Brides and Blades by Rosie Sams

Author:Rosie Sams [Sams, Rosie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SweetBookHub.com
Published: 2019-10-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

The next day after another sleepless night spent contemplating the case of Robin Werther’s murder, Melody heaved a sigh and dropped her head to her desk. She was going through photos, trying to build a portfolio of cake decorations for a birthday cake for one of her clients to choose from. She’d been at it for almost an hour, and the only thing she’d accomplished was to stare at one photo until the image started to blur.

Rubbing her eyes tiredly, Melody pushed her chair away from the desk and dragged her eyes from the computer screen to stretch her tense shoulder muscles. “I don’t know why I’m so pressed about this case,” she mumbled. “I’m not a detective, for goodness sake.”

Smudge, sprawled in her usual corner, lifted one eyelid to cast her owner a curious glance before going right back to sleep. Melody snorted, a bit jealous of Smudge’s relaxed attitude. How she wished she could be just as unruffled about the murder case. Especially as it really had nothing to do with her. It was just so difficult to let go of the recent tragedy because it was in her beloved little town and involved people she knew. People she considered friends.

Deciding that she would get absolutely no work done, Melody jumped up and marched through the door. The sound of paws scurrying behind her indicated that Smudge was now wide awake.

Rounding the corner into the kitchen, Melody found Kerry and Leslie huddled together. The women spoke in hushed tones, piquing Melody’s curiosity. It wasn’t often she found Kerry and Leslie doing anything other than bickering. The closer she got to the couple, she realized that Kerry was demonstrating how to make spun sugar while Leslie looked on raptly.

“Wow, this is a pleasant surprise,” Melody mused. Two heads whipped around. “Seeing you two working together so peacefully is new.”

Leslie’s lips twisted wryly as she adjusted her glasses. “It sure is new. Kerry told me you taught her how to make spun sugar. I figured I’d ask her to show me rather than bother you. You seemed so focused on whatever you were doing when I peeked in your office.”

“Don’t get too excited, Melody,” Kerry snickered. “I only agreed to teach Leslie so I can have it to rub in her face later.”

“Could you be any more contemptible?” Leslie scoffed.

“No more than you,” Kerry quipped with a wicked grin.

“Well, that didn’t last long,” Melody voiced before Leslie could respond and have world war three erupt in the kitchen.

Leslie grinned good-naturedly and turned to Melody. “So, boss, what were you so engrossed in earlier. You were staring at your computer with such intensity, I thought it would burst into flames.”

Leaning against the counter, Melody huffed. “I was focused all right, so focused I didn’t even see you. But, I wasn’t concentrating on what I was supposed to be working on, gathering possible cake designs for Mrs. Charles to choose from for little Matty’s birthday party. Instead, I was thinking about Dorinda’s wedding that wasn’t and her dead groom.

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