through the eyes of a child page 13

through the eyes of a child page 13 by ric gustafson


Kelly listened as the van turned off the main road onto what seemed like a gravel road. She wasn't sure how long they had been driving since the gas station. Her mouth was sore from the masking tape and she was really thirsty. After a while on the gravel road, the van finally stopped. Kelly saw the back door of the van open and for the first time, she really studied the man who had kidnapped her.
A short pudgy man who wore spectacles reached over and Kelly thought he was going to harm her. " If you promise not to scream, I will take the tape off". He gave her a stern look. " Promise".
Kelly nodded yes.
He slowly took the tape off of her mouth.
" I'm really thirsty".
He opened up a small black bag and took out a thermos. He poured some of it into a cup and handed it to her. " Drink this".
She felt uneasy as she lifted the cup to her mouth. She was so thirsty that she did not care. She drank the entire cup. After a few moments, she felt woozy and could not think or see straight.
" Lord, please protect me". Her eyes closed.


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric