The Model

Chapter Six – Freedom?

 

Simone looked at her watch for what felt like the millionth time since Amy had left. April had stayed for a while, curious as to Amy’s story. Simone had spent the rest of the time worrying about Amy. Paul had been busy, setting up with Tony the images they would show Kyle and working out how they might react to his different responses.  Simone heard the knock on the door, jumping at the sound. Paul moved to answer the door, giving her a look that meant for her to calm down a bit.  She picked up her glass of water, taking sips as saw Paul open the door.

 

Paul made himself smile at Kyle, welcoming them back.  He ushered Amy inside, noticing how pale she looked despite her smile.  He held his hand on Kyle’s arm, wanting to keep him from entering the room. Kyle saw Amy cross over to where Simone was sitting, wondering why she was hugging her if she disliked the woman so much. He was just about to say something, when he felt Paul’s hand on his arm.

 

“Kyle, I have another surprise for you. Remember Tony?  Well, he came to see me before and he told me that he would like you to have a reminder of your time with him. He has made up a collection of some of the footage taken of you earlier, and there is time if you want to see it before I go on.  The girls need time to get ready and as I run the show, they can’t start without me. I am also rather curious to see the footage myself, as Tony was going on what a natural with the whip you are.” 

 

Paul could see that he had said the right thing by the look in Kyle’s eyes. As he had hoped, he seemed to be more intent on seeing himself on the screen then staying her with Amy.  “Wow, that would be great.  I always wondered what I would look like welding a whip.  If you think there is time, then let’s go.”  

 

Amy could see the two men talking, but could not hear what they were saying. She was relieved to see them both leave, with Paul making a thumb’s up signal as he went out the door.  Simone explained what the boys were up to, watching Amy’s face light up with hope. “Simone, do you think it will work? What if it backfires and I have to go back with him. After the last hour, I have just had it.”

 

“Darling, Paul and Tony will do their very best, so I am sure it will be ok. Do you want to tell me what happened when you left here?” Amy wasn’t sure at first, but soon found herself confiding in Simone what had gone on.

 

Meanwhile, Paul was leading Kyle down to the room that Tony had set up the big screen in. What Kyle would not know at first, was that Tony had already downloaded the images onto his computer and was ready to send them on to some places that Kyle might not like.  Through the help of some friends, he had been able to get the address and email of Kyle’s boss, his parents,  his sporting team and even his old hometown priest.  Paul led Kyle into the room, letting him sit as he watched himself on the big screen, images of him whipping the back of a girl before he had sex with her making Kyle smile from ear to ear.

 

Paul smiled at him, knowing that soon he would be able to wipe his smile of for good.  When the show was done, he sat down near him, ready to knock him down to size.

 

“Kyle, I think we could agree that was pretty impressive. It is something that most people like to keep private, wouldn’t you say?”  He saw Kyle nod, his smile fading a little.  “I know I don’t tell everyone I meet what I do, though I obviously don’t mind people finding out. However, I get the impression that you might not like everyone knowing what you like to do, would I be right?” Again Kyle nodded, the smile almost gone.  

 

“Kyle, if you look back at where Tony is, you will see he has his computer out.  While you were off doing whatever you were doing before, Tony was busy finding out about you and your family and friends. Right now, he has emails ready to send to a number of different people, like your parents and your boss.  Tony will press the button to send your parents a copy of what you have just seen unless you agree to do what we ask.

 

By now, Kyle smile was gone completely, and he looked like he was about to be sick.

 

“What do you want, if it is money, I don’t have any. Just tell me what you want and I’ll do it. Please don’t send that email.”

 

Paul took a moment to savour his fear, before speaking.

 

“Well, what you can do is let Amy go.  She made one mistake and doesn’t deserve what you have done to her.” Kyle want pale as he mentioned Amy, knowing that he was caught. “Come on, what did she tell you?  She loves practical jokes you know. That’s all this is, just a joke.”  Paul could see from the look in his eyes he was lying, but decided to play along for a moment.

 

“Oh, a joke!   Wow, she really had me going. I guess I won’t need to ask you to get rid of the tape then.” At the mention of the tape, he saw Kyle’s eyes widen and knew he had him.  “That’s what I thought, all Amy told me is true and you will take Tony back to your house later to let him see you destroy the tape.  Now, do I get Tony to say hi to your parents, or maybe you would prefer your boss. We even have one for Fr Ryan, right Tony?”  He saw Kyle go white as he started to beg.

 

“No, no, alright, you can have her.  Please don’t send those emails. My life would be over if you did that.”  “Just like Amy’s life was over the day you starting to blackmail her?  Ok, here is what is going to happen.  You are going to go with Tony to give him that tape, you will leave your job and also the city if you know what is good for you.”

 

Kyle could only nod, feeling like his bones had turned to water.

 

“Tony, could you get this asshole out of my sight before I do something I might regret?.” Paul watched as Tony led Kyle out of the room, seeing Tony having to support him.  He had often wondered at how people who liked to bully others were so weak themselves. He guessed it had something to do with low self-esteem.  He suddenly remembered that the women would be waiting to know what had happened.

 

He saw two anxious faces greet him as he walked back in the room, trying to see if Kyle was with him. Amy felt as if she had been holding her breath all the time Paul had been gone. 

 

“Well, what happened? Come on, tell us.” Simone couldn’t wait one more second to know.  “We got him!  He crumbled as soon as he thought we would let his secret become public. Amy, you never need to see him again.”

 

Amy didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry.

 

“Are you sure? What about the tape?  He could………” 

 

“Shh Amy, it is all covered. Tony is going with Kyle to make sure he gets the tape and also to help him pack. We suggested he find a new place in a new city.  Believe me, if he knows what is good for him, he will never return.”

 

Amy just felt so relieved that she could not stop her tears, Simone holding her as she cried.  Once she had recovered, she began to think about what she would do, where she would live. Her old unit had been rented out, and she had long since been fired from her job.  Kyle had told her that after she hadn’t returned for two weeks, they would not let her work there even if she turned up again. She looked up as Simone stroked her hair.

 

‘Amy, Paul and I were talking while you were gone about what you would do if everything worked out as planned.  We would like to invite you to stay with us until you find your feet again.” Amy looked at them both, wondering if they would expect her to join in with their bondage games.  Her face must have shown her thoughts as Paul laughed.

 

“Amy, I can see you wondering if you will be walking into a bondage playground, but to be honest, when we are home we are usually a boringly normal couple. I guess with doing this most weekends somewhere, we tend to want to live a quiet live at home. Not the we don’t have our moments, hey baby.”

 

Amy saw Simone smile up at Paul, seeing again the love and trust evident between the two.  “If you are willing to take me in, then yes, thank you.  I can never repay you guys for what you have done for me, but I will try to think of something.”

 

Amy saw Paul smile at her. “Well, Amy you are most welcome to join us in other ways, but seriously, you will find a safe home with us. However, right now, we are late.  If you excuse us, we have an audience waiting.”

 

Amy watched them leave, marvelling at what difference a day can make and looking forward to the days to come.

 

The end.