Murder of a Sweet Old Lady by Denise Swanson

Author:Denise Swanson [Swanson, Denise]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Suspense
ISBN: 9780451202727
Google: PVOKYaqndMcC
Amazon: 0451202724
Barnesnoble: 0451202724
Goodreads: 219648
Publisher: Signet
Published: 2000-12-31T13:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

Rain, Rain Go Away

Skye watched as the first drop of rain hit Simon squarely in the face. He bolted upright, but quickly regained his composure. She had been reading a new mystery with Bingo stretched down the length of her thigh.

The music had stopped an hour ago, but Skye had been too engrossed in the adventures of the amateur sleuth to put on another CD. Bingo was purring in his sleep, his sides vibrating in time to a rhythm that only he could hear.

Simon wiped the moisture off his face with his handkerchief and looked at his watch. “How long have I been asleep?”

Skye closed the book after marking her place. “A little over an hour.”

“Why didn’t you wake me?” He stretched and straightened his clothing.

“We didn’t have any plans, and I figured you must be tired.” Skye swept up the sleeping cat, and put him inside the cottage before he could protest.

Moving to her side, Simon put his arms around her. “You’re very understanding. I got called out late last night to pick up a body. I didn’t get to bed until after three then; I had to be at church at nine.”

“You couldn’t have skipped services this one time?” Skye asked.

“No, I was playing the organ for the choir.” Simon tucked a stray curl behind her ear.

“I forgot you sometimes play for them.” Skye linked her hands behind his neck and leaned back slightly. “Why did you have to go out so late?”

“One of those guys in the survivalist group was cleaning his gun, and it went off.” A shadow passed over Simon’s features. “He was only twenty-two.”

“Oh, how awful.” Skye gave Simon a hug. “No question it was an accident?”

“We don’t know yet. Witnesses say so.” Simon peeked at his watch.

“Do you have an appointment?” she asked.

Shrugging apologetically, Simon said, “Well, I did agree to talk to that boy’s parents this evening.” Before she could respond, he added, “I have a meeting with your family tomorrow to go over your grandmother’s arrangements, and I didn’t want them to feel rushed.”

“That was very thoughtful of you.” Skye pecked him on the cheek and slipped out of his arms. “We were rather surprised that Grandma had made all those prearrange ments without our knowledge.”

“More and more people are doing that. I feel it’s a good idea. One less thing for the family to worry about.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?” she asked.

“Well, it’s a matter of confidentiality.”

She arched an eyebrow.

“Your grandmother asked that I not mention it to anybody.”

“Surely she didn’t mean me.” Skye turned and walked into the house.

“She didn’t make any exceptions.”

“This whole thing has been quite an eye-opener. I never realized how many secrets Grandma kept from us. And I’m learning a lot about my family.” Skye paused. “Maybe, in some cases, more than I wanted to know.”

They walked toward the front door.

Simon put his hand on her cheek. “It’s not that bad, is it?”

“I really miss Grandma. And I knew a lot of my relatives didn’t exactly see eye to eye with me, but I think now some of them really hate me.

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