Shadow Games by Doug Welch

Author:Doug Welch [Doug Welch]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Suspense, Occult & Supernatural, Romance, Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal
Publisher: Feedbooks
Published: 2010-06-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Love Under Shadows

I jumped out of bed as the first hint of sunlight gleamed thorough the window. I had a slight headache from the champagne, but I hit the shower before Alex. From previous experience, I knew she would be in the bathroom for a long time, so I started preparing breakfast. Soon, she staggered down to the kitchen to draw a cup of coffee.

“I've got to stay away from champagne,” she said, and groaned. “It sneaks up on you.”

“I'll have breakfast ready in a while. Eat something, you'll feel better.”

“No thanks, I'll just have a piece of toast. What is your plan for today?”

“Date with Beth.”

“Good. Caesar is going to pick me up here at the house.”

I laughed. “Did you have an argument about who was going to drive?”

“Yeah. I lost, rock, paper, scissors, best two out of three. I think he cheated.”

“Beth is going to pick me up today after I call her.”

“You lost too?”

“Wasn't fair, I lost a tickling contest. Although, it was a lot of fun.”

“I'll bet. I'm heading back upstairs. Thanks for the coffee and toast.”

“No problem, Sis. You have a good day.”

I resolved to give Elizabeth some time, since it was early in the morning, so I planned to delay calling her cell phone for at least an hour. Ten minutes later, my cell phone rang. The caller ID indicated that it was Elizabeth's phone.

My voice was a little husky when I answered, “Good morning, darling.”

I heard her intake of breath over the phone. She said something. It was obvious that the mouthpiece was muffled. I waited. Soon her voice answered.

“You have to be careful with that,” she replied. “It makes me feel all fluttery inside. I didn't want Caesar or my father to see tears in my eyes, so I had to leave the room.”

“Sorry, I just love to hear your voice. I love you.”

“See, you did it again. Next time I get to say it first. Promise me.”

I laughed. “If you want me to get all fluttery inside, all you have to do is say 'hello'. See? Instant flutter.”

“You can laugh. I had to fend off all of the questions that Caesar threw at me last night.”

“Oh? Was he quizzing you about me?”

“What else?”

“Did he tell you about himself and Alex?”

“No,” she said curiously. “Did something occur?”

“I'll say. According to Alex, they're about ready to pick out the names of their children.”

“No. That rat. Wait until I speak to him. I'll grill him unmercifully.”

“Go easy on him. From what I hear, I suspect the poor guy's got it as bad as I do. It must be catching. We're having an epidemic.”

There was a lull in the conversation.

“So, when are you coming over?” I said.

“I have the car keys in hand, and I'm heading out the door. I want to beat Caesar.”

“Tell him Alex won't be ready for a while, although I suspect that may change if he arrives.”

“See you soon darling.” She chuckled, and disconnected. It was my turn to melt.

I waited on the front porch.

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