Coffee Sonata by Gun Brooke

Author:Gun Brooke [Brooke, Gun]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: ! Yes
ISBN: 9781933110417
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2006-05-15T05:00:00+00:00

COFFEE SONATA

“When I offered you this commission, you acted reluctant, even upset. What made you change your mind?”

When you talk to a woman who’s a century old, who’s seen more than most people, you don’t try to pull a fast one on her. Eryn sighed inwardly. “I felt manipulated. You know, ‘I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse’ and all that. This was a dream job offered on a silver platter. Too easy.”

“You deserve the silver platter. Manon talked to some of your colleagues, so I know you’ve put in more hours than most reporters at the local paper, with very little thanks. I’ve read clippings from several years back, and you’ve always done a superb job, even if you must’ve been bored to tears at times. You’ve proven yourself.”

“Yes, I realize that now, but when you and Manon were sitting there, sprinkling fairy dust over me…you seemed to assume I’d be tremendously grateful and jump at the opportunity without considering it.” And now I’m sounding like an ungrateful prick.

Marjorie was momentarily silent. “So, did you question her motives more than mine, since you and I are strangers?”

“Yes. I don’t want to be one of her charities.”

“I can’t blame you.” Marjorie nodded. “We all have our pride, and you’re independent, obviously capable of taking care of yourself.

However, I’m glad you saw through your own misgivings. Did you talk about this with Manon?”

“Well, yes, and no, not exactly. We talked about some other things, and that’s when I realized what I was supposed to do. I know that doesn’t make sense—”

“Oh, but it does, dear one. Manon is amazing, just like you, and she works just as hard. Sometimes she forgets herself in the process, and having you as a neighbor should be good for her. She certainly admires and appreciates you.”

“Really?” A small ß ame burned inside Eryn’s stomach at the unexpected praise.

“Yes. Which reminds me. Manon and I wanted you to have this.”

Marjorie lifted the leather desk cover and pulled out a small envelope.

“Here are ten tickets to the charity concert. Take your family and friends.”

“But that’s too much…” Eryn felt her face heat up. “They’re worth a fortune!”

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