Suspicions by Christine Kersey

Author:Christine Kersey [Kersey, Christine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Suspense, Kidnapping, Abduction, Domestic Fiction, Novel, clean suspense, clean fiction, suspense novel, fiction suspense, fiction for women
ISBN: 2940011140075
Goodreads: 12431624
Publisher: Christine Kersey
Published: 2010-11-20T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

Saddened by what Amanda and Mark were experiencing, Stacey felt engulfed by despair. As she walked through her front door she hoped the authorities would catch the kidnapper soon. Then, as she considered Jason being the chief suspect, fresh worry coursed through her.

I don’t think I can take this much longer, she thought.

Trying to push her worries aside, she went into the office to see if she had any messages. The flashing light indicated one call had come in. Stacey hit the play button and listened as Patricia asked Stacey to call back. Letting out an exasperated sigh, Stacey picked up the phone and dialed Patricia's number, then frowned as she waited for Patricia to answer.

“How’s your friend?” Patricia asked after saying hello.

Surprised to know she cared, Stacey said, “She seems to be doing okay, under the circumstances.”

“Have they heard anything more from the kidnappers?”

Stacey knew better than to tell anyone Amanda had just picked up the money. “I can't really say.”

“Oh. I understand. The FBI probably told you not to say anything, right?”

“Right. They don't want the media to get a hold of it.”

“That's a good idea,” she paused. “But you can tell me.” A pleading tone came into her voice. “I promise I won't tell anyone.”

“I'm sorry, Patricia. I really can't. Now, what was it you needed?”

“I was calling to remind you about the Beautiful You meeting at eleven-thirty this morning.”

Stacey pressed a finger to the spot between her eyes and tried to hold back another sigh. That was in less than an hour. “This really isn't a good time for me to be going to one of those.”

“Now, now, Stacey,” she scolded. “You know these are only held once a quarter.” Her voice took on a cajoling tone. “Besides, it'll be fun. I'm sure you'll meet some new colleagues.”

Patricia's tone grated on Stacey as she tried to think of an excuse, but her mind only drew a blank.

“So, will I see you there?” Patricia asked.

Maybe I can go for a little while then sneak out, she thought. She tried to make her voice sound happy. “Yes, I guess you will.”

After hanging up the phone she looked in her Beautiful You papers and found the invitation to the quarterly meeting. She knew these meetings were important to attend and she certainly couldn’t afford to miss out. The money she made as a skin care consultant had become a needed part of their income.

Resigned to attending, she fixed her hair and made sure to apply all her make-up, including the foundation, which she usually didn't like to wear. She didn't want the other consultants to think she didn't know how to use the stuff.

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