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She had bellowed at him to walk slower. She had cursed him he was wrong though she was not quite sure of that. Anyway, she was fuming. They should not be here. Nkata told them, Hillier told them.
His lordship surely disagreed. But Barbara had to admit that she had a vague idea that on top of that steep hill they were climbing there would be a solution. Some bloody evidence. She even would be glad to find another body.
Whatever it would be it had to be found soon because the day was approaching its end.
He had been sure there would be something that would bring this case forward. He was not so sure anymore. Everybody else kept telling him. Nonetheless he strode quickly because he wanted to be on top before dusk. Barbara was some steps behind him, meanwhile quietly trying to catch up.
Then no more rocks and bushes blocked the view. Barbara showed up next to him. Both were heavily panting from this jog.
Nothing. No hint, no evidence, no body. It was just the two and nothing more but the beautiful sunset which was entirely worth the climb.
Suddenly struck by emotions Tommy put his arm around Barbara's shoulder and squeezed it. Suddenly he felt calm. Looking down and into her eyes he saw the same feelings. Her eyes shone lovingly. He lowered his head and kissed her. Barbara did not retreat, in fact she answered the touch of his lips with the same affection. This was all she ever wanted, even if she thought it not to happen now.
They did not find another body nor some evidence that might bring their case on the stream again but they found a solution.
They should tell Hillier it was a private walk.
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