The Guest is a Goner by Carly Winter

Author:Carly Winter [Winter, Carly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Westward Publishing

Chapter 12

I stood in front of the mirror and applied a little mascara, getting ready to go meet Adam.

“Definitely use more,” Ruby said from the doorway behind me. “You want those baby blues to really pop.”

With a sigh, I eyed myself critically. I also didn't want my eyelashes to resemble spider legs. “I think that's enough.”

“Suit yourself. Add a little blush, though. You're looking a little tired and pale.”

Understatement of the year. No matter how many deep breathing exercises I did, my mind kept racing and panic gripped my chest at my situation. Sleep did not come easily, and only in short fits.

I added the blush and returned to my bedroom. Standing in front of my closet, I decided to wear my Pretty in Pink T-shirt.

Ruby sighed and shook her head as I pulled it on. “Seriously, Bernie? I know you have a thing for eighties movies, but that shirt has the sex appeal of a dead skunk. Find something with a little more cleavage.”

“I don't have anything with cleavage,” I muttered, becoming irritated with her. “This shirt will be fine.”

“What if he doesn't like eighties movies? What if he's more of a nineties guy and prefers Wayne's World and Dumb and Dumber over Molly Ringwald?”

“Well, Wayne's World wasn't bad, so we can agree on that.”

“Both movies deserve to go down in the history books as classics,” she said with a chuckle. “Especially Wayne's World. Goodness, that was funny. But seriously, change your top.”

I studied my reflection in the mirror and decided Pretty in Pink it was. “I'm wearing the dang shirt, Ruby. I don't want to look like I'm trying to impress him.”

“Why not? Men like that stuff. Dress to impress and all that.”

I sighed, finding it hard to believe a headache had already begun to form behind my eyes and I hadn't even left my bedroom yet. “Ruby...”

“Fine. Wear what you want.”

“The only one I need to impress is myself.”

“I agree, one hundred percent. However, flashing a little cleavage every now and then never hurt anyone.”

She disappeared before I could argue.

With a sigh, I fed Elvira and grabbed a garlic and onion bagel for myself, missing the eggs and bacon Darla usually brought over whether I had guests or not. I still didn't understand why she'd been so upset over a visit from the police, and that had been the main reason I'd remained awake most of the night. Could she have really been that rattled, or was she guilty of something?

Like me, Darla tended to suffer from a bit of anxiety every now and then, so maybe it had gotten the best of her. Hopefully, she'd call today and apologize for her outburst. Or perhaps I should give her a ring? Nope. I couldn't handle being yelled at again. No more tears for me.

And Sarah had never called after her confrontation with the police. Was she upset with me as well, or had she simply forgotten? It seemed like I was losing friends faster than greased lightning.

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