Piperton by Carrie Carr

Author:Carrie Carr [Carrie Carr]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, General, Lesbian, Romance
ISBN: 9781935053200
Google: lkE0QQAACAAJ
Amazon: 1935053205
Publisher: Yellow Rose by RCE
Published: 2009-07-15T03:11:51+00:00

She kicked off her shoes and curled her feet beneath her. The only light in the room was from a floor lamp in the corner, which she kept on all the time. She was so shocked by what she'd done that she hadn't bothered to turn on any others.

Janie had no idea how long she sat there before she realized she was still holding the beer. Two-thirds full and now at room temperature, she scowled at the bottle and got up from the couch. Her joints were stiff from sitting for so long, and she limped to the kitchen to dispose of the drink.

After washing her hands, Janie returned to the living room and looked at the clock. It was close to eleven. She had the irrational urge to go back to the bar and talk to Sam. She also wanted to explain why she had been a no-show on Monday.

Her mind made up, she grabbed her purse and left the loft. It was a nice night, and the walk would allow her time to organize her thoughts.

WITHOUT SAM SINGING, the bar cleared out early, and Ray took the opportunity to lock up at ten. He told Sam he'd post a sign announcing the new hours.

Sam finished sweeping the floor and put the broom away. She double-checked the restrooms while Ray closed out the cash register. They both completed their tasks at the same time and met at the front door.

Ray took a spare key from his pocket. "Since you're an employee now, take this."

"I don't know." Sam hesitated. "That's a big responsibility."

"I trust you." He took her hand and placed the key on her palm, then closed her hand over it. "Besides, I know where you live," he teased.

Sam tucked the key into the front pocket of her jeans. "Thanks, Ray. Guess I'll see you tomorrow." She followed him out the front and waited while he locked the door.

Ray looked around the quiet streets. "You going to the gym tonight?"

"Yeah. I want to tell Betsy the good news. I'll even drive over there, if it'll keep you from worrying so much."

"It would, thanks." He clapped her on the shoulder. "See you in the morning, Sam."

Sam laughed at his protective streak and headed down the alley. She was almost into the light when a heavy weight slammed into her back and knocked her face down on the ground.

"You think you're so smart, don't you?" A menacing voice growled.

She tried to get up, but the firm foot between her shoulder blades didn't allow her to move. "What are you talking about?"

"Coming into town, acting like you own the place," the voice continued, seemingly not listening to her. "Flaunting your unnatural ways, not giving a damn who you bothered."

"I don't—" Sam's breath was cut off when the foot stomped hard.

"Shut up, bitch. It's high time someone taught you a lesson in manners."

The pressure eased, but before Sam could roll over, she was kicked in the ribs. Gasping for air, she made it onto her side.

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