Their Fatal Secrets by Janice Frost

Author:Janice Frost
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: JOFFE BOOKS
Published: 2017-10-16T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Following the macabre discovery of Bunty’s body, Jess had developed a habit of looking over her shoulder. She felt vulnerable, but more than that, she couldn’t shake the feeling that people close to her might be in danger because of something she’d done. But what was it? Why? The threatening note had advised her to stop looking into things that didn’t concern her if she didn’t want people close to her to get hurt. If it hadn’t been for the recent incidents she might have dismissed it as a prank. On balance, she still thought Michael must be responsible. She couldn’t think of anyone else. Jess baulked at the thought of bringing this up with Pam. Her friend had been through a lot in the past few days and Jess had no wish to upset her further.

In her morning break, Jess popped out to go to the bank. Hurrying across the campus, she looked upon familiar and unfamiliar faces alike with suspicion. Even standing in the queue at the bank, she felt anxious.

Back at college, in the busy corridor outside the classrooms, she felt safer.

“Jess! Hi!”

It was Jonty Cole. She hadn’t seen him since the day they’d had coffee together. She hadn’t seen Mitch either. Jonty seemed self-conscious.

“I just wanted to apologise for the other day,” he began.

“What for? We’re friends, aren’t we?” Jess said.

Jonty peered at her. “Are you alright, Jess? You look kind of tired.”

“I’m fine. Just didn’t get a lot of sleep last night.”

“Big night out, was it?”

“Oh no, nothing like that. Just . . . just a bit of trouble at my place.”

“Oh? What kind of trouble? If you don’t mind me asking.”

“I . . . it’s a bit of a long story.” He was beginning to irritate her again.

“Well, if you need someone to talk to . . .”

“Thanks, Jonty. That’s kind of you, but I’m fine.”

“What about after work? I could pick you up.”

Really? “I, er, actually I’m seeing my boyfriend later.”

He nodded. “Ah, yes. Mitch, isn’t it? Well, he’s a lucky guy, Jess. I hope he appreciates you.”

Jess smiled politely. Jonty stepped a little closer to her. Too close. For a moment, she thought he was going to kiss her. She flinched, and instinctively took a step backwards.

“S . . . sorry, Jess.”

Jess looked up and down the corridor, glad to see that there were other people about, though she still felt vulnerable.

“Er . . . excuse me, Jonty. I need to get to my classroom now.” Jess moved to the side so that she could get past him, but Jonty still hovered. Jess wished he’d just get the message and go away. She had a feeling there was something more he wanted to say. But after a moment or two, all he said was, “Sorry for holding you up. Have a nice day, Jess.”

Why had he started with all that again after she’d made it clear in the coffee shop that even if she weren’t already dating, she still wouldn’t be

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