Boyfriend's Awful Plan to Kidnap His Girlfriend and Then Propose to Her Backfires in a Big Way When His Co-Conspirators Take It Too Far and Make Her Fear for Her Life

It is not in jest when I say that women always have their guard up. We are constantly assessing our surroundings, watching for potential threats and dangers.

We would love to be more carefree and relaxed outdoors, but certain experiences have dashed those chances. A Reddit post that grew wilder with each sentence provided a preview of how real these dangers are for women.

OP thought her boyfriend was on his way to a camping trip with his friends when she went for her morning run. His weekend trip was that Friday and was set to last until Sunday morning.

OP wouldn't be able to reach him since there is no service at the campsite. At 8 AM that Friday, OP wore one earbud for a work call and left for her morning run.

She noticed an SUV following her. She shared her location with her sister and asked her to stand by.

When OP looked up from her phone, the SUV was right beside her. Someone jumped out, grabbed her, and OP dropped her phone.

OP saw at least two guys in ski masks before they covered her eyes. She screamed, panicked, and begged the men to release her.

They laughed in response. One of them held OP's arms behind her while the other restrained her legs.

At one point, OP even peed herself out of fear. Her abductors were oblivious until they arrived at their destination.

OP screamed for help when they pulled her out of the vehicle

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Finally, her mask was removed. She was on her knees in front of her boyfriend.

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He looked confused and angrily asked his friends what was happening. OP realized he was dressed nicely.

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The entryway to his home was also decorated romantically. OP realized what was going on and collapsed into sobs. She had another panic attack.

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Her boyfriend took her upstairs, where OP showered and changed by herself. She called her sister, who immediately sped to fetch her. OP knows she's not in any real danger, but her body couldn't catch up to what was happening.

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OP's sister wanted her to file a report with the police

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The kidnapping plan was taken too literally and too far. They will be charged with false imprisonment if OP decides to press charges.

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OP thanked everyone for their support. She and her sister were planning to meet her boyfriend around the time she posted the update.

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OP's fear was real, even if the situation was a "joke"

angrygse

Initially, she had no idea that it was all planned. She genuinely thought she was being kidnapped by men who would harm her. It was all real for OP.

angrygse

That creepy guy running his hands up and down her thighs sexually assaulted her.

Expert_Equivalent100, randomschmandom123

The damage to OP and her property is tangible. People she didn't consent to touched her and took away her agency.

FuzzballLogic

Even when you learn the truth that you were not in any real danger later on, your brain and body will remain on heightened alert because of your initial response to the situation.

trottrottatortot

There are apparently studies that show playing Tetris helps the brain process traumatic experiences.

Typical_Lock2849

All of those things were real. The facts will not change or erase how OP felt in those moments.

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None of what happened to her was okay.

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OP's life moving forward will not be the same after what happened to her. They knowingly traumatized her.

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She is definitely going to need therapy as soon as possible.

Kingc1285

Her mind and body are still in panic mode, even though she knows she is in a safe location.

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The outpouring of support and horror on her behalf reached OP. She posted an update after a few weeks.

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OP accepted her boyfriend's proposal. They are working on her healing.

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OP is still consulting with her lawyer, but she doesn't think she will pursue charges against her abductors.

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Her update was not as well received as OP thought. Redditors had a lot to say.

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They urged her to reconsider her decision not to press charges.

jrosekonungrinn

Even her boyfriend's original plan, if it had been followed, was in poor taste, to put it mildly.

jrosekonungrinn

I personally couldn't see myself continuing a relationship with a person who would abduct me as a prank. I was angry on OP's behalf because what she went through was completely unavoidable.

May she have a strong support system moving forward, as it will take a long time for her to fully process the events of that Friday morning. Friends, pretending to kidnap your significant other to propose to them is never a good idea.