Food, drink and a deal

The man returned a short while later. He brought Vanessa some food, which consisted of bread and cheese, and a glass of water.

"Thank you," Vanessa said through her gag.

The man smiled, then removed the gag.

"Okay, if you're hungry, eat up," he said. "This isn't the best food in the world, but it will get you through the night."

Vanessa obliged, enjoying the food after having been deprived of it for so long. It tasted delicious.

"That's enough for tonight," the man said. "I'll return tomorrow. We should be able to reach an arrangement then."

"What do you want?" Vanessa asked, confused.

"Oh, nothing much. Just to be sure that you don't say anything about us to anyone. If you don't, we will reward you handsomely."

"How much money are you offering?" Vanessa asked.

"Well, I can't exactly pay you money, but I can offer you something better than cash."

Vanessa looked up at him, surprised.

"I can offer you a chance to participate in our little secret project. All I need is that you sign a simple contract stating that you won't betray us or reveal our existence. Once you agree, you'll be free to go."

"Participate? As in become a milk cow?"

"Yes, that's correct. You'll be paid a salary, and you'll get to keep any extra milk you produce. That's more money that any milk farmer makes in a month!"

Vanessa thought about it. The prospect of money was tempting, but she couldn't imagine herself ever agreeing to such a thing.

"No way I am getting hooked up to your horrible machine again! And besides, I am not even producing milk!", Vanessa protested.

"I assure you, this time it won't be necessary to use that contraption. You'll be hand extracted personally by me. And as for producing milk, we have a way to make that happen..."

Vanessa was speechless. She knew she would never be able to refuse.

"What happens if I don't agree?" she asked.

"If you choose not to sign, then I will have **** but to keep you here. But I promise you, things will be different this time. No more painful machines, no more uncomfortable cuffs. I will take care of everything, including feeding you and letting you sleep. After all, I said I was a nice guy."

Vanessa hesitated for a moment, still torn between her desire to get away from this place and her fear of the unknown. Her mind raced.

"Fine. I'll sign your stupid contract."

The man smiled and handed her a pen.

"Now, write your name on the line below the word 'Agree'."

Vanessa did as instructed and signed her name.

"There, now you are officially part of our team," the man said. "I will see you tomorrow."

The man drove Vanessa back to her house. He insisted in bringing her all the way to her door.

"Thanks for the ride," Vanessa said.

The man smiled. "See you tomorrow. And remember, if you try something funny to get out of the contract, I now know where you live."

"I won't do anything like that," Vanessa promised.

The man flashed her a smile and left. Vanessa unlocked the front door and went inside. She took off her clothes and slipped into bed. Then she lay there, staring at the ceiling until she fell asleep.