Secrets Of The Heart (Book 1, The Heart Series) by LeClair Laurie

Author:LeClair, Laurie [LeClair, Laurie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Laurie LeClair
Published: 2013-10-25T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Depositing change in the old pay phone in front of the only grocery store in town, Bree registered the clanking of each coin as it dropped down the metal slot. She grimaced at her pale, ghastly reflection in the mirrored surface as two shrill rings peeled in the receiver before a loud click sounded.

“Curl up and Dye, may I help you?”

Bree swore it was one of her new business partners speaking in her sugary sweet telephone voice, but the name of the business didn’t match theirs at all. “Tessa, is that you?”

A loud shriek pierced Bree’s ear drum. “Bree! It’s so good to hear your voice. We were just talking about you. How’s the hunky hubby of yours doing? And how’s my little dancer—”

“Wait a minute, Tessa, I need to switch ears since you just ruined the hearing in my left one.” Making the quick adjustment, Bree leaned against the brick building and asked, “What’s with this name you’re using? I thought we’d make a final decision on a new one for the beauty shop once I got back.”

“We are. I’m just trying it out, that’s all. Isn’t it cute? It was on one of those old police shows my granny loves to watch.”

Bree rolled her eyes, wishing Tessa could see her. “Yeah, real cute.” Focusing on the big yellow banner in the large window announcing this week’s special, Bree bit the inside of her cheek, trying to stop herself from laughing as she delivered the next line. “But we might get mistaken for a funeral parlor.”

“Hey, I never thought about that…”

Unable to contain it any longer, Bree chuckled. “How’s business? Are you two handling it all right?”

“It’s so slow. Jewel and I are twiddling our thumbs today. I guess everyone’s on vacation being it’s right before school starts up again. But the week you come back we’re booked solid. Feast or famine, right?”

“It’s like that every August.”

“Well, with all this free time on our hands we’re making arrangements for your party. You wouldn’t believe all the customers that want to join us when we take you to see the male dancers.”

Bree groaned inwardly. “Not that again. I thought I’d convinced the two of you I didn’t need or want a bridal shower, before or after the wedding.”

“Oh, come on now, Bree, we want to do something special for you. It’ll be fun.”

Pressing the heel of her hand against her forehead, Bree didn’t know what she’d do if Nick ever found out about this planned excursion. Vinnie had mentioned how his mother had frequented bars for the sole purpose of picking up men. To Nick this outing would certainly dredge up painful, jealous memories. “We’ll discuss other options when I get back. Can I speak to Jewel for a second?”

“Sure, she’s right here. I guess you want to talk to her about the letter I sent you. I didn’t mean to upset you or anything.”

Bree frowned. “What letter?”

“Ah…here’s Jewel. Bye, have a great honeymoon.”

There was a rustling sound, and then a loud clunk.

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