St. Helena Vineyard Series: Desserts Can Be Deadly (Kindle Worlds Novella) by K. T. Roberts

Author:K. T. Roberts [Roberts, K. T.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2016-10-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

WHEN THE DOORBELL rang, Holly and Sonia, barreled down the stairs at Nonna ChiChi’s house. The remaining members of the family had stayed at the house with her for the seventy-two hours. Sofia squealed when she saw Nico get out of the police car. Holly yelled for the rest of the family and opened the door for Nico, and the two hugged tightly.

“Mommy,” Holly yelled. “Nico’s back.”

Family members practically trampled over one another getting down the stairs. Nico just stood and watched, with a wide grin on his face. He looked tired and unkempt with the three-day stubble on his chin, but his smile was filled with the undeniable love he felt for his family.

“Oh my God,” ChiChi screeched with excitement. “You’re home.”

“I am. They said they couldn’t find anything to prove I put the poison in the ingredients because there were others in the kitchen that could have done it. When I was walking out, I saw one of the other chefs walking in.”

“Thank God. Now, go shower because you smell like a goat,” ChiChi said.

He laughed. “I know,” he said as he mounted the stairs. “It’s good to be home,” he shouted as he made his way to the top.

“Where’s Lexi and Priscilla?” Marco asked.

“The patrol car dropped them off at home. Priscilla went with her.”

“Then I guess I better hit the road.” Marco kissed his grandmother. “Thanks for everything.” Looking up at Nico who’d stopped on the landing to say goodbye, “Good to have you home, Bud.” He waved and walked out.

It wasn’t long before Nico was bounding back down the stairs. Walking into the kitchen where everyone sat, the first words from his mouth made Nonna ChiChi happy. “All I could think about while I sat in that filthy, smelly cell was your home cooking. I’m very blessed to be a member of this family.”

“Come,” ChiChi said, “you sit and tell us all about it while I cook for you.”

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