ELENA Chapter 4

As soon as the van's driver realized that Elena was indeed heading to her home, he passed her and sped up, getting off at Camp Creek Parkway. He drove directly to an address included in the papers spread out on the seat next to him. The van approached the duplex with a "for rent" sign in the yard and pulled into the carport. As he hurried toward the front door, he dug into his pocket for the keys he had been given. Once inside he pulled on a corner of the heavy drapes, waited and watched as Elena pulled into the driveway across the street.

As soon as she was behind her closed door he explored what would be his home for the next few days. The place was shabby but clean and neat. Several days food had been left in the refrigerator. A prayer rug lay on the floor of the small bedroom. In the second bedroom, spead out on a dresser, was a laptop and various monitors. He switched them all on and waited while they powered up.

Elena dropped her keys, jacket and handbag in various places as she headed to her bedroom. She undressed and pulled her flannel nightie over her head, pulled the covers back and then over her head as she slipped into bed. Across the street all of the above was clearly seen on several flickering monitors.