Arrest of the Heart by Judy Kentrus

Author:Judy Kentrus
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Judy Kentrus
Published: 2015-03-19T16:00:00+00:00

On the other side of town, Jessie, Jeff Wayne, and two other parents sat around a table in the school library, discussing the fishing derby and anti-bullying campaign. Jessie wondered what was keeping Lisa Kay. Her friend was never late for meetings. She glanced across the row of study tables. Edie and Peter had their heads down and their soft laughter was a sure sign they were doing more than studying. She wished she’d had time to go home to change out of her uniform, but she left headquarters forty-five minutes after her shift and arrived at the school just as Edie was finishing up soccer practice. Before coming into the meeting, she’d called the nurse in charge of Treig’s care and was told he was doing as well as could be expected and was resting comfortably.

When the door opened, Lisa Kay rushed in and took the seat next to Jessie. She still had on her work smock. “Sorry, everyone. Had a last minute emergency. Schatzie got sprayed by a skunk and Mrs. Schmidt had a panic attack.”

“No problem, we’re just getting started,” Jeff said. “Yesterday, I received a phone call from the assistant of an anonymous donor offering shirts for the entire school, staff included, and a banner for our fishing derby and anti-bullying campaign. The only stipulation is we have a small ceremony when we hang the banner. The entire school should wear their shirts to show support of the campaign, and of course, be worn during the fishing derby.” Jeff paused to add a laugh. “She had the funniest squeaky voice and was popping bubbles with her chewing gum.”

Jess raised a questioning brow at the mention of a squeaky voice and gum. “Did she tell you the name of the company?”

“No, just that everything is to be kept confidential. I am to email the number of shirts and sizes that we need, attach a logo and slogan, and send our order to Star Designs in Chicago. Within twenty four hours of the time we submit our order to the company, she will send in payment. Confirmation will be sent to us and everything will be delivered directly to the school a few days before the derby. I already contacted Star Designs, and they have been made aware of our impending order. The sales representative mentioned they are a reliable firm and very good customers.”

“If you ask me, the entire thing sounds fishy, pardon the pun.” Jessie couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. “How did they find out about the event?”

“I asked the woman, but all she could say was she was following our benefactor’s orders. I think we’d be foolish not to take advantage of the gift. It’s exactly what our campaign needs. It will reinforce togetherness among the students, parents, and staff. If we’re going to do this, we have to get the order into the company the day after tomorrow. Let’s decide on the color of the shirt and logo. We already have our slogan.

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