Ghosts of the Past by Mark H. Downer

Author:Mark H. Downer [Mark H. Downer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781468908190
Publisher: Author Solutions Inc.
Published: 2012-06-30T04:00:00+00:00

With Courtney’s help, Ferguson moved beyond the maze of the airport and accelerated on to the A3 on the way south of the city. It was going to be a gorgeous day. The low pressure that had blown through the day before had left the turquoise blue sky cloudless, the only obstructions being the incredible snow capped peaks that poked up out of the mountainous horizon.

Once they moved to the open road, Courtney pulled her mobile phone from her purse and tapped out her father’s home number. He picked up on the second ring.

“Sorry to wake you Daddy,” Courtney paused briefly, “No, I’m fine.” There was another pause, “No, everything’s alright. Let me talk, you listen. I’m in Switzerland. I just landed in Zurich.”

His daughter did not alleviate Grayson Lewis’ concern, and he continued to interrupt, inquiring about her wellbeing.

“Daddy, please shut up for a minute and let me do the talking. Has anyone tried to contact you? The police in particular.”

Relieved that he had not been reached by anybody, she was free to summarize her ordeal and bend the truth to allay his apprehension over what she was about to tell him.

“Well, I’m sure the police will probably try to get in touch with you soon. To put it as simply as I can, someone tried to kill me yesterday. I’m fine, and wasn’t hurt, thanks to a friend”, she looked over at Ferguson, smiled and winked, “but someone else was. A pizza deliveryman was shot and killed in my condo, and the man that was trying to kill me got away. The police are after him, and I thought it best to get out of town for a little vacation until they get him, or they think it’s safe to return.”

Lewis’s angst was not diminished and his suspicions were there was more to the story than she was telling him, and he told her so.

“Dad, please relax and listen to me. The police are investigating and I am perfectly fine. When they contact you, let them know that I called, and that I was taking a little vacation overseas and that I would call you when I reach my ultimate destination, which I will. Once I call back, I’ll explain everything to you in more detail. It’s all gonna be fine, please trust me!” One last pause, “Thanks Daddy, I love you!”

Courtney clicked off the phone and returned it to her purse.

“That didn’t sound like it went all that well.” Ferguson said.

“I’ve never been able to lie to my father very well. He’s always had the ability to see through them.” She replied.

“How does your phone work overseas?”

“It’s a T-mobile system. It works domestically and internationally.”

“Cool! Can I borrow that in a little while to contact Shutt? If he doesn’t already know by now, he’s gonna hit the roof when he finds out we’ve skipped the country.” Ferguson chuckled aloud.

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