Take Two (A psychological thriller)

Richards held out his hands to be cuffed.  Biddulph waved for him to turn around.  ‘I know this is a bit late, but I am sorry,’ Richards said to Carolyn.

‘Sorry for what?’ said Carolyn. ‘For killing Cohen? Max? Reg? For trying to kill me?’

‘For all of it, but mainly for you.’  Biddulph snapped on handcuffs.  Two uniformed officers grabbed Richards by the arms.

‘Sorry doesn’t cut it,’ said Carolyn. ‘You’ll be an old man when you get out of prison. If you do ever get out.’

‘You could bring me a cake with a file in it.’

Carolyn laughed harshly and shook her head. ‘You think this is funny?  You killed Cohen and you killed Reg and Max and you were sure as hell going to kill me and Terry so let’s not pretend you’re anything other than what you are. A scumbag gangster who’s finally going to get what’s coming to him.’

‘You know, I was sure Jenny had feelings for me.’ He shook his head sadly.  ‘You’re one hell of an actress, Carolyn.’

‘I don’t need your approval, Warwick,’ said Carolyn. She brushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear. ‘I just need you to spend the rest of your life behind bars. You do that and I’ll be satisfied.’

THE END

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