Fraud in Paradise (Florida Keys Mystery Series Book 21) by Deborah Brown

Author:Deborah Brown [Brown, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-04-18T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

The sun had barely made an appearance the next morning when I rolled over in time to see Creole’s backside going through the door. I stuck my hand out from the under the sheet and waved. “Good excuse to get up early,” I grumbled to myself as I rolled out of bed and hit the shower.

I spent about a second giving thought to my appearance, then put on a jean skirt, tucked in a white button-down shirt, and slid into sandals that could be easily swapped out for tennis shoes if needed. The day needed a jump start of a double dose of caffeine, and I slid through the drive-thru on the short drive across the Cove to the office. I pulled in through the security gate, squinted over at Toady’s side and, not seeing any activity, parked on Fab’s side and hiked up the stairs.

As I unlocked the door, I realized it was the first time I’d been in the office alone. I curved around the corner and into my space and set my tote down, then opened the sliding door and took a seat at my desk. If I could make one change, it would be to add rippling water sounds coming up from below, but not much chance of that since it was used for boat parking. I pulled my laptop out and started the process of updating files.

The door opened and slammed shut. I didn’t have to wonder who was making all the noise for very long.

“Why is it that I’m always chasing you around town?” Fab bellowed.

“Can you bring me a water?” I yelled, and laughed to myself. It’s always a good day when you can annoy your best friend.

Fab slammed around, and I listened as her footsteps went from her desk to the kitchen and stomped into my office. She set two waters down and slipped into a chair.

“Good news,” I said. “Spoon assured me that the Hummer would be as good as new and ready for pickup tomorrow. I’ll be happy to ditch the beater truck until the next emergency.”

“You couldn’t call that you were coming in early?” She sniffed and stared around my small space as though I’d moved something.

“Next time, okay? We both know there will be one.” I smiled cheekily.

“Almost forgot. Gunz called. He’s got a job, and he’ll be here in a few with the details.”

I didn’t believe for a second that she hadn’t asked for the particulars. If I had to venture a guess, the odds on favorite was that it had to do with another relative of his. “Here’s a suggestion: why don’t you have Gunz get to the point in an email or over the phone, like the rest of your clients? Unless you like these in-person sit downs and enjoy that he drools all over you.”

Fab scrunched up her nose. “Eww.”

The door slammed open again. “Fabiana, my dear,” Gunz hollered, his heavy footsteps barreling down the hallway.

I made a barfing noise. “Let’s take this party out to your desk.

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