Weapon of Desire

by Brook, L M

  “Darcey I’ll get a flight to the UK today, take care…….I love you.” I end the call putting the phone back inside my bag.

  Nick stares as I’m not forthcoming with conversation. “Darcey police have been watching your apartment since lunchtime; your friend is fine, they shot one of the German accomplices.”

  “What a mess!” I look down at my hands as I think about the chaos I’ve caused.

  I can only imagine how angry Anthony will be after learning that I’ve been with Daniel. Even more worrying is that I’m a key witness at this highly publicised trial and they’re still trying to kill me!

  “Darcey this mess can be fixed. There are people back home that love you, including Anthony and knowing you’re alive has been the best Christmas present ever.” Nick grabs my hand “Don’t worry everything is going to be fine.”

  Arriving at the airfield, Nick takes my bag as I climb the steps of the awaiting small freight plane. The engine is running drowning out the voices of fear that scream inside my head and that familiar feeling of terror starting to rise again in my stomach.

  “Will I be arrested?” I question as Nick straps me into a seat.

  He smiles down at me “They’ll want to question you but you’ve done nothing wrong. You’re the victim not the villain.”

  “But I killed a man.” I stare up into his eyes looking for assurance.

  “He was going to kill you! It was self-defence.” Nick sits down beside me. “Stop worrying, Anthony has arranged for a top lawyer to support you.”

  The plane takes off and steadily climbs up breaking through the clouds. How wonderful it would be to stay up here forever. The solace of Madrid and the sinking sunsets seem to be a distant dream as dark grey skies rolls by.

  “Darcey you don’t realise how relieved and happy Anthony is… he wants me to tell you that he loves you and can’t wait to see you.” Nick is brimming over with joy for Anthony’s renewed happiness.

  A solitary tear runs down my cheek as I stare at Nick’s puzzled face.

  “I’ve missed him too.” I grin unable to speak feeling overwhelmed and drained emotionally.

  I was Anthony’s fiancé just over a month ago and back then I couldn’t imagine life without him. I would do anything for him and he would do the same for me.

  I smile remembering how he made love to me under the stars and carried me fully clothed into a sunken bath. His hot passion still flows through my veins as I close my eyes recalling how good he felt deep inside.

  The passion spills over into anger as I remember Marie’s poisoned words, did she tell me the truth; was he with her on those evenings? Why did he lie to me and can I trust him again? I love him so much and not a day has passed where he hasn’t drifted into my thoughts.

  This is so difficult; I also love Daniel and promised him I would try to make our relationship work. After all he has done for me how can I hurt him now? I need him, he is my rock.

  My thoughts turn towards my Mum and how sorry I am for causing her weeks of heartache. “How is my Mum?”

  “She’s bearing up………she wants to be at Dorton to meet you from the plane. We promised her that we’d find you.” Nick grins with self-satisfaction.

  The short flight ends abruptly as the plane touches down at Dorton Airfield just before 6pm. I can see the many officers waiting at the edge of the runway and my heart gallops hysterically. I can’t breathe as I panic trying to tear the seatbelt away from lap. Leaning forward I attempt to calm myself, holding my head with my shaky hands, staring down at my feet. Nick immediately kneels in front of me and grasps hold of my wrists.

  “Darcey ….breathe slowly…I won’t leave your side, you’ll be ok I promise.”

  I look down into his eyes and pray he’s right. The side door opens as the cool air gushes in and blows gently against my face. Nick delves inside his pocket and reveals my locket with my lucky coin inside. Reaching over my head he places the heart on my chest and smiles sweetly.

  “This belongs to you; as long as you wear it you’ll be safe.” He holds out a comforting hand “……..are you ready to go?”

  I nod nervously grabbing hold of his fingers as I peek sideways at the many faces that are floodlit across the runway.

  Rising to stand alongside Nick his soothing arm wraps around my back as he winks cheekily with a grin “Let’s face the music …….”