Season for Miracles by Clare Revell

Author:Clare Revell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group

Season for Miracles

6

Dot on ten thirty the following morning, Holly pushed open the door of the salon. The same Christmas music played over the speakers, and the tree in the corner looked as tired and neglected as it had on Saturday. It had been there since the middle of November, so that wasn’t surprising.

The girl at the desk sat with an intent look on her face as she manicured her nails. Holly stood there for a good three minutes before the girl looked up and acknowledged her presence.

From the glare she gave Holly, it was evident her nails were far more important than the job Kyle was paying her to do. “Name.” There was a good deal of irritation in her voice.

“Holly Carmichael.”

The girl ran her finger down the book and then looked on the computer. “Not here. You must have the wrong day.”

“Ten thirty, and I’m seeing Kyle Stevens.”

“Mr. Stevens sees no one without an appointment and then only his regulars. And you ain’t one of them.” She jerked her head towards the exit. “The door’s that way.”

Holly stood there in shock. “I’m sorry?”

“Should think so an’ all. Now if you don’t mind leaving, I’m busy.” She turned her attention back to her nails.

“Diana, that’s enough. How dare you talk to clients that way?” The stern voice cut like a knife through butter. The girl blushed bright crimson and dropped the nail file on to the desk. Kyle didn’t let up. “Miss Carmichael’s appointment is not in the book or on the computer because I neglected to put it in. In future, before you insult the clients, have the courtesy to check with me first. Collect your things and go home. You can finish your nails on your own time, not mine. We’ll discuss that and your attitude first thing tomorrow morning.”

“But...”

He cut off her blustering with a glare. “Go while you still have a job to come back to.” He watched her scuttle off with her tail between her legs, and then turned those piercing eyes on Holly. “I’m sorry, Holly. All I seem to do is apologize to you. May I take your coat?”

She hadn’t seen this side of him before and it surprised her. Was he always this protective of his clientele, or was she reading more into this than there was? But then he was owner of several salons and he wouldn’t have risen this far by letting the staff do or say what they liked. She handed her coat to him. “Thank you. How are you this morning?”

He hung up her coat and smiled. “I’m good. How are you?”

“I’m fine.” She followed him to the chair in front of the mirror and sat down. She wasn’t sure what to expect and was rather apprehensive.

Kyle ran expert fingers through her hair, muttering to himself under his breath. After a few minutes he looked up. “Well—”

She didn’t like the way his brow creased and cut him off. “Is it that bad?”

He shook his head. “Nothing a good cut, wash and blow dry won’t fix.

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