Vacation in bonds (MMMM/FFF)

[tiedgirlie]

The lush greenery of the tropical paradise blurred past as Grace and Lisa sped along the winding dirt road in their rented Jeep, the warm breeze whipping through their hair. They had been looking forward to this mother-daughter getaway for months, a chance to escape the stresses of daily life and bond in a picturesque corner of the world.

"Mom, slow down!" Lisa yelled over the roar of the engine, gripping the armrest tightly. "I don't want to end up in a ditch!"

Grace flashed her daughter a mischievous grin, her blue eyes sparkling with excitement. "Don't worry, sweetheart. I've got this. Besides, where's your sense of adventure?"

Lisa rolled her eyes good-naturedly. At 19, she was still learning to embrace her mother's spontaneous spirit. "Just promise me you won't let your competitive side get the best of you during our hikes. We're here to relax, remember?"

Grace nodded, her auburn ponytail bobbing. "Of course, darling. I wouldn't dream of outpacing you on purpose." She winked conspiratorially.

As they rounded a bend, the road suddenly gave way to a makeshift barricade manned by a group of men wearing traditional tribal attire. Grace slammed on the brakes, sending gravel flying. The men approached the Jeep, their faces stern and unreadable.

"Trouble," Grace muttered under her breath. She rolled down her window, plastering on a friendly smile. "Hello there! Can you tell us what's going on? We're just a couple of tourists looking to enjoy your beautiful country."

The man who seemed to be the leader stepped forward, his eyes cold and piercing. "Tourists are not welcome here," he growled in heavily accented English. "You will come with us."

Grace's heart sank as she noticed the guns tucked into their waistbands. She glanced at Lisa, who looked equally terrified. "Please," Grace said, her voice shaking slightly. "We don't want any trouble. Just let us go, and we won't say a word."

The leader shook his head. "You have no choice." He gestured for his men to approach the vehicle.

Lisa cried out as a burly man yanked open her door, grabbing her by the arm. "No, stop!" Grace screamed, trying to lunge for her daughter. But two more men had already reached her side, wrenching open her door and dragging her out of the Jeep.

Grace struggled against their iron grip, kicking and flailing her bare legs. "Let us go!" she shouted, her heart pounding in her chest. But it was no use. The men seemed determined to take them by force.

Lisa, meanwhile, was being bundled into the back of a waiting truck, her eyes wide with fear. "Mom!" she cried out, reaching for Grace desperately.

Grace's struggles only seemed to infuriate her captors. One of them delivered a sharp blow to her stomach, knocking the wind out of her. "Be quiet, woman," he snarled.

Dizzy and gasping for air, Grace felt a rough gag being shoved into her mouth, securing it with a strip of cloth tied tightly behind her head. She tried to cry out, but the gag muffled her protests.

Lisa's cries grew more distant as the men finished tying her up and tossing her into the back of the truck with a thud. Grace's own wrists and ankles were soon bound with coarse rope, the fibers biting into her skin.

The leader stepped in front of Grace, his face inches from hers. "You will both learn to obey," he hissed, his hot breath reeking of garlic and tobacco. "Now walk."

With no other choice, Grace stumbled forward, her bare feet sinking into the soft earth as she was led towards the waiting truck. Lisa was already inside, tied back-to-back with another woman who looked to be in her late 20s.

Grace's heart raced as she climbed into the truck, sitting down next to Lisa. The leader climbed in after them, slamming the door shut. As the truck lurched forward, Grace closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks.

She knew they were in serious trouble. But what mattered most now was keeping her daughter safe, no matter what challenges lay ahead.

[Crocodile]

Nice Story so far. I wonder what those men are planning to do with them.
Looking forward to the next part

[Bandit666]

I have to agree nice story so far.

[StrugglingSue]

Uh oh...