Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs by Gerry Bartlett

Author:Gerry Bartlett [Bartlett, Gerry]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Horror & Ghost Stories
Publisher: Berkley
Published: 2010-02-10T05:00:00+00:00

Eleven

“I canceled my workout session with Bill. I decided I don’t need it after that run with Trina.” I headed for the elevators with Flo.

“So right, girlfriend. It was never a good idea. What’s that kind of thing going to get you?” She punched the down button. “Pain, you said. Ian’s program is working. That’s all you need.” She grinned. “I can’t believe how much weight you lost so fast. We celebrate. Buy you something pretty. My treat.”

The elevator doors opened and we both jumped back. Jerry and Richard stood there and neither of them wore happy faces.

“Amante!” Flo moved first, pulling Richard out of the elevator car and into the hallway. “What are you doing here?”

“I got your message. What the hell are you doing tackling Ian MacDonald on your own?” He looked up and down the hall like he was checking for lurking MacDonald guards to take down.

“We weren’t on our own, eh, Valdez, Brittany?” Flo waved her hand at my two guards. “And, as you can see, we’re perfectly fine. Glory had her treatment and we’re on our way to shop. Look at her. Isn’t she tiny?”

Richard did look but didn’t seem overwhelmed.

“Forget shopping. We need to talk.” Jerry took my arm and pulled me toward the suite.

“Isn’t that my line?” I jerked free. “No need to get physical. Why don’t we start over? You say, ‘Hi, Glory. How are you?’ I answer, ‘Oh, I’ll live. But, gee, Jerry, last time we saw each other you practically called me an idiot. Then you didn’t bother to call, just showed up here and started throwing your muscle around. What’s the deal?’ ”

“Sorry if you don’t like my approach, Gloriana.” Jerry glanced at Richard, who’d obviously sent him a mental warning that this approach wasn’t too swift either.

I just stood there, tapping my aching toe and waiting for him to get a clue.

Flo studied her nails. “Is this going to take long? Glory needs to try on some things for her new little size.” She grinned at me. “Major fun, eh, mia amica?”

“A lot more fun than standing here in the hall.” I glanced at Valdez and Brittany, then back at Jerry. “Do I have to ask you again? Guess so. What’s the deal, Jerry?”

“Okay, okay, look.” He gently put his hand on my shoulder. “I’m worried about you. We have information on MacDonald that you should know. May we come in?”

“Now that you asked like a gentleman, sure. This had better be good, though. I’ve had a rough night.” I used my key card and we all trooped back inside. Obviously shopping was out for now. And I really wanted to see what size I could fit into now. One look at Jerry’s firm jaw and serious face, and I knew his information wasn’t going to make me happy.

“What was rough about it?” Jerry was close beside me. “Did that bastard hurt you?”

“No, just made me exercise my butt off, literally.” I turned around and showed him. “Totally worth it.

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