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I guess there is no avoiding it now.
“They were pictures of us doing something that is normally not done in public.” I’m trying with everything I have not to say the actual words out loud.
“I’m afraid I don’t follow.”
Of course I would get the dumb-ass cop that can’t read between the lines.
“Sex, we were having sex in his truck,” I blurt, my eyes bulging as I stifle a laugh. Well at least now we’re on the same page.
“I see,” he says, fumbling with the papers on his desk. “Do you have any idea who would have taken these photos?”
I shake my head.
“Any ex-boyfriends?”
“I have one. Cole Mitchell.”
His eyes go wide once again and this time I know he recognizes the name.
“I see.” He looks around the room, picks up his cell phone and stands. “Will you excuse me for a second?” he asks, not waiting for my answer before leaving the room. It only takes a moment, but when he returns, he’s a completely different man.
“Well, unfortunately without proof of who is taking the pictures, we can’t do anything at this time.” His whole demeanor changes in front of my eyes as his stare turns cold, arms crossed over his chest as he sits back in his chair.
“What do you mean? I need solid proof? Isn’t that your job?”
He doesn’t say a word.
“What kind of proof do I need?”
“An email address, a name, or even a confession would be great.” He chuckles to himself as I stare at him in disbelief.
“So you’re telling me that you can’t do anything about someone stalking me and taking pictures of me without my permission?”
He shrugs like what I just said was the least interesting thing he’s ever heard.
Is he serious right now?
I stand, watching him do the same. I stick my hand out, taking his. “Mr. Martin, thank you for your help,” I say with the nicest smile I can muster as I head back toward the front doors. Jennie is still there, she waves as I pass, and I give her a smile even though inside I’m devastated.
I knew this was going to be a mistake.
Just as I open the front door, I walk right into a solid body. When I look up to apologize, all the color leaves my face. “Mr. Mitchell!” I stammer as he stands firm, refusing to move. I take a step back, hoping the space allows me to breathe a little easier.
It doesn’t.
“I didn’t expect to see you here.” It’s the truth, as the chief of police, I know he spends most of his time in meetings downtown, not at the station.
“Miss Stevens, what a surprise.” He sneers as my skin crawls the longer his eyes bore into mine. This man always gave me an uneasy feeling when I was around him. With his dark eyes and graying hair that is always so expertly styled, much like his son. His thin lips curve into a smirk. One that I know all too well. “I hope everything is alright.” His gaze sears into mine and I swear he can read my thoughts.
“Yes, sir,” I mumble as I step around him. “If you’ll excuse me, I need to be somewhere.” Not a total lie, but one that will get me out of this situation. My eyes dart as I make my way past him and all of a sudden, I’m stopped by a strong hold on my arm and a calculated voice in my ear.
“You best think about the consequences before you go throwing my son’s name around.”
I’m stunned into silence. How did he know?
“It would be a shame if that gym of yours got shut down.” With that threat he lets me go and steps away, leaving me wondering how I got myself into even more of a mess than I was before.
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