Clued to Death by Barbara Schlichting

Author:Barbara Schlichting
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barbara Schlichting
Published: 2024-05-11T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

I woke early in the morning and looked out across the back yard and smiled. Flowers bloomed, my rosebush looked marvelous. Grandma did wonders with my garden, and I wondered what I’d ever do without her. Glancing at the clock, I decided that there was plenty of time for a run before work. I gave Aaron a peck on the cheek. “I’m going for a run. It’s only six. Go back to sleep.” I slipped into my jogging shorts and top, and out in the kitchen I did a few stretching exercises before grabbing a water bottle and dashing out the door.

The early morning freshness cleared my mind as I jogged. I let my thoughts wander. I thought about my parents who’d been killed in a car accident and realized once again, that the driver was never found. Time to talk to Grandpa. I turned the corner and headed in the opposite direction of the store. I hoped that the identity of the barmaid would soon be discovered. I didn’t like the idea of that woman coming into the store in costume. It struck me as duplicitous and dangerous. I questioned the friendships between the others in the case, and wondered again about the motive behind the camaraderie. I headed back home after jogging two miles, and that’s when I noticed the car inching along behind me. When I glanced over my shoulder, the driver wove into the outer lane and turned a corner. I couldn’t be sure if this person was following me, but it certainly felt like it. It gave me goose-bumps.

I felt relieved as I entered our little development. And, once inside the house, I didn’t want to leave again.

“How was your run?”

“Not sure, but I think I was followed.” I plopped into a kitchen chair and let Aaron place a full glass of orange juice in front of me. I nearly drank it all down.

“How so?” He held up two eggs, and I held up one finger while finishing my juice. “What did the car look like?”

“Small and dark blue.”

“It’s not conclusive by any means, but it does sound like the car that I think was following me. We’ll have to pay closer attention to who is behind us at all times.”

“I wish I had gotten a better look, but I just didn’t expect it.”

“You better drive to work from now on. When will Max return?”

“Hopefully today.”

Aaron dished up the fried egg and I ate my breakfast. After that, I took a shower and prepared for work. As I brushed my hair, I asked, “What shift today?”

“Afternoon.”

“Good. You can stay with me at work.” I set down my brush and applied lipstick. “I’m off. When will you come?”“After I mow the lawn.”I kissed him goodbye, and headed out to the car. I tossed my bag inside, and started the engine. As I backed from the garage, my cell phone chirped and I stopped to answer it. “Hi Bambi.” I heard sniffles and said, “What’s wrong? What happened?” More sniffles.

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