Avon Calling Box Set by Hayley Camille

Author:Hayley Camille [Camille, Hayley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SpearPoint Press
Published: 2020-04-21T22:00:00+00:00

Episode Three

Chocolate Cake and Sandwiches

At six o’clock precisely, Sergeant Jacob Lawrence knocked on the door of a tall, handsome house in Borough Park, Brooklyn. A middle-aged woman with glossy, dark hair piled up elegantly, opened the door, meeting him with kind eyes and a wide smile.

“My bubbeleh!”

“Hello, Ima,” Jacob said, her smile bringing light to his own tired eyes.

“Where is my neshika?” She pulled Jacob into a tight hug and kissed his cheeks affectionately. “I’ve barely seen you the last few weeks. You work too hard.”

“It’s just been a bit crazy at work,” he said.

“Ah, you don’t need to explain to me. The wife of a police commissioner, remember?” Golda Lawrence ushered her son into the house and shut the door behind him. “I’m just glad your father has retired and I finally get some time with him, even though he plays golf every other day.” Jacob could hear voices coming from the lounge.

“Is Michael home?” he asked, keen to see his younger brother who had recently begun university.

“Yes, he’s here,” his mother said, a twinkle in her eye. “And I invited the Sonbergs for dinner as well. Adina has come with them.”

“Mother, please-”

“Oh, shush Jacob. She is lovely and such a beryeh for you. So smart and a good Jewish girl, what could be better?”

“I’ve told you mother, I work too much, I’m no good for anyone right now,” Jacob said.

“You are nearly thirty years old, Jacob,” his mother said, reproachfully. “You need to make a life for yourself and some grandbabies for me. Goodness knows your brother isn’t going to give me one anytime soon, he can barely string a sentence together around women.” She pulled her eldest son into another hug. “Just have some fun for once, hey? Take her out, see a show.”

With a reluctant sigh, Jacob followed his mother into the lounge. Amos and Esther Sonberg were talking animatedly to his father by the fireplace, while Michael sat awkwardly on the couch with a pretty young woman who seemed to be trying her hardest to elicit conversation from him. Michael’s face lit up in sheer relief at the sight of his brother.

“Jacob!” he said.

The others turned around at his name and within a moment, Jacob was wrapped in the warm embrace of his father followed by a sturdy handshake from Amos.

“My son, the newest Sergeant in the New York City Police Department!” said Abraham Lawrence proudly.

“Well done, dear,” said Esther leaning in to kiss him on the cheek.

“Just like your father,” Amos added. “And a better man couldn’t be found. The city’s in safe hands.”

“That’s very kind,” Jacob said, smiling, and moved over to hug his brother.

“Have you met our daughter, Jacob?” asked Esther, rushing forward. “This is Adina. You know, she is the personal secretary for General Brandway under the Women’s Reserve. Such an important job!”

“Oh mother,” Adina said, getting to her feet, laughing. “It’s really not that important.”

“I’m sure it is,” said Jacob kindly, reaching out to shake Adina’s hand. “It’s nice to meet you.

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