Borderlands 3 by Thomas F. Monteleone

Author:Thomas F. Monteleone [Monteleone, Thomas F.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-11-26T20:37:22+00:00

"Looks delicious, Megan," he growled. "But looks is deceiving. Who the hell did you invite to supper? Was that Patty I seen sneaking down the hall? Was it?" he demanded harshly. His hand closed over a serving fork.

"Yes," she whispered. "Patty and Lost Boy; Edwina, you know; um, Lorene should be arriving shortly."

"Lorene's here, sitting next to Edwina with that weepy look in her eyes. I told you a'fore I don't like the people you keep company with. I told you a'fore I don't want to be around them. So what do you do; you invite them to eat with us. I won't have it; you hear me? I won't have you going against what I say."

The fork penetrated the back of her hand before she was aware of his intent. Immediately three pricks of blood formed below her knuckles. "Please Charlie, don't hurt me. Not tonight, not now. We, I, have guests, and dinner's ready to serve. It's special, you'll see. Everything you like, cooked just the way you like it. Go in and sit down. You can cut the roast while I bring in the rest of the dinner. Please."

The fork smoothed over her forearm, pressing but not puncturing the soft flesh inside her elbow. Abruptly, he picked up the platter, fitting the meat fork on the rim of the dish. Without another word, he left the kitchen.

She fought tears, her eyesight blurred as she loaded a tray with entrees. When she entered the dining room, it was awash in silence. Charlie had that kind of effect on people. Megan didn't look up as she placed the bowls on the table, retreating to the kitchen for rolls and deviled eggs.

Finally she was forced to join her guests at the table. At the other end, Charlie intoned, "Bow yer heads and we'll give thanks for what the Lord has provided." He waited until his orders had been carried out. Even Lost Boy's natural tendency to rebel remained in-check in Charlie's presence. "Lord, we thank you for the food we are about to eat. I ask you to forgive the sins of those sharing this bounty with me and to lead them in thy redemptive ways. Amen."

He glanced down the table at Megan. "Start passing the food a'fore it turns stone cold." He glared at Lorene. "Quit that sniveling or I'll backhand you a good one. It's right you should suffer for what ya done." He stared around the table, daring anyone to speak in Lorene's behalf. No one did.

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