The white van cruised at a steady 55 miles per hour heading into the mountains. Vinny was feeling in a euphoric state of mind while he kept both hands on the wheel. The police scanner on the passenger seat next to him was chattering all night long. Apparently they were still looking for the black van license plate BDX-4968 that witnesses had reported leaving the cemetery.
Stupid stupid people. Kidnapping Tina was not part of the original plan. Vinny had scouted the Anderson residence numerous times before. He had debated whether or not his homemade grenade launcher would be powerful enough to blow the villa up. It had been sheer coincidence that he had spotted Tina and what looked to be her boyfriend coming back from a jog. Vincent had noted their time of arrival and soon discovered this was a daily routine of theirs. This is going to be so much fun He thought once again to himself.
It appeared that he was safe now as he traveled on Rt.68, a rural road that went through the mountains. Vincent looked at the digital clock on the radio which read 10pm. He suddenly had an idea and pulled the van off to the side of the road. He loaded his 9mm and stuck it in the crotch of his pants then concealed the weapon with his long shirt tail pulled out.
Vinny walked around to the back of the van and unlocked the double doors. Nothing. Tina lay on the floor boards terrified and appeared to be shivering. Maybe she was hyperventilating or still in extreme shock. The freak really didn't know. He raised both his hands in the air signaling he had no intentions of hurting her. In his right hand dangled a handcuff key. Tina tried to scream but her parched throat emanated a squeaking sound that only a mouse would make.
"I'm not here to hurt you." Said Vinny approaching her slowly. Tina pushed her body further and further into the corner.
"I've been thinking this over." Said Vinny," I don't think I can do this anymore."
Tina gaped in awe and her shaky body became still and serene. She nearly jumped when Vinny grabbed her right hand and uncuffed it.
"That's right sweetheart. I'm letting you go." He said as he started on the other cuff.
In a squeaky voice Tina was finally able to talk.
"I swear, I never saw you and I don't know anything." Vinny just chuckled." Oh is that right?"
"You're a good man." She muttered.
He took his pocket knife and cut off the plastic zip-tie that was choking her legs. Tina felt the blood circulating through her body as her arms and legs were finally set free. She crawled out of the van and dusted herself off.
Vinny sat at the threshold of the van and lit a cigarette while admiring her body. Tina gazed into his sadistic eyes one last time. Vinny withdrew the cigarette from his mouth and exhaled.
"I said you're free to go. Better hurry up before I change my mind."
All in one sudden motion Tina turned around and took off like a rabbit. As she sprinted she fantasized that she was about to run into the arms of her boyfriend. She could see him waiting patiently for her with a warm smile and arms spread wide open. She couldn't look back. What happened earlier was in the past and soon it would be just her and Steve.
Vinny sat there and watched his victim sprint away. During his incarceration he had become an avid runner. He jogged and sprinted just about every day at Spottsdale River Penitentiary. If Tina knew that she probably would've run a little faster. Her curiosity was killing her and she just had to look back just one last time. As soon as she peered her head back she saw what looked like Batman hovering over her. Whatever it was tackled her to the ground and knocked the wind out of her. Oh how she wished it was only Batman but it wasn't, it was Vinny.
He pinned both her hands to the ground and she twisted her torso back and forth then kicked him in the crotch as hard as she could. This time it was on. Tina wasn't going down without a fight. Vinny yelped as the gun went flying and landed beside her. Tina grabbed the gun and pulled the trigger. The gun went off and Vinny let out another yelp.
"You stupid woman! You hit me!"
Tina stood up from the ground and focused the gun on Vinny. The bullet had only nicked his shin but he was screaming like a baby. He tore off a piece of his shirt and tied it around his leg to cover up the wound. Tina still pointed the gun at him as he stood up from the ground. Vinny held both his hands up as he took a step towards her.
"Don't move!" She shouted.
Vinny stepped back." I just want you to know that this has nothing to do with you. This is between me and your father."
"That's bullcrap! You had plans of raping me!"
Tina pulled the hammer back and focused her attention on the trigger. She was ready to blow this creep away and drive back home. Vinny took another step closer and took in a deep breath.
"I never had plans of hurting you. After I got the money I was going to let you go."
Tina's next question was music to Vinny's ears. " How much?" She asked.
"Just $200,000.00 for this job. I was going to split it with you I swear."
Maybe it was his dark brown eyes. Tina didn't know but she was about to fall right into his trap.
"We can still do this you know, we'll split the money 50/50. I promise I won't hurt you."
As Vinny nonchalantly inched his way towards her she mulled over the situation just a bit. For the time being, Tina and her father weren't getting along too well. All her friends had just left for Mardis Gras and her dad wouldn't let her go. A hundred thousand bucks sounded pretty nice especially since it was coming from her father that never gave much of an allowance.
"Okay tough guy, I guess I could use some money and my old man deserves to get robbed. We'll finish what you started but from now on I'm calling the shots. This ain't your show anymore."
Vinny's face lit up like a light bulb. Before she could change her mind he snatched the gun out of her hand, rammed the barrel into her neck and pulled on her hair.
"You're two minutes of glory are over sister. You're not getting a penny."
He kept the barrel of the gun jammed in her neck as he escorted her while limping back to the van. She didn't even bother to scream for help. It was dark outside and there was nobody around for miles. Why didn't she shoot him when she had the chance? All she could think about was Steve as she staggered along. But then something weird happened. Vinny never took her to the back of the van.