Bury The Bodies: A Gripping Crime Thriller (Solomon Gray Book 4) by Keith Nixon

Author:Keith Nixon [Nixon, Keith]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gladius Press
Published: 2018-11-27T07:00:00+00:00

Twenty

Now

Gray tugged at his shirt collar while he waited. He felt hot, his palms damp, heat in his armpits. This was it, the moment when he learned whether six months of repetitive, bruising treatment had been worth it. The battering of his body with chemicals, allowing the cells to recover before repeating the assault all over again. The process had proved wearing, but Gray supposed that was the point.

The waiting room was a space located between the corridor and the office belonging to Dr Manesh. The area was functional. Beside the chairs was a table and some educational posters, yellowed in the sunlight. The wall paint was old and flaking, the light all unnatural – there weren’t any windows. The room badly needed refreshing.

Gray heard the clack of heels on linoleum. Through the glass door, separating his space from the corridor, he watched two nurses in animated conversation walk past, one clutching a sheaf of folders to her chest.

Just behind them was Manesh. He entered, also carrying a folder. “Good morning, Solomon.” He checked his watch, flicking his wrist so the white lab coat he wore rode up his arm to reveal the face. “You’re early.”

“Got a busy day ahead, doctor.”

“Haven’t we all. Please, after you.” Manesh opened his office door and stood to one side, allowing Gray entrance. “And looking rather smart. All dressed up with somewhere to go?”

“An inquest.” Gray had dug out his best suit and had it dry-cleaned in preparation. The smell of the chemicals was still on the fabric this morning when he’d removed the thin plastic wrap. “For work.”

“Ah.” Manesh was a good head shorter than Gray. His black hair was neatly combed and his small moustache precisely clipped. During their time together, Manesh had told Gray he came from Sri Lanka. Manesh’s English was very good, with just the hint of an accent. Manesh had proved himself an adept and conscientious communicator. Throughout the treatment process, he’d explained each step concisely and listened to all Gray’s concerns.

The doctor pointed at a chair before dropping the folder on a desk and seating himself. He pulled his chair in, smoothed his blue tie down and put his arms on the desk, covering the folder which he’d left closed.

“Let us cut to the chase, Solomon,” said Manesh. “The delay in your care was a major worry for me.”

During a case earlier in the year Gray had broken his treatment programme to focus on his work. Manesh had warned him of the potential consequences but Gray had chosen to ignore the doctor.

“I’m sorry about that,” said Gray, “but it was necessary.”

Manesh held up his hand. “Thankfully, it has not been a problem. I have good news, the best news, in fact.” A broad grin split his round face. “I’m delighted to tell you that you are in remission!”

The relief burst through Gray like a tidal wave. He bent over, arms on his thighs. His heart beat faster. It was what he’d wanted to hear, but dared not hoped for.

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