Deadly Diamonds: A Stacy Justice Witch Mystery NOVELLA (Stacy Justice Magical Mysteries) by Barbra Annino

Author:Barbra Annino [Annino, Barbra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Horror, Occult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal & Urban, One Hour (33-43 Pages)
Amazon: B01EGCVS8U
Publisher: Dane House
Published: 2016-04-22T18:30:00+00:00

SIX

“I swear to Venus, if that’s Chip, I will burn all of your capes,” I hissed to my grandmother. They loved their capes. Not only for rituals but to intimidate Jehovah's Witnesses.

Birdie just rolled her eyes.

I stared at the three Geraghty Girls. None of them made a move.

“No, no, I’ll get it.” I trotted down the hall to the front entrance and peered through the damask drape. Standing there in his leather jacket and badge was my ex, Leo.

I slammed my back against the door. No. No. No. This was not happening.

From the parlor, Fiona asked, “Who is it, dear?”

“Just a minute,” I called to Leo.

I hurried back into the sitting room. Birdie and Lolly were gone. The cowards.

“It’s Leo,” I said.

Fiona clapped her hands. “Lovely. Invite him in. We have plenty of food.”

“No, Fiona, I don’t think you are grasping the situation here.” I looked at her pointedly. “I don’t know why he’s here, but I don’t want him affected by the—” I glanced at the guests who had all taken a seat. No one looked comfortable, but I didn’t think it was because of the dainty antique furniture. I whispered, “You know. S-P-E-L-L.”

The Professor piped up, “I teach World Religions. I can spell, young lady.”

“Good for you, Indiana Jones,” I said.

“He taught archeology,” he said.

The woman in the red sweater dress said, “I’m a registered nurse. I can spell too, nitwit.” She glared at me.

Bodybuilder guy said, “I think we can all agree that we’re literate.”

The guests started grumbling at each other again and I was a bit grateful because either they misunderstood me or were too caught up in their own problems to worry about my ramblings.

I sighed. “Everyone, listen up.” I clapped my hands. “The chief of police is here and I’m pretty sure it’s not a welfare check. Now I don’t know if someone here called in a disturbance or if one of the neighbors did, but I can assure you that the man will not leave until I let him in and if none of you want to spend the night in jail for assault and vandalism then I suggest you all put a sock in it and act like the happiest hippos this side of the Mississippi.”

“Did you just call me a hippo?” asked pencil woman.

I said, “Okay, your body image issues aren’t on the table, Missy.” I assessed the room. “Everyone agreed?”

Annoyed frowns all around.

“I can’t hear you,” I said.

Some nodded, some mumbled in agreement.

“Good.”

I took a deep breath and went to answer the door.

Leo stood there looking as dark, tall and handsome as ever. He had this European edge about him and a perpetual tan that I both admired and envied.

“Hey, Stacy. Didn’t expect to see you here.”

“I have to say the same. What’s going on?”

Leo tried to peek through my arm. “I got a call of a disturbance. Everything okay?”

“Just dandy.” I stood with the door cracked.

Leo had that skeptical look he always got around me. “May I come in?”

“We’re just about to serve dinner.

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