The Girl on Gander Green Lane: A chilling psychological thriller with a twist. by M J Hardy

Author:M J Hardy [Hardy, M J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-05T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Someday everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason. – unknown

I sleep in for the first time in years. The sun is high in the sky when I drag myself downstairs to get some coffee and for a while, everything seems normal.

I take my mug over to the window and watch the world going about its day. Mrs Barlow is cleaning her windows. I see Angela walk to her car and wonder how she’s feeling now she’s pregnant. I see Carrie Evans lifting a child into her car as she heads out on the school run and then I see her husband Derek kiss her on the cheek affectionately as he heads off to the office.

Normal life goes on for everyone but me, Richard and the girl on Gander Green lane. We are altered forever. One is dead, killed in her prime and will always be remembered with love and fondness. One is on the run and sure to return and cause more trouble, and one may as well be dead, although some may argue she has been for years. One person is a prisoner of her own stupidity and only has herself to blame for the situation she finds herself in.

Sighing, I head off to get dressed and tackle yet another cupboard in a bid to distract my attention. It must be around 10 o clock when Gloria knocks on the door.

“Hey, Sarah. It’s only me, I’ve come bearing gifts.”

Grateful for some company, I fling open the door and smile as Gloria heads inside, staggering under the weight of some shopping bags.

“Phew, they’re heavier than I thought.”

I look with interest as she starts pulling all sorts of treasures from them. Beautiful clothing that looks almost new, sits alongside fabulous handbags and designer scarves. I look at her in surprise and she says warmly, “I thought you could use a change of clothes. You must be craving something new and I thought some of these would help banish those unhappy memories.”

I’m actually speechless as I look at her with gratitude. “How did you know?”

She smiles sadly. “I’m guessing every item you own brings back unhappy memories. I know I’m the same. I remember things that happen by the clothes I wear. For instance, I had a puncture not so long ago and had to wait for hours in the pouring rain. The dress I was wearing got soaked through and I haven’t worn it since – bad luck you see. Then there’s the skirt I wore when I got my latest health check. It didn’t go well so obviously the skirt is bad luck and I dropped it to the charity shop.”

I look at her with concern. “Are you ok, health wise I mean?”

She shrugs. “So, so. I had a negative smear test and had to get some treatment. It seems ok now, but I was worried for a while there.”

I smile sadly, “I’m sorry, I never knew.

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