Murder by the Book

Author:Melanie Jackson [Jackson, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Brian Jackson
Published: 2012-05-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

We eventually got around to having breakfast together at Lilly’s Place, an old, established breakfast house that had been serving since my youth. We crowded into a corner booth like a bunch of school kids playing hooky from school. I proceeded to drool over my menu as I tried to decide what to have. Lawrence and Agatha ordered toast and coffee. That didn’t slow me down one bit.

“Lawrence, that really was a beautiful ceremony,” I commented.

“I thank you and at the same time remind you that what you speak of should never again be discussed in public.”

“Mums the word,” I replied, locking my lips and throwing away the key.

Agatha simply took hold of Lawrence’s hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. They really were perfect together.

I had a build-a-breakfast special with two eggs over easy, hash browns, bacon, and wheat toast. Basically too much food. After hearing my order, Alex ordered the same. We feasted as the newlyweds-to-be pined for one another.

After breakfast, the boys dropped us girls off at the beauty parlor while they went to get ready for the wedding. From the moment we stepped through the front door of the Sassy Lady we were treated like royalty. Agatha accepted a hot cup of tea as we were whisked away into a back room for our facials. I asked for and received an Alka-Seltzer to relieve my swollen stomach.

We lay on our backs side by side in what were effectively recliners while women worked on our specific facial needs. After some gentle cleansing and preparation, I was given a seaweed mask. Fresh slices of cucumber were laid over my eyes. I heard that Agatha was to be given a mud treatment. Personally, I didn’t care what they did to me, I was having a blast. While we were waiting for the masks to do their thing the manicures were begun.

“To think, this is the life I could be leading if only I’d married a rich man,” I commented.

“I think you did quite well snagging Alex,” Agatha replied.

“I suppose. Still, this is very nice.”

I didn’t see my hands until the mask and cucumber slices had been removed. I had a hard time opening my eyes. They wanted to remain closed while I experienced more. They got their chance after a quick look at my nails, which looked marvelous. I chose pink pearl for my nail color while a moisturizer was applied to my face. Massage of the neck and shoulders followed. I fell asleep in the chair. I was told that this happens quite often.

When I woke, Agatha was already gone to have her makeup applied. A nice young woman, named Betty, led me into the makeup room. Again, I got to sit next to Agatha while we were pampered, this time with powders and paints. When Betty was done, I hardly recognized myself in the mirror. I looked stunning. Agatha looked even better.

Next came the hair which meant side-by-side sittings with Renee, the head stylist. He had assistants helping him wash and dye the hair, giving me highlights.

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