Gloria's Secret (Cat Island #2) by Robin Alexander

Author:Robin Alexander [Alexander, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, lesbian, romance, Adult, Mystery, paranormal, Inn
ISBN: 9781933113937
Google: VpkPPQAACAAJ
Amazon: B005F60CJI
Goodreads: 5997189
Publisher: Intaglio Publications
Published: 2008-10-10T15:16:33+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

The next two days were a blur. We’d gone to the French Market and shopped until my crutches could no longer support me. The four of us girls rode the trolley through the streets of New Orleans and took a riverboat ride. We’d done all the tourist things until I was certain that Adrienne had had her fill.

Christmas Eve was a day away. We would be expected to be at home for the holiday festivities, so I thought it would be a good idea for Adrienne and me to have a night out alone. We had the porch to ourselves when I propositioned her.

“Would you like to go on a date with me this evening?”

“What do you have in mind?” Adrienne raised an eyebrow.

“I thought we could have dinner, then I’d take you to one of my old haunts.”

“Sounds lovely, but I’ll only agree if you’ll take one of your pain pills and lay down for a while. I’ve seen the pain on your face the last couple of days and I think you need a break.”

“Only if you’ll lay down with me.”

We took a nap that lasted about four hours, then dressed and headed out. We dined at one of my favorite Italian restaurants, then made our way to Kelly’s, a lesbian hangout where I’d spent much of my youth.

It was early when we arrived, so a prime spot at the bar was easy pickings. Adrienne and I settled at the bar and waited to order drinks. A familiar face greeted us with a smile.

“Hayden, it’s been ages. Where you been, bitch?” the bartender asked playfully.

“I’m living in the Bahamas now,” I said with a big grin. “And this is my partner, Adrienne.”

“Carol, and it’s a pleasure to meet you, pretty lady,” the bartender said as she shook Adrienne’s hand. “So the Bahamas, no shit?”

“No shit, my Aunt Gloria passed away and left me her half of the business.”

“I wondered why you stopped coming around. What can I get y’all to drink?”

I looked at Adrienne as she debated and finally said, “Vodka and cranberry.”

“Make that two. What have you been up to?” I asked as Carol made our drinks.

Carol shrugged. “Not a damn thing. Just tending bar and chasing women.”

“Any of the old gang come in anymore?”

“Chantal and Dawn still hang out, they’re a couple now.” Carol put the drinks down in front of us. “No charge,” she said as I pulled money from my pocket. “The first round is on me.”

“Thank you,” Adrienne and I said in unison.

“I’ve got to serve up a few drinks. I’ll be back in a minute,” Carol said as she slipped away.

From our vantage point at the bar, we could see the door and I watched it with nervous anticipation. I couldn’t explain it, but I just knew that Carla would show up, though as I recall, she rarely went out on a weeknight.

Adrienne leaned in close so that I could hear over the music. “We don’t have to stay if you’re worried about seeing your ex.

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