2 Aunt Bessie Believes by Diana Xarissa

Author:Diana Xarissa [Xarissa, Diana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-07-24T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Bessie’s message light was flashing frantically at her, so she grabbed a pen and paper and pressed play. She took note of each caller and then rewrote the list in the order in which she wanted to return the calls. That made Doona her first priority. Doona’s home phone rang several times and then the answering machine picked up.

“Oh, hello, it’s Bessie, just returning your call.” Bessie frowned into the phone. She’d really wanted to talk to Doona. She started to replace the receiver when she heard Doona’s voice.

“Bessie? Are you still there? I’m here.”

“Oh, there you are,” Bessie laughed into the phone. “Did I catch you at a bad time?”

“No,” Doona laughed. “You caught me at a great time. I just got back from lunch in Douglas. I could hear the phone ringing when I got to the door. You know how you tell yourself it doesn’t matter? That the machine will take a message? Well, I kept telling myself that, all while trying to hurry like an idiot. I dropped my keys twice and then I couldn’t get the key to turn properly and, ah, never mind. I’m glad I got to you in time, anyway.”

Bessie laughed again. “Of course you could have just called me back,” she pointed out.

“But it’s so much more fun to nearly kill myself trying to get to the phone in time.”

“So, how are you?” Bessie asked.

“I’m okay,” Doona replied. “I mean, I hate being suspended, but I’m still getting paid so I won’t have to start selling off all of my possessions just yet.”

“Well, I am glad to hear that,” Bessie chuckled. “Would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow? My treat, somewhere nice.”

“Oh, Bessie, ordinarily I’d love to, but I’ve already made plans with Andrew. Since I’m not working, we’re spending a lot if time together. I’m showing him the island.”

“As long as you’re not sitting home, being bored, I’m happy,” Bessie replied untruthfully.

“Oh no, I’m having a wonderful time with Andrew. It’s been years since I’ve been to most of the heritage sites. I think I’m enjoying it all at least as much as he is.”

“Well, that’s good to hear,” Bessie said, with forced cheer.

“Tomorrow we’re heading to the House of Manannan. I’ve actually never been there before, so we can enjoy the experience together.”

“It’s only been open a short time. I was lucky to get an early tour. It’s very good,” Bessie told her. “Manx National Heritage did a great job bringing the island’s history to life and there are lots of interactive displays as well. You should enjoy it.”

“I’m sure we will,” Doona answered. “Although I think I’d have fun doing just about anything with Andrew.”

“Oh?”

“Bessie, he’s just wonderful. He’s been all over the world. He keeps talking about all of the places he wants to take me, once the estate is all settled. I’m trying to remember to take it slowly, but he’s just about the most interesting and worldly man I’ve ever met.”

Bessie struggled to find the right words for her reply.

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