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“What people?” Kerim adds teasingly.
I glare at him as I take my phone into his office.
“I didn’t say you could go in there!”
In answer to his playful grumblings, I lock the door and pull up the number for Jackson, the investigator I hired.
“Jackson’s office, how may I help?” I recognise the voice immediately.
“Hey, umm…” Why do I always stammer when I’m on the phone to new people? “It’s Gwen. I hired Jackson recently to dig a little.”
“Oh, yes, I recall. He’s working your case now in fact.”
He is?
“So he’s not there?”
“No but I can assure you that I’ll relay any and all messages with perfect clarity,” she tells me and I have no doubt that she will.
“Actually it’s not really a message, it’s more of a cancellation.”
The line goes quiet for a moment. “I see.”
“I just feel as though I’ve made a huge mistake.”
“I see.”
“You guys can keep the money. I just know there’s no point him investigating further because he’ll not find anything. It was just me being paranoid.” I’m rambling. “I don’t want to waste any more time.”
“I understand, honey. This is more common than you think.”
That brings me relief. “I feel silly.”
“Don’t feel silly; we all go through rough patches that have us guessing. I’m just so happy that it has all worked out for you.”
“Thank you.” I hear the clattering of pots and pans coming from the kitchen. “I have to go. I’m sorry.”
“No problem, I’ll let Jackson know immediately. Take care.”
“You too.”
Work time. A weight has been lifted. I can’t believe I ever even entertained the idea of spying on Nathan. What is wrong with me?
Gwen: Make sure you’re home for Thursday and Friday! I’m not working! YAY!
