Beautiful by Anita Waller

Author:Anita Waller [Waller, Anita]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bloodhound Books

28

Treverick was happy. He was in the right position, at the right time and his plan was moving along smoothly.

One day the Andrews family would realise their worst nightmares. All the years they had spent hoping he wouldn’t return would count for nothing. Nothing.

She’d got a baby now. He hadn’t allowed for that but it made no difference. It was a girl baby.

That bore thinking about…

29

Linda avoided Amy all week. John was aware of the undercurrents between the two women. As much as he hated to lose Linda, he realised that it was probably better she left, if there was no hope of amicability between secretary and wife.

Amy interviewed four applicants for the position and John left her to get on with it. He knew she wouldn’t tolerate anyone who was incapable of doing the work. He hoped she wouldn’t choose someone who had a face like the back end of a bus but suspected she might. Still, if she could type and correct his spelling mistakes…

Linda placed the cover on the typewriter and sighed. She was walking out on a very enjoyable job. And she was walking out on the best employer she’d ever have.

No use denying it any longer, she was going to miss him.

But it had been out of the question that she should stay. Amy had made life so difficult ever since the first day. Now Linda was admitting defeat.

She stood and walked over to the window, wondering where John was. Only two minutes to her normal home time. The study door opened and she caught the familiar smell of aftershave.

‘Linda,’ he said, ‘Are you absolutely sure?’

She nodded. ‘It’s time to move on.’

‘Then here.’ He handed her an envelope and she lifted an eyebrow in query.

‘It’s a reference, your wages and a bonus. And if ever you need help, anything… you know where I am. I just hope you know what you’re doing.’

She smiled but the smile didn’t reach her eyes.

‘I do, John. And thanks for this.’ She patted the envelope. Moving towards the door she turned. ‘Let’s not beat about the bush any longer. Mrs Thornton thought we were having an affair and that’s why I’m going. A word of warning, John, and believe me I’m not being clever, or nasty, or anything when I say this … be careful what time you go out in the afternoon. Vary your times. She’ll soon realise that my leaving doesn’t change things and when she finds out who the real mistress is, well… hell hath no fury, you know.’

‘You know?’

Linda dropped her eyes.

‘I know. And now I’m going. Take care, John. Remember what I’ve said,’ and she brushed a swift kiss against his cheek. ‘I won’t say goodbye to your wife.’

John could only stare at her.

As she reached the front door she paused.

‘She’s a very lucky lady, John. And I don’t mean Mrs Thornton.’

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