Three Wishes (a romantic comedy) by Bond Stephanie

Author:Bond, Stephanie [Bond, Stephanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: paranormal romantic comedy
Publisher: NeedtoRead Books
Published: 2011-11-07T05:00:00+00:00

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Two hours later, with a raging headache and heavy steps, Ladden unlocked the front door of his business. The old man had been worse than useless during their visit to Saul Tydwell's office. Even with much prompting from Ladden, his story had sounded sketchy, and his constant references to Ladden as Master on top of his ancient-sounding dialect had left Saul's face frozen in a mask of skepticism.

Ladden rummaged behind the big counter until he found a bottle of painkiller that hadn't expired. After swallowing two tablets with no water, he leaned on the counter and watched a butterfly explore a section of the smooth surface. He didn't dare look at the rug. He didn't even want to think about it. Besides, if he were going to reopen for business tomorrow, he needed to finish cleaning.

He grabbed the broom just as the phone rang. He was grateful for the distraction. "Hello?"

"Ladden, this is Betsy. I need your help."

At the sound of his housecleaner's voice, he relaxed slightly. "Is something wrong at my place?"

"No—although you really should hang some curtains in your bedroom." She lowered her voice to a teasing purr. "You never know when you might need some privacy."

Knowing the fiery Betsy was probably arched in some beguiling pose, he smirked. "Don't tell me that's what you need help with."

She laughed merrily. "No. I need to borrow your furniture and your back."

"Got a catering gig tonight?"

"Right."

"And you need folding chairs?"

"Only fifty or so. I just found out I'll be serving on a patio and they expect me to provide the seating."

He smiled, eager to help a friend, glad that, for the first time today, something was within his control. "Fifty folding chairs, no problem."

"Why don't you throw on a jacket and stick around till the party's over? We'll have fun and it'll save you a trip back."

Why not? He certainly didn't have anything else planned. "Sure. When and where?"

"Seven-thirty, the Shoalt Hotel."

"I'll meet you there."

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