Ch 27
The next day against Kerrie's warning Corrine went to Tyrone's to help find info about the case. Vickie snuck in and looked around while Corrine kept Tyrone's attention. Kerrie sat on the couch finishing packing up her things when she felt weak and nearly collapsed.
'Oh no, Corrine.'
It was nearly dark, Kerrie had met with Mike's sister to go over a few things about the apartment and went to the New Age store to talk to some people interested in her class. Kerrie quickly closed her bag and took off with her things to Vickie's office. Oh her way there she felt a wave of fear, Tyrone was scaring Corrine. Kerrie picked up her pace and burst through the office door moments before Vickie and Henry. Kerrie pulled Corrine into a hug as the man from the painting pulled Tyrone in and Henry destroyed the canvas.
'Are you ok? Did he hurt you?' Kerrie asked getting Corrine to sit down.
'I-I'm fine.' Corrine stuttered still in shock.
'How did you know?' Vickie asked looking at Kerrie who was glaring at the destroyed canvas.
'I had a bad feeling. It happens sometimes.' She said looking back to Corrine who was taking deep breathes.
'Kerrie, I should have listened to you.' Corrine said softly standing up and pulling her friend into a hug.
'Don't, your ok that's all that matters. I was just trying to help, I shouldn't be so nosey.'
'You saved my life, if you didn't tell me he would have let that guy kill me.' Vickie went to open her mouth but Henry put a hand on her arm.
'Corrine, how about we get you something to eat and drink.' He said sensing Mike approaching the office.
'Want me to get a later flight?' Kerrie asked.
'No, I'll be fine. You have things to do. Thank you again.' Corrine said smiling when she saw Mike at the door.
'I tried to call the house, Corrine's room mate said you left. Id everything ok?'
'The killer is gone. Crazy guy in a painting.' Vickie said as she and Henry escorted Corrine out the door. When the door closed Mike pulled Kerrie into a kiss.
'I wanted to see you earlier but I was stuck in a meeting.' He said before kissing her again.
'It's ok, work's important.' She said with a smile.
'When does your flight leave?'
'In three hours.' Mike raised his eye brows.
'I see you have your things.' Kerrie smirked.
'I do.' Mike picked up her bag as the two walked down the stairs to Mike's car. Henry, Vickie, and Corrine who were sitting in Henry's car across the street watched as Corrine let out a yelp.
'At least they are together, you two are next.' She said crossing her arms as Vickie turned to give her a look.
'Worry about your own love life.' Vickie said as Henry drove off.