Linda’s erect nipples were quite noticeable as Sgt. Miller eyed her up and down with a look of total disgust. He asked for the man of the house in a brusque tone, and she told him he was at work. The question irritated Linda and she asked rather defiantly what the purpose of his visit was.
He shook his head and said, “My name is Sgt. Karl Miller. We received a call about a prostitution ring in this neighborhood and from the looks of it I’ve got the right house. May I come in?”
Linda took offense to his comment and said, “How dare you! I am not a prostitute and I resent your insinuation.”
Sgt. Miller, displaying annoyance with her attitude responded, “Listen, madam,” (The double meaning of the word was not lost on Linda either.) “I’m just doing my job. We have complaints of suspicious activity at this address, particularly on Wednesdays. Men have been seen coming and going throughout the day. You either allow me to come in and investigate or I’ll have to call for back up. I’ll have about twenty police cars out here faster than you can say, ‘that’ll be $20 bucks’. Which will it be?”
Linda knew she definitely did not want to call attention to herself, so she lowered her head and stepped aside allowing Sgt. Miller in her house. The officer again gave her a look over and shook his head in disgust. She felt so ashamed and judged. How did she end up here? She was just a housewife, a respectable housewife.
His voice brought her back. “Madam, what is your name,” he asked. She gave him her full name. He asked her for more personal information, her husband’s name, place of employment, phone number, etc. She cooperated fully, still annoyed at the intrusion and also fearful that her tryst with Robert had been witnessed and reported.
She told Sgt. Miller that she’d done nothing wrong and that the allegations were false. She assured him there was no prostituting going on in her home. He assured her that he was not making any judgments until he finished a thorough investigation. He asked her if anyone else was in the house.
Linda’s eyes widened. Robert had given her implicit instructions; no one should know he was there. She was caught between lying to the police officer and risking getting caught and her loyalty to her lover. She opted for the latter and shook her head, no. Sgt. Miller informed her that he would have to search the house as part of his investigation. He explained that in accordance with standard procedure he was going to restrain her for both their safety.
Linda assured him that was not necessary. The officer was annoyed and in a more stern voice said, “Madam, I don’t believe I asked you if you felt it was necessary. I don’t feel safe with your type, and I’m going to restrain you so that I can do my job to the best of my ability. If you resist, I will have to call for back up. Now extend your arms palms down so I can secure you.”
Linda felt terrified at this turn of events. She also wondered if Robert was going to make his presence known and perhaps rescue her from this situation. She had no choice but to put her hands out so Sgt. Miller could restrain her.
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