Miss Goody Two-Shoes: Contemporary Romance by Charlotte Hughes

Author:Charlotte Hughes [Hughes, Charlotte]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-08-09T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Several days later Mel arrived home to find Blair in the kitchen preparing a big tossed salad. The table had already been set and the hamburger meat molded into patties, ready to go under the broiler. “You must be feeling better,” she said, noting Blair had dressed and put on makeup, as well.

“I’m much better,” she said. “I even made that doctor’s appointment. He can see me next week.”

“Good.” Mel knew she should try to sound more enthusiastic. After all, that was a quick appointment. Nevertheless, she worried about Blair and the fact she felt so bad much of the time.

“Oh, and guess what? My agent called today. Have you heard of NuWave Wine Coolers?”

Mel shook her head. “Sorry.”

“Well, the owner lives in Biloxi, and he’s interested in finding someone from Mississippi to star in his commercials. They’re holding auditions tomorrow afternoon, and I plan to be there.”

“How are you going to get to Biloxi?” Mel asked. “You don’t even own a car. Not only that, you don’t drive.”

“You’ll have to drive me.”

The way she said it, so matter-of-fact, annoyed Mel. But then, what else was new? Blair had always expected her to be there for her whenever she needed something. And she always had been. “I can't drive you. Daddy and I are painting shelves tomorrow. And I promised Amy I’d be at her recital. She asked me weeks ago.”

“Don’t you think this is a little more important than a child’s dance recital?” Blair replied hotly.

Wilton picked that particular moment to walk through the back door with Kane on his heels. “What’s going on?” he asked the minute he spied Blair’s frowning face.

“Mel refuses to drive me to Biloxi so I can audition for a commercial,” she said, shooting her sister an accusing look. “This could be my big chance.”

“When do you have to be there?” Wilton asked.

“Tomorrow.”

“That’s pretty short notice,” he said. He went to the kitchen sink and washed his hands. “I don’t know, Blair. I don’t like the idea of you girls on the highway all alone. What if Mel’s car breaks down? How long will you need to stay?”

“I can come straight back after the audition.”

“Hmm. That’s a lot of driving. Not only that, Mel broke her glasses. She needs them when she gets behind the wheel. And she has that night-vision problem.”

“Oh, for heaven’s sake!” Blair said. “It’s not as if I’m asking her to drive me to the other side of the country. Biloxi is only three hours from here.”

Kane stepped forward. “I could drive her.”

“You!” Blair gave a snort. “Now there's a thought.”

Kane ignored her sarcastic reply and turned his attention to Wilton. “I used to drive eighteen-wheelers long distance,” he said. “I have an excellent driving record.”

“It’s not your driving record I’m worried about,” Blair said. “I’m more concerned with your prison record.”

Kane fixed her with a fierce glare.

“Blair, that’ll be enough!” Wilton said so loudly, they all jumped. “I will not have you talking to a guest in our house like that.

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