Electric, The Series Finale, Book 6

By Carly Compass

The Electric current still sizzles in, Holiday Book 6! We find the widow, Gina Parrot in over her head with a cast of suspicious characters; the stripper, Carlotta Vanburen and the mysterious businessman, Don Redmen are wining and dining her, whisking her away to the luxurious world of the rich and famous. The question is why? Detective Casey has some ideas and with the help of FBI Agent Charles, he means to solve the mystery of the Gardening Website that proves with a little digging to be anything but organic. Can Brad and Vladimir now defending their lives in the spiritual realm save Gina and expose the truth of how they both died, in this paranormal adventure that leads to an international crime syndicate.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Carly Compass
• Release date: Jan 21, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370834723

Carly Compass

Carly Compass has a Bachelors Degree in Writing and English from Elmhurst College. She is an avid reader, reviewer as well as a member in good standing of both Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta International Honors Societies. She has a number of short stories under her belt published in: the Prairie Light Review, Black Widows, Web of Poetry, and the Middle Western Voice. Her first series, Electric was published in the fall of 2014 with critical acclaim and five star reviews across the board for all four books. She became a best selling author on Amazon when Book 4 came out to the waiting arms of her readers in April of 2015. Electric, The Beginning Book 1 is available for a free download. Books 1, 2, 3 are also available in a discounted combination set. All books read well as stand alone, but you'll want to read every word and leave no page unturned. Pick up your copy today and let the world know what you think by leaving a review! Carly loves hearing from her readers, feel free to connect across the board on all social media.

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Dedication:

For the finale of this series I thought it important to include my alma maters. I want to dedicate this series to the College of DuPage and the Honors Scholar Program and to Elmhurst College and all my professors from both institutions that helped me along the way to develop into the writer that I have become today.

This book is also dedicated to Women and Our Mother Earth without which none of us would be here.

And to my readers: Thank you for all your valued support.

Writing these books has been quite a journey and I am so glad to have the love and support of all of you.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Dedication

Family Tree

Pictorial Review

Reviews

PROLOGUE

Chapter 6-1

Chapter 6-2

Chapter 6-3

Chapter 6-4

Chapter 6-5

Chapter 6-6

Chapter 6-7

Chapter 6-8

Chapter 6-9

Chapter 6-10

Chapter 6-11

Chapter 6-12

Chapter 6-13

Chapter 6-14

Chapter 6-15

Chapter 6-16

Chapter 6-17

Chapter 6-18

Chapter 6-19

Chapter 6-20

Chapter 6-21

Chapter 6-22

Chapter 6-23

Chapter 6-24

Chapter 6-25

Chapter 6-26

About the Author

Questions for Discussion

CONTACT

Acknowledgements

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

I wanted to convey how we touch each other’s lives.

There is no act of kindness that is too small or unnecessary.

So whether you are always present to like a post on Facebook, make a comment or Retweet on Twitter, I want to thank all of my online friends that show support every day, without your help I wouldn't find the courage to go on writing.

Thank you Devika Fernando for you support throughout this process. Indie authors need to stick together for support through thick and thin.

Also, special thanks, to Shadrach Del'Monte who continued to make pictorial reviews of his own accord. Each one is priceless and a unique depiction that shows this author that my work has meaning.

And to all my readers and: a special thanks to Julian A. Anderson, Stuart Kenyon and Shadrach Del'Monte, Carrie Little Bird Miller, Grace Harper, Tonya Morton Jones, Roni O'Connell, and Samantha Walker. Carly's Comets, Tara Copsy, Cathy Tufano, Devika Fernando, Dawn Shepard, Michelle Greer, Jessica Iskey, Joanne Keniston, Marie McKenney, Susan Gabryszewski, Tammie Leisy, and PS Winn!

If I have forgotten anyone, please forgive me. Every single gesture means so much, and for that, I thank you all.

Pictorial Review

Learn more about the artist: delmonte1.wixsite.com/shadrachdelmonte

Here Shadrach encapsulated the entire series in a book cover. Most of books 4, 5, and 6 take place in downtown Chicago...with a trip to New York of course...

Reviews

Prologue

The Electric current still sizzles in, the denouement, Book 6! We find the widow, Gina Parrot, in over her head with a cast of suspicious characters; the stripper, Carlotta Vanburen, and the mysterious businessman, Don Redmen, are wining and dining her, whisking her away to the luxurious world of the rich and famous. The question is why? Detective Casey has some ideas and with the help of FBI Agent Charles, he means to solve the mystery of the Gardening Website that proves with a little digging to be anything but organic. Can Brad and Vladimir now defending their lives in the spiritual realm save Gina and expose the truth of how they both died, in this paranormal adventure that leads to an international crime syndicate.

Chapter 6-1

Recompense

Oh my God! Don, is that you? Gina screamed across the lobby of the Four Seasons hotel, as she ran up to Don, who cringed with embarrassment.

Gina, my love, I was coming up to see you! But what is this, Don asked as he observed Gina's appearance. What are you wearing?

I got out of there as quickly as I could. I can't believe you are here. I didn't know where to go or who to turn to. I still don't. I can't believe.... I just can't believe, Gina's voice broke and changed to uncontrollable sobbing, as she collapsed in Don's arms.

There, there. It couldn't be that bad. Could it? What happened? Don asked as he wrapped his arms around her.

I can't begin to describe, I don't even want to relive the experience, Gina's emotions took her hostage, yet again, as Don tried to calm her.

You need a drink to quiet your nerves. I have a penthouse a few blocks from here. I was coming to check on the two of you to see what your plans are for New Year's Eve! I thought I might tag along. I never suspected that I would find you like this my poor, poor dear. Here, let's slip into the Ty bar and grab a seat by the fireplace and you can tell me all about it. I don't see any luggage and I don't want you to leave without that!

He flew me here. How am I going to get home?

He'll fly you back. Don't worry, or you can fly back with me? I just have to make a few arrangements.

Don steadied Gina as he guided her to the entrance of the bar. He had never seen Gina so visibly shaken.

Don flagged the maître d' and gave the sign for two, the bartender knew what to do. They grabbed a seat by the fireplace in the corner as Gina began her story.

He is so strange, you know? I don't have experience and I guess I was trying to keep up with him, considering he's more sophisticated and worldly or whatever, but what is this bondage, voyeurism, sadism all about? Are you like that?

I need more information. I mean, I'm sure I'm not, but I'm not clear, what you are talking about, Don asked as their two dirty martinis arrived.

Here take a nice long sip of this. Do you like blue cheese?

Not particularly.

Then don't eat the olive. I should have asked. Sorry, these are a favorite of mine.

What is that? Gina asked after taking a sip with a grimace.

1 part dry vermouth and 6 parts gin, that olive is stuffed with blue cheese, hence the name, dirty martini.

Could I get a rum and coke, Meyers if they got it?

Sure, Don said waving his hand again, Can you get the lady a Cuba Libre, Meyers rum?

Right away sir.

Okay, now where were we?

Let me just say that Reggie is kinky and he went too far.

You two had a lover's quarrel?

We are not lovers, but unfortunately, I can't say the same about our chauffeur!

I'm confused. You are lovers with your chauffeur?

Yeah, some Chinese chick!

What?

Reggie started this whole Dom/Sub thing. At least that is what I think it is called. I think he is incapable of having a normal loving relationship!

What makes you think that?

Well, he started with all these demands. He is not like a normal guy who wants to make love.

I see. At least, I think I see. I have known Reggie for years and the subject has never come up.

I'm sure it hasn't, who would want to admit or talk about such dysfunction?

Don had to hold back a laugh as he tried to remain attentive.

Anyway, Gina continued as her drink arrived, she grabbed it as if it were mother's milk and gulped it down.

Slow down there, little lady. You don't want to make yourself sick.

No, you are right about that. It is just that I can't get over it. Can I have another one of these?

Don motioned again and received a nod in recognition.

So anyway, he is all into this bondage, blindfold, whipping, hot candle wax and cold ice cubes! He had me tied down and blindfolded and he brought in the chauffeur and left me with her and her strap on. I am so sorry for telling you this Don, Gina said as she started to sob again.

Oh don't worry, I'm sure I've heard worse. So what is the final outcome? What do you want to do? How can we fix this?

I don't know. I am all partied out. I am an emotional wreck. I still feel that I am in love with him. That is why I went so far and let him do all that kinky shit. But he went too far and I don't think there is any coming back from this. Do you know what I mean?

Now, I think I do. Yes dear. He is a voyeur and although there has not been much research into this field, he seems to have shades of a sadistic streak too.

I don't get it? When did two people falling in love turn into all this?

Not sure falling in love is the right term. I think it is more like you said earlier. A sexual dysfunction.

How do you suppose this happened to Reggie?

I don't know. You would be surprised by the number of men that like to watch unsuspecting people in a state of undress or in private acts such as masturbating or having sex. I think it gives them a God complex.

I have often thought of that. I don't know where it stems from. I think it might have started when I was a little girl and my mother died. Everyone told me she was watching me from heaven. So I have always had the feeling like I am being watched. Religion lends itself to this philosophy too, like God is watching you. Right?

So you think as a culture we are programed to believe that we are being watched?

Think of the Deist's angle on religion. You know the Deists right?

Founders of our country. Yes, I have heard of them.

Then you know about the watch maker's theory? God made a watch and set it in motion and moved on. He never looked back. He doesn't care about the outcome. He did what he came to do and then he was done.

So you are saying that God is not watching us?

Yes, but that is not to say that we are not being watched by someone. I have often thought of us as reality television, like that Louds family back in the 70's, a real 'Cinema Verite,' uncut and unedited for a superior race on some other planet.

Don burst out laughing, Oh, my Gina, you are a delight!

I don't know how delightful I feel right now.

I don't expect you should. But don't worry. This too shall pass. Do you want to go back up and get your luggage? Stay at my place?

Sure. I kind of figured when I saw that chauffeur that my time with Reggie was over. I was out of my league.

Oh darling, you are not out of his league. We will build Utopia and it will be a smash and soon we will have properties all around the world and this night will be nothing more than a little blip on the radar. You are going to become a very wealthy woman and soon people will be catering to you. Now let's go upstairs and get things squared away, Don said popping the olive into his mouth.

Thank you so much Don. I told Brad about my idea years ago and he never took me seriously! I can't believe how lucky I am that you keep showing up and just when I need you to. Thank you, Gina said standing, holding out her arms to embrace him in a hug.

Chapter 6-2

Reckoning

I'm so glad Reggie left, so I could get my stuff without incident. Gina said, tears welling up in her eyes as she wheeled her suitcase into the grand foyer of Don's penthouse. I don't understand it. How did he get that way? She said removing her shoes and hanging her coat.

I'll pour us a drink and we can work our way through it, Don called out from the living room as he grabbed the crystal decanter from the glass and chrome bar cart in the corner.

Wow! This place is amazing! Gina said, entering the living room she looked through the wall of windows and sliding doors out to the veranda with city lights twinkling all around the dark patch of earth that was Central Park at 2:30 a.m. Gina sat on one of the black leather couches mesmerized by the view and curled up with a deep red cashmere throw, as Don poured the brandy.

Here take a sip of this and tell me what I can do, Don said, handing Gina the crystal snifter while taking his place on the chaise lounge.

Gina breathed in the pungent aroma of the brandy, the large snifter encircled her face as she took a sip. "This is such a magnificent view. I know I wouldn't even be here if it weren't for Brad's passing. So much has happened in these past three weeks that my head is spinning. You know I never really even dated. It was Brad and I and that was it.