Sherlock Imagine-Just Friends (Book 1)

Part 7

"I need to go to the bank." Sherlock stated then quickly rose from his seat and began to leave the flat.

You and John gave each other a look then followed after him. The three of you made it to the bank then went up the escalator to be directed to Sebastian's office. He explained why he had contacted Sherlock then took the three of you into another office. There was a line of yellow spray paint over the man's eyes in the painting. As you entered, you noticed another marking on the wall next to it.

"Do you think it's some kind of code?" you asked to no one in particular, but still expecting Sherlock to answer.

"Yes." Sherlock answered in his perplexed voice.

"I guess I'll leave you to it." Sebastian said and left.

"No one uses this office, so who do you think it's for?" you asked.

Sherlock turned around and looked outside the office. "Let's find out." he said and immediately went outside.

He popped up and down from behind the computers trying to see how visible it was from each one. You and John stood on the sidelines watching as Sherlock ran around the room. Finally, he entered the Hong Kong office. A smirk crossed his face as if he had found the answer. He stepped back outside and slipped the name of the person who ran the Hong Kong accounts out of its spot next to the door.

"Time to go." Sherlock said as he folded the name tag in half and stuffed it in his pocket.

"Anything else we need to check out?" John asked.

"Got everything I need, thanks." Sherlock responded.

"So where are we going then?" you asked.

He pulled the name tag back out of his pocket and held it up for you and John to see. "We're going to pay someone a little visit. Not many 'Van Coons' in the phone book." he answered.

You took a taxi to Edward Van Coon's flat. Sherlock rang the bell, but nobody answered.

"So what are we supposed to do? Just wait here until he gets back?" John asked.

Sherlock pointed at the white sheet of paper in one of the name slots. "Just moved in."

"Could've replaced it." John suggested.

"People don't do that though." you remarked.

Sherlock gave you an approving look, then rang the bell of Van Coon's new neighbor. She answered almost immediately.

"Hello?" she asked.

"Hi. Um, I live in the flat just below you. I don't think we've met." Sherlock replied in an oddly pleasant tone.

"No, I just moved in." she answered.

"Well, I just locked my keys in my flat." he continued.

"Do you want me to buzz you in?" she asked.

"Yea. And can I use your balcony?" Sherlock asked.

"What?"