Back to Blue by Dillon Watson

Author:Dillon Watson [Watson, Dillon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Gay & Lesbian
Publisher: Bella Books
Published: 2013-01-06T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Inside the office building Summer looked at the bank of elevators, then headed for the stairs. No more elevator conversations for her today. Maybe she should take Stu up on his offer to build her some muscles. Then she wouldn’t need to use an elevator ever again.

She considered it bad luck when she spotted Marcia standing next to Fiona’s desk. Judging by Marcia’s expression, the feeling was mutual.

“You okay?” Fiona asked, her eyes wide with concern. “You sounded real shaky on the message.”

“Yeah, uh. I had a, uh, a thing come up. It was important.”

“A ‘thing’?” Marcia questioned, her eyebrows raised. “You’re late for work because of a ‘thing’? You’ll have to do better than that.”

“I’m taking the time, so back off.” She stifled the urge to show her mean. “You’re no longer the boss of me.” The expression on Marcia’s face was priceless. Taking the high road, Summer waited until she was in her office to give in to laughter.

“Someone’s in a good mood.” Liz stuck her head around the doorjamb.

“Only a little. Just got one in on M&M.”

“That’ll do it.” Liz plopped her butt on Summer’s desk. “I could say I stopped by to see if you need any clarification on the work I left in your in-box, but I won’t. Are you okay? Fiona forwarded your message and you sounded kind of…No, you sounded distraught. You’re not having any repercussions from the head trauma, are you?”

“In a way. Short version. I thought I might have some information for the police about an ongoing case. After talking to them, turns out they don’t think I do.”

“Am I correct in assuming you’re not ready to give me the long version?”

She nodded. “Maybe some time when it’s not so fresh.” When I know I’ll stay in control, she thought, shying away from the concern in Liz’s eyes. Concern that could be her undoing.

“Good enough. My door’s open if you need or want to talk. Whatever you say stays between us.”

“Thanks. Don’t complain when I take you up on that offer.”

Liz winked. “I’m made of sterner stuff. If at some point you feel you need to get out of here, do it. Work will get done.”

“I need the work, the focus.”

That proved to be true—Summer was able to work steadily until one, when hunger struck. The early March sun was weak at best, still the need to be away from her desk, to move, got her up and out. She walked the crowded sidewalks, passing restaurant after restaurant without being able to decide where to stop. Without thought, she found herself in front of the bookstore.

Her heart hammered as she wondered if the kidnapper could be in there now, browsing through books and looking normal. After a moment’s hesitation, she opened the door and stepped inside. The clerk behind the desk was unfamiliar, but she smiled a welcome.

Feeling foolish, Summer walked the few aisles, scanning the patrons while maintaining a safe distance from the local section. More relieved than disappointed

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