Late the next evening, immediately after dinner Stephen took Abby by the arm and lead her to the stairway leading down to the subterranean levels of the estate. She remembered this area well. She shuddered slightly as they walked past the cell where she had spent her first night in this house.

Down another flight of stone stairs to a dim area. The walls were natural rock and it was evident that this portion of the sub-basements was part of some cavern under the house. At the far end, Abby could see a figure, chained to a wall, naked.

As they approached it became apparent that she was looking at Ms. Taylot, the former vice chancellor of the university and the woman who had damn near killed her. Abby felt strong emotions well through her body. The first was fear but as she realized that the woman was helpless now a feeling of hatred and even of revulsion swept over her.

"Well Abby, here she is. What do you think now?"

At the sound of Stephens voice, the woman slowly raised her head. A look of pure evil swept across her face. "You mother fucker. I will cut your balls off!"

"Ms Taylor, I don't think you will be doing anything other than exactly what I want you to do. Consider your situation and your future. They both lie in my hands."

"Go fuck yourself you ass!"

Turning to Abby, Stephen looked at her.

"My dear, is there anything you would like to say or do to this woman?"

Abby was taken aback momentarily. He was offering her revenge. She looked at him with a questioning look.

"Go ahead. Any implement you chose to use is here. You may do anything you wish to her as long as she remains alive. I have talked to the russian. Demetri sends his regards. After seeing the photos of Ms Taylor, he agrees that she will be a suitable substitute for you in our real estate deal. Demetri is going to purchase all of my holdings in this area. THis," he pointed to the woman chained to the wall, "remains here with the estate. Demetri has indicated that she will be moved to Europe and will never be in a postiion to cause any of us problems again."

Abby took in all the words. Looking at again at the woman chained to the wall, she now noticed the lines beginning to show in her face. She looked at the large breasts and noticed the almost imperceptible sag. The belly, once so flat and perfect, now showed a little paunch.

Abby shook her head. "No. That is in the past. She has no hold on my now. Good riddance to her. In a way I do pity here. I have some idea what the russian has in store for her. I don't envy her that life at all."

"Very well. I wanted you to have the opportunity to exact a little pay back if you so desired. But if you are satisfied, then we will continue with our plans and she can contemplate her fate as one of Demetri's toys."

TUrning they walked back down the corridor. At the top of the stairs Stephen flicked the switch leaving the entire lower level in total and complete blackness. A high pitched wail erupted from the far end of the cavern. Stephen closed the heavy wooden door, muting the screams.

"Come my love. We need to start planning our move. I want to tell you about the new place I have found. I hope you like sunshine, sandy beaches and ocean views!"