Bound for Murder (A Blue Ridge Library Mystery) by Victoria Gilbert

Author:Victoria Gilbert [Gilbert, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781643852430
Publisher: CROOKED LANE BOOKS
Published: 2020-01-07T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

I took advantage of the fact that I was scheduled to work until eight o’clock on Wednesday to sleep in, which definitely helped my mood. I was able to catch up on some much-needed rest and take my time getting ready, instead of my usual habit of rushing around in the morning like a chicken with its head cut off. Arriving at eleven, I found Sunny busy helping patrons in the stacks while Denise, one of our most loyal volunteers, covered the circulation desk.

The day sped by quickly, with enough reference questions and other patron interaction to keep things interesting. I also took advantage of Sunny’s presence to spend a couple of boring hours working on the statistical report I’d need to present to the town council at the beginning of October.

Around four, Dan Dane showed up, asking to use the archives. I sent Sunny out to help him, not just because I was busy but also, I had to confess, to encourage what appeared to be a budding relationship.

In fact, when Sunny came back in at five, saying that Dan wanted to keep working until eight, I impetuously requested that she ask Dan to join her, Richard, and me for a late-night dinner and drinks after I closed up the library.

“Richard’s picking me up at eight. We’re planning to try out that new vegetarian place in Smithsburg,” I said. “I thought, since Dan will be researching until late, and he really doesn’t know many people in town, maybe he’d like to join us. Along with you, if you don’t mind coming back to meet us here.”

Sunny fiddled with her silver bangle bracelets as she eyed me with suspicion. “Are you trying to play matchmaker? Because I thought you disliked that sort of interference.” She arched her golden brows. “But I guess that’s just when it involves your love life?”

I flashed a grin. “Yep. Because where you’re concerned, I’m going to become just as obnoxious as Aunt Lydia and Zelda.”

“Oh heavens, I don’t know if I can deal with that.” Sunny’s smile belied her words. “Okay, I’ll ask Dan. And if he says yes, we’ll join you and Richard for dinner.”

“Even if he says no, you’re welcome,” I replied, as she turned away.

“The dreaded third wheel? Not likely,” Sunny called over her shoulder.

She returned with an affirmative answer from Dan, and I called Richard. I hadn’t thought he would mind, and he didn’t, although he did poke fun at my matchmaking efforts.

“And you were so ticked off when Lydia tried that tactic on you,” he said.

“Only because I wasn’t sure I should be dating my neighbor. Just think how badly that could’ve turned out. What if we hadn’t gotten along, or had dated and then broken up or something?”

“Was that the only reason? I seem to recall some other serious doubts on your part, despite my obvious charms.”

I laughed. “Is that what you’re calling it? I have some memory of that time too, you know.”

“You mean you don’t think I possess any charm?” Richard said, in a tone brimming with humor.

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