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“Oh!” Dee kicked her shoes off when she entered Winston’s living room that night. “I’m so happy that case is over.”
“Congratulations again.” Winston swept her into a fiery kiss. “I knew you’d get to the bottom of it.”
“For a while there I wasn’t so sure.” She threw her purse on his couch and ran her fingers through her hair. “Now I can relieve some of that stress I’ve been having.”
“Speaking of stress...” Winston danced toward her, wrapping his arms around her waist. “Someone needs some pampering.”
She giggled. “I like the sound of that.” She swayed against him. “What do you have in mind?”
“How about us cozying up on a pallet in front of the TV and sipping wine?”
“That sounds great.” She put her arms around his shoulders. “Let’s escape tonight then tomorrow it’s back to the bullshit.”
He chuckled, lowering her to the couch. “You rest and I’ll go get the wine and the blanket.”
Dee curled her feet up on the couch and got the remote control. “We can watch Turner Classic Movies.”
“I’ll be right back.” Winston winked and left the room.
“Mm.” Dee lay back, stretching out her arms. “Winston?”
“Yeah?”
“Bring cheese and crackers.” She rubbed her stomach. “I’m starving.”
Her cell rang.
“Jeez it never ends, does it?” She leaned up, pulling the phone out her pants pocket.
Jonathan Wild
Dee placed the phone to her ear. “Hello?”
“Deidra?”
She glanced at the doorway. “You have no business calling me.”
“I wanted to congratulate you on solving the case.”
“Listen, okay?” She sat up, hooking her leg underneath her. “Whatever this is you’re trying to do is over.”
“I’m not trying to do any—”
“Over, Jonathan. There is no reason for you to contact me again.”
“You’re one of us now.” His tone grew ominous. “I won’t give up until you realize where you belong.”
She hung up, slamming the phone on the table.
“I gotta get the blanket.” Winston strolled in with wine and a tray of cheese and crackers. “Is everything all right?”
“Yeah.” Dee faked a smile. “Everything’s fine.”
THE END
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