Undisclosed Location by Max Sinclair

Author:Max Sinclair [Max Sinclair]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-29T00:00:00+00:00

She described briefly how Kirk was found dead in his home, and at the end of the story said, “I'm horrified about the way he died. I knew he had a terrible addiction but to go that way? Oh, how I wish you were here, Mark.”

He didn’t.

Afterwards she told him of her horrid abduction, subsequent torture, and the theft of her hundred thousand dollar plus watch, which according to her was the worst part of what happened that night. She finished her narrative by saying, “You should see the marks on my ass. It’s still sore and I can’t sit.”

He kept on telling himself, When will she stop? This woman doesn't shut the hell up. Mark held his pulsating head with one hand while the other held the phone, listening to the news. He rolled his eyes upward, frustrated at the unending bitching and moaning. In a way he felt some perverse satisfaction because he found the idea of someone whipping Miranda till she bled quite attractive.

"Mark, I need cash. I need it fast. The SEC froze all of our accounts. I only have one hundred thousand left in my checking. You know that won’t last for long. I need you to wire me money fast."

Her brother thought, You're right, Miranda, at your rhythm, any amount in your hands lasts less time than a fart in a hammock. His parents had given strict orders about sending her money.

Miranda knew too much. Mark found no other recourse than to agree to her request, given the circumstances. The fear of her saying something to the wrong person in a moment of anger was outweighing any rational economic reasoning. He hated the idea and knew their mother would too, but what were they to do? Best to keep her quiet, he concluded.

Holding his breath, he asked her with as dry a tone as he could muster, "How much are we talking?"

"Is three million too much to ask for?"

His eyes widened, and he tried to contain his anger, "Are you out of your mind? What could you possibly need that much money for?"

But he knew that he wasn't in the mood to get into a long drawn argument as to why everyone got an inheritance but her. The trust left by their late father stipulated that she receive a stipend, and not her fair share as her brother had.

“Yes sister, I can do that.” His shoulders sulked. He felt defeated. “You will have it by tomorrow. You are to only use the offshore credit cards to avoid any suspicion from the authorities. If you don't do so, it will be the last time you’ll ever see any money from me.”

She answered after a brief five seconds of surprised silence, "Aww, that's why you're my favorite brother!"

I’m the only one you have, you idiot.

Then she dropped the third bomb, "I have a new boyfriend, you know?" With her husband missing in action, everything was fair play in her mind.

He was angry and said, scolding her,

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