The Ladybug Jinx by Tonya Kappes

Author:Tonya Kappes [Kappes, Tonya]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: C429, Extratorrents, Kat
Publisher: Tonya Kappes
Published: 2011-06-10T00:00:00+00:00

“Lovers always think that other people are blind”

Spanish Proverb

15

“Wow! Steak?” Marty questioned. “Not in the crock pot either.”

“Dad, stop.” Celia popped the cork off the champagne bottle. “This is a special day. I have the two most important men in my life and a paid off house.”

“Congratulations, honey.” Marty tipped his glass to her. She noticed he didn’t look or hold his flute to Sam.

“Did something happen between you two today when you were alone?” Celia’s brows narrowed. She pointed between the two. “You two forget I am good at reading people and you two look fishy.”

Each man smiled and dismissed her concern.

“It’s your day and we enjoy watching you.” Sam bent over to kissed her.

She dismissed the difference between the kiss he just gave her to the long, deep ones from last night.

“Nothing but the best for my boys.” Celia was the happiest she has ever been. She looked over at Sam thinking of all the possibilities their life had for them. There was no denying the love she felt for him.

“So dad, how’s Kerri Ann?” Celia cut up the lettuce for the salad. She decided it was better to accept Kerri Ann than not to.

“She’s good to me, Cee.”

“I think you should invite her to Thanksgiving dinner.” Celia looked over to see her dad’s reaction. Sam looked up as well. “What? We will have it here this year. You, Sam, Kerri Ann and me.”

She hoped her enthusiasm was contagious. They were bringing her down on her celebratory night.

“I just might ask her.” Marty squeezed Celia.

She glanced over his shoulder to look at Sam. Sam gave her a reassuring look to let her know she did the right thing. Celia happily cut up the rest of the veggies for the salad.

“Sam, you going to be around for Thanksgiving?” Marty asked with a cautious eye.

“Ouch.” Celia jerked her hand away from the knife and stuck it under the faucet. She squeezed her thumb as the water washed the blood away. “Of course he’s going to be here. Where else would you go?”

She stuck her thumb in her mouth and looked at Sam. Why would her dad say such a thing? He likes Sam.

“I might have to go back to California and take care of a little business.” Sam’s voice was commanding and loud. “But I hope to be here for Thanksgiving.”

Relived, Celia turned to Marty and said, “if you do, I’m sure Dad can fill in for the deliveries.”

“Absolutely.” Marty chimed in. “Anything for my number one girl.”

It was silent while Celia got all the food ready.

“Everyone must be hungry.”Celia made note of the silence which was broken by Charlie’s barking. Celia stood up to see headlights coming up the drive. She watched the elderly man get out of the car and get back in.

Celia took a step toward the door.

“Don’t, Cee.” Marty’s voice boomed out so she would stop.

“Dad, it’s an old man.” She pointed out the window. “He must be lost.”

Marty placed his hand on the door. “Let him go.

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