Justin Time (Chapter 36) An Original Science Fiction Novel
This is the second to last Chapter. I will post the last chapter on Thursday December 22nd. SPT. I hope it will be enjoyable.
Link to beginning of story:
https://steemit.com/fiction/@justephen/justin-time-chapter-1-an-original-novel
Link to Chapter 35: Pool Party
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Local newspaper gave Kirstin had a nice write up for her play. Also, Dr. Filbrick of Geno Chronology was pronounced dead never recovering from his self induced coma. Katherine, William, Kirstin, Connie and Blair have all arrived at the pool party. Larry Van Morrison also arrived with plans of the worse intentions.
Chapter 36: A Good Sense of Humor
Larry Van Morrison stepped out of his car with a backpack on his back. He put his gun, Hannity, in the holster he had strapped to his waste. He was also carrying a very large and heavy bag. He walked through their unlocked gate and quietly hid behind some shrubbery. He took a few minutes to survey the area. He could hear some talking and laughing. It seemed like it was coming from the backyard. He grabbed his binoculars that were hanging around his neck. Peering through them, he could see inside the family room window and also through the kitchen window. He thought he would watch for a while. For about ten minutes he heard continued talking and laughter. The only person he saw was William moving in and out of the kitchen carrying a variety of items. It looked like he was taking them out through the back door.
Hunching over, he slowly crept towards a bush near the front door and quietly set down his large bag. He then pulled out 'Hannity', and quietly made his way around the side to the backyard. As he peeked around the corner, he saw three women on lounge chairs. He recognized Katherine immediately. He also saw William at the barbecue. He saw another man with his back turned. He thought it was curious that this man, Blair, would be dressed in a suit and tie.
Blair suddenly had a strange feeling come over him. He quickly turned around and saw Van Morrison. Blair quickly pulled out his gun. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Four shots were fired. Blair fell backwards with four bullet holes in his chest. Van Morrison jumped out and yelled,"Nobody else move."
It was 12:59 pm. Justin was counting down the seconds. He had already put in the combination on his safe. All he had to do was pull the level, but he had to wait until 1:00 pm exactly. The anticipation was killing him. Ten more seconds. Five more seconds. Four, three, two, one. It was 1:00 pm exactly and he pulled the level. Inside the safe were only two envelopes left. One was marked open now. The other was unmarked. Justin quickly opened the envelope and it read in all caps:
YOU HAVE NO TIME TO SPARE. YOU MUST LEAVE TO YOUR PARENTS HOUSE IMMEDIATELY. THEIR LIFE IS IN PERIL!
Justin's first thought was that he had to time travel somewhere. But then he realized this situation is happening now. He immediately remembered that everyone was at the pool party. All the people he cared the most about were there.
He quickly scaled the stairs out of the basement, grabbed his keys and sprinted to his car. Normally it would take 30 minutes to get there.
Pointing the gun, Van Morrison escorted William, Katherine, Connie and Kirstin back into the house. Blair laid on the pool concrete motionless. With the three of them sobbing, Van Morrison had Katherine, Connie and Kirstin sit on the couch. He told them not to move. Pointing the gun at William he had William open the front door and bring in his big bag that was left by the shrub.
"What is in here? It weights a ton.", said William nervously. "Who are you? What do you want?"
"You don't know who I am? You will remember me soon enough. Put the bag down over there. Now move back."
Van Morrison took off his backpack, opened it up and brought out the urn. He then grabbed a chair and sat it opposite the couch where the women are sitting.
"See dear. You have the best seat in the house. You get to view it all live.", said Van Morrison to the urn.
Everyone else just glanced at each other knowing they were in trouble. Then with his gun in one hand he started reaching into the large sack and pulled out a variety of items including a few large sharp knives, a power drill, a mallet and an extension cord. He also pulled out a long rope and twine.
Although she was terrified, Katherine finally uttered, "Please let me help Blair. Is he dead? I may still be able to help him."
Larry Van Morrison in his best female mocking voice repeated, "Please let me help Blair. Is he dead? I may be able to help him. I am the world famous Katherine Time. I can inject him with a serum and resurrect him from the dead."
Then Van Morrison looked at his gun and said, "Right Hannity? You had to turn the jury. She was guilty on all accounts, but Mr. Mark Hannity had to persuade the jury. How much did you pay him William? How much did you pay the Millionaire Moguls to leave Bel De Flur?"
"Are you Larry Van Morrison?", questioned William.
"Are you Larry Van Morrison?" mocked Van Morrison.
"Shut up! You don't ask questions. I do.”
In a rage, Van Morrison let out a shot, and hit William in the knee. William collapsed in pain. The women all screamed.
"I mean everyone shut up! The only one who seems to be following me directions is Blair. You don't hear him saying anything do you? Haha..that was funny. Wasn't it dear?”, he said glancing at the urn.
“She doesn't talk much, but trust me, she has a great sense of humor."
"Okay. I need a volunteer.", he continued. "The pretty young lass in the middle. Thank you. What I need you to do first, is grab the four chairs in the breakfast area over there and bring them here. Set them next to each other. Then I need you to take this rope and twine and..."
Driving at seventy miles per hour on the side streets, Justin had run three traffic lights and two stop signs. Twice he had to drive on the wrong side of the street. The traffic overall was much more congested than usual, but he was doing his best. Hundreds of thoughts went through his head and he wasn't sure what to expect. He doesn't carry any weapons, but the content of the letter made him feel that there lives were in jeopardy. 'Why did I have to wait until the last second to open that safe. That made no sense at all. What if I am too late. I need to be quick, but also smart about this.'
"Look at that, little Willy. You are making a mess. You are getting blood all over your carpet. And I bet Katherine just vacuumed it too. You are so inconsiderate. At least Blair is considerate and bleeding outside. I thought that was funny too hun.", laughed Van Morrison to the Urn.
"What is your name young girl. You are doing a terrible job tying everyone up. Now you need to tie their hands and arms tight behind the chairs and their legs must be very tight around the chair legs. I know they don't teach you that in the girl scouts. Don't bother asking little Willy how to tie a knot, he too was in the girl scouts. You didn't answer my question. What is your name!”, he yelled.
"It's Kir..Kirstin", cried Kirstin.
"It's Kir..Kir..Kirstin.", mocked Van Morrison.
"My name is Kir..Kirstin and I am so ascared. How do you know the world famous Katherine Time and little Willy, Kir..Kirstin?"
"I am dating their son Justin.", she sniffled.
"I am dating their son Justin.", he mocked.
“And why is he not here?”
"He had to work today.", quickly interrupted William.
"I said shut up little Willy!” , yelled Van Morrison. "Hannity, we need to teach little Willy a lesson."
Van Morrison then aimed his gun at William and shot the other knee cap. All the women squealed as William yelled and moaned in pain.
"And who are you?", asked Van Morrison without batting an eye.
"Connie."
"Connie. I see. Tell me Connie, how do you know the World infamous Katherine Time? Hmm?
"She is an old friend."
"I see. And where did you meet her?"
"I used to be a nurse at a hospital and I met her there."
"Kir..Kirstin, keep tying everyone. Make sure the rope and twines are nice and tight.”
Kirstin was shaking terribly and she couldn't stop sobbing.
"Now Kir..Kirstin, after you're through, I am going to check them and if you didn't do a good enough job, then you will go to the front of the line. Hey honey, would you like me to finish off Kir..Kirstin first so the others can watch?", he asked his Urn.
"Okay Kir..Kirstin. Sit in the remaining chair and first tie your legs and feet. Very good. Put your hands behind the chair and I will finish it for you. There better not be any heroes here or you will wind up like Blair."
Van Morrison finished tying Kirstin and double check everyone else.
"Not bad Kir..Kirstin. You tie knots pretty well. I think little Willy could learn something from you.”
"Now for the show." Van Morrison first reached for the mallet.