Where Darkness Resides by Daniel Maldonado

Author:Daniel Maldonado [Maldonado, Daniel]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Next Chapter

26 REALIZATION

An Undisclosed Location in Puerto Rico

The Same Night

Daniel awoke in extreme pain. Every part of his body was bruised and sore. Even his neck was sore from leaning on its side while awkwardly slumped on the chair restraining him. He had no idea how long he was unconscious. Righting his head, he was still unable to see his surroundings because he was still blindfolded. He had difficulty breathing and wasn’t sure if the captors cracked his ribs from their repeated beatings. Certain his lungs hadn’t collapsed from a puncture, Daniel was relieved he had only bruised ribs. He struggled to twist his body so he could sit up straight in the chair. The movement was grueling and caused excruciating pain.

Despite the unending distress to his body, he wanted to know what happened since the last encounter with the captors. He couldn’t hear them in the other room but wasn’t sure if the ringing in his ears was the reason or if they had left them unattended again.

Did the guy tell them where the money was? Maybe they’re looking for the money in the right place now? he thought.

Daniel had his doubts given the other captive’s resiliency and unwillingness to cooperate. He listened for the other captive in the room and could hear a faint noise. It almost sounded like moaning. Uncertain if the captive was beaten senseless like he was while unconscious, Daniel wondered if the captive was awake.

Can he hear me?

Daniel wasn’t sure if it was a hopeless endeavor to communicate with the other captive given his previous unsuccessful attempts to partner with him.

Before he could say anything, he heard a chair moving from across the room. Because no one had entered the room, Daniel concluded the other captive was still alive and conscious at the very least. Whether the captive was badly beaten or able to assist Daniel, he did not know.

Then Daniel heard the captive whispering. He listened very closely to figure out what was said. From what Daniel could discern, it sounded like the captive was talking to himself, encouraging himself to be strong, and reassuring himself his father’s men would rescue him.

Who is he? Who is his father? Will they rescue me too or will I…, Daniel thought before stopping himself.

The picture of a shallow grave filled his head. He worked diligently to rid himself of negative thoughts. He needed to survive and not let his fears get the best of him.

Focus. I need to focus. If I know who he is, maybe it will make sense and I can figure out how to get out of here.

Never seeing the man’s face made it difficult for Daniel to know for certain who was the other captive. Daniel concentrated hard on what little information he knew. The only thing Daniel remembered from the beatings besides the pain was the captive yelling, “I don’t know that puto!!”

He smiled at the captive’s derogatory description of him and his defiance. Once his temporary amusement subsided, Daniel realized the captive’s voice seemed familiar.

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