25
Two weeks had passed and still there’s
been no word from Helena, much to Lucky’s chagrin. The more quiet Helena was, the more dangerous she’ll be when she
returns. But everything was not doom
and gloom for everyone. Elizabeth was
in a state of relief. Things were back
to normal between Lucky and herself.
They were now inseparable.
Wherever Liz went, Lucky was sure to follow. There was barely a moment when they weren’t together.
On the outside, the Spencer family
seemed to be at peace, but ever ready for trouble, Luke had requested
additional guards and for the order to shoot to kill if Sarah Webber or Helena
Cassadine showed their faces anywhere near Lucky and Elizabeth. Of course there was no sighting of the ice
queen. It was like she had dropped off
the face of the Earth. Which was just
fine by Luke.
Little did any of them know of Sarah’s
hideout with Tom and the plan they’re about to put in motion. They kept a close eye on the Spencer’s through
Tom’s job at Deception. Their chance to
strike finally came on a Saturday.
Lucky had decided to return to work that
day. It was time to make an attempt to
move on with his life. What happened
with Helena was horrible, but he wasn’t going to let it destroy him. He had a beautiful wife and a family that
loved him. They were the ones that gave
him strength for his decision.
Unaware of the impending danger lurking
just outside her studio, Elizabeth continued to work on the portrait in front
of her as Tom and Sarah lurked outside.
They had already disabled Sonny’s guards. Now they only had to nab Elizabeth and carry out their plan. They were so intent on watching their prey
that they didn’t hear the soft click of high heels until Helena was right
behind them.
“What have we here?” Helena crossed her
arms, her expression curious
“Madam!” Sarah loudly exclaimed, Tom
quickly clamped a hand over her mouth.
“Quiet, or she’ll know we’re out here,”
he hissed.
“Sorry,” Sarah apologized.
“Do tell me what you two are doing. Stalking Elizabeth Spencer?”
“We plan to kidnap her and let Tom do
what he wants with her Madam.”
“Miss Webber, you did not have my
permission to do such a thing!”
“But Mrs. Cassadine…”
“But!
Your idea does have its possibilities.
It may just give me a way to get Lucky back in my bed. Hmmm.”
“Madam?” Sarah stared at her boss,
wondering how the old woman would rearrange their already perfect plan.
“Take young Mrs. Spencer to my
yacht. Tie her to my bed.”
“And then I can do what I want?” Tom’s
eyes lit up with a hungry glee. “It’ll
be just like that night in the park!”
“She is not to be touched! Do you hear me?” Helena glared at her
employee.
“But you promised…”
“I attend to keep that promise Mr.
Baker. But if I’m to use her to get
Lucky back, I must have her
unharmed. After I get Lucky, then you
may do what you want with the girl.”
Tom sighed with a mixture of impatience
and relief. At first he had thought the
boss lady would hang him out to dry. He
was glad to see that was not so.
“Now I do suggest we begin now. I want Lucky back in my bed before
midnight,” Helena peered in at Elizabeth who had her back turned to the window.
“Ok.
Let’s go,” Sarah got to her feet and made her way to the front door,
which was unlocked.
Elizabeth was putting the finishing
touches on her painting when the door slammed shut. She looked up to see Sarah and Tom with Helena standing behind
them.
“Hi short stuff,” Tom smiled
seductively.
“What are you doing here?” Elizabeth got
to her feet, looking around for something to use as a weapon. “I’m warning you, I’m under the protection
of Sonny Corinthoes and his men have orders to shoot to kill!”
Helena laughed. “My dear Elizabeth, Mr. Corinthoes men have
been well taken care of. Now do as
you’re told and you won’t be hurt.”
Tom laughed at the instant fear in
Elizabeth’s eyes as he advanced on her.
“Relax sweetheart.”
“Yes Lizzie. Don’t make this hard on yourself. I’m sure Lucky wouldn’t want to see you hurt,” Sarah crossed her
arms.
“Lucky?” Elizabeth’s eyes fell on Helena
and saw the sick greed in her eyes. Of
course! It finally hits Elizabeth what
the trio wanted with her. They were
going to use her to get to Lucky! Well
she had news for Helena! She wasn’t
going to let them u se her. She looked
around for an alternative exit, but found none. She was going to have to get around them somehow.
Taking a deep breath, she darted for the
door, but she never made it. All
courage fled her as Tom’s arms wrapped around her waist.
~*~
Zander and Lucky just got done locking
up the office and decided to walk to Lucky’s house where Elizabeth should be
finishing up dinner. Zander frowned as
his cell phone went off. Usually he’d
ignore it at this time of day, but he was expecting a call from Emily.
“Zander here,” He greeted.
“Zander!” Elizabeth screamed, her voice
full of desperation.
“Liz?” Zander’s face went pale.
“Zander help! Help Lucky!”
“Help Lucky? Liz what’s wrong? Where are you?”
Lucky took the phone, the all too
familiar feeling of doom filling his head.
“Elizabeth.”
To Lucky’s horror, it wasn’t Liz that
answered. It was his worst
nightmare. “Hello Lucky.”
“Helena,” Lucky looked at Zander, whose
face lost even more color.
“Elizabeth was there Lucky, I swear.”
“Why Lucky, you don’t sound too happy to
hear from me. I’ve missed you lover.”
“Shut up!” Elizabeth’s voice angrily
called out and was replaced with a shriek of pain.
“Elizabeth! Elizabeth! Helena if you
even laid a finger on her I’ll…”
Lucky was cut off by another familiar
voice, one that made his blood run cold.
“Hey Lucky. Looks like we’ll be
sharing again. She’s even more
beautiful then when I first saw her.
And guess what she’s wearing in honor of this occasion? That’s right. The same red dress she wore that fateful night we were
together. She looks so beautiful Lucky. I wish you could see her.”
“You bastard! If you lay one hand on her…”
“Lucky silence!” Helena was back. Her voice was firm and evil. “If you want your pretty wife to remain
untouched by the likes of Tom Baker, you’ll listen to me and do exactly as I
say. Meet me on my yacht. No Luke and none of Mr. Corinthoes silly
guards. I know you can get rid of
them. You’re Luke’s son of course.”
“Lucky no!” Elizabeth cried
out. Lucky’s heart broke when he heard
her whimper at Tom’s whisper.
“Not a word.”
Lucky began to panic. He had to get her out of there and away from
Tom! “Ok fine! Just keep him away from her!”
Helena’s cruel laugh sent shivers down
Lucky’s spine. “I’ll be waiting for you
my pet. And remember, your cooperation
is vital. I’m the only thing standing
between your Elizabeth and Tom Baker.”
The line immediately went dead.
“What’s happening to Elizabeth?” Zander
immediately questioned his brother in law, who looked like the world was
finally coming to an end.
“Helena kidnapped her. She wants me to come to her yacht. No Luke and no guards.”
“What?!
She’s got to be crazy! Hand me
the phone. I’ll call the club and…”
“Tom Baker is there too. If I don’t do as Helena says, she’ll have
Elizabeth raped by that bastard again.
I can’t let that happen. She’ll
never survive it.”
“But Helena wants you back Lucky! You’re walking right into her trap! You know what she’s going to want from you.”
Lucky swallowed and stared at the
ground. “Yes I know. But Elizabeth is worth it Zander. I’d do anything for her. But this is going to end tonight. I guarantee it. First I have to shake Sonny’s guards and then I want to get a
bomb from somewhere,” a plan was beginning to form in Lucky’s head. “Zander, I’m going to need your help.”
“You’ve got it,” Zander nodded
eagerly. He was going to make Helena
pay for all she’s done to his family.