In My Arms

“So what was your life like, before us?” He asked after a few minutes.
“What do you mean?” I asked confused.
“What were your parents like? How was school? Things like that.” He explained.
“School was fine. When I wasn’t in school I hung out with my sister.” I said ignoring his first question.
“Your mom and dad, were they good to you?” He asked.
“When do I get to see my sister?” I asked, again ignoring his question.
“I’m not sure.” He said, “So do you have any hobbies?”
“I like to draw and read.” I said.
“Really, what kind of books?” he asked.
“Anything really.” I said.
“Matt has a library on the third floor. You should ask him about it.” He said and I nodded my head.
“I thought kidnappers were supposed to be mean.” I said.
“What do you mean?” He asked.
“You guys are nice to me. Why?” I asked.
“Kasey it’s not like we do this on a daily basis. We’re not some huge gang that controls the state. We’re just people.” He said.
“Matt, Zacky, Jimmy, Jonny, and I are all in a band called Avenged Sevenfold. We’ve been making music since 1999.” He said.
“What do you do?” I asked curious.
“I play guitar mostly. Sometimes I do backup vocals and piano.” He said.
“What kind of music do you guys make?” I asked.
“Heavy metal and hard rock.” He said.
“So do you guys like tour or something?” I asked.
“Yeah. Once we get done making an album that’s how we promote it.” He said.
“So let me get this straight, you five guys who are in a band, tour around the globe making music, only to kidnap me in my sleep? I don’t get it. Why? Am I hostage? And don't lie.” I asked confused.
“Because if all you want is money, you’re not going to get any. You picked the wrong kid to take hostage. My parents won’t give you any money.” I said.
“First of all, we don’t need money, you’re not a hostage. Second of all what makes you think your parents wouldn’t pay to get you back home?” He asked looking me in the eyes.
“They just wouldn’t.” I said turning my attention back to the puzzle.
“Well take it on how nice you guys have been, I doubt I’m your new sex toy. And since it’s not money you want, why am I here?” I asked I could tell he flinched when I said sex toy. And that’s when I knew that I definitely was not sex toy and that probably appalled him that someone would do that.
“The truth is that not even I know why you’re here.” He admitted.
“So then why go along with it?” I asked. Just before he was about to answer Matt walked over with a serious look on his face.
“Kasey, it’s Sarah. She wants to talk to you.” He said I followed him into the house and he handed me the phone.
“Sarah? Is that you? Are you ok?” I asked quickly.