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   Her Present

   Part 1

   Caroline was pretty excited, she knew about 6 months prior what to get
her sister for her birthday and it was time to enact the plan.  She stopped
at the store to pick up a card for Jennifer's 28th birthday.  The gift was
something she thought long and hard about.  Jennifer had just about
everything she wanted, a nice big house, a good job and a sweet car.  So
what does a sister get a gift for the girl who has it all?  That was the
best part, Jennifer would be so surprised and the gift was something only
Caroline could get for Jennifer, her connections and resources would make
this all possible.

   After the store it was time to make her plan work, she had a duffel bag
with the needed items inside and she made her way to the prison at the edge
of town.  After arriving at the gate the guard checked the list and said,
"Ok, thank you Miss Robbins, you are on the list please follow the signs to
parking lot and someone will show you to the warden's office.

   Pulling up into the parking spot she couldn't help notice what a
beautiful day it was outside, sunny, warm, not a cloud in the sky.  A
person could enjoy such a day to its max and she was doing just that.  As
she cut the engine and opened the door of her Porsche her lips curled up
into an evil smile.  Just thinking about the planning and what she had done
to get to this point, it was exciting her beyond her imagination.

   The guard was at her car door immediately and greeted her, "Hello Miss
Robbins, please follow me." Caroline continued to smile as she followed the
petite mid 30's guard into the entrance and to an elevator.  Caroline
couldn't help feeling so powerful, soon she would be able to throw her
power and use it to make Jennifer the best gift she could ever ask for. 
Being a politician had its perks and today it was proving to be worth every
bit of the schmoozing, ass kissing and hard work she put into her career.
Soon she would be leaving here with Mike in tow and he would soon
understand everything that has been happening to him for the last few
months had been set up by her.  She was wet with anticipation to be able to
gloat to him that he would become a slave to her sister and that revenge
was going to be a dish served quite cold.  Caroline couldn't wait to see
the look on the poor man's face when the realization hit him of what she
did.  Most people would be shamed at knowing they did something to ruin
someone's life for their own gain.  However Caroline and her sister were
not most people.  Caroline would sleep quite well at night even knowing
that she was delivering Mike to a fate that may be worse than the prison
sentence he was supposed to serve.  A lifetime of servitude to Jennifer one
of the meanest, spoiled and self centered people Caroline ever met.



   The elevator seemed to take forever to arrive and Caroline couldn't help
thinking back to the day she first heard of Mike.  She was at Jennifer's
for dinner and Jennifer was going on about being completely pissed about a
man at work.  This Mike guy, a programmer in the company Jennifer worked
for, was in her office fixing something when he caught Jennifer's eye.  She
tried to make an advance on him and Mike rebuffed her.  Jennifer was none
too happy and pressed the issue in days to come.  Finally one day Jennifer
called Mike into her office and flat out asked him why he was rejecting
her, she reasoned with him that she was wealthy, in good shape, had a great
job and was going places in the business world.  Mike at first didn't want
to talk to her about it but after Jennifer's continuous badgering he
relented and explained to Jennifer that he didn't like her, he thought she
was very attractive but bossy, unfriendly and did anything to get her own
way.  He also told her that he was worried that dating her would crush him,
that her dominant personality would push him around, he told her he didn't
want that so he thought he should stay away.  Jennifer was shaken by this
but not the reason one would think, at dinner that night with Caroline she
went on and on about how Mike should be grateful she was interested in him
and he should be willing to kiss her ass and feet to be able to date
someone like her.  Caroline knew that Jennifer was high maintenance and
could be a humongous bitch but seeing her so angry at this man from work
was out of character.  Caroline knew that night that Jennifer really liked
Mike but felt jilted by him.  About a week later the idea came to her and
the plan she hatched went into action.

   Finally the elevator door slid open and two people walked out, after
pausing to wait for them to exit Caroline and the guard got in, the guard
pushed button and then put a key in to get to the non public floor of the
building and the elevator began its journey.  A stop and ding of the bell
and the doors slid open to a small lobby area with small empty reception
desk.  Caroline followed past the desk to an inconspicuous door that read
"Warden".  The guard knocked and when the obligatory "Enter" was heard the
guard opened the door and motioned for Caroline to go in.  Entering the
room the guard shut the door from the outside and Caroline was alone with
her friend from college Brianna Davis, Warden at Valencia Prison.  The two
women hugged and Brianna bid her to sit down and have a drink.  Caroline
took her up on the offer and they made small talk for a while.  Eventually
the conversation turned to business and Brianna asked, "So are you sure you
want to go thru with this?" Caroline nodded and said, "Absolutely, I can't
wait to see the look on his face." Brianna sighed, "OK, Caroline but I will
say I am not so sure about this.  You can still change your mind." Caroline
looked at Brianna almost confused and said, "Why would I change my mind,
laws are in place to make what we are doing legal, any person who is given
a life sentence is eligible to be given to a citizen as a slave as long as
the slavery lasts for life.  That's exactly what I am doing, I am taking a
ward of the state and getting them out of the prison system, saving the tax
payers money and putting a convicted felon in a place where he can't do any
more damage." Brianna sighed once more, "Ok Caroline but we both know the
boy didn't do anything wrong, you had him framed for a crime that didn't
even occur, had him sentenced to life in prison just so you could have him
become a slave to your sister.  You are O.K.  with this?" Caroline smiled
wickedly at Brianna and said, "Brianna, he insulted my sister and for that
he will pay heavily." Brianna threw her hands up and said, "Ok, Caroline, I
hope you sleep well at night knowing you are sending an innocent man to a
lifetime of misery at the hands of the biggest bitch I have ever met in my
life." Caroline looked at Brianna and said "You say that like it's a bad
thing." Both women busted out laughing and Brianna pushed the speaker
button on her phone.  "Bring the prisoner in please."

   Mike's mind was swimming; he had no idea what had happened to him or
what was going on anymore.  5 months ago Mike was a hard working computer
programmer then his life all changed one Friday morning, his door was
broken down by the police and he was arrested, at the time he didn't know
why.  They dragged him out of his bed half naked and questioned him at the
station for hours.  They accused him of embezzling a boat load of money and
selling a large quantity of drugs, both charges he knew nothing about. 
Presented with evidence of his guilt he was blown away, he knew there was a
case of mistaken identity.  The proof they had was pretty solid but not air
tight and his lawyer talked him into taking a plea, Mike was distraught of
the thought of pleading guilty to a crime he didn't commit.  However the
lawyer assured him a conviction would be a life sentence and in the lawyers
opinion his chances were less than good.  He agreed to a plea deal with the
prosecutor for a recommendation of a lighter sentence and he felt sick
knowing he was looking at about a 5 year sentence on the plea for something
he was completely innocent of.  Needless to say when the judge ignored the
prosecutor's recommendation of reduced sentence, even at the appeal of the
prosecutor himself, and sentenced Mike to life with no parole his life
turned from bad to worse.

   Since that day his days have been sent wondering why and his nights have
been sleepless, up to then he had lived an honest and hard working life and
had never hurt anyone in any way.  How this could happen he did know, he
gave up hope on justice and prepared himself for a life thrown away. 
Arriving at his future home, Valencia prison, he had no idea the wheels
that were turning to get him to where he was.  The paid off judge, the
police officers that owed someone a favor, the payoffs of the juror's it
was a tough road but it had to be just right to make this day happen.

   He now sat in a holding cell and had no idea why or what he was here
for. He had been in the general population for a few weeks upon arrival
until this morning when he was pulled out of breakfast and brought here,
shaved, cleaned, left naked except for a robe and cuffed and shackled. 
Finally after an eternity a guard opened the door and came in, she said,
"Ok, Mike it's time to go." Mike replied, "Go where?" The guard back handed
Mike across the face with all her might and watched as he went to a knee.
She repeated, "Ok, Mike it's time to go, not a word out of you." Mike still
stinging from her blow got back on his feet and followed after her as fast
as his shackled feet could follow.  They walked for an eternity, Mike only
able to take small steps with the shackles on was huffing and puffing, this
seemed to make the guard go even faster Mike thought.  Finally arriving at
a heavily guarded gate the guard stopped and pulled out some paperwork. 
Another guard was sitting at a desk on the other side of the gate and
Mike's guard pushed the paperwork thru an opening about desk top height. 
She whistled and hummed a song she remembered hearing on the radio.  She
even looked back at Mike who had a look of terror on his face.  Cindy
looked at him and wondered what was going to happen to him once he was
delivered, her guess was he was going to be a slave to someone only thing
that confused her was usually the prisoners sold into slavery were trained
before given to someone.  Something registered different here but she
couldn't figure out what.  Finally the gate keeper guard slid the paperwork
back thru the slot.  She said to Cindy, Ok I will open it in a moment, too
bad for him he would probably be better off going back to his cell than
where he is probably headed.  They both laughed, while waiting for the
heavy steel gate to pivot open Cindy looked back at Mike who must be now
digesting the comment the other guard made, he looked almost ready to cry.

   Cindy not being one to let up went to Mike so her face was inches from
his and she almost hissed with anger at him, "Remember that slap I gave
you? That is going to be a love tap compared to what will probably be
happening to you in the near future." She made a fake slap motion to Mike's
head and watched him cower in fear.  She laughed at him and just said,
"Pathetic." Just then the gate swung open and she turned on her heel.  She
uttered "Follow me, and don't even think of being too far behind." She
began walking and soon heard him huffing again.  This made her happy, she
couldn't help thinking that she hated men and loved working here.  She
would just love the chance one day to bring one of these men home so she
could let loose on one.  Unfortunately she would need a much larger
paycheck to actually afford to buy a slave but being able to abuse them at
work was the next best thing.  Soon they were waiting in front of the same
elevator she had just led Representative Robbins to a few minutes earlier.



   The elevator doors opened and they both stepped in, Cindy pushed the
button and put the key in again to override the elevator and take it to the
restricted floor the warden's office was on.  The doors closed and a quiet
15 second ride ended with the doors sliding open for Mike to finally
realize his final destination.  Cindy led him to the Warden's door and
knocked.  When she heard the familiar "Enter" She opened the door and
pointed for Mike to go in.  Mike did his best to go quickly make it thru
the door and was surprised as it slammed right behind him without the guard
entering with him.  Mike looked and saw two women sitting at a desk.  The
Warden he recognized but not the other one.  The Warden told Mike to stand
at the side of the desk.  He complied as best as his shackled legs could
carry him.

   The warden addressed him first.  Mike Thorne, prisoner number 35687, you
have been sentenced to life in prison, as part of your sentence you are
eligible to be remanded to the custody of a citizen for the purpose of
becoming their slave and thus ending your burden on the state.  This is
your fate; please sign these documents on the desk here.  The first one is
your transfer to the custody of your new owner.  The second ends your
rights as a citizen you may have had and puts any and all legal decisions
into the hands of your owner.  The third is an a agreement that says you
may not be allowed to be free ever again, if your owner does not wish to
not have you as their slave anymore you can be sold to another or returned
to prison to serve out your life sentence.  After you sign you may ask a
question if you have one." Mike asked a question first.  "What if I don't
sign these papers?" Caroline spoke up.  "Oh Mikey please don't sign them. I
would love an excuse to strap you to a table and love every second of
punishing you, not just until you decide to sign but for hours after." Mike
immediately picked up the pen and signed each paper.  When he was done Mike
asked the Warden, "May I ask a question?" Caroline spoke up, "No you may
not, you have signed the papers and are now the property of another person,
what information you need is no longer up to you, on our drive I will
explain everything you need to know."

   Soon Mike was in the front seat of her car buckled in and ready for the
trip.  Caroline took her place in the driver's seat, started the engine and
began to drive.  Mike was scared but yet happy he was leaving the prison.
After a few uncomfortable quiet moments Caroline finally spoke up.  "Mike,
do you know what happened to you?" Mike replied, "I am not sure what you
mean, I signed the papers and here we are." Caroline laughed, "No Mike, I
mean since this whole prison thing began." Mike said "Oh sorry, yes the
police made a mistake and charged the wrong person in a crime that I am
forced to serve.  I am hoping my appeal will be heard and my lawyer is
doing research on freeing me." Caroline felt a rush of power and control
come over her.  It was so intoxicating; she was feeling a little sad that
Mike wasn't going home to be her slave.  At that moment Caroline knew she
would have to have one for herself.  Her mind drifted of the possibilities
of men who could be kneeling at her feet while she enjoyed life.
   End of Part 1