Chapter 17 - Deanna

I aimlessly stare out the SUV’s passenger window while the music blares and Dotty sings off key along to the old songs.  I can’t help but to smile at not only the old songs, but all the memories that come along with them. 

I still can’t believe that we snuck away without being followed.  Well, I hope he hasn’t followed us, but when I look behind the vehicle, I don’t see any familiar cars back there. 

Earlier, Dotty didn’t even give me any time to change my mind.  As soon as we got back to the office, she talked with Cliff and Nathan about our vacation, and they both agreed that I needed one.  They almost pushed the two of us out of the office and back to the house. 

It wasn’t long after that when we hopped in the black SUV, which is normally parked in the back of the garage.  She maneuvered through the tight area and went out the back way. 

I breathed a sigh of relief when we got to the street and it was al