A Grand Plan by Roberts Ann

Author:Roberts, Ann [Roberts, Ann]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
ISBN: 9781594934636
Publisher: Bella Books
Published: 2015-10-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Ari darted into the Quik Trip for bottled water. The temperature was creeping toward the predicted one hundred and twelve-degree mark for the day, and she needed to restock the cooler she kept in the 4Runner. When business was hectic she lived in her vehicle, and hydration was a must.

She’d spent her entire Thursday morning showing Molly’s brother Brian and his fiancée Lynn several different properties based on their answers to her client questionnaire. She’d learned over the years that there was no substitute for standing in a house and watching clients rave or criticize the choices of the homeowner. It was the best way for her to recognize which properties would fit their needs.

As an architect Lynn knew more than most people about design. In addition to a set of requirements, they preferred a house by legendary Phoenix architect Ralph Haver, but they were on a budget so it would need to be a fixer-upper. That would be a rare find. She imagined there would be many outings traipsing through various neighborhoods in Central Phoenix.

Jane called just as she settled back into her automotive sauna. “Hi.”

“Hi yourself. I thought I should call and make sure you’re still alive. I haven’t seen or heard from you in three days except for a few texts.”

“I’ve been busy,” she lied to her best friend. “I’m working with two different sets of clients now, including Brian and Lynn, and you know Lynn is super picky.”

“Guess what?” Jane gushed. “Never mind, you’ll never guess. They’ve decided the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ needs another run, so I’ll be returning as lust on Third Friday. I might even ride the trolley. It was kinda fun.”

“That’s great. Your first performance certainly invigorated the audience.” Ari remembered the dozen men watching Jane gyrate on the small pedestal that was her stage.

“Speaking of Molly—”

“We weren’t speaking of Molly,” she said tersely. “And I don’t want to talk about her.”

“Okay,” Jane said slowly. “I thought the two of you were good? Aren’t you helping her with the investigation?”

She leaned back and chugged half a bottle of water. “I’m not helping her anymore. I gave her what I had and got her started, so now it’s up to her. She’s the PI, not me. I’m busy with clients.”

“Is she aware that you’re no longer helping her?”

“I don’t know,” she said coolly. “Probably.”

“I see. Then I don’t understand the message she sent me asking why you weren’t returning her calls or texts. What’s going on, honey?”

Unable to stand the boiling temperatures for another second, she started the SUV and let the AC cool her down. When she didn’t vacate the parking spot, someone honked behind her, and she quickly pulled out, deciding just to drive.

“Honey, tell me,” she pleaded. “What happened?”

She couldn’t keep secrets from her. They’d known each other for too long and no one knew her moods as well. “I’m having to accept the fact that Molly and I will never be anything but friends. I thought there might be something more but there’s not.

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