Star Struck(49)

Garrett faced Trevon. “Caroline is the only thing that saved you.”

“Look man. I was pissed to see Hailey at your place but why would I do something like that and then leave evidence?”

Garrett thought about it. Trevon did have a point. Trevon was a lot of things but stupid he was not. The only other person he could think of that probably felt she had a reason to harass Hailey was Shareeka. He started to mention it to Trevon but thought second of it.

“Somebody is behind it and it’s about time we found out who.”

“Hailey’s your problem now remember,” Trevon said, sarcastically.

“As long as she’s a client of GT Securities, she’s yours too. Now if you ever cared an ounce about her, you would be doing everything you could to help find out who is behind all of this. Unless, of course you know more than you’re telling me.”

Trevon stared Garrett in the eyes. “You tripping man. Get a grip,” Trevon said, before walking out of the conference room.

Garrett pulled out his cell phone and called Shareeka. “Meet me at your place pronto,” he stated. , Shareeka didn’t question him. She seemed excited that he called. Garrett needed access to see if he could find any evidence linking Shareeka to what had been happening to Hailey.

“Caroline, I’ll be out of the office for awhile. If you need me, call me on my cell.”

Caroline looked like she wanted to say something. Garrett didn’t have time for small talk. When he got to Shareeka’s, she appeared at the door in a red satin robe slightly opened. “You’re just in time. I was just about to hop in the shower,” she said, as she made sure he could view her naked body underneath the robe.

Perfect. Garrett thought to himself. “Don’t let me stop you,” he said in a husky voice.

“It’s more fun with two.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll be here when you get out,” he attempted to assure her.

Shareeka let the robe fall completely open revealing her naked body. “You sure you don’t want to join me?”

“I’ll be waiting for you when you get out,” he lied.

As soon as he was sure she was in the shower, he started going through her things to see if he could find any evidence proving she was behind the threats to Hailey. He came across some of their office stationery. He slipped it in his pocket. He fumbled through her drawer and saw a small box filled with clippings and pictures of Hailey. For someone who couldn’t stand Hailey, she sure kept up with her career.

By now, the water had stopped running. He made his exit from her house before she returned. He was pulling out the driveway, when he saw Shareeka open the door. He pretended not to see her. A few minutes later, she was calling his number. She shouted, “Why did you leave?”

“Something came up at the office. Besides, I had second thoughts. It’s over this time for real.”

“Screw you Garrett.”

“You’ve already done that,” he responded before disconnecting the call.

Shareeka called back several times. Each time he allowed her calls to go to voice mail. He wouldn’t even bother to listen to them. He planned on deleting them as soon as he got the chance. He dialed Trevon’s number. “We need to talk. There’s some things you need to know.”

“If it’s about Hailey, I don’t want to talk about it okay.”

“Just be at the office. I’ll be there in about thirty minutes.”

When Garrett got to the office, he informed Caroline he didn’t want to be disturbed. “Trevon is the only person I care to see.”

“Yes sir,” she responded.

While waiting on Trevon, Garrett placed the evidence he retrieved from Shareeka’s place on his desk. Trevon walked in the office and saw the items. “Where did you get all of this?” he asked.

“That’s what I called you in here for. Have a seat because what I’m about to tell you is serious.”

He watched Trevon as he picked through the items. “So whose been doing this?”

Garrett responded, “Guess.”

“Who?” Trevon asked, confused.

Garrett sat down behind his desk and responded, “Shareeka.”



~ 30 ~



Trevon looked through the items. “No man. Shareeka may do some wild stuff but nothing like that man.”

“All the evidence is here.” Garrett watched Trevon to see if maybe he knew something more and was taking up for Shareeka.

“She probably found some of this stuff at my place and called herself hiding it from me. You know I’ve bought practically every magazine Hailey has been in.”

“Stop making excuses for her.” Garrett was getting agitated. He was on the verge of telling Trevon some things he may not want to hear.