Chocolate Heart Killer: A Pumpkin Hollow Mystery, book 14 by Kathleen Suzette

Author:Kathleen Suzette [Suzette, Kathleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

The day began to turn brighter as the sun poked it’s head out from the clouds. I was glad about it, the overcast sky had been depressing. After the funeral we all went back to our jobs. I stood at the front window in the candy store and looked out at the bright blue sky. So much for rain.

“I made some cherry swirl fudge,” Mom said, carrying a tray out from the kitchen. “I thought we needed another flavor for Valentine’s Day. Would you like to try a piece?”

I went over to her and she handed me a small piece to taste.

“Wow, that is really good. The cherry flavor is bright and flavorful.”

She smiled. “I’m glad you like it. I’m also thinking about spring flavors, not just Valentine’s Day. It might be just a bit early yet, but you know me. I’m always trying to come up with something new.”

“I know, that’s what I love about you,” I said as she went behind the counter and opened the display case, setting the tray of fudge inside.

I was restless, the day was slow, and I had filled every Internet order we had. I knew another would come in any moment, but I wasn’t really in the mood to work and that was part of the reason I felt so restless.

She chuckled and closed the display case. “I’m thinking about key lime. How do you think key lime fudge will sell?”

“It will be tasty, and it will sell like crazy,” I said, turning to her. “You know what? I think I’m going to run to the bakery and get some donuts and coffee. Would you like a coffee?”

She brightened. “It’s chilly outside, coffee would be wonderful.”

“Did I hear coffee?” Christy asked, coming out of the kitchen.

“Of course you did. Oh, and donuts too. I think I’ll go to the bakery.” Our part-time help, Linda Reid, Carrie green, and Missy Pritchard had run the shop while we were at the funeral and they had gone home when Mom, Christy, and I had gotten to work. There was only the three of us for the rest of the afternoon.

“I’ll go with you,” Christy offered and went to the back room for our coats.

“We’ll be back in a few minutes, Mom,” I said as Christy returned and handed me my coat.

I wrapped my coat around myself as we stepped out into the chilly air.

“I’ll be glad when spring gets here,” Christy said, wrapping her arms around herself.

“Me too,” I said. As we passed the gift shop, we saw that Polly Givens had added some Valentine’s Day decorations. There was also a large pumpkin in the corner of the window. We stopped and looked into the window. “Looks like Polly got a new shipment of Valentine’s Day gifts.” I had my eye on a small wrought iron birdcage with a small pink candle inside of it.

“We need to stop in when we have more time,” Christy said.

“We do. I love that birdcage.” I pointed it out.

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