Tease Me (The Macintyre Brothers 2)

"Not that I know of."

"Is it possible she's out shopping?"

"She went home with a migraine headache."

Reg nodded. "Would she go to the ER because of it? Sometimes, people with migraines get a shot of painkiller."

"She said she had medication for it and just needed to sleep."

"Maybe you should call the police and report her missing."

I took my cell out once more but there still wasn't an answer.

JOSH: Ella, I'm going to call the police and report you missing, so if you get this in the next thirty minutes, please let me know that you're okay and I won't. Otherwise, I'm going to file a missing person’s report.

"I just messaged her and told her I was going to file a missing person's report on her if I don't hear back in half an hour. Just in case she's not answering for a reason but is fine."

"Good idea," Reg said.

We sat in the car and talked about Mr. Fedora and what was being done to identify him.

"I sent his photo to a friend I have who works in the FBI and asked him to pass it through their facial recognition software. At least we'll know if he had an FBI or police file on him."

"That's good," I said. "I need to know who he is. That's the only way we'll know if he's a threat."

"It won't take him long to identify the guy if he's in the system."

"When do you think we'll know?"

Reg shrugged. "Should have something back tomorr

ow night."

"Thanks," I said and checked my watch. "Time's up. If she hasn't responded, I'm going to file a report."

I checked my cell.

ELLA: I'm fine. I came home for the weekend. I'm in Concord at my parent's place. I'll be back on Sunday night. I'm sorry you went to so much trouble to find me.

I frowned.

JOSH: Why didn't you message me? I would have taken you to the train.

ELLA: I needed to be alone. We can talk about it when I get back.

JOSH: Talk about what? Tell me what's the matter.

ELLA: Josh, I'm not feeling well, and don't want to talk about this right now.

JOSH: Of course. But seriously, Ella. I was so worried about you. I was afraid Mr. Fedora had abducted you or harmed you in some way. You can't imagine the thoughts that went through my head.

ELLA: I'm fine. I'm sorry I made you worry so much, but I didn't think you'd find out I wasn't at home.

JOSH: You have to know I'd be worried about you when I learned you weren't feeling well and had a bad migraine. I wanted to come over and look after you.

ELLA: I just needed to be alone and didn't think you'd be so concerned.

JOSH: Can I come and see you in Concord? I'll drive up. It won't take me too long.