Family Feud in Savannah: A Garlucci Family Saga (Made in Savannah Mystery Series Book 16) by Hope Callaghan

Author:Hope Callaghan
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2021-04-13T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

The server realized that she’d said too much and quickly clammed up. “I mean. You know how families go.” Angel stepped back, colliding with another server, who was attempting to slink by.

As if in slow motion, the server’s plates tottered back and forth. With zero chance of recovery, the food hit the floor first. The plates weren’t far behind.

“Oh my gosh, Mei. I didn’t see you coming up behind me.” Angel grabbed a set of silverware and a handful of napkins and began scooping up the piles of food.

Mei joined her, casting a frantic glance toward the kitchen. “It’s okay. It was an accident.”

“We need more napkins.” Angel darted to the back. She returned with a roll of paper towels and Sandy Sue. “What happened?”

“It-it was an accident,” Angel said. “I didn’t see Mei trying to slip past me, and I ran right into her.”

“Mei should’ve let you know she was coming up behind you.”

There was some discussion about the incident, and when Sandy Sue realized her lecture was drawing unwanted attention, she motioned for her servers to follow her into the back.

Because of their proximity to the kitchen, Carlita could hear raised voices. A teary-eyed Mei emerged first.

Angel appeared moments later; her face red as she stopped by their table. “Can I get you anything else? More tea or perhaps dessert?”

“No.” Mercedes offered her a small smile. “We’re good.”

Angel set their check on the edge of the table before gathering a handful of dirty dishes and returning to the kitchen.

“I’m gonna go use the restroom.” Carlita slid out of her chair and followed the signs. Easing the women’s restroom door open, she almost ran into a woman who was coming out.

The woman gave her an odd look. “The men’s restroom is next door.”

Carlita mumbled an apology and slowly made her way into the men’s restroom.

She locked the door behind her and approached the mirror. A small, red welt was forming near her eye. “Uh-oh.”

Carlita hurried back to the table. “We gotta get out of here. I’m having a reaction.” Without thinking, she scratched the side of her cheek.

Mercedes made a gurgling sound. “Grandpa.”

“What?”

“You scratched your face.”

Carlita lifted her finger and was horrified when she discovered there was a thick layer of flesh-colored makeup on it. “My disguise is melting. Grab my credit card.”

Mercedes shook her head. “You gotta pay in cash.”

Carlita shot her a puzzled look.

“Your card has your name on it… Carlita Garlucci.”

“Crud.” Carlita began digging for dollars. She had enough cash to pay for the food, but not enough to cover the entire tip. She emptied her coin purse and began counting out the contents.

Angel returned. “Can I help you?”

“Grandpa is a little short on cash for the tip,” Mercedes said.

“It’s okay. Don’t worry about it.” Angel scooped up the money and dumped that, along with the bill, into her apron pocket. “Thank you for stopping by and trying Sandy Sue’s.”

“I’ll be back to make good on the tip.” Mercedes followed her mother out of the restaurant.

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