Apocalipstick by Sue Margolis

Author:Sue Margolis
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction
ISBN: 9780440335023
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 2009-01-03T16:00:00+00:00

Rebecca had heard enough. Crimson faced, she went back into the kitchen and poured herself more wine. When the intercom went yet again, she let Jess get it. A few moments later she came into the kitchen carrying a large silver foil parcel.

“Houston, we have food,” she declared. “I told Minge we already had dessert, but she threw in an almond tart anyway. When I offered to pay, she wouldn’t hear of it.”

Rebecca’s face lit up. She said she’d send Minge flowers on Monday to say thank you.

Just then Max came in. Rebecca apologized for Rose. “I’m sorry if she embarrassed you.”

He grinned and said she hadn’t. Not even remotely. “By the way, I love the painting.”

“Oh, what, Woman Wanking?”

He laughed and colored up slightly. “Yes,” he said. “That’s the one.”

“Glad you approve.”

“So what’s for dinner?” he asked.

“Oh, I did a boeuf en croûte,” Rebecca said casually, indicating the foil parcel sitting on the counter. “I made it a couple of hours ago. Just needs a quick reheat in the oven.”

Jess suggested it would crisp up more without the foil. Rebecca agreed and began taking it off.

“Can’t wait to see this,” Max said. “Bet it’s magnificent.”

Confident Max was about to be severely impressed, Rebecca pulled off the final layer of foil. “Ta-dah,” she sang. But instead of wows, there was silence.

She looked down. Sitting on the counter was a huge iced cake. On top it said, “Nan and Cyril. Congratulations on your Golden Wedding.”

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