STUDS AND STILETTOS (Romantic Mystery) by Pettersen Bev

Author:Pettersen, Bev [Pettersen, Bev]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Westerhall
Published: 2013-12-15T08:00:00+00:00

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“You must have some bras with underwire,” Emily said. “I don’t care how uncomfortable they are.”

“Sorry, we don’t,” Maggie said, her arms loaded with hangers. “And I’m in a hurry. I have to dress all these people.” She slanted her eyes at the line of extras in front of the counter and nodded for the next man to step forward.

Emily shoved her hands in her pockets and trudged from the tent. There had to be another option. For the high school prom, Jenna had strapped tape beneath Emily’s gown, rather than buy an expensive bra they could ill afford. However, it had been special surgical tape they’d borrowed from Wally.

The stud barn had first aid supplies but it was too far away. She paused outside the door, her mind whirling. She needed this job in order to scrape together the rest of the money. The remainder of the steeplechase package was due in three days. There could be no better present for Jenna. But time was running out.

Two men in coveralls walked past, carrying coffee and a green tool kit. “Nice morning,” the shorter one said.

Emily nodded then spun around. “Would you gentlemen happen to have any tape?”

“Yup,” the short man said. “But if you have any set repairs, call the supervisor. He’ll have someone over within the hour.”

“I just need to borrow a roll of tape for a spot repair.” She gave them a hopeful smile.

The taller man set the toolbox on the ground, flipped open the lid and tossed her a gray roll of tough-looking tape. “Keep it,” he said.

“This is perfect,” Emily said. “Thank you.”

Elated, she rushed back to the wardrobe tent clutching the roll. Ten minutes later, and after mangling several strips of tape, her chest was wrapped so tightly she looked like somebody else reflected in the mirror. Sure, she could barely breathe, but the transformation was astonishing.

She gaped at her chest, amazed by the eye-catching cleavage. Her push-up bras had never worked so well.

She stepped from the change room. “Thanks for the scissors,” she called to a curious Maggie.

“Wait. Turn around.” Maggie leaned over the counter, practically pushing aside a bearded background performer in an attempt to get a better look. “Did you use tape?” she asked.

“I did.” Emily turned and spread her arms. “What do you think?”

“Amazing.” Maggie smiled her approval. “Looks like a D cup.”

The man with the beard nodded. “That’s my guess too,” he said with a grin.

By the time Emily reached the set, she was confident she’d nailed the look. Men’s eyes simply locked on her chest. She could have egg on her face and they wouldn’t have noticed.

“I should have done this before,” she whispered to Judith, “and not bothered with makeup. Tape is much faster.”

“Shush,” Judith said. “He’s coming.”

“Good morning,” Mr. Hamilton called. “Nice to see you back.” His gaze flickered to Emily then lowered and locked on her chest.

“Remember my friend, Emily?” Judith asked. “She’s already registered for background and has experience here. So if they need anyone else…”

“Yes indeed.

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