The Broken Sister by Leigh M. Hall

Author:Leigh M. Hall
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Psychological Thriller, Domestic thriller, Family drama, Long lost siblings, Strong female lead, Revenge murder, Multiple personality, Memory loss, Identity disorder, Graphic vengeance, Texas thriller, Action, Suspense
Publisher: Leigh M. Hall
Published: 2023-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

The nerves running through me have a mind of their own. I am wearing a simple peach-lined black dress that stops just above my knees and has ruffled straps that cover the top half of my shoulders. As I walk up and see my reflection in the mirrored glass, I realize this may not have been the best choice. I look like a little girl, or maybe someone attending lunch at a country club event. It seemed safe at the time. Now I just look silly.

My reflection reminds me of a version of this vintage Barbie my mother used to call Peach. Too late to turn back now. Also, why am I stressing so much? This guy sees me in loose-fitting scrubs every day and still asked me out. He won’t care about the dress. He will just be happy that I showed up, didn’t chicken out, and the dress will be a bonus. I mean, these legs aren’t bad to look at. Thank you, of stairs!

Wait, why will it be a bonus? Because it is easy access? Here I go, over thinking everything again. No easy access will happen tonight. I didn’t even pair my underwear. Why? Because no bra is required with this dress, that’s what makes it so amazing. Okay, this thought process isn’t helping.

Approaching the hostess stand, a scary thought enters my mind. What do I do now? Do I just stand back and wait for him? What if he is already here; should I let them know that someone is expecting me?

Luck is in my corner tonight. When I enter the doors, Kent stands from a bench to greet me.

“Hey, you made it.” He wraps his arm around my torso, not quite touching. It’s more like a hug you give a family member out of obligation instead of need or want.

“Were you worried that I wouldn’t?” I can feel the tension leaving him and already know he was nervous about my arrival.

“Not really,” he says while we follow the hostess. “It’s just that I made reservations after our talk. I didn’t know this place got so busy, but it is a Thursday night. Anyway, the internet recommended I make reservations. When I showed up here without you... let’s just say, things got real.” He shrugs.

“Sorry. I tried to show up on time. I didn’t mean to keep you waiting.”

“No, Mal.” He shakes his head and pulls out a chair for me to take a seat at our small table. “None of that had anything to do with your promptness. Which, I might add, is perfect, like always.” So, he doesn’t know about me being late to work this week. Good.

We are interrupted by the waitress wanting to take our drink order. I just want water. Kent gives me a look, as if to ask if I am sure. When I smile, he orders water of his own. It’s a first date; I have no plans to drink alcohol while we are here. Maybe next time, mate.

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