Fugitive Justice by Hill Rayven T

Author:Hill, Rayven T. [Hill, Rayven T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780994778192
Amazon: B016LTZ7B0
Goodreads: 27222219
Publisher: Ray of Joy Publishing
Published: 2015-11-15T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Wednesday, 1:28 p.m.

JAKE WORKED THE bicycle behind a hedge at the rear of a strip plaza not far from Richmond Realty. He concealed it as well as he could with dead leaves and branches and stood back. It would be safe there for the time being.

He might come back for the bike later, but it was becoming more of an annoyance than useful transportation, drawing looks from curious drivers and amused smiles from pedestrians. With his long legs, he could make just about the same speed. And anyway, he had nowhere to be at the moment.

He crossed the street to a grassy area near a towering office building facing Main Street, then sat and leaned against a shade tree. He played the little talk he’d had with Overstone over in his mind for the umpteenth time.

Pedestrians hurried up and down the sidewalk, cars sped by on the street, and furry animals played in the bushes nearby. It seemed like he was the only one without real freedom.

The cell phone in his back pocket rang, and he answered it. Other than Sammy, Annie was the only person with his number, and he was happy to hear her cheerful voice, even if it appeared forced. Though not hampered by the law on her heels, he knew she had to be going through as much as he was.

“Lisa was here,” Annie said.

“Oh? Causing more problems?”

Annie explained the proposition the newswoman had presented to her. “I know it’s not something you want to think about right now,” she said. “But I had to see how you’re doing, anyway.”

“I’m doing great,” Jake said, knowing it was a half-truth. “And tell Lisa I’ll do the interview. As long as it helps me move around more safely, it’s no big deal to me. She can have whatever she wants.”

“She also told me Merrilla Overstone’s dying of cancer,” Annie said. “According to Niles Overstone, his wife might have only a short time left.”

“Cancer?” Jake said. “Overstone didn’t mention that to me.”

Annie chuckled. “You two aren’t exactly on the best of speaking terms. Why would he?”

“No reason, I guess. He seemed more concerned with calling the cops on me. I didn’t get anything from him, anyway. If he knows anything about the bank robbery or his wife’s shooting, he never gave me any hint.”

“Other than your talk with Overstone, have you found out anything else?” Annie asked.

“Not a thing. I’m still waiting to hear from Sammy, and I’m also hoping you’ll find a lead. I’m tired of not knowing what’s going on, and I need to get digging into this thing.”

“It’ll come,” Annie said. “Up until now, Hank’s been forthcoming with me, and I keep in touch with him.” She paused, then said, “We miss you here, but you’d better go. You don’t want to kill the charge in your cell phone. And I’m going to be doing some snooping around this afternoon, and I’ll call you if I find out anything.”

“Be careful, and I miss you, too,” Jake said, then hung up and glanced at the phone.

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