Facials & Fugitives by Jenn Cowan

Author:Jenn Cowan [Cowan, Jenn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: JRC Press
Published: 2018-10-28T22:00:00+00:00

12

It's Monday morning, and it's just after seven. My head still hurts, but not as bad. The bruise is already starting to fade with the use of my favorite miracle cream, arnica. I slip on my black scrubs, grab some chamomile tea and a slice of peanut butter toast then walk to work since I'm without my Jeep.

The morning is overcast and cold, which fits my mood perfectly. I walk briskly to the spa to keep warm. It was not a day to skip wearing a coat. When I reach the spa, I head to the back office and plop down at the desk to figure out how to manage the day.

Most of Josh’s clients texted me last night after the Daysville rumor mill informed them of his accident. They all want to get on my schedule, so I have to do some juggling to make it work.

Thankfully, word hasn’t gotten out about Josh and Hailey's marriage, but I know it’s only a matter of time.

My phone beeps, signaling a text. It's my dad. He's checking to make sure I made it into work.

He was stunned by the news of Josh’s marriage, and my mother must have been eavesdropping because I could hear her sobbing in the background.

We discussed Josh’s situation in great detail last night and talked about any possible loopholes. Sadly, there weren't many, if any, since Josh signed the marriage license. My dad assured me he would help Josh if he wanted it.

Then he surprised me with something completely unexpected.

A new Jeep.

I guess he talked with Martin, the owner of Daysville Dealership and bought me a new one. I was planning to call the insurance company this morning, but it seems my dad already handled it. He assured me I would have keys in my hand and a new Jeep in the spa parking lot by closing time. With all the murders in town, he didn’t want me walking around by myself. Something I was kind of worried about too, especially since Josh probably won’t be around to walk with me.

I text him back a smiley face and a thumbs up then drum my fingers on top the desk and stare at the computer screen.

The account numbers are off, and for the life of me I can’t figure out why. Sally called and left a message for me to check them because they seemed off to her too. Why didn’t I catch this sooner? I need to quit letting other things occupy my mind and focus on the one thing I’ve always been sure of, the spa.

Someone pounds on the back door, making me jump. Who could be here this early in the morning? I know it’s not Josh. He’s still in the hospital. His mother called me late last night after she had a chance to talk to him on the phone. She’s as upset about his marriage as my mother. They were hoping he and I would get married and we all could become a family.

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