Vanished, Part 5

 Vanished, Part 5, by Kathryn

"Henry," Tip started, turning towards the pale butler. "She didn't say anything when she left?"

"She said 'I have to do this!" and hurried out the door, sir." Henry's large hands shook. 

Dot stared out the window, down at the busy street below. She gripped the window sill. Where was Vicky? Did something happen? Is she in trouble? Is she hurt, or-or-even-

Dot jumped up from the window seat, unable to bear the torment any longer. She grabbed her handbag and ran for the door. 

"Hey!" Tip grabbed her shoulders. "And where are you going?" 

"To get Vicky!" She almost screamed. How could they just sit there when Vicky was in grave danger? 

"Oh no you don't. Herbert would never forgive me for letting you go down there!" 

"Look, I've got this. Now let me go!" Dot held up a small pistol and tried to worm from her brother's strong grip. Tip let go of her shoulders and took a step back.

"Where on earth did you get that?" he asked. 

"Herbert gave it to me so I could protect myself. Now are we going down to get Vicky or not?" 

"I am, but you're staying here. Who knows what could happen. It's better this way," Tip smiled, kissing his sister on the forehead. He grabbed his hat and left in a hurry.

Dot raged. Oh, he wasn't going to get away with this! She wasn't a sissy. She could take care of herself! 

Dot pushed open the large double doors and raced down the hall, leaving Henry in confusion. 

Vanished part 4

Herbert directed her to the couch in the living room
" Calm down Dot, its okay," He said,
Then asking her what happened, she pulled out the note. He read it, his eyes suddenly getting serious.
" I told Tip to meet her and then I hurried to get you," She said.
" What'll we do?" She exclaimed.
He looked at her then at her watch.
" Tip will take care of it, hush dear, I have to go now," He said.
Then giving her a light kiss, he disapeared through the door.
She bolted up and ran to the door, taking her purse and slipping her heels on.

*****
Tip was pacing the room of Vicky's. His clammy hands going through his hair, ruffling it up.
Then looking up at Dot who was looking out the window, her palms sweaty.

" Vicky's not home yet, this is bad," She said.

to be continued...

Vanished, Part 3

Vanished Part 3, by Kathryn

"What? Come where? Where are you? What happened?" Tip asked.
"I'm at Vicky's. Can you come, quick?" Dot gripped the cream colored receiver.
"Sure, I'll be right there." Dot hung up. She turned and looked at Vicky.
Vicky sat on the sofa, a frown on her wrinkled face. She fidgeted with a white handkerchief.
"Look, Tip is going to be here, and he'll know what to do," Dot said picking up her purse.
"Dot, where are you going?" Vicky sprung up from the couch.  Dot placed her soft hands on Vicky's shoulders.
"I'll keep touch. I have to run home and see if I can find Herbert. Tip will be here soon, and he'll know what to do. After all, he's not training to be a police officer for nothing."
 The words seemed to comfort Vicky, and she smiled.
"Thank you, Dot. Thank you."

Dot paid the cab driver and walked stiffly into the apartment building. This whole thing with with Vicky and the letter, and then Herbert leaving on urgent business had her in a nervous wreck. She had to find him.
She unlocked the apartment door. The living room was dark and empty, just as she had left it.  She threw her purse onto the couch and opened the bedroom door.
All of the sudden, she saw a figure of a man standing on the other side of the room.
She screamed.
Herbert wheeled around.
"Dot?!"
"Oh, Herbert!" she exclaimed. "I didn't know it was you! What are you doing home? What was the urgent business? Are you okay?"
"I'm fine," he laughed. "I spilled coffee all over my white dress shirt and we have a meeting with the bosses today. I'd say that's urgent business, wouldn't you?" He retied his red tie and slipped on his suit jacket.
"Why are you so pale?" He asked, looking into her blue eyes.
"Oh, Herbert! The most horrid thing has happened!" She cried. "Vicky is in terrible danger and you have to do something!"

Vanished Part 2

By Rachel S

Dot and Vicky starred at each other.
" Maybe I should Tell Herbert? this doesn't look good," Dot said.
Vicky shrugged.
" Even if you did tell Herbert, I am still supposed to come alone," She said.
Dot sat down on the plush couch and as if studying the plush couch, she thought.
" Who delivered it Henry?" Dot asked.
Suddenly looking up at them both.
Henry described a tall, clean shaven man, had a tweed suit.
" Hundreds of others could look like that though," Vicky pointed out.
Dot volunteered to phone Herbert never the less, she didn't like it, it was her friend that the person was dealing with.
Dailing the phone to the office he worked at, she waited. the secretary picked up.
" Hello, I'm sorry, Herbert isn't in," She said.
After Dot had pressed her for info, the secretary said he had left an hour ago and said it was urgent... Dot said thanks and hung up.
Her eyes bugged and she quickly dialed her brother Tip who lived in New York city also.
" Tip can you come over quick? something happened!" She said.
to be contiued..