A Killer's Calling: Incite to Murder 1 by John Stuart Owen

Author:John Stuart Owen
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2015-09-21T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 35

The three story block of flats didn’t boast a lift and Orla cursed quietly as she reached the top step. The two plastic carrier bags were cutting into her hands as she arrived at her front door. The milk and the bread made up most of the one bag; the other held the necessities. . . Corona beers and a bottle of Pinot Grigio. The last week had been pretty demanding and as a result, things had been neglected.

I’ve got to call Mom. . . I must have a dozen text’s that I haven’t responded to. She’ll be going ballistic! Orla collapsed on the bed, phone in hand.

‘Hi Mom!’

‘Oh my! . . . I thought you had slipped off the planet. Where have you been?

Your father has been worried sick; it’s not like you to be so quiet!’

‘I’m really sorry not getting back to you sooner but this case I’m working on has just taken up so much of my time. I’ve spent every waking hour on it but at last we’re making headway.’

‘That’s nice dear. . . What’s his name?’

‘What do you mean? . . .What’s his name?’

‘Well tell me if I’m wrong dear, but whenever I’ve lost track of you for a couple of weeks there’s usually a man involved.’

‘Well it’s not like that this time. I’ve been working on this case with a new team and we have had an incredible couple of days. We’ve actually solved the crime! It’s been hanging over us for months, but now, with this new detective inspector, we have found out who was responsible. Actually I said we had solved it but we have only half solved it.’

‘I don’t understand; how can you only half solve a case?’

‘Oh mother! It’s just that there is another murder related to this case and we’ve still got to sort that out.’

‘That’s wonderful Orla. . . you make us so proud, but I do worry for you. How many do you have in this new team? Are you doing your fair share?’

‘There’s only two of us Mom, and yes I'm doing my fair share!’

‘Only two! That's hardly a team; it’s more like you have a partner. You be careful my girl, don’t let him take advantage of you.’

‘Oh for heaven’s sake Mom, I’m all grown up now!’

‘So was I, and look what happened to me: I ended up with your Dad! That reminds me, please give Seamus a call; he was round here again yesterday asking after you. You know he’s running the farm now. I’ve always said you would make a lovely couple. Your Dad is now spending more time up there with him, than he is with me; but the rain is getting a bit colder so maybe that will change.’

‘Speak with you soon Mom. . . Love to everyone!’

God! . . . That was hard work. I need a drink . . . I hate to drink alone . . . but sometimes!

Household chores and washing took up the rest of Orla’s afternoon.

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