Poison Me by Checketts Cami

Author:Checketts, Cami [Checketts, Cami]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: mystery, Christian fiction, cozy mystery, women sleuths, clean romance, inspirational romance, suspese
Publisher: Birch River
Published: 2013-02-22T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Chanel waited in the front lobby of the retirement home, absently fingering the birthmark on her temple. A couple of female residents entered through the sliding glass doors, greeted her with a smile, and looked pointedly at her fingers on her face. Trying to stop the habit, Chanel grabbed her purse from the low coffee table and twisted the handle between her fingers.

Seconds later, she eyed the floral arrangement on the table. Olivia had delivered it this morning and her arrangements were always beautiful, but Chanel played with the flowers to keep her hands busy. When the roses, carnations, lilacs, and greenery were arranged in a different if not better pattern, she clutched her purse to her chest again. Shifting on the plush couch, she wished Jake would appear so she could deal with her apprehension rather than stew about it.

“Wow. Didn’t know you owned nice clothes,” a syrupy voice drawled.

Chanel glanced up and forced a smile. “Hi, Tracy.”

The nurse pursed her bright red lips and flipped her blonde locks over one shoulder. She gave Chanel a once-over. “It’s not like you to try to look pretty. What are you all fixed up for?”

Ignoring the jab, Chanel smiled. “I’ve got a date.”

Tracy’s perfectly waxed eyebrows shot toward the ceiling. “How did you find a date in backwards Preston, Idaho?”

“It was almost too easy,” Chanel replied. “He came to me.”

“Oh, really?” Tracy tucked her forearms under her full bosom. “And how did this miracle occur?”

“I met him here at the Palace. You may know him—Jake.” Chanel paused, but found she couldn’t resist. “Oh, I forgot—it’s Dr. Merrill to you.”

“Yes, I know Jake.” Tracy glared at Chanel. “So Ruby finally forced him to take someone out, and you were the lucky sucker. Guess it pays to get in good with the old hags.”

Chanel opened her mouth to protest. “Ruby is not a—”

“He hasn’t dated much since the incident.” Tracy tilted her chin up.

“What incident?”

“Oh, you haven’t heard?” Tracy tapped a blood-red nail against her lips. “Don’t tell anybody where you heard this, but…” She leaned toward Chanel and said in a low voice, “Jake Merrill killed his girlfriend.”

Chanel’s eyes widened, but before she could respond, the subject of their conversation walked into the foyer.

Tracy batted her eyelashes. “Well, hello, Dr. Merrill. Good to see you, as always.” She turned to Chanel and smiled sweetly. “It would appear you’re a bit overdressed. Hope you have a great night.” She sneered at Chanel, winked at Jake, and disappeared through the sliding glass doors.

Chanel looked at Jake. He wore jeans, a white long-sleeve T-shirt, and a navy Utah State Aggies baseball cap. His T-shirt was the perfect contrast for his dark skin and the hair curling from under his hat. He looked great, but unfortunately Tracy was correct. In a coral-colored summer sweater, knee-length silk skirt, and heels, Chanel was extremely overdressed.

His face broke into a grin as his dark eyes traveled over her slowly. He killed his last girlfriend. The thought came unbidden, and Chanel discarded it quickly.

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