Chocolate To Die For: Funny Cozy Mystery Series (Cocoa Narel Chocolate Shop Mysteries Book 4) by Morgana Best

Author:Morgana Best [Best, Morgana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781925674552
Publisher: Best Cosy Books
Published: 2017-09-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

I awoke the following morning when the first touches of sunlight found their way into my room. I was still in my yoga pant and shirt, lying on top of the bed. At first I was disoriented, not knowing where I was. Then realisation dawned on me. I sat up and clutched my head. How terrible of me. Whatever would Tom think? I had fallen asleep and had missed that nightcap with him. I was absolutely mortified.

I had a quick shower and cleansed my face, feeling somewhat revived by the hot water running on me. I didn’t want to wash my hair, so I stuck my neck forward, out of the shower’s reach. I figured that rainforest showers were invented by men who shampooed their hair daily. After I dressed, I headed for the kitchen. I hoped Tom was awake, as I would feel awkward sitting there staring at the walls.

To my relief, Tom was not only awake, but he had fed Mongrel, who was presently attacking the last of his food with relish. What’s more, the coffee machine was switched on. I was impressed—it was a proper, plumbed-in barista’s machine. “Wow,” was the first word out of my mouth, followed by, “I’m so sorry we didn’t have that drink last night. I called Carl to tell him what happened and then thought I’d just lie down for a few seconds to rest my eyes. Next thing I knew, it was morning.”

I could have imagined it, but I thought a flash of relief passed over Tom’s face. He looked so good in the morning, unshaven, his hair slightly messy. Still, it wouldn’t do to drool, so I schooled my face into a neutral expression.

“Did you sleep well?”

“Very well,” I said. “I didn’t wake up once. How about you?”

He shook his head. “Actually, I hardly slept well at all, worrying about you.”

I thought that was sweet, but I didn’t know how to respond. I simply nodded. “I hope the police come up with answers soon,” he said. “Meanwhile, I think it would be safer if you stay here.” He said it as a question rather than a statement, so I nodded again.

“That would be lovely, thanks, but I don’t want to be any trouble.”

“No trouble at all.” Tom walked over to me and for a moment I thought he would lower his head to kiss me, but instead he put his hand on my shoulder. His touch a sent a thousand shock waves coursing through my body. “Coffee?”

“Yes, please.”

“And I have a suitable breakfast for you.” He went to the fridge and retrieved a box of chocolates. “I’ve been saving this for…” He hesitated, and his face flushed bright red. “A special occasion,” he added. He opened the box and placed it in front of me. “Carl is always saying you eat chocolates non-stop, but I didn’t know if you eat them for breakfast?”

“I am trying to eat in a more healthy fashion,” I told him, “but I certainly wouldn’t say no to a chocolate.

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