The Resident by Jackson David

Author:Jackson, David [Jackson, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Thriller, Suspense
ISBN: 9781782836513
Publisher: Profile Books
Published: 2020-07-15T14:00:00+00:00

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE, 9.26 PM

Brogan’s smile was as wide as it had ever been. This was delicious. A turn of events worthy of celebratory fireworks.

Gabrielle.

She was a stunner, all right. Splayed out directly below Brogan, she possessed a topology of undulating curves that commanded his eyes to rove back and forth across them. Whatever fault lines lurked beneath them in her personality were worth the journey.

Gabrielle, though!

That was the point. She was not Colette. She was the very antithesis of Colette. She represented Colette’s worst fears and anxieties about her relationship with her husband. Well, other than what she thought he was doing to drive her insane over Jeremy.

And, Martyn, you sly dog! What has got into you? Why are you even taking this risk?

‘This is so bad.’

Gabrielle turned to Martyn as she said this, her fingers plucking at his chest hair.

‘Really? I quite enjoyed it.’

She flicked his left nipple, making him wince. ‘I mean it’s wicked. We shouldn’t have . . . I mean, don’t you think . . . ?’

‘It’s fine. Colette will never know. She’s giving a presentation up in Edinburgh.’

‘Okay, but even so . . .’

Martyn leaned in and stroked her breast with the backs of his fingers. ‘Wasn’t it worth it?’

‘For me, yes. I like the excitement. For you, though? Why couldn’t we have gone to a hotel like we usually do?’

‘Because I have an empty house tonight. I’ve got a comfy bed, wine, food . . .’

‘You mean it’s cheaper.’

‘That’s not what I said. If you had your own place, instead of living with your sister—’

‘She wouldn’t say anything. What happens in our flat stays in our flat.’

‘I’m not taking any chances. Louise knows me, don’t forget. All it would take is for her to say the wrong thing to the wrong person—’

‘She wouldn’t do that. Anyway, I don’t think that’s the real reason.’

‘What do you mean?’

‘For bringing me here. You did it because it turns you on to have me in your wife’s bed.’

‘Rubbish.’

She poked him in the ribs with a gaudy false fingernail. ‘Go on, admit it.’

‘No.’

‘I’m right, aren’t I? The only reason I’m here is because you like the idea of rubbing Colette’s nose in it. That’s a metaphor, by the way, so no dirty comments, please.’

‘Who, me?’ He paused. ‘All right, I confess. Maybe it does give me a thrill. But I’ve got to get my kicks where I can at the moment.’

‘Oh? Colette putting you on rations, then?’

‘More of a starvation diet, really.’

‘Really?’ Gabrielle sounded too pleased with the revelation.

‘Well, it’s not like it’s been going on for ages, but she’s suddenly gone all cold on me.’

‘Why? What brought that on?’

‘Dunno. She’s been acting really weird. Keeps going on about her ex.’

‘What, the guy who topped himself ?’

‘Yeah. And whatever you do, don’t mention him to Colette when you next see her.’

‘Right, because I’m likely to do that, aren’t I? I’m going to say, “Hey, Colette. Why don’t you tell me about that boyfriend of yours who committed suicide?”’

‘You know what I mean.

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