angie's fault!

Guys, let's be rational, Charlotte said calmly, Sandy is missing and we are all concerned. Now I'd like for us to get to a solution as to how we can go about finding her.

I agree!, put in Yvonne.

I think we should let the police do their job and not get into what could be dangerous detective work, we can not do., Ellen offered.

I agree with her!, Heather chimed in.

Ok, can I tell you guys what I've learned this morning and ask Angie about this situation and what she knows and if you still want to leave it to the authorities we'll let you go home?, Charlotte asked.

Ok, fine!, Ellen gave in.

Fine with me, Heather said, but can we stop harassing Angie if she gets upset?

I don't think we're trying to upset Angie!, Charlotte assured her.

We just wanta find Sandy and make sure she's safe!, Yvonne exclaimed exasperated, hitting her fists on her thighs.

I think I can understand your impatience, honey., Ellen assured her and went to sit on the love seat next to her and took one of her x girlfriend's hands in hers and took her head and put it on her shoulder.

Now, Charlotte was the one calm and in control. Ok, Charlotte started feeling her role as the counselor she hoped to someday be. I'll tell you what happened today Angie and then you can tell me what you know.

Heather was sitting on one of the double chairs in the living room and Charlotte went to sit on the sofa next to Angie. She was the confident one this time and took Angie's hand in hers. She started by talking about her cab ride and how the dispatchers were talking about James and how he had been missing from work for several days for three days in fact and was still missing today. Angie he is wanted for embezzlement from the cab company, harassment on the job and has been missing for days.

Angie pulled her hand away and put her face in her hands again and started to cry again. I can't believe this!, she moaned.

Angie listen, Charlotte soothed, this is not your fault, but if there is anything you know please help us so we can help you. We care about you. I care about you.

You may be the only one, Charlotte, but what can you do?

We all care about you, Angie, Ellen replied.

Yvonne just stayed on Ellen's shoulder.

I'm making her some coffee!, Heather exclaimed. She jumped off of her chair and gotAngie some coffee. I'd like some too!, Charlotte called, and get some for me babe!, Ellen called. Heather came back with coffee for all who asked for it and clean x for Angie.

Angie sat for a minute, lit a cigarette and drank her coffee in silence, while Charlotte patted her back and waited for her to talk.

I thought this James guy was nice when I met him Thursday night when he picked me up to go to Kats in the cab and he said he was your friend and told me to tell you hi., she started, trying to get Angie talking about him.

If he has Sandy- If he hurt her I won't forgive myself. She just kept talking in phrases which only made Charlotte and the others nervous.

Angie, Charlotte whispered in her ear, what is the deal with James, its just us girls here let me have a sig with you!

Angie pulled one of her sigarettes out of her pack and handed it to Charlotte and she put it in her mouth and Angie lit the end of it for her. Then Ellen and Heather decided to have a smoke too. At this they noticed Yvonne was sleeping so Ellen placed her head on the love seat pillow and came to sit on the other side of Angie. Charlotte liked the camaraderie of the friends gathered around Angie like they were telling secrets. Angie began letting out a shutter:

James never liked the thought of me liking Sandy. Ever since I first told him I wanted to date her and I was falling for her he was angry and wanted to keep us apart. He told me she would never have me and I wasn't good enough for her.

That's so not true!, Heather budded in.

He told me I wasn't good enough for her in the beginning, she continued without pause. The last week he started asking me if we were going together yet and I said no, I hadn't asked her. He got mad and said if he catches us going together he would stop us. I said you are lying James you are my friend that' not like you you're nice. So I guess I don't really know him. Now I think if he hurt Sandy, its my fault.

So, you've noticed change in his behavior?, Charlotte asked.

Not till last week when he threatened to stop us from seeing each other but now that she's missing I'm scared he hurt that girl. He seemed more tempermental and angry than before.

Its likely he has her, Ellen pointed out. We have to check out all the possibilities.

Do you know his hideouts?, Charlotte asked.

Yes, he told me where he and his friends hang. He lives a promiscuous lifestyle., Angie answered. I just don't know if he'd bring Sandy there. I didn't realize he wanted to keep Sandy and I apart so bad until she turned up missing.

Well, now we have a lead!, Ellen put in.

I think we need to look for James and get Sandy out of danger and home safe., Heather responded.

I agree!, Charlotte added.

Angie did you know that James would probably go this far and abduct the girl you love?, Ellen asked.

No, there was no way for me to know.

Then, how can you blame yourself if something happens to her. Just get your butt off that sofa and go save her from any more danger and possibly death. Ellen explained.

I suggest we take off work this week and get ourselves in gear!, Heather put in.

Ok, here is a plan, as soon as the rain lets up, I'm taking my truck and we're hitting the road with just the basics we need and we're going out there and look any place James might go or hide out and take Sandy. Ellen spoke up.

We'll go with you!, Angie and Heather put in.

It was 1 in the morning by the time the three girls packed up the truck and left and the rain let up enough for them to drive off in Ellen's truck.

Chapter Seven

Charlotte was there alone in the living room with Yvonne still sound asleep on the love seat unaware of what had happened in the past three hours since Angie finally opened up about James. Charlotte was ready for bed and had to be up for 7 to be at work for 8. She hadn't missed work yet since she had started but this time she felt like calling in and going off to find Sandy as soon as Yvonne woke up and was told what was going on. She walked over to her sleeping friend and didn't want to wake her so she touched her face lightly and didn't feel her stir. She felt her nose and her warm breath from her soft lips as she slept peacefully and ran a finger through her long blond hair. Then she ran her finger down her chin along her neck to the top of her breast and around her shoulders which were moving up and down as she was sleeping. Charlotte wanted to put her arms around her friend and fall asleep next to her but she decided to find her way to her sofa and pull the comforter off of the back of it and lay under it. She wondered as she was laying there trying to go to sleep if Sandy felt alone wherever she was and was scared. She hoped and sent some energy for Sandra that she would be less fearful and alone wherever she was and that she would know that someone was coming to rescue her. She was finally able to doze off.

The next morning she was awoken to the smell of coffee and birds chirping outside.

Good morning sleepy head! You slept in your clothes on my couch and its after 7. We gotta get you to work.

I gotta where this?, she asked sleepily.

I hope not! I think you better change or you'll get fired., she playfully scolded.

Yvonne, what am I going to do with you?

Its only 7:15. If you take a quick shower, I'll make sure you're taken care of the rest of the way.

Can you shower and dress me too? I don't feel like it!, she teased.

Are we being naughty this morning, Charlotte?

Yeah, I guess! let me get my shower!

Charlotte hurried and took her shower and got her work clothes on and was ready to leave by 7:45.

I wanta keep you out of those horrible cabs today Yvonne commented over breakfast.

Oh you're silly! They're not that bad, but, I thank you.

When they were driving to Charlotte's office Yvonne asked where her guest, who never leaves was.

Well, while you passed out on the love seat, she finally came out of her self-pity and told us about James and now the three of them are off finding James and Sandy in Ellen's truck.

You're kidding! when did they leave?

At one in the morning, when the rain let up. That's why I went to bed so late. It is a beautiful morning. You were still sound asleep on that coutch. I was playing with your hair and your face and you didn't wake up.

What do you mean you were playing with my face and hair?

I was touching you with my fingers.

Yvonne ran her fingers on Charlottes face and hair and neck slowly like this?

Yes!

I dreamed about it! I loved it! I think people are really aware of what goes on with them in their sleep on a subconscious level., Yvonne stated dreamily.

Yeah, I learned something like that in my Psychology classes., Charlotte agreed.

Oh yeah, by the way, counselor, you did a fabulous job last night with Angie!

Thanks honey!

Soon they got to Charlotte's work. Yvonne went in with her and met Pam. Charlotte introduced her to a few of her co-workers. When Yvonne left Charlotte had coffee with Pam. Pamtold her that her girl was very pretty and if only Charlotte could see her.

Oh, I get a good look at her!, she said with a very wicked grin.

I see more of her than you'll ever see, she thought to herself. Pam asked what she liked about her and Charlotte told her about her girl's personality and her beauty on the inside and how her appearance was beautiful also and how she was sweet thoughtful and caring but that she also had some faults. The rest of her day was the same as yesterday. She did get a crises call from someone who was suicidal which stressed her out. This girl had called and told Charlotte in an earful that she had been dumped by her girlfriend after a five year relationship and now wanted to end it and this had been her first lover. Charlotte wanted to say come hang out with me and my friends but she knew it wasn't professional. She ended upconnecting the girl with the emergency room and sending an ambulance out to get her because she was in dangering herself. Then she got a hostile caller wanting to blame her for not scheduling her with the counselor and wanted to beat up James for obducting Angie. She didn't take a lunch break and worked all through lunch and the stressful calls came after lunch so by the time she got off of work she had enough for the week. After work she went into Susan's office and told her about the calls and the events that transpired with Angie last night and that they were off looking for James and Sandra. Susan thought that it was dangerous that they were off looking for Sandra and James by themselves without the police, but she promised to keep confidentiality with Charlotte Therefore, Charlotte trusted her.

Charlotte asked for the rest of the week off. Susan told her to take as much time as she needed off because she had been such a hard worker and she would get paid. Charlotte was grateful as she took a cab back to her apartment. She cleaned up her apartment and settled down to read a book. About 6 she heard a knock on the door. She wasn't expecting anyone so she went to find out who it was.

Its me Yvonne are you ok sweetie I left you a message.

Oh yeah, come in she opened the door and let her friend in I'm sorry I haven't checked my messages I've been so tired since I got home and just cleaned up and sat to read a book.

What's up Charlotte?

Rough day at work she mumbled

Oh do you need space when you have a rough day at work she asked sympatheticly?

Just for a little while. I'm glad you're here she said after a pause thinking about what to say. Then she hugged her friend tight.

Me too I'm glad I came to check on you Yvonne took her hand. Can we sit?

Yeah, let's sit on my couch. Charlotte put up her book and they both sat on her couch.

So how was workYvonne startedtaking Charlotte's hand in hers?

I had acrisis call and an angry caller and that's about it.

Boy, what happened with the crisis call?

You won't believe it was a girl who was suicidal after a breakup with another woman from a long-term relationship and I had to act on it and get immediate help.

Oh that's rough! That's scary!

Yeah, especially if you're totally dependent on a person and don't take care of yourself. I do my best to take care of me but I like someone to love and to love me also.

I see that in you Charlotte. That's stressful to get a call like that.

Yes it is! I just worry about Angie, Yvonne, because she is so dependent on Sandy's love for her self-immage. If it doesn't work out between them, what will she do?

They may need help through their relationship if they are going to work out. First, we gotta find Sandy though, Charlotte!, she said smiling.

Yeah, I guess we need to stay in reality. Speaking of reality, said Charlotte changing the subject, I have my own insecurity and I don't know if its normal.

What's that?

My co-worker Pam was checking you outand I'm jealous.

Well, thanks for the honesty and I'm flattered.

You ar! exclaimed Charlotte incredulous.

Yes, and how do you know she was checking me out anyway?

Because, Charlotte responded pulling her hand away, she told me if only I could see how beautiful you are and I was thinking to myself I know more about how beautiful you are and more than she knows about how beautiful you are.

Yvonne laughed, I'm sure you do know more than her. You have sight into inner beauty that other people don't have, but right now for some reason you are a bit insecure.

Yes I am!, Charlotte admitted.

Do you think now that you're a lesbian every other woman is one too?

No, but I know Pam is bi-sexual and she was asking all about what I like in you and saying if only I could see you.

Well I guess that would give something away to you.

Yeah, Charlotte wined, that she's checking you out!

Charlotte, Yvonne put her hand on her arm, a lot of people check me out, they look at me you know and they look at you too they just don't tell you. I'm sure Pam looked at you a couple of times and when you didn't show her any interest she stopped.

Are you gunna leave me?, Charlotte asked feeling a lump in her throat and tears start to well up in her eyes.

Is that what your afraid of, because some chick checks me out, I'm gunna leave you and jump into a relationship with her? I'd think you'd have all ready figured me out better than that, sweety!

Charlotte pulled away again. I wished she wouldn't have looked at you and I'm angry about it. But, you have no control over who looks at you!, she concluded.

Ok, so, are you gunna pout over it, kitten?

I guess not.

Have you eaten?

No, have you?

No.

Oh, I took the rest of the week off charlotte told her.

So did I. I want us to take off tomorrow and go catch up with Ellen and the others and look for Sandy.

Ok Charlotte agreed. I'm going to go pack some clothes and things to bring with me, Charlotte mentioned.

Ok just bring only what you need and bring a sleeping bag.

Charlotte packed stuff to sleep in and comfortable clothes and water and a book to read and other necessaties in a bag and a sleeping bag and made some phone calls to her parents and friends. Her parents didn't know yet about her new lifestyle but would know soon enough so she told them a friend of hers was missing and she was riding with a bunch of safe friends to find her. They told her to be careful and bring water and a little cash and her ID and be safe and call when she got to a safe place. She left Yvonne's number with them so they could contact her. She called her close friends like Katie and Stacey and Susan and let them know she was leaving to find a friend but didn't tell them all the details because she didn't want them to call the police yet. She also called Greg in case she would need a man to help but doubted it. He offered assistance and to go to the police if needed but she declined and said she would try to get Sandy back safe. When she got back to the living room she noticed Yvonne was gone. She didn't hear her leave. She checked her watch and it was 7:30. Just then there was a knock on the door. She went to open it. It was Yvonne. She had gone home to pack some things and while she was gone she got a call from Ellen which kept breaking up, but from that she could make out that they had found Sandy five hours away. Charlotte jumped up and down squealing for joy.

This is good,Yvonne said in her usual somber tone but we still have a lot to do lets get your stuff and put it in my car. I'm bringing you to dinner two hours away I know about where they are but we're going to have to stop for the night a couple of hours away and go the rest of the way tomorrow.

Did you make out any more from the conversation? Is Sandy ok? Charlotte asked excitedly.

No I didn't! there was a lot of interference and the phone kept breaking up, but at least they know where Sandy is and if we can get her out of James' clutches I'll be able to rest.

They packed up Charlotte's things in Yvonne's car and drove off. Charlotte was quiet in the car as Yvonne played the radio for them. She was feeling insecure about the talk she had had with Yvonne and wasn't sure that Yvonne wasn't going to leave her if she found something displeasing in her. She kept her hands in her lap and wasn't comfortable letting her girlfriend hold her hand. She knew it wasn't her girlfriend's fault that other people were attracted to her. She just didn't want the feeling of being hurt if they grew apart, but she knew that if she started pulling away and acting mistrustful she was setting up the stage for the relationship to fall apart. Yvonne just drove in silence seeming to concentrate on the road ahead and her own thoughts and allowing Charlotte to be in herself. She loved that about Yvonne. She always gave Charlotte her space where her boyfriends demanded her attention constantly and walked all over her. She didn't want to do that to Yvonne and was glad Yvonne didn't do that to her. Charlotte sat in her thoughts until they got to the town where they were staying for the night. It was two hours away from where they lived. By 10:00 they were settled in the hotel room for the night and Charlotte was still quiet. They decided to both share in paying for the hotel room. All they had open was single beds in this place.

Ok, the place where Sandy is being held is another three hour drive! So, we should get started, I guess about 9:00 if that's ok?

Yeah, the sooner we get on the road the better!

Cool! Now I know where I wanta take you to eat. You mind eating this late?

No, not at all!

Good, I'm taking you to eat oriental! have you eaten that?

I'm a cultural little bitch, don't you know that!

Oh, Charlotte, you're shocking me with that mouth!

Good!

Why you are sassy tonight aren't you! I'm gunna make sure you eat hot sauce.

Charlotte laughed, Can I go like I am?, Charlotte asked.

Yeah, you're fine.

I'm ready Charlotte said a minute later.

they locked arms walking down stairs to the lobby. They received many curious glances as they were walking to the car and into the restaurant as they were giggling and walking but they didn't notice. Charlotte was feeling at ease again and decided she just needed to be willing to trust and whoever had their eyes on her girlfriend or her would just have to admire from a distance and she would have to be content to be grateful for what her new friend gave her for now. She wanted to be more cautious and not to be so on guard with her emotions, but she decided to trust that Yvonne was loving her for who she was right now. Yvonne ordered their food at the table.

I want you to try everything I'm sure you'll like it. There are a couple of rice and pasta samples and I think you will like them.

Charlotte was impressed with the food. Yvonne was right.

Yvonne, she mentioned, you are in much higher spirits since you mentioned they found Sandy, almost like you were last Friday. I like you this way! You're almost a bubbly person like Susan.

Oh, that counselor you work with?

Yeah!

Should I be jealous now?

Maybe!", she answered with a sly grin.

You little flirt, she frowned twirling a noodle on the end of Charlotte's nose.

Yvonne, I don't think that's proper restaurant behavior!

I don't care, you're teasing me!

I don't wanta make you jealous I like cheerful women, but I like your serious side. I just don't like to see you get snappy and moody.

I don't like me when I'm that way either, Yvonne sighed and got serious, I don't like to see you get scared and insecure like I'm gunna leave you and I don't want you to pull away. I don't plan to go anywhere.

Thank you!

Can I take your hand again Charlotte?, she asked quietly, sounding aprehensive.

Charlotte reached over the table and Yvonne knew she could take her hand.

I'm sorry I've been so ungrateful., Charlotte said, lowering her head a little feeling guilty. You've done so much for me lately and you're worried about finding one of your best friends and here you are trying to build a relationship with me.

You're not ungrateful, sweetie, but you're scared just like Angie is scared and that's understandable. Wouldn't you agree, you are afraid right now?

Yes, I'm afraid of a relationship with a woman, because its something I've never known and what I witnessed today scared me. It shook me up. I know it could happen in a straight relationship but it still made me feel insecure.

Well, Charlotte, you are not far off base to be apprehensive. What this lady wanted to do today happens a lot in our community. You were there to be helpful. Be grateful for that! If you feel bad, someone will be there for you. I don't ever wanta leave you hurting that bad. You're a friend to me and I care very deeply about you. I don't just care about your body I also care about all of you.

I care about all of you also, Charlotte agreed squeezing her hand.

Yvonne smiled at her. You've shown me that!

So have you!

Don't stress over us any more ok, Charlotte! Just let us be. Please, don't stress over work because we both have off until we have Sandy back safe and sound, ok!

Ok!

She's not safe until she's out of James' dangerous hands. Remember that!

Yes!

Shall we go? We need some rest so I can drive tomorrow.

Yeah, we both do!, Charlotte agreed.

Yvonne paid for the ticket and they held hands leaving the restaurant. The oriental women smiled seeing the pair walk hand in hand. Yvonne didn't know if they were smiling because they knew she was helping a blind girl or because they knew the girls were together. However, she was curious. When they got home the girls took turns taking quick showers. They both slipped into the same bed with their pjs on. Charlotte wished she could see her girl change and was feeling sexually charged as Yvonne's thighs brushed against her. She was also wondering if Yvonne was checking her out or having any feelings about her but was too scared to ask. She knew she needed to sleep so she tried to go to sleep and keep sexual thoughts out of her mind. She wanted to reach over and grab Yvonne's breasts and kiss her mouth.

Should I sleep on the floor in my sleeping bag and let you have the bed?, Charlotte asked.

Don't be ridiculous, Yvonne mumbled, you can stay here with me. there is room for both of us.

But- I I am afraid, Charlotte stammered.

Hush, Yvonne put a finger to her lips, nothing to be afraid of. I won't hurt you! She leaned over and kissed Charlotte on the mouth and fell asleep when she hit the pillow.

I guess she's tired, Charlotte thought as she lay there next to her. She snuggled in closer to her and put her left arm around her and then tucked her right arm under her girlfriend's body. She felt so warm under the thick sheets with Yvonne's body her stomach, breasts and thighs pressed against her. Charlotte pressed her body closer into Yvonne's until she could feel all of her including her bellyand thighs pressed into Yvonne's. She kept her arms around her girlfriend as Yvonne slept soundly. Later, as she was drifting into sleep she could feel Yvonne's arms encircling her.

Chapter Eight

When the phone rang the next morning Charlotte checked her Braille watch. It was 7:00 in the morning. At least it isn't 7:00 at night, she noticed She was in bed by herself and Yvonne was gone. She could smell coffee in the room. How come that sneak always gets up before me, she grumbled in her head. Probably because she falls into la la land as soon as her head hits the pillow. Charlotte wiped her eyes and jumped out the bed. She felt for her suitcase and started pulling off her pjs. When she was in her undies and bra she felt hands pushing her on the bed.

What- wait!, she stammered. Before she could get any words out Yvonne was laying her on the bed with her thighs between her legs and kissing her mouth. Charlotte's legs were in the air. Yvonne pinned her on the bed and was kissing her on the lips and went down her neck and to the top of her breasts.

That's what you get for giving me such a good night sleep, you angel.

Charlotte was feeling very aroused. Take me!, she called, feeling breathless.

Yvonne slapped her gently on the ass, where'd you here that one, sex kitten?

my boyfriends!, Charlotte answered panting.

So, you want to be taken, hah?

Yes! Charlotte exclaimed excitedly, trembling slightly.

Do you know how you wanta be taken?

I know I want it to be special and more romantic than this., Charlotte admitted.

Ok, then we'll stop here if you want, but could you get rid of the bra and panties I like you without them. I like you with them but you're so cute without them.

I know I like the way I feel without them., Charlotte stated honestly, getting up and stripping for her girl. Like what you see!, she said shaking her fanny and swaying as she sauntered to throw her stuff in the garbage.

Yvonne took her underclothes away, I'll pack them in my bags.

Charlotte looked impish, For what? She asked.

know exactly what! To pleasure you later, you naughty thing!

Did you mind me holding you last night? she asked seriously.

No I didn't, Charlotte now here, I think you better put on some clothes before I jump your bones for sure right here!, she said tossing Charlotte's bag into her hands.

Charlotte got dressed without her under clothes and put on make up. Yvonne fixed her some coffee and they talked over coffee. At 8 they were back on the road. They stopped and a gas station and got coffee for the road and sigarettes and a map of the area.

Charlotte we have three hours. When we get closer I'm gunna have to call Ellen and ask where exactly they are and locate her on the map but until then we're just driving north on the highway.

They talked some more about where they were going.

So what did you dream about while I was holding you last night?, Charlotte asked.

I dreamed a little angel with short brown hair and brown eyes was protecting me while I was looking for Sandy. That's what I think of you Char strong and protective and full of insight even though you can't see the world with your eyes you see with your soul.

That's beautiful., Charlotte commented.

You're beautiful Char!, she whispered.

So are you, my sweet Yvonne!

Awe!, Yvonne cooed, squeezing her hand.

A few hours later as they drove in silence holding hands and singing to the radio, Yvonne announced that they were getting close to where Ellen and the others should be.

God, close to Sandy!, Charlotte exclaimed, feeling anxious.

Yes, close to victory!, Yvonne announced, pumping her fists on the side of her wheel. Ok lets stop at this gas station up ahead so I can call Ellen on my cell. She stopped and asked for directions to where Ellen was. How is Sandy Ellen have you seen her or spoken to her? Charlotte could hear Yvonne saying on her cell.

Are you getting a good signal?, Charlotte whispered.

Yes!, Yvonne whispered putting a hand on her shoulder. How is she? She asked concerned. Um, she's not good!, she responded, mostly for Charlotte. Yeah, that sounds like the way Angie would respond. I promise not to be hard on her.

Then, she took out the map and compared her map to what directions Ellen was giving her. Ok, she said to Ellen so we should be there in about 20 minutes. I'll stop at this store ahead and get some food. Let's not eat it all!, she warned. God, I can't wait till the cops get their hands on James!, she grumbled angrily. I don't like him at all!

Charlotte was surprised at her tone. Yvonne didn't seem like she had a mean bone in her body, but even she could be capable of dislike. When she hung up:

Char, she began, putting her hand on Charlotte's arm, Sandy is alive and being treated poorly by James and his gang of premiscuous, gay friends. Apparently they are doing their best to keep her and Angie apart.

That's terrible!, Charlotte exclaimed in shock.

Well, we'll be there where they are in 20 minutes.

The girls found them at a camp that Jame's parents own.

Ellen and the girls have stayed out of sight but have been able to spy on all the happenings over there. Unfortunately, they haven't been able to save Sandy yet, because she is held captive by James and the guys and kept well under watch.

Oh my god!, Charlotte exclaimed, putting her hand over her mouth.

Yeah, we got some work ahead of us if we are going to save Sandy. There is a grocery store up ahead! Lets go there and get first aid supplies and food for us all.

Ok!

Charlotte got over her shock and they drove off. They rushed through the store picking up can and dry food and first aid supplies in case they saved Sandy and she was hurt. It took them 20 minutes to find the camp but Yvonne was able to find it with her excellent navigation skills. She found Ellen's truck.

Now here's the tough part.

What's that?, Charlotte asked.

Finding where they are and carrying our bags.

I'll carry as much as I can and you guide me.

You're so generous, Charlotte. We'll both carry as much as possible and I'm calling Ellen to come and help.

She called Ellen and announced that she was here and near her truck. A minute later they heard rustling and footsteps and heard Ellen's gruff voice whispering, It's the rescue crue!,

All three girls came to help unpack and they all squealed like girls and hugged. Ellen gave orders to the others to cary food and bags and Yvonne led "Charlotte as they followed the other three. Ellen showed them where the camp was where they were hiding Sandy. Yvonne had also mentioned to Charlotte in the car that Angie had seen Sandy and that she was not dealing well with seing her loves abduction. She was still crying and blaming herself. Charlotte thought if she could be part of the rescue she could start feeling better about herself. She hoped maybe she could talk to Angie and maybe help her but Angie would have to do something for herself in order to feel better, maybe even see Sandy's safe return in order to feel better. Ellen and the others had set up a hideout in a patch of grass surrounded by a grove of trees and bushes. It was a very lush place with vegetation. It was a good place hidden from anyone looking on from the house. "

Good place!", Yvonne mentioned to Ellen.

"Thanks!", Ellen said smiling at Yvonne.

Charlotte felt a pang of jealousy knowing Ellen was trying to impress Yvonne but she let it pass. They were x lovers anyway and Yvonne wanted to build a relationship with her now. All five girls set up their meager camp and settled down for lunch. They talked about how they found the place Ellen mentioning that Angie thought of how James liked to come here and spend time with his buddies when his parents weren't here. Ellen said it might be too far fetched and far away but Angie insisted and had a hunch it might be a place so Ellen begrudgingly agreed that it might be a place to check out so they did and struck gold.

You see, Angie, you are helping to save Sandy, so pat yourself on the back!, Charlotte said confidently.

Angie smiled a small smile, thanks Charlotte!

Charlotte reached in her lap and took her hand and squeezed it. Heather made them all lunch. While they were eating Ellen whispered that Sandy walked out. Yvonne who was sitting on charlotte's right gasped when she saw her roommate who she hadn't seen in several days. She leaned over into Charlotte's ear and whispered.

She looks like she hasn't eaten or bathed in days and she's always so clean and she's lost weight! I know he's treating her bad!

She could feel Yvonne start to cry and tears were trickling down her girlfriend's face and out of her beautiful blue eyes with sorrow and pain for her friend who was like a sister to her. Oh Sandy, Yvonne shuttered!

Don't worry we're gunna get you!, Charlotte grumbled under her breath.

Yeah, and the police are gunna get you James and lock your ass up!, Ellen snarled.

All the girls could see Sandra from their hiding place and quit eating. They couldn't eat any more seeing how malnourished she was. They saw her planting some flowers that James apparently had her plant.

Look, he has her working like a slave!, Yvonne cried in a low whisper.

Yup, that's what he had her doing yesterday., Heather announced, and he was hovering over her making sure she did it perfect or he'd hit her with a shovel.

Oh my god!, Yvonne cried. Charlotte could feel her shutter. Charlotte could tell her friend wanted to jump out of her skin and rescue her friend right there, but knew she couldn't and had to stay put for all of their safety including Sandra's.

They saw James later come out and yes it was the same wiry man who had recently driven Charlotte to Kats.

Hey bitch!, he yelled at Sandy, still planting those flowers? He barked, Make sure you have five beds done by tonight or you don't get your supper! Get anything wrong and you get a beating! Any lies told tonight and you know what happens right?

She didn't answer.

Answer me!!!, he screamed furiously at her.

She looked at him in terror, yes, my love! she answered meakly, shaking with fear.

Yvonne clenched her fists with anger and her face turned crimson. I used to watch her be abused by her old lover she whispered in Charlotte's ear and I'm just witnessing it all over again.

Charlotte was feeling her anger and growing angry along with Yvonne and sorry for Sandra.

The ggirls were explaining the whole situation to Charlotte as it unfolded.

What have you guys been doing so far to try to save her if anything?, she asked.

Well, the only thing I can think of is trying to distract James, Ellen responded. We've hidden near the house and pretended to be animals and spooked the guys at night. It's a hoot!

Yvonne chuckled and Charlotte covered her mouth to stifle a laugh.

Isn't that dangerous?, Yvonne asked concerned, of all your crazy ideas Ellen!

Its probably her best! Heather defended.

Look at my girl coming to my defense, Ellen stated, putting an arm around Heather.

I don't mean to put you down; I am just concerned about you getting us all hurt including Sandy, said Yvonne defensively.

I guess I'm just stupid!, Ellen said equally defensive.

Stop!, Charlotte cried in a hoarse whisper and put out her arm. We don't need all this bickering, ladies, I need us to come together, please. Now I think Ellen has a good plan, if we do it safe and stay in the hide out and make sure James and his buddies never see us. That's why people with eyes come in handy, but we can't let up that there are people on their trail. I say we let Sandy know there is help out for her, distract the guys and at the same time get her out of here. Now Ellen has a good idea. I have some ideas but I need eyes to help me and all that good stuff that I don't have. Now you may need me in the dark when you guys have trouble seeing and I pick up a lot through hearing because I am very aware of what I hear but you guys need to see for me. Are we clear?

We're listening!, said the other four.

Damn, she's a leader!, stated Angie.

Yeah, I think you really need to get that counseling degree., put in Heather.

Charlotte laughed, I may need the ego boost especially in the relationship department., then she chuckled.

I don't think you have any problems there, Ellen added I can tell you're loved and have been being loved on just look at the way a certain person has been treating you and looking at you the whole time we've all been together. You don't have a thing to worry about.

Thanks, Ellen!, Charlotte accepted gratefully.

Yvonne was still sitting next to her quietly and she didn't know what she was thinking or feeling cause she was saying nothing and not making any noise so Charlotte didn't know what to think. So Ellen finally Said, we're putting you in charge. What do you think, girls?

Yes!, the other three agreed.

what do you suggest?, Ellen asked.

I say we listen in at night, make noise to distract them at night and watch during the day and sleep very little.

They all said, yes, in unison.

I also say, we divide up, but work together, and when one pair, or group of three sees the other is in trouble, help the other.

They all agreed, and each of them put one hand on top of Charlotte's hand to seal the pact. They laughed about it, but after, they calmed down and were serious. Angie stayed with Yvonne and Charlotte while Heather went with Ellen.

Yvonne, why were you so quiet earlier?, Charlotte asked, later when they were alone.

Cause I was admiring you and how you were leading us, and watching Sandy and how she is being so submissive and planting those flowers. She's doing it out of fear, Charlotte, not love. She is being abused, and she is hurt and wounded just like she was by her lover and like she was with her family.

I don't think Angie would treat her like that, would she?

No, Angie would love her, but they both need help in order to be together.

Yes, I think they do too, but they may last if they do get help and they could heal and it could make them very strong women., Charlotte responded.

It kills me to see Sandy hurting like this and I can't stop her from being hurt.

I can't either, not yet, but I can do something., Charlotte replied.

Ok, maybe I can too, and that's what I have to accept.

Angie listened to the girls as they carried on their conversation, I'm going to walk around where she is planting. is that ok?, Angie asked later.

Make sure she doesn't see you. Hide!", Charlotte warned.

They saw Angie crawl behind the bush not far from where Sandy was planting a rose bush. Angie began clucking like a squirl and Sandy looked up in her direction and both Charlotte and Yvonne frowned. They knew she was desperate to save her love but was this smart? Sandy knew something was up then, and she just looked wonderingly and smiled not seeming afraid at all. Angie came back to the others.

Did you see her face!, she exclaimed joyfully, she was smiling and looking into space.

Yeah!, Yvonne scolded, you better hope James didn't see her or she might get her ass kicked!

Oh- o, I hope not!

Just then, a friend of James came out and poured some water on her. Sandra screamed and turned red and then white with fear. Yvonne began crying and clenching her fists.

That water was hot!, she cried. That jerk just burned her!, she sobbed and put her head on Charlotte's shoulder while Charlotte held her.

A little too happy to be working in the garden, miss Sandy!, the jerk jeered at her.

I'm- sorry!, she stammered.

You'll be real sorry if it happens again! Keep planting those flowers or you'll be sucking straight guy cock tonight instead of sleeping, you bitch!

She cried, as she finished her planting and muttered as though she were praying. She never seemed angry to the eyes of the girls looking at her, just fearful. Yvonne always told Charlotte what was going on and Charlotte could see why Angie or anyone could love a sweet girl like this. Charlotte could also see how she could be a victim of abuse or abduction. She was so timid and sweet and niaeve about things even though she seemed pretty worldly to Charlotte. She was very vunerable and fearful and a serious people pleaser. Charlotte was growing a love for her anyway. Sandy was her girlfriend's best friend and roommate and someone her girlfriend looked at as a sister but never a potential lover and no one Charlotte ever had to compete with in any way. Sandra only needed to learn to stand up for who she was inside and no longer play the part of a victim and Charlotte could relate because for many years she had herself played the part of victim and people pleaser in her role as a straight girl and blind girl who did what others wanted her to do.

Later that night, they had dinner at their hide out and decided they would all spy on the men together about nine oclock, which was when the guys would take Sandy in for supper. Nothing had happened since the incident with the water. Sandra had continued to plant, crying and praying and the girls payed attention to what the men were doing which was spying on Sandy and trying hard to torment her. Ellen and Heather told them all at supper that they found a stash of Marijuana growing on the other side of the house.

I bet if we look, they have other drugs hidden around here., Charlotte suggested.

Yeah, James told me he does dope every once and a while, but I didn't think he grew his own or sold it or anything., Angie admitted.

I wonder if that's what all the embezzlement is about., Charlotte pondered outloud.

I wonder, but we can ponder that all night., Ellen replied.

Were they high last night when you spied on them?, Yvonne asked.

Oh, yeah, loaded with whiskey and gin and high as kites!, Heather dramatized.

We don't know on what., Ellen added.

We can guess now, honey!, Angela chimed in. Guys I'm sorry about what I did to cause Sandy to be hurt and have water spilled on her this afternoon., Angie added.

Its ok!, they said at once.

It was a foolish move!, Charlotte added, but you didn't know and you had no harmful intentions. We know that.

Angie, stop being so hard on yourself! We know whose side you're on!, Ellen scolded firmly but lovingly.

Angie, I love you and I'm glad you're here and I'm glad you love my roommate and you found this place and thought of it, so stop beating yourself up and lets go find out what their doing to Sandy!, Yvonne Added, giving Angie a hug and standing up.

With that the rest got up and they cleaned up and moved quietly to the house. They all huddled together under the living room window to peak in and got Charlotte close enough to where she could hear what was being said.

The guys were laughing and sounded drunk. They all had bottles in their hands. Sandy was seated on the living room floor, her hair a mess and her clothes torn. Charlotte was having everything described to her by the others and was listening in as well.

Here's your food little bitch!, James yelled and then laughed drunkenly and threw a scrap of beaf jerky at her.

She ate it in little bites.

The guys laughed at her. Strip for us, little lesbo, they teased. They laughed. Do you want us to get a big hard bull dyke over here for you? No she don't want no dyke!, James screamed she wants a man, don't you sweety!, he laughed and jeered at her.

Sandy just sat there white and fearful of saying anything unless she get slapped or beaten.

So I'm gunna ask you again and if you don't answer you wil get what you got last night, the crap beaten out of you! What did you and Angela do?, James jeered at her.

She stammered her body shaking cause she knew he wouldn't believe her and face cast downward, Nothing- love.

Don't lie to me, lyer!, he sneered creuly, she told you she loved you and told me so that I could come beat the shit out of you! That's why you're here. She really doesn't love you, you bitch! Why do you go for losers like her, you bitch, you pansy, you little weak, skimpy, slut!

Sandra began to whimper. So did Yvonne and Charlotte. Angie buried her face in her hands and began to sob with a broken heart, seeing the love of her life being torn to peaces.

Then James came over to Sandra and took off his belt and swung it across her face. This will teach you to cry!!!, he screamed and staggered backwards. Then he came forward and swung it at her arms and her breasts and thighs.

The girls outside watched in horror. Angie stopped crying and made her squirl noise again, which distracted the men.

They looked up distracted, What's that noise, babe!, they hollered, looking at James.

Shut up, fags!, he yelled at his friends, its just a squirl.

No it sounded like a person!, one of them bellowed and they all hooted like a bunch of crazy drunks.

Look, we're all getting rowled up because of this cry-baby bitch who we need to just kill anyway before she gets with a bitch who doesn't need her and she doesn't need. Its time for us to calm our nerves after this day, anyway!

Yeah!, a bunch of the guys hollered in agreement.

They all sound like devils in there!, Charlotte whispered in Yvonne's ear.

That's what they look like!, Yvonne whispered back.

Next thing you know they were pulling out Marijuana and crack pipes and lighting up.

What do you know, Angie grimaced, they're into drugs!

and dragging that poor girl into it!, Charlotte added; this time it was her turn to feel sorry for Sandra and for good reason.

When they were good and hi and stoaned they tied Sandy to a mattress and took turns touching her body wherever they felt like it. The girls then started tapping on the window lightly pretending they were trees and animals. They split up going around the house, Ellen taking Charlotte by the hand and leading her around. The guys were no doubt getting distracted by their game with Sandra and coming to the window, thinking they were hallucinating, paranoid thinking the police were after them.

But how could they know we're out here? Bitch!, James yelled slapping Sandy, did you talk to angie?

No!, she cried through her tears, in fear.

I'll shoot you if you lie to me!, he bellowed. Did you tell her to get the police out here!

No!, Then she cried, in fear, If she's on your side, how would she call the police on you!

Don't get smart with me!, he screamed, slapping her again with a belt on both sides of her face. Then he tries to shove his cock into her mouth but ends up passing out on the ground instead.

Angie sees this through one of the windows and opens the window just in time to throw a branch through the window and knock him in the head which sends him to the floor.

Ha, we took advantage of his weakness!, Ellen called behind her.

They're almost all distracted drunk and passed out now!, Heather wispered.

Except one, Yvonne mentioned, and he's watching Sandy like a hawk.

This guy though seemed stoned enough that he wouldn't beat Sandra but would hurt anyone who would try to take her. Most of the guys were still groaning and close to passing out on the floor in the living room. The girls made a last attempt at distraction and made meowing sounds like cats. Charlotte and Yvonne at one window and Angie at another making her squirl sound and Heather and Ellen at another making cat sounds and whistling like the wind.

I didn't know we had pests around here!, James grumbled, scratching his head and half arousing from his stupor. Some of the guys got up with him to look around for the pests. Most of them were too stoned, drunk or passed out to care.

The girls ran all over the yard and the guys ran out to look for them and ended up passing out in the yard for the night.

Damn pests!, James grumbled angrily, as he passed out, I'll have to find them and shoot them in the morning!

Ellen and Heather found their sleeping bags and the hide out and went to bed about midnight. Yvonne Angie and Charlotte stayed up later looking for cash or drugs stashed around the property. They used flashlights and Charlotte's senses.

We need to watch out for pest too!, Angie frowned.

Yeah, you know what they say about bad Carma, it comes to bite you in the butt! Charlotte scowled.

We're starting to sound like those men, girls! Yvonne warned, grumpily.

We're gunna need sleep soon but lets find some dirt first, girls!, Angie put in.

They found James' car and a garage next to the house. The door the the garage creeked as they opened it and they gasped as they were afraid they might wake the guys. There they found barrels of stored Cocaine.

They might be using this to cook up crack or anything!, Angie confessed.

What do you kno about all that?, Yvonne asked skepticly.

I've heard people talk growing up!, she answered.

Yeah, I know about stuff like that through my counseling too!, Charlotte added, in her defense.

I don't like this place any more!, Yvonne growled.

In other barrels they found stashes of cash.

Lots of boute here!, Angie commented.

Wait till the police get a hold of these creeps!, Charlotte exclaimed. Lets check the car.

They peaked in the back seat and found bags of Marijuana and breafcases. They played with the handle which was surprisingly unlocked.

I guess not expecting visitors., replied Angie.

Get your hands off of that!, Yvonne scolded, if they know you're here, Angie and find your finger prints, you're in trouble!

They heard footsteps, Duck!, Charlotte whispered.

They were done with looking and snooping around as far as Charlotte was concerned. They had proof these dudes were dopeheads and were going down. The three of them scurried around to the front of the car and found a bush to hide in. Sure enough they saw James stumbling to his car and open the back seat.

I swear I heard something around here! Maybe just that damn cat again., he grumbled outloud to himself.

James talking to himself, Charlotte thought what a strange psychotic fool!

Then, he grumbled outloud, It could be that bitch, Mike who keeps trying to get my dope!

He pulled out one of the briefcases and took out a bag with what looked to be a powdered substance. Then he took out a dollar bill and snarted straight out the bag.

Sicko!, Yvonne whispered in Charlotte's ear. Charlotte elbowed her light in the rib to shut her up, not wanting them to be heard.

When he was way out of ear shot Angie, white faced exclaimed, I didn't know he was such a dope head!

We know you didn't!, the other two said at once.

I don't think you would get us in this mess on purpose.,assured Yvonne.

What can I do?, Angie offered.

Just do what you're doing now., Charlotte answered.

Let's get out of here! I'm tired and I don't want to be anywhere near drugs!, Yvonne put in.

Me either!, the others agreed.

They peaked in the window one last time and were sure James and everyone including Sandy were sound asleep. Everyone else was passed out from dope or drinking but Sandy was peacefully asleep.

Probably the only time she is not afraid., Charlotte wondered, in a sad tone.

I wish she was in my arms!, Angie exclaimed, in a sad tone.

Yeah, I wish she was safe too!, Yvonne wispered.

As they got to their hide out and settled the three girls held hands and offered a prayer for Sandy to be safe tonight and for her to be offered safely to them again.

We will get her back!, Charlotte said confidently.

As Charlotte and Yvonne got into Charlotte's sleeping bag Yvonne began, I love and admire your strength and confidence! It's given me so much hope and strength today.

I wanta ask you something., Charlotte whispered.

What's that?

Is it ok! It has nothing to do with today or Sandy?

Oh gosh, honey, you can talk to me about other things other than Sandy! What's on your mind? She took Charlotte in her arms.

I was wondering what you were feeling last night when I was sleeping next to you? I mean, did you have any feelings about me?

Of course, I enjoyed it. I felt safe and comfortable like I told you in the car today.

That's all? Charlotte asked feeling disappointed.

No!, she answered shyly.

Will you two shut up and go to sleep!, Ellen hissed.

No!, Yvonne shot back.

Fine!, Ellen snapped, Be selfish and let me here your lovebird conversation. Could you two just be honest about your feelings for one another, please and go to sleep!

We're getting there! Shut up and go to sleep and tell Heather good night for me, will you!, Yvonne shot back.

I love you Yvonne!, Ellen answered.

I love you!, night!

Night!

Night Char!, Ellen Called.

Night!, she called.

Ok, Yvonne whispered, back to our conversation, I had other feelings, I was aroused sexually, being beside you, but I was so tired and we both needed sleep, so I didn't wanta go there because I know me, Char and I'd go all night and I didn't know if you were ready for that yet.

I am ready for that, have I let you know yet?

I think so, but you're a bit playful right now. I just wanta be sure you're sure this is what you want and that I'm not coming on too strong for you.

I see what you mean!

I don't want you to regret it, if we make love!

I see!

I know you have feelings for me and there just starting and I think that is so beautiful.

Thank you!

You matter a lot to me, Charlotte and I don't want to hurt you. You're very delicate and tender because you're a woman and a beautiful one and I want to treat you with the respect you deserve.

I feel the same way about you., Charlotte answered feeling her eyelids getting heavy.

You do treat me that way, that's why you're so sweet and innocent when you hold me and touch me like you only want to go so far and not any further. I appreciate that. Charlotte, this week was not only Sandra and Angie's test its also your test and mine. If you and I can pass it, I think we're on our way to a wonderful relationship.

Charlotte was hearing her and also beginning to drift into a peaceful deep slumber. Tonight was Yvonne's night to lay awake while her girl drifted into sleep. I know she loves me, she thought, as she kissed her lips and held her tight against her breasts. She's been wanting to show me her love and her passion for several days now. She pulled off Charlotte shirt while Charlotte was sleeping and succeeded in pulling off her pants. Then, she pulled off her own clothes and held her new lover tight against her naked body in the sleeping bag and kissed her lips and breasts while she slept until she fell asleep herself.

That night Charlotte dreamed that Yvonne was touching and kissing her all over and that they were naked together and running through woods and that they were saving Sandra from a pack of wild cats and running through a meadow of wild flowers and then in the end she and Yvonne and Angie saved Sandra. Afterwards she and Yvonne made love in the flower bed and she was driven wild with exstacy.

Chapter Nine

When she woke up, she was naked and there was no one in the sleeping bag with her. She was cold. She whispered for someone and no one was around, so she buried her head down in her sleeping bag and curled herself in a ball and rested for a while. She noticed it was 7:00, the time she'd been waking up lately. The birds were singing around her, or was it Ellen and Heather and Angie making bird noises, she laughed to herself. She also wondered why she was naked and if that sneak Yvonne had taken off her clothes during the night. She poked her head up again and crawled around the make-shift hide out, sure no one would see her. Then, a blanket fell on her.

Cover yourself out here, nut case, you never no whose spying on you!, Ellen scolded, in a teasing tone.

Where is everyone and why am I naked?, Charlotte grumbled.

Ask your girlfriend when she gets back.

Where is she?

She's spying on everyone having breakfast.

They're having breakfast all ready?

Yeah, they're up and at it, having Sandy cook up eggs and bacon and make coffee while they lounge around on their lazy butts and talk rude and hateful to her. You can join them, maybe Sandy will cook up something for you too!

That's not funny!, Charlotte wined. They're such pigs!

Yeah, Come on! Get back in your bag! I'll get you a sig and an ash tray.

They sat and had a smoke together and Ellen got her a cold coke she had gotten from an ice chest in the back of her truck.

Do you have anything to eat?

Yeah, I have a fruit bar, here. She gave a couple to Charlotte.

Just then Yvonne came back. Is she awake?, Yvonne questioned, looking at Charlotte who obviously was.

Oh yeah, look at her, still in her birthday suit.

Yeah, thanks to you!, Charlotte laughed, grinning now in a good mood.

Well, Ellen, enjoying the view? Yvonne asked wonderingly.

Oh yeah, just admiring it!, she teased, playing with Yvonne.

Well, get up, its my turn!, she said gruffly.

Ellen got up from on top of the sleeping bag Charlotte was sitting under eating the last of her breakfast and smoking her sigarette and Yvonne got under with Charlotte and told her what they had been doing since 6 in the morning.

We got up at 6 and decided to go sneak on the guys and Sandy because we were told they get her up at 6 and make her start cooking and cleaning and torment her until they all pass out at night.

I'm surprised you didn't wake me up., charlotte commented.

Yeah, you were sleeping like an angel and I told them to let you sleep a bit but I'd wake you in an hour.

How sweet!

Were you scared when you woke up alone?

No, just bewildered.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean for you to be!, she said hugging her.

Did you undress me?

Yes, I did, both of us.

I had the best dreams last night!

Oh, good, I wanted you to!

Charlotte told her about her dreams. As they were talking Ellen had returned to the house to listen in on the breakfast.

It was an awesome night, sleeping in your arms!, Charlotte commented kissing Yvonne.

Thank you!, Yvonne replied.

No, thank you!, They kissed again.

Now lets help you get dressed!, Yvonne said finding her blue outfit that fit snug on her and helping her put it on in the sleeping bag. They decided they would pack up the car and truck this morning and let the other three listen in at breakfast since they knew all the information they needed to know for now on James and knew where Sandra was and how she was being treated. They hurried and loaded Ellen's things in her truck and then their own things in Yvonne's car and headed back to where the other girls were listening in.

Anything new happening?, Yvonne asked Ellen and Angie.

No, just the usual James insulting and tormenting Sandy asking her if she and Angie are in love and telling her that she could never have Angie anyway and that Angie would never love her and he's thrown a couple of spoons and salt shakers at her.

Oh my god!, Yvonne gasped.

At 8:00James yelled at her to clean his damn dishes and then finish his flower beds or she would get either shot or soldlike the slut she was. He wipped her with his belt again. When she would clean a dish too slow or not clean correctly he'd yell at her or wipp her.

I think its time to call the authorities!, Ellen hissed angrily.

The other four nodded in agreement.

They all went back to the hideout to strategize. Ellen had a notebook and paper.

Ok guys, I'm writing down everything I can think of to tell the state police. When they come I'm going to request that they come quietly and tell them the story and tell them where we are exactly.

Yeah!, the others agreed.

Ok!, she was busy writing in her notebook. Lets brainstorm on what I will say. Angie and Charlotte, give me some tips!

Charlotte gave her the main stuff and mentioned the drugs found on the property last night.

Lets mainly stick to the fact, we came to find our friend, we can lead them to the drugs., ellen pointed out. You, Angie and Charlotte, get Sandy to come out and rescue her! She asserted, looking at Yvonne, Angie and charlotte. Heather and I will deal with the police!, Ellen finished.

Is that safe?, Yvonne asked concerned.

Now is not time for questions and concerns but actions!, Ellen asserted. Come on babe, lets go! Are we packed to leave in case we need to escape?, Ellen asked looking at Yvonne.

Yeah, she answered briskly.

Ok, I'm going with Heather to make my call.

She took Heather's hand while the other three girls sat in silence for a few minutes. Five minutes later they saw Sandy come out and begin to trim weeds in the flower bed. She was working quietly and Yvonne noticed that the men neglected their duty of watching her, a weakness due to their late night party last night.

Where are the men?, Angie asked. They're not hovering over her today.

Go see and report back!, Charlotte commanded.

She went to the house as close as she could to hear without being seen. She crawled quickly back.

They're checking out their drug stash; they know someone's been meddling; James was saying that someone played with his handle last night! We gotta get outa here girls!

Yeah!, the others agreed.

Just then they spotted Sandy looking up.

They were also talking about selling Sandy to a drug dealer who can put an end to her. They're gunna kill my baby!

Those thugs!, Yvonne hissed, pounding her fists on the ground.

Sandy had heard the rustling in the bushes and thought it was her tormentors as usual and continued to work in fear. Yvonne wen't over close to where she was working, pulling out weeds yet still hiding and not thinking anyone could see Sandy's movements whispered,

Sandy! Sandy! Pst!

Sandy smiled believing she recognized the voice but she didn't want to believe it in case it wasn't true. She had resigned to herself days ago that she'd never be found, since James and his friends had taken her so far away. She'd not imagined he'd been such a cruel sick person capable of such hurtful actions. He must have a lot of pain inside and feel very bad, she thought to herself many times.

Sandy, over here!, Yvonne whispered again and made a chirp noise like a bird.

This time, she stood up and walked toward the sound, feeling like a blind person, finding her way in the dark. She remembered meeting a blind woman a week ago, who was that lady, she wondered? It seemed like that evening was so long ago, and then, that talk with Angie where Sandy felt concern for her. Then, Angie suddenly ran off in her truck like she was scared. Could she have been trying to confess that she wasn't a real friend or that she knew that James was going to abduct her and hurt her like this. She had wondered many times, thinking about Angie's weird behavior of that morning and then, she was taken by James while going to work, as he was pretending to be friendly and pretending to need her help. He sure was a soul in a lot of pain, she thought sympatheticly, walking toward the noise at the other end of the flower garden. Before she got to the other side, a brick knocked her in her back, throwing her on her face.

Oh my God Yvonne gasped putting her hand to her mouth and beginning to cry again silently.

Angie put her hands over her face and sobbed silently.

Charlotte didn't cry but felt somber and sad inside.

Where were you trying to go, bitch, away, James stood over her scowling? But there was no answer because Sandra was laying on the ground knocked out.

I hope he didn't succeed in killing her that bastard, Yvonne cried softly pounding her fists on the ground.

I'll be through with you soon enough he scowled cruely. Come on get up he yelled furiously, you got work to do plant my damn garden. He picked up Sandy's limp body and then dropped her back to the earth and kicked her and then walked off furiously.

Yvonne and Angie put a hand to their hearts as they both started crying. Yvonne was crying and telling Charlotte what James was doing and Charlotte put her hand to her heart and had a look of horror on her face.

When James was out of sight Angie exclaimed ok girls I've had enough lets get her.

Me too. I want her safe with us right now, Yvonne cried. Tears were still streaming down her face.

Just then Ellen was following a man through the yard like she had walked on the property every day. She looked at them and mouthed to Angie "Local police". A minute later the girls saw another few men and women walk onto the property. Sandy still lay in the grass for five minutes then she sat up and began crying with her head buried in her hands and looked afraid and sad.

I think we can go to her without endangering her or any of us what do you all think Yvonne asked.

We agree the other two said.

They walked out of their hiding place and up to where she was sitting in the grass and she just sat there shaking and afraid. Her hair was hanging limp and dirty over her shoulders and down her back and her face was still in her hands so she didn't know who they were but heard footsteps so was afraid it was James or the other men. She shook afraid of another beating or torment.

Sandy, it's us Yvonne said gently and warmly. Its Angie, Charlotte and your sister.

We're all your sisters and we've come to save you!

He's gunna kill you all!, she cried and wimpered into her hands and shook.

Yvonne touched her shoulder gently, but she still shuttered under it being so used to being treated roughly. They're being taken care of right now and we've come to take you home.

Sandy began to cry again. Yvonne sat next to her and pulled her into her arms and placed her head on her shoulder, stroking her shoulders and back and arms until she was able to stop crying and shaking.

The police have come to get James and the people he spends time with, so you can come with us!

Will they hurt me again?, Sandy asked, looking skeptical.

They can't if they're locked up!, Yvonne assured, kissing her on the cheek.

How long have you been looking for me?

We've been here since yesterday. Charlotte and I have, Ellen and Angie and Heather since Tuesday. I noticed you were missing Saturday and notified the police. I've been very worried. James is wanted for a lot of things, ok! he is going away, when he gets convicted, for a long time!

Sandra cried on Yvonne's shoulder and Yvonne held her for a while.

Sandra, Charlotte finally spoke up, we're gunna take care of you, ok!

She looked at Charlotte for the first time, Thanks for coming to save me, Charlotte. This was very dangerous for you, so thanks for being so brave!

Anything for you, honey!, she said reaching out and touching one of Sandra's curls and brushing it with her finger.

Angie was so choked up she couldn't say anything. She was so nervous to be in Sandy's presence again especially sence she feared that Sandy may think she was on James' side the whole time.

I think its time to get out of this evil place!, Yvonne sighed, taking Sandy's hand and standing up. I saw James hit you with that brick and kick you when you were passed out!, she mentioned to Sandy. Are you hurt?

My back hurts a bit, but I can still walk.

Don't lie, you were abused a lot and I suggest you see a doctor and a counselor when we get home! I want you to be able to get help to get over what he did to you!, she explained, concerned.

I'll think about it., she said in a monotone voice. Sandy seemed sad as they walked to the car. She held hands with Yvonne. Charlotte allowed Angie to guide her so that Yvonne could help her room mate.

Is Ellen still here?, Charlotte asked when they got to the car.

No, her truck is gone and James is gone too, so I hope they got the bastard in jail!, answered Yvonne.

Yvonne and Sandy got in the front on the ride home and Charlotte and Angie got in the back. Sandy seemed quiet and depressed the ride home, but it was natural being that she had just been through an abduction. She said very little and listened as the girls talked about how Yvonne and Charlotte were dating, how her car was hidden by James. Then, Yvonne asked her why she called James love because she'd noticed it.

I didn't love him, but I feared him and he said if I didn't call him something kind, he'd beat me and that was all I could think of, and it made me feel better than what stuff he was calling me. It was the only way I could sleep at night peacefully because I lived in fear the rest of the time when I was awake because I was beat and burned and ridiculed and called names and cursed at and yelled at and I was going crazy. There was no ounce of love coming in my direction. I had to give it or feel like I was giving it.

In that case, you had to do what he wanted, or he'd have killed you?, Charlotte asked.

Yeah., Sandy said and withdrew again.

Are you ok Sandy?, Yvonne asked, taking her hand.

No!, she replied, in a low, sad tone.

As soon as we get home, can I bring you to the police station to fill out a report about James and to the doctor and all that?

Yes, Sandy answered, and then, I wanta rest in my own bed and I wanta get a new car! A few minutes later she drifted off to sleep.

I'm just glad she's back with us!, Angie whispered.

me too!, Charlotte agreed, squeezing her hand.

Will she ever talk to me?, Angie wondered.

She'll come around, she's going through stress right now!, Charlotte assured her.

Later that nightAfter Yvonne and Charlotte had taken Sandy to the police station and to the hospital to get x rays and checked her out as having some minor burns and bruises but no major enjuries. They all met at Yvonne and Sandra's apartment a bit later. Sandra went to bed where she found rest and some security for a time. The other girls sat in the living room keeping their ears and eyes open in case she needed anything. Heather Ellen and Angie were sitting on the sofa and Yvonne and Charlotte were on the love seat.

So ellen, what happened when the police came?, asked Charlotte.

Oh, yeah, James cried when he saw me, what is this shit! Angie's come back to bite me in the ass through her friends! The cop arrested him and then his friends all jumped in a get-away car and led the state police on a high speed chase for two hours across county lines, so now they have more charges pending. So, its gunna be a cool day in court! I hope we see it on TV or something! It will be like those cop shows Heather and I like to see!

Oh yeah!, Yvonne smirked.

Well, they finally got the guys and it was priceless when the police arrested them because they were trying to argue that the police should get arrested for handcuffing gay men and that it was sexual harassment!, Heather chimed in.

The police said it was a lot more than what they did to Sandy! Ellen snickered.

Damn right!, Yvonne grumbled.

How is she?, ellen asked.

She's tired and stressed and kinda lost and afraid, but I think she'll come through., Yvonne answered.

Her injuries are better than we expected. The angels were looking after her., Charlotte added.

We were all praying to the angels!, Angie addedd.

Chapter 10

Well guys, feel like going to ladies night!, Ellen put in, stretching her legs out in the middle of the floor.

I don't wanta leave Sandy here by herself!, Yvonne protested.

How about the rest of us go!, charlotte suggested. Is that ok with you, sweety she asked Yvonne?

Is what ok?

If I go to Kats without you?

Oh, you don't need to ask that, silly. Sure, go, I'll stay here in case Sandy needs me.

So, they agreed to go to Kats for ladies night, a week after the first time Charlotte ever went, for that particular night and boy had it been a long week. While they were there, Ellen and Heather played pooled with Angie and friends. They helped Charlotte play, who knew a little of the game, but needed help to see which balls to hit. Then, Angie and Charlotte danced a few fast dances on the floor while Ellen and Heather danced. When Angie was tired, she an Charlotte sat at a table, but Ellen and Heather kept dancing.

This one girl, however, asked Charlotte if she wanted to dance. Charlotte excepted thinking it would be ok to dance with another woman.

I'm Charlotte!, she introduced, being her usual friendly self.

The girl took Charlotte's arms and put them around her unusually thick body. Her breasts were huge and poked out over her tight shirt and seemed to demand attention.

Charlotte wanted to take her right there and suck her breasts on the dance floor. Then, she thought of Yvonne and knew she'd rather be with her first no matter how overpowering this girl was. She remembered Yvonne telling her that she seemed to be playful right now. However, she wanted to be with her first no matter how she was tested to play around. Her feelings for Yvonne were growing too deep to play around with this. She wasn't aware of how she would soon be tested, though.

Charlotte asked the girl her name, still thinking she could at least be friendly.

Zo!, the girl replied with a naughty smirk.

Charlotte was taken aback. What is that, she blirted sarcasticly, some stage name?

Its whatever you want it to be, sweety!, she laughed, flirtatiously.

How old are you?, Charlotte asked, stiffly. Her dance movements were becoming more jerky while Zoe's were becoming more erotic and seductive. Charlotte was thinking that this dance wasn't such a good idea and maybe being friends with this chick wasn't so good after all. Maybe I can just ditch her after the dance, she thought.

Seventeen!, she said with a seductive smile. Please don't tell the bar tender!, she answered, rubbing her left thigh seductively against Charlotte's crotch.

Charlotte pulled back even though she was feeling aroused. Not even old enough to be here, now I'm in trouble, she thought!

What's the matter, sweety, don't you wanta find out what a good time is like, she teased or are you playing hard to get?

I have a girlfriend., Charlotte admitted.

Why isn't she here?

She's taking care of her roommate!, Charlotte explained, stiffly.

Yeah, probably screwing her roommate! She's using you because you're a boring, blind bitch! If you come with me, I'll show you how to be a real, fun girl.

Charlotte felt a stab of insecurity. You know what, I think, I think this dance is over!, she snapped angrily feeling tears come to her eyes.

Oh no, I'll fix that for you, come to the bathroom and I'll show you fun that girl can't show you! Show her she can't cheat on you.

Zoe took Charlotte's hand and pulled her through the crowd. Charlotte didn't want to go but felt immobile because Zo had tapped into her insecurity about Yvonne. She was afraid Yvonne may leave her even though she knew deep down inside it wasn't true and she didn't know at this moment how to break away from this overpowering, Zo girl.

Char, where are you going?, Angie hollered across the bar.

Charlotte couldn't here being blinded by tears of jealousy and fear. Zoe pulled her in the bathroom and locked them both inside. She began kissing Charlotte.

Oh god baby, your crying and smell like the outdoors! Do you like to play outdoors?, She was grinding her breasts and pussy against Charlotte.

Charlotte felt disgusted. She found her courage, Get off me!!!, Charlotte screamed and pushed her off with all her might. I don't ever want you to touch me again! I love my girlfriend and I don't care what you say about us! she loves me!

Zoe didn't know what to say. She'd never been thrown off with such strength by any girl and not a seemingly poor, defenseless blind girl.

Charlotte showed her. Charlotte unlocked the bathroom door and walking quickly out; she pushed her way through the crowd. People moved out of her way to make room for her.

Angie stopped her and put a hand on her shoulder. Wait Charlotte, stop! I got you! You're ok!

I need to leave!, Charlotte cried, shaking and sobbing. Charlotte grabbed her arm and Angie guided her to her truck.

Angie let Heather and Ellen know they were going back to Yvonne and Sandra's apartment. During the ride Charlotte told Angie what happened on the dance floor with Zo and how she took her in the bathroom and came onto her. Charlotte explained how she realized that she knew she wanted to be with Yvonne and didn't want this girl no matter how overpowering she was. Angie explained that this was a girl who would test her relationship and she would be tested throughout her relationship with Yvonne and she would have to decide if she'd give in or not.

Did you know this girl before I danced with her, Angie, or see her before tonight?

No, I've never seen her before. In fact, I didn't know you were headed for trouble until you were headed to the bathroom, but I couldn't stop you! I thought, Charlotte needs to fight her battles, but I think she's strong enough to pass this one, if she uses her inner strength, and it was painful, but look, you came out a winner, even though you came out fighting like a bull.

Charlotte laughed!

So did she turn you on at first!

Yes, she was tempting!

ok, so, someone may tempt Yvonne, but that doesn't mean she has to leave you or cheat on you either!

Angie, she made me mad when she picked on my insecurity and said Yvonne was probably screwing Sandy!

Well, you know that's not true, right?

Yeah, I guess not!

You know not. You know that deep in your heart. That's why you'd never cheat on her and you wait for her to be your first lady. Hold onto that, Charlotte.

She loves me, I don't know why I ever doubt it. Look at all she does for me.

Remember that!

Sandy loves you too, she sees all you've done to save her!

Thank you, I hope she sees that!, Angie replied growing quiet and thoughtful until they got to the apartment.

Later on at the apartment Yvonne shared that Sandy woke up and was scared that they had all left her and was crying with fear and was unsure where she was and that she had to go hold her until she fell back asleep. This is going to be hard for her, readjusting, Yvonne sighed, but I promised I won't leave her.

Angie and Charlotte got home some time before 2 and Yvonne didn't ask why they got home so early nor did Charlotte talk about her encounter with Zo. She figured she'd let it go since Yvonne had enough to worry about with helping Sandy readjust.

Ellen and Heather got home about 2 O'Clock. They all stayed up till the early morning watching Tv and smoking sigaretts and laughing until they fell asleep on both the couches and floor around 4 or 5 that morning.

It was noon when they all woke up the next day. They all lay around the house reminiscing about the last week and making small talk.

Sandy emerged from her room around 1 and sat in the living room, quietly observing the girls as they talked and joked. After a while, they all got quiet noticing Sandy was there just observing them. The other five looked in her direction, Sandy, Ellen spoke up, I just want you to know, we're all glad to have you home and glad you're safe from James, and he's gunna be locked up for a long time.

The state police picked him up yesterday., Heather joined in.

We know you've been through a lot, Yvonne put in, we got to see first hand some of what he did to you and it took us a couple of days to formulate a plan to save you, but we all did.

You all did, she asked, Even you, Angie she asked quietly, looking at Angie skepticly?

Yes, Angie replied, looking into her eyes.

But, James said!

Do you believe everything people tell you?, Ellen asked.

But, I thought James was your friend?

Not when I found he took you!, angie whispered, choked up, tears starting to fill in her eyes. Angie began to cry, I just want to tell you Sandy, when you were first gone, I blamed myself because- she sighed.

Charlotte knew she was struggling to be brave but knew she was going to say finally how she felt. She could tell Angie was making the effert and the Abduction made her more courageous.

Sandy looked at her with those big Bluish-green eyes that could see into her soul for the first time, and Angie melted.

Sandy I wanted to tell you, last Friday morning, before you were abducted that I loved you and had loved you from a distance for some time!, she began to speak up clearly. Some people didn't want us together and James was one of them. He threatened me last week, that if he saw us together, he would stop us from being together.

Why?, she asked meekly.

I don't know! He has some prejudices about me being with you and told me I wasn't good enough for you, and other people told me the same thing, so I thought you would never love me. I was afraid to tell you of my feelings for fear of rejection. I wanted to tell you last Friday morning but couldn't because I was so afraid, so I just left nervously and drove in my truck until Sunday, and when I got back to this apartment, I found out you were gone, and when you were missing, I thought I might never get the chance, and if it was James who abducted you, it was my fault for not saying nothing about his threats to no body and keeping them to myself. I'm sorry for the pain you are in! If there is anything I can do for you, I will do it! You let me know, even if it is never to see you again. I just want you to know how I feel about you. I love you! I have for a long time. I wanta be your lady. She put her face in her hands for a second, then took it out again to look at Sandy who was still sitting there looking at her.

Everyone was quiet, looking between Angie and Sandy wondering how Sandy was going to respond. Angie's throat caught with a lump waiting for Sandra's next words.

Sandra waited for a second, not saying anything, taking in what Angie had just revealed. So, when we were talking last Friday morning and you were so nervous it was because you wanted to tell me you loved me?, Sandra let out slowly, her face filled with awareness and the light coming on in her eyes, as she saw into Angie's big brown eyes.

Yes!, Angie choked out, her tears beginning over her eye lids.

You weren't on James' side or his friend trying to help him, and you weren't meaning to confess that he was going to abduct me that morning?, she asked, feeling her old skeptic come back, but dwindle as Angie got up and came to sit by her and take her hand.

All Angie could do was shake her head, no. Angie whiped away her tears and gathered up her courage. Remember someone making the squirl noise which distracted the men a few times while you were held captive. It kep them from hurting you more than they would have sometimes, and once I threw a branch at James and knocked him to the floor saving you from possibly getting raped?

Sandy smiled with her memory, those silly men, she replied, I know they thought it was a squirl, but I knew it wasn't! It had to be something spiritual or human possibly even an angel from God to save me, but I didn't want to believe it cause I didn't want to get my hopes up in case no one would save me from James.

We were all praying, said Charlotte and sending energy your way.

We were, Angie assured her, and once I got you hurt and I am so sorry for it, with my squirl clucking.

But, you made up for it later, and you saved me anyway!, Sandy assured her, smiling. My last lover abused me and my family neglected me, Angie, and you loved me and came to save me. I thank you for that! She took both of Angie's hands and looked into her eyes. Angie, I love you! If you'll have me as your lady, I'll have you too! I also know I've been through a traumatic, abusive experience and so have you, and I need help and need to take care of myself and if you'll be patient with me and walk with me through this time, I'll be happy to walk with you holding your hand.

I'll be honored to walk with you!,Angie proclaimed, her voice choking up again as her eyes filled with tears.

Sandy took Angie's face in her hands and kissed first her bottom lip and then her top and then fully kissed Angie's mouth. Angie met her lips softly, they let their tongues meet softly, allowing tongues and lips to caress one another as tears streamed down one another's face.

The other four looking on were amazed at the love of the pair of women and their eyes filled with tears. When Angie and Sandy were finished they stood up from the coutch holding hands and faced the others as everyone applauded the new love formed in their friendship group.

You two are beautiful together!, exclaimed Heather.

Charlotte didn't miss out either, hearing the words and feeling the energy between the two, as they kissed, having it described to her later by the others when Angie and Sandy left.

We're happy for you., Ellen replied, smiling.

We have some obstacles to overcome, but we'll walk through them., Angie stated.

You've all ready passed a few tests!, Charlotte replied.

Everyday will be a test but if we take each day one day at a time we might have a chance., Sandy added.

Well, we're going to need a lot of support with our relationship., Angie said.

You got it!, the others supported.

So, if you see problems or any lack of communication, let us know, and we're both going to build trust and talk and get outside help., promised Angie. Sandy knodded her head in agreement. The two ladies sat down again holding hands.

I'm all for that, offered Charlotte, I can even help you guys get counseling through the place I work.

They were both happy about that. Sandy wanted to go shopping for a new car and she and Angie wanted to spend time talking alone so they went off. Ellen also announced she wanted to go to Kats tonight for dancing as a group so they all agreed to that and made plans to meet at the apartment at 10:00 that night and go out for dancing and drinks.

As Yvonne was bringing Charlotte back to her apartment that afternoon so she could rest and get ready for the evening they talked about Sandy and Angie. They discussed that their relationship needed work but it would be ok if they had a lot of help and support. They rode to the apartment holding hands.

Well, we haven't spent much time together since we've saved Sandy, Yvonne noted, I'm sorry for that, sweetie! We'll have time tonight! she assured.

Oh, yeah, I can't wait for that! We should have a good time dancing and all. I missed you last night, but I know Sandy needed you! Charlotte felt a pang of jealousy thinking of Sandy needing Yvonne but pushed it down. I wished you had been with me, but I'm glad you'll be with me tonight.

Oh yeah, Sandy's going to be ok and we'll be together!

Was she ok once she got back to sleep?, Charlotte asked, curious if Yvonne would open up about what happened between them, if anything.

Sure, she fell right to sleep, as soon as she stopped crying, and we talked for a few minutes. She was still worried about James, and I assured her that he'd never be able to hurt her and no one could hurt her like that and she is safe with the people who love her. I'm sure once she gets counseling and stuff she'll be able to pull through this but that's probably what she'll need.

Charlotte wondered if Sandy would need her roommate to hold her again or if Angie would step in now that she was Sandy's new lady and guessed that was probably the case and settled on accepting that the latter might be true. I need to stop with my insecurity, she scolded herself.

I think I'll go home and take a nap, but I'll pick you up about 9:30, Char. Is that cool?

Yeah!, You want me to wear my birthday suit?, Charlotte grinned.

Yvonne squeezed her hand, You little tease, where something cute and sexy, maybe that blue dress you wore the first night I met you!

Yvonne dropped Charlotte off and gave her a quick kiss and told her good-bye until that night. Charlotte decided to rest until later that afternoon and then call her parents and friends and let them know she was in town.

Everyone was glad to know she was back safe. Her friends wanted to know how she and her girlfriend were, to which she answered, they were moving along smoothly.

She called Susan and told her that Sandy was fine and James was locked up and would probably be found guilty at trial. Susan was happy about that and told her she was missed at work and would be happily welcomed back on Monday.

She took a warm bubble bath, put on her makeup and dressed for her night on the town with her girl, who she knew she wanted to love from now on. She felt very turned on thinking about her, as she was getting ready and stuffed any insecurity popping up in her mind about Yvonne and Sandy. She knew she was again being tested. She also felt her relationship with Yvonne was being tested. She had that feeling for the past day, since they had rescued Sandy.

Finally the insecure thoughts couldn't be fought. Charlotte sat on her couch and pondered them. She missed the moments she and Yvonne had shared together, while they were saving Sandy. She was beginning to feel a bit sorry they'd not spent the last day with each other, although she was trying to understand that Yvonne was helping Sandy readjust. She also wondered why she was missing her so much and if she was just feeling insecure. They had been able to talk about everything in the first few days they were getting to know each other. Now, she hadn't even had a chance to tell her about the incident at Kats last night. She had forgotten about it while Angie was professing her love for Sandy, but remembered it as soon as she sat down to wait for Yvonne. Maybe I'll tell her about it tonight and she'll understand and everything will be like it was between us at first, she thought. She also couldn't stop wondering if Yvonne was tempted by Sandy, since she was paying attention to her for the last day. Then, she figured, she was just projecting what temptations she had with Zo last night onto Yvonne, and that she was probably just being insecure in the end.

She decided to take out A new lesbian romance she had ordered and read it on her coutch in order to get her thoughts off of these troubles, when she her Yvonne's knock. I'm coming!, she called, pacing quickly to the door. She opened it when she heard Yvonne's voice on the other side. Hey!, she exclaimed, jubilantly smiling and flung her arms around her girlfriend.