Crystal Ball by Laney Kay

Author:Laney Kay [Kay, Laney]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Porkchop Publications, LLC
Published: 2019-09-10T16:00:00+00:00

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We both had to work on Monday morning, so we woke up early, fooled around again, “one more for the road”, as Luke put it, took quick, separate showers, and went into my room to get dressed. I tried on a couple of the outfits the stylist had sent over and let Luke help me pick one out, making sure it covered my hickey, then I put on my usual shorts and tank top, because I didn’t want to screw up my outfit before I got there. Luke and I made breakfast and fed the dogs. I made two to-go cups of iced coffee, packed some stuff in a cooler for my parents, and we were ready to go by 8:30. I told him I was going grocery shopping after my interview and needed to drop off some stuff for my folks, and I’d be home early afternoon. He said he was teaching this morning and then he was going to finish up Laura’s window seat and then he would be back this evening before dinner. We kissed, being careful not to let it get out of hand, and headed out the door.

Atlanta is known for its terrible traffic, and because of it, I didn’t get to Ms. Varnedoe’s house until almost nine, despite the fact that it was only about three or four miles from my house. She has one of those beautiful, restored Victorians that is regularly featured in the annual spring festival and tour of homes. I parked in front and ran up the front steps with my big tote bag over my shoulder, my iced coffee in one hand, and my outfit in the other. I knocked on the door and Ms. Varnedoe opened the door and greeted me with a warm smile as she waved me in. “Hey I’m Bella, so nice to meet you.”

I saw that my coworkers were already inside, and I waved. “Bella, do you have any preference as to where we do the interview?”

She thought about it for a second and then beckoned us to follow her down the hall. “See if y’all think this room would work.” We walked into a huge hexagon-shaped room with windows all the way around and a beautiful view of her manicured rose garden. There was tons of natural light, it was beautifully decorated, and there was plenty of room for the two of us, plus Billy Ray, and Mandy.

Billy Ray looked around. “The room is beautiful and the light should be perfect, Ms. Bella.”

He started setting up his camera and I held up my clothes. “Bella, I’m sorry to impose, but do you have a place I could change.” I pointed down to my shorts and tank. “I can’t be trusted not to spill something on myself before the interview starts.” I heard Mandy try to muffle a snort of laughter, but I ignored her.

Bella grinned at me and pointed down the hall. “Third door on the left.”

As soon as I shut the door,

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