Poison Candy - Book 2: Behind Closed Doors Series by Fowler H.H

Author:Fowler, H.H. [Fowler, H.H.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: More Wind, More Fire Publishing
Published: 2014-02-24T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Dallis tiptoed into the kitchen, but was immediately thrown off course when she saw Miss Rose shuffling at the stove. Dallis was not used to plotting and scheming like her sisters, but what she was about to do was important and would require her to act out of her element. Dallis straightened her walk and then greeted Miss Rose like she normally did. The rotund maid with the heavy accent spun away from the stove with a bubbly grin on her face.

“Mornin’ Dallis…I wondered if someone had tied you up in bed.”

Dallis felt her cheeks flushed. “Why would you say something like that?”

“Because you didn’t come down last night for dinner and you didn’t show for breakfast this mornin’. Now it’s almost time for Sunday’s meal.” Miss Rose reached over and rested the back of her hand against Dallis’ right cheek. “You might be comin’ down with somethin’. You rarely miss church on Sunday. And you rarely miss swim practice.”

“I’m fine, Rose,” Dallis said with a bit of annoyance. She moved away from the maid toward the refrigerator, eager to shift the conversation in another direction. “I need you to check on my mother.”

Miss Rose’s heart slapped once against her chest. Dana had just returned home from the hospital a few days ago and Miss Rose had been on edge ever since. She stared at Dallis through eyes creased with concern. “Somethin’ wrong with boss lady? She was fine when I left her room two hours ago.”

“I heard her groaning a bit…maybe her wound needs tending to.” Lord, please forgive me for twisting the truth, but I need Rose out of the kitchen for a few minutes. “Could you do me that small favor?”

Miss Rose was already cleaning her hands on her oil-spattered apron. “Say no more, child. I’ll be back shortly to spread the table. Your father should be here any minute.”

As soon as Miss Rose turned away to leave, Dallis jumped into action, grabbing a handful of fruit from a wooden bowl that was on the counter. She stuffed it in bag and then turned her attention to the pantry where all of the snacks were kept. Once she had raided that area, she ran to the refrigerator and pulled out a gallon of water. With her heart pounding down to the bottom of her feet, she hurried out of the kitchen and ran up the stairs to her bedroom.

Dallis leaned against her door to catch her breath. She then walked over to her walk-in closet and stood with her back toward it. She was extremely relieved that her little jaunt had been successful.

“Okay Anwar, it’s safe to come out.”

The closet doors rattled open and out came the boy Dallis had risked everything to save. Though he had a significant bump on one side of his forehead, Anwar’s flawless, mango skin filled Dallis’ gaze. His deep set, hazel eyes and straight nose would be the envy of any model. Of course, the battle between right and wrong raged on within Dallis’ mind.

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