°Gone°

Chapter 2

Out of the blue, Claire asked Benton about his love life. Whether he is seeing someone, or having a crush on some woman.

“ Well, there is someone. Someone special. But I doubt that she feels the same about me.”

“ And you are going to tell me who it is?”

“ Ummm, no. I'm not going to tell you.”

“ But why not? It's not like I don't know what you are talking about or how you feel.”

“ No. My answer will be and already is NO... Did you just say you know how I feel?"

“ No. Yes. No. Agh, fine. Yes I did. What about it?” she asked shyly.

“ Come on Claire. Tell me more. I need to know.”

“ Okay, so there is someone special. Someone that I have a crush on. But I also doubt that he feels the same. So now you know. And I'm not going to tell you who it is, so don't even bother to ask "who".”

“ At least I know that you also have someone on the eye, you know.”

“ Yeah. You'll have to excuse me. I must go to see Kay. I have to ask her a few questions about the death of Veronica. Maybe we can find something new.” she said as she was standing up and walking to the round table at the door where she put her car keys when she arrived.

“ Hopefully you can find something. A new clue or something we can use. I guess I have to say goodbye now.” he said a bit disappointed.

“ Yes. Thank you for the coffee. It was delicious. I'll come around later again.”

Claire gave Benton a tight hug and didn't want to let go but unfortunately she had to go to Kay. Benton put his arms around her waist and gave a tighter hug in return. Claire took one small step back and Benton gave her a light kiss on the cheek. Couldn't it be on my lips Claire thought. She gave a lovely smile and walked to her car.

She unlocked the car and climbed in. She started the car and made a sign for Benton that he must come to her window. He came and stood there when Claire gave him a juicy kiss on the lips.

“ Bye Benton. See you later.” she said after the kiss.

“ Wow. All right then. Can't wait to see you. Bye.” he said happily.

Claire nodded and drove off to Kay. It is a bit far from Benton, so it is kind of a long way until Claire would be there. On her way to Kay, she can't help but to think about the lovely visit at Benton. She can't help to think how cute and irresistible he is.

Quickly she shook her head out of her thoughts and noticed that she is almost there. She drove slower to stop in front of Kay's gate. She stopped and pressed her hooter as she saw Kay came walking out. She opened the gate and Claire drove in, hold the car still, climbed out, locked the door and greeted Kay as she came to Claire.

“ Hey there, Kay.” she said as she gave her a hug.

“ Hello Claire. I'm glad you're here. There is something that you need to know.”

“ That sounds heavy. Let's go inside and then we can talk.”

Kay agreed and they both walked together into Kay's house, directly to the sitting room.

Kay offered Claire something to drink and all she asked for was a glass of water.

“ So, Kay. What is it that I need to know?”

“ Well... There is an unknown number that is calling me about 3 to 5 times a day. When I answer the person only says “Your time will come. Watch your back and be careful”. It is definitely a man. I don't recognize his voice but it kind of sounds very scary. I just thought that you need that for some information or something.”

“ That does sound scary and suspicious. Does he give you any time to say something or does he put the phone down in your ear?” Claire asked very concerned.

“ No. The only time is when I answer and say hello. That is all. He ends the call directly when he finished talking.”

“ We must keep that in mind. When is the last time he called?” Claire asked as she took out her notebook and start writing all the information she had just got into her book.

“ Yes, I agree. Is there anything that I must do or be careful with from now in?” Kay asked in a scared tone of voice.

“ Yes, there is. When he calls, try not to answer. Never be alone at any place because you never know when he can get to you and do who knows what. Keep your doors locked at all times and don't get cold blood when you hear a noise or something somewhere. If you do hear anything, you call me immediately. Always have us on speed dial in the nights. I think that is all. All I can think of now. I'll let you know if there's anything else.”

“ Thank you. I shall do that. Anything else you want to drink? Some coffee or milkshake?”

“ No thanks. I'm fine. I should also get going. Thank you for the updates.” she said as they both are walking to Claire's car.

Claire climbed in and started the car and drove off.