WES
Should I have left one of my freshly baked apple pies in Callie’s apartment? No.
Was it helpful in building trust with a new client? Also no.
But was it hot to sift through her underwear drawer, touch the pillow she lays her head on, wonder if she has any toys hidden somewhere, because her bedside drawer didn’t have them?
Yep. Absolutely.
However, given the freaked-out messages she’s sending me, maybe it wasn’t the best choice. I run my hand down my face, then lean on the cold brick wall of the building that has the perfect view of her window.
But I’m doubting what I’ve done. What I’mdoing. She liked my apple pie, but perhaps she didn’t need me to break in while she was out and leave her one. That visit to her library on Tuesday was thoroughly enjoyable—I could’ve gone back there instead of creeping into her bedroom. Or, like, done none of that.
Sigh.
I’ve made a little progress this week with tracking Shane. He was definitely in Boston three weeks ago, but I don’t think he’s been at that fight club since. I managed to get the address from a chat room and hacked into security cameras in the area. While I’ve never seen Shane in person, the identification program I developed didn’t find any potential matches for him on the security camera footage.
CC95
why is there a pie on my counter that looks exactly like the picture you sent me a little while ago?
were you in my apartment?? how do you even know my address?
wait—are you here right now??
Through the window, I watch Callie dart into her bedroom and throw open her closet doors. Damn. I fucked up. I wish I could see her face clearly. I guess I could check the camera I installed earlier this week (and adjusted during the pie delivery), but they are solely of her bed. I might go back and install more cameras, but that feelstoointrusive.
Me
no, Callie, I’m not in the apartment with you
That would be preposterous. I’m across the street. I watch as she moves out of view. Hopefully she’s calming down.
Me
and I thought you liked the pie
CC95
I did but?—
Me
but what?
CC95
how did you get in here? I’m so confused
Me
think of it as my reference. It was easy as pie (get it?) for me to find out all about you and make a delivery
CC95
that’s creepy as shit
Me
