Gambling on the Artist by Wynter Daniels

Author:Wynter Daniels
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: paranormal, cats, small town, psychics, humorous cats
Publisher: CPC Publishing

Chapter Five

Sam unlocked the door to Eye of Newt a few minutes before ten two days later. Instead of focusing on the endless number of white labels with difficult words on every bottle and drawer, she admired her paintings on the walls above them. Although her artwork alone wasn’t responsible for her good mood. Eli had spent hours yesterday and the day before helping her at the store. Every time the shop had emptied of customers, they’d flirted with each other and had even shared a kiss or two in the back room. Sometime today he’d come by again, or so he’d promised yesterday. Anticipation tingled up her spine.

Granted she had a bad habit of jumping into relationships with guys, which had bitten her in the ass a few times. Yet Eli seemed different—completely opposite her usual blue-collar, tatted up kind of dude. If she was honest, though, her usual type hadn’t worked out so well for her. She’d had two relationships in the past year—each lasting only a few months. And both had left her lonelier than the previous one.

Not that she was looking for a boyfriend. Heck no. She only planned to stay in town long enough to replenish her bank account and to spend time with Aunt Emma after she returned home.

Stashing her bag under the counter, she sighed. That first day she’d been not only terrified about working at the shop by herself but also a little lonely. Eli was just what the doctor ordered for both problems. So what that she hardly knew him? Her instincts told her that Eli was completely different, more caring, and thoughtful than the other guys. Then again, her intuition had been a little off before—or more like broken beyond repair. Too bad that she didn’t have her great aunt Sunny’s intuition about people, or even Aunt Emma’s gift of divining the future.

Eli seemed so willing to help her like there was nothing he’d rather be doing. Which she was beyond grateful for. Although it had crossed her mind that he might not continue coming by every day. If he needed convincing, she could employ the methods she’d seen her mother use so many times when Sam was growing up. Like when the carnival manager had threatened to fire her after she’d overdosed on painkillers. Her mom had sat on the man’s lap and whispered in his ear—no doubt making him promises of sexual favors.

Not that Sam would sleep with Eli to get his help, but she wasn’t above a little flirtation. She’d never been much good at the subtleties of that type of behavior, and her conscience would prevent her from using him that way. In truth, she was enjoying her make-out sessions with Eli. He was an attractive guy. But she knew better than to get too used to having him around.

Since no one was beating down the door, she used the time to work on her picture of Eli. She shaded his face with beige, light peach, and pink blush.

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