Island Cultural Center by Marilyn Foxworthy

Author:Marilyn Foxworthy [Foxworthy, Marilyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Azure Mane Publishing
Published: 2019-12-23T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15 - Silent Influence

Sure enough, about two hours later, Charlotte and Brenda came strolling up to my table. Charlotte took my computer and said that she would run and drop it off at the suite and come right back. Brenda would wait with me. We sat next to each other on the little sofa and held hands.

Brenda said, “She did fine. They really had to hurry. There were girls working on her hair, feet, and hands, all at the same time. Her hair isn’t much different. I sat and read a magazine most of the time. She’s sweet, isn’t she?”

I agreed that she did grow on me moment by moment.

When Charlotte returned, we headed to Lisa’s store.

Brenda said, “Charlotte, you seemed very comfortable at the spa. I’d never done anything like that and I was pretty nervous, especially about the laser.”

Charlotte said, “I’ve been through most of it before. It’s nothing to be nervous about. The manicure and pedicure aren’t the most comfortable things in the world but it’s not that bad.”

Brenda said, “But why do you need new clothes?”

Charlotte said, “I want to see what Lisa will do. Maybe I need a new look.”

Brenda said, “Your hair does look good that way. It isn’t much different.”

Charlotte said, “Where did Lisa get the nightie that she was wearing this morning?”

Brenda said, “Oh, here’s a nice store she took us too. I have one just like it but in a different color. We aren’t quite the same size or else I’d say that we should just share all of our clothes. Are you going to get a nightie? You should.”

Charlotte ignored the question and said, “You need exercise clothes. Yoga pants and a top. And some barefoot running shoes. For running on the sand. Mr. Jackson will get some as well. I’m a certified personal trainer. In the mornings, you and Lisa will go to the gym here and do weights and cardio. Afterward, I’ll take Mr. Jackson running. Before dinner, we will all run together for a bit.”

Brenda said, “Oh. I guess I could stand to lose a few pounds. The last year has been…”

Charlotte smiled and said, “It isn’t about a few pounds. It’s about stress reduction, getting more oxygen to your body, and increasing your physical stamina. You look great. You will look just a little better when you feel better. I won’t kill you, I promise. I want you to feel like you are living, not dying. Do you have a good sports bra?”

Brenda said, “Lisa made me get one. I haven’t used it yet.”

As we walked through the door of the shop, Lisa dropped what she was doing and ran to greet us.

She said, “OK, I have it all planned out. First, Ronny, go sit over there. There’s a chair. Read a magazine. Don’t pay any attention to us. No arguments. I know what to do. Go sit over there and read.”

I said, “I could walk around and shop in some of the other stores.”

Lisa said, “No.

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