Living Proof by Peter J Thompson

Author:Peter J Thompson [Thompson, Peter J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-27T22:00:00+00:00

Ramon leaned against a wall in the small courtyard outside the bank building and tried to relax. After Barry was murdered, he felt that a rope tightening around his neck. Ramon saw his own face flashed on the TV and staring from the front pages of the Houston newspapers. His description was attached to a false name—but there was no doubt it was him they were after. It was him they had accused of murder.

He’d expected to be discovered at any time. But now, just a few days later, he was standing on a busy city street. Scores of people were passing by and no one gave him so much as a second glance. Of course he didn’t look quite the same. Sunglasses hid his eyes and a baseball cap covered his hair. Also, the news of Barry’s murder wasn’t as big in Austin as it had been in Houston. He wasn’t exactly on the street either. The courtyard was far enough off the sidewalk to be discreet. The bank’s main doors were behind him and the ATM machine was off to the side.

It was a Wednesday and the bank was closed, so this area was a small oasis in the hectic city. Still, he was out in the open and no one noticed. He was starting to feel invisible again.

They had killed Barry. Ramon was sure of that. It was to force him out in the open. If he were easily recognized, there would be no place to hide. But the plan hadn’t worked. It seemed almost an act of desperation on their part. If they really thought they were close to catching him, they wouldn’t have made the search so public.

Ramon examined the faces of the people walking by on the street—nothing unusual. Was it really possible he was close to being home free? He hoped Lena was right. She was sure the Star would be able to protect them. And once the story was public, they’d be safe. They wouldn’t dare do anything when the truth was out in the open. He still wasn’t completely convinced, but he’d agreed. There was no turning back now.

Ramon checked his watch. It had been nearly twenty minutes since they parked and Lena went the long way around the block to find the editor. Ramon insisted they meet outside of the Star offices. He felt safer now, but it was better to be cautious. He knew what they were capable of. Twenty minutes. Lena had been gone longer than expected. Ramon felt a nervous sensation in his stomach. What if something had gone wrong? What if she walked into a trap? If something happened, it was his fault. He hoped she’d return soon.

Ramon continued to look at the faces of the people going by. It wasn’t long before he saw her. He let his breath escape slowly. She looked good in her navy skirt and white top, her long legs striding purposefully. Her ash blonde hair was cut short in a serious business style, but there was a softness in her face.

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