An Unfortunate Incident by K T Brodland

Author:K T Brodland [Brodland, K T]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781950167043
Publisher: KT Brodland
Published: 2019-10-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

W ith supper out of the way, Olivia and Cat took themselves out to the porch, Olivia with her usual glass of wine, Cat with a bottle of beer. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Olivia lapsed into silence, gazing across the driveway to the empty mobile, missing the homey sound of the McIntyres chatting as they too sat outside, enjoying the cool evening air. “I can’t believe I didn’t know what was going on, right under my nose,” she remarked, finally.

Cat shifted in her chair. “I imagine Abe and Barb would have been in the same position as you are. As for Trish, from what you’ve told me, it’s doubtful she knew just what her boyfriend was up to either.”

“I know. I got the distinct impression he kept her pretty much in the dark. I’m certain of one thing, though. Based on what we found in that box, he was planning on doing a moonlight flit. And he wasn’t taking her with him.”

“Yeah, a pregnant girlfriend tagging along could be a bit awkward if you’re on the run. Especially if the gang you’ve ripped off is hot on your heels.”

“You think that’s what that was all about?”

“Yeah, I do. It’s the only thing that makes sense. Either way, whoever is behind this is going to pay. Big time.” In the fading light. she could just make out Cat’s raised eyebrows. Even she was startled by the venom in her voice.

“Easy, tiger. We’ll get the bastards.”

We? When did this become a ‘we’? Oh, right, when we agreed to work together. Not sure I’m really comfortable with that idea. However, I’ll go along with it. For now.

Her teeth clenched against the urge to throw something, scream, anything to relieve the storm building inside. “Yes, we will. For the record, I’m not sure which is making me angrier, Steven for bringing this down on his family and his girlfriend, or me for not paying closer attention to what was going on.”

“You couldn’t have known, Olivia. I doubt if even his parents knew what was going on.”

“Well, if he was in it for the money, he kept a low profile. Underwood had definite ideas as to how his lieutenants should appear in public. From what I saw of his wardrobe, Steven certainly didn’t fit that bill.” She rolled her shoulders. “Maybe Steven didn’t think he was getting a big enough piece of the pie.”

“Could be. In the meantime, let’s wait until we hear from Jean. She may be able to shed a bit more light on this situation. Then we can decide how to proceed.”

There was that ‘we’ again.

“Yeah, you’re probably right.” Olivia absently drummed her fingers on the arm of her chair. “What do we do until then?”

“Keep our heads down, hope we don’t get a replay of what’s happened here lately.”

“Speak for yourself. I almost hope they do show up again.” Olivia snapped, nostrils flaring.

Cat gripped Olivia’s forearm. “Hey, take it easy. I’ve already seen what you can do with inanimate objects.

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