Justice Black: The Game Never Ends by Bansah Gartia

Author:Bansah, Gartia [Bansah, Gartia]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Gartia L. Bansah
Published: 2015-05-11T16:00:00+00:00

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FORTY

Alice watched the news, dismayed. She turned the TV off. “Too much sad news,” she remarked.

The news broadcasted that Lute Gus Forman’s yellow Mustang was found abandoned at the Pine Trees Inn, but there were no signs of Forman. According to his wife, her husband had been despondent after retiring two years ago and often took trips alone.

“I agree with you, Alice.” Kaitlyn was bone tired but had one more appointment. She gathered work and the envelope that she had yet to open to take home. She also had to buy more birdseed. She swore they ate more than she did.

“Wil, I have to stop by Dr. Black’s office. Are you up for dinner?”

“No, you go on. Trenton is picking me up.”

“Getting serious, I see. Dinner every night,” Kaitlyn said.

Wil pressed her hand against her chest with a beam that made Kaitlyn smile. “Real serious. We’re hot and heavy.”

“I’m happy for you, Wil. I’ll see you tomorrow. James’s interview was cancelled. Caldwell wants me to see someone named Slick once they find him. Does anyone have real names in this town?”

She’d never been to Justice’s office before. It was wide and spacious. Jeri greeted her with a warm smile.

“Hi, Jeri, is it? I’m Dr. Joseph.” She handed Jeri a brown envelope. “Dr. Black wanted me to bring this to you.”

“I’m glad to meet you, Dr. Joseph. Dr. Black has often spoken about you. What an honor.”

Kaitlyn shook Jeri’s hand. Justice spoke highly of his office manager. She was curious as to what Justice had said about her to Jeri.

“I mean, from what I hear, you can really blow the sax. My brother works at Ricky’s. Would you like some coffee or tea?”

“No, but thank you for asking.”

The friendly atmosphere immediately changed when Gwen Marcus walked in.

“Dr. Joseph, how strange meeting you here. But how are you?” Be civil, Gwen, she told herself. You still need that interview.

“I’m fine, thank you, and how are you, Ms. Marcus?”

“Fine,” she said and turned to Jeri. “Is Justice back?”

“No, Dr. Black isn’t,” Jeri answered. “Thank you, Dr. Joseph, for bringing over the package. Please tell Dr. Black not to worry about the office. I have everything under control.”

“I will. Good night, Jeri and Ms. Marcus.”

“What a classy woman,” Jeri smoothly commented. She rolled her eyes when Gwen charged after Kaitlyn. “Damn jealous woman.” She opened her desk drawer for the disinfectant and sprayed into the air. “An evil spirit. That’s what scurried out that door behind Dr. Joseph—the devil incarnate.”

A tired, worn mail carrier with a fuzzy right eye and a limp walked up to Jeri’s desk and asked to use the restroom.

Jeri glanced at the door and back to the man. This was a problem.

“Excuse me. There are no restrooms in this office.” She folded her arms and took a warning stance.

“I’m sorry, ma’am. You see, I am new on this route, and I got kind of confused.” The man tried to be as humble as possible and placed his heavy bag on Jeri’s desk.

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