Dancing with the Devil || Charlie and Mere || V7 W4 || Friday Eve
The week had ended up feeling longer than it was, but that was to be expected after she volunteered to take as many hours as she had. Though she knew she had stayed at the apartment after the break in, it also felt like she had finally built up the courage to go back to her former home.
Jiggling the key in the lock, she realized the apartment wasn’t even locked. Her gut told her both that she shouldn’t go in, and also that she was being paranoid about the entire thing. She knew as well as anyone that she was forgetful, that those things happened. And anyway, it was just another small box or two. Dishes, silverwear, towels. Homey, but non essential things.
A deep breath taken, and courage scrounged together, Meredith rushed into the apartment. Finding boxes in the living room, she dragged them into the kitchen to start packing again.
Then she heard it: a faint rustle, like a page turning. Frozen in place, Meredith gripped at the edge of the counter, cautiously peeking over her shoulder. She’d seen this movie, and no way in hell was she going to call out.