Holy Mayhem by Pat G'Orge-Walker

Author:Pat G'Orge-Walker
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington Books
Published: 2012-09-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

Percy hadn’t been the only one searching in the dark for answers about the salon and apartment fires. Across town the situation was pretty dark for Joy, Patience, and Porky, too.

“Have mercy, sweet Jesus!” Joy couldn’t say another word as she, Patience, and Porky sat stunned before the television in her living room.

“What has happened to Ptomaine Avenue,” Porky bellowed. “Ain’t nothing but thieving and burning going on twenty-four seven. Don’t them scoundrels ever take a break no more?”

“Poor Shaqueeda,” Patience added. “Her Curl, Wrap, and Daycare Center all burnt crispy, and it looks like the fire did some damage to her apartment building. I certainly hope the prophet—” She stopped to correct her truthful error. “I mean, I hope no one got hurt.”

“Forget all of that. I need to see a shot of my Shanty. I know I didn’t just get robbed and burned down all in the same week!”

The WPAK news van parked nearby blocked a complete view of the Soul Food Shanty; the cousins continued sitting gape-mouthed at the news coverage.

A while ago, Percy had finally responded to Porky’s frantic voice message. He promised he’d drop by to see about him as soon as possible. Percy would also bring some fresh clothes so Porky wouldn’t stink up his godmothers’ home more than he’d already done.

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