Welcome To Wherever You Are by John Marrs

Author:John Marrs
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-04-28T23:00:00+00:00

THIRTEEN MONTHS EARLIER – DUNDALK, IRELAND

Dogs’ eyes on a dozen painted plates hanging from the walls seemed to watch Declan as intently as Matty did, counting the heap of stolen euros on the kitchen table.

‘That’s €12,276 in total, pretty good for a first try,’ announcd Declan proudly. He leaned back on his chair and stretched his arms above his head – their haul was greater than either had anticipated.

‘First and only try,’ added Matty.

‘That’s what I meant. It’s enough to pay for two seats in Upper Economy to Ibiza and two InterRail tickets, plus spending money for everywhere else we want to go.’

‘We need to be sensible though, we don’t know how long it has to last.’

They were suddenly interrupted by the creaking hinges of a porch door. Declan darted to the other side of the kitchen, grabbed a handful of tea towels and threw them at Matty, who in turn covered the cash as his mother appeared, weighed down by two bags of food shopping.

‘Can I give you a hand, Mrs O’Keefe?’ began a flustered Declan.

‘No, it’s fine, lads,’ she replied. ‘What’s going on in here? Why do you two look so guilty?

‘What are you on about, Mammy, we’re just sitting here talking,’ replied Matty in a forced, jovial tone. Matty and Declan looked at each other behind Mrs O’Keefe’s back while she placed her bags on the kitchen work surface.

‘You two, just talking? Now I know you’re guilty of something. Are you staying for dinner, Declan?’

‘If you don’t mind.’

‘Sure it’s no trouble. Just move that pile of money you’re hiding under my tea towels and set the table.’

Matty and Declan glared at each other again, neither knowing how to respond. So they scooped the money back into their duffel bags and Matty hurried upstairs with them. Before Declan could follow, Mrs O’Keefe held his arm and looked him straight in the eye.

‘Promise me, Declan, you’ll look after my boy. Please promise me that.’

Declan nodded. ‘You know I will.’

Mrs O’Keefe appeared convinced of Declan’s sincerity and removed her hand. ‘Good lad, I just needed to hear you say it,’ she added, and patted him on the shoulder.

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