Sweets of Summer: A Summers In Seaside Novel by Barb Shuler & KA Graham

Author:Barb Shuler & KA Graham [Shuler, Barb & Graham, KA]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Cindy

Yesterday tested every nerve in my body and made me think twice about having kids of my own. Good god! My store looked like a tornado had hit it, and I was too exhausted to clean it before I left last night, so I knew what I'd be doing first thing tomorrow morning. Today was my day off, so the aftermath of Kid-Apocalypse could wait another day. Don't get me wrong, I loved kids, but I also loved to watch them leave. I was leaning more towards the aunt duties. Sugar em' up and pass em' on.

"Knock knock. Cindy? Babe? You here? I just saw your shadow from under the door, so you have ten seconds to open up."

Well, wasn’t she just a bit of sunshine and rainbows this morning? I barely got the door open, and Dana was pushing her way past me, heading straight for the bathroom.

"I see how it is. You didn't come over to see your best friend; you came over to use her shitter? Good morning to you too, friend."

Dana came out of the bathroom a few minutes later with an absolute look of relief painted all over her face. She gave me a hug, then had me follow her to the kitchen table. Pulling out a manila envelope from her bag, the look of relief she’d had a few minutes prior was gone. That couldn’t be good.

"Spill it, girl. What's in the envelope that has you sweating bullets? We promised no more secrets between us, and I meant it. Did you?" Damn. That came out a lot bitchier than I intended. I was sure this had something to do with Stefan, and anything to do with him hit a nerve.

"Nich got the info on your not-so-lovely ex. Cindy, he's been living right outside of town for almost six months now. He's been renting an Airbnb, and the owners had nothing but praise for the fucker. Told Nich he's been doing handyman work for them, keeps to himself, and is a joy to have around. Needless to say, he's been keeping his nose clean."

It didn’t really surprise me. He could charm the pants off anyone if he put his mind to it. Stefan was always very careful to keep his public persona on a good note. He never wanted people to know who he was behind closed doors, specifically our closed doors. He also made sure that it was crystal clear that no one would believe me if I did try to say something. It worked. I was isolated in our house with nowhere to go and no one to save me.

"Do you have an address?"

Dana stared at me in disbelief. Trust me, I got it. She knew I was about to do something very stupid, and she also knew she couldn’t stop me.

"You can either give me the address and come with me, or step aside and I'll do it alone. Either way, it's time for me to talk to Stefan, face to face.

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