Stay or Go by Kelly Wood

Author:Kelly Wood [Wood, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781386313489
Publisher: 210 Publishing LLC
Published: 2019-01-10T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

1:47 P.M.

“How long have you been stealing from us?” I asked. Shame spread across Carl’s face.

“Carl!” Peter declared. “Why?”

I looked up to see Peter, Jax, Seth, and Anais staring down at me. I eased away from Carl, wanting to separate myself from him. Peter whispered something to Seth who promptly walked away.

“I was trying to make ends meet,” Carl said that one statement and abruptly stopped talking.

This moment was one that will forever be rolled up as good and bad all in one. This moment set back my trip to the airport. It sparked a chain reaction of obstacles and time restraints. I was happy that we had figured out where the missing liquor was going but was anxious to be on the way. Once I made a decision, I wanted to accomplish it instantly. I wanted, right now, to be at the airport trying to find Gray.

Seth returned and said the police were on their way. Peter hauled Carl up by his arm and led him to our table. Carl sat quietly. No use in trying to fight it. There were witnesses, and he’d been caught red-handed.

I eased down into my seat and prayed for a quick response from the police. If we were lucky, the local beat cop would be by shortly, but I dreaded the questioning and the delay. I used the time wisely, adding to my sister’s packing list. Her whole list consisted of underwear, towel, and comb. She lived a much simpler beauty routine than I did. I added makeup, deodorant, and all the necessary shower accessories. Mentally my bag filled up with even more when I added phone, computer, e-reader and all charging apparatuses.

I breathed a sigh of relief when the door opened for two police officers. Peter explained the situation while the rest of us looked on. Carl sat staring at his lap through the story. The two officers started with me and worked their way through the group. I checked my watch every thirty seconds, willing them to speed up the process. I talked quickly, my words racing out like I was the guilty party.

After Peter gave his account, he called the delivery company and updated them. Until a new driver could get here and finish the route, the truck was to stay parked at the curb with the blinkers on. The cops let Peter shut the rear doors of the truck to safeguard the contents from thieves.

I bounced from foot to foot as the cops said their goodbyes and explained the next steps to Peter. As soon as they reached for the door, Peter turned to Jax and me, yelling, “Run!”

I hugged Anais and gave her a kiss on the cheek before following Peter’s orders. The three of us made a hasty retreat through the kitchen and into the freight elevator. Peter jumped off again before Jax could close the doors.

“Wait. We’ll need boxes.” Liquor and beer boxes were broken down and piled next to the elevator to be disposed of later.

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