The Second Wife by Brenda Chapman

Author:Brenda Chapman [Chapman, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Crime, FIC050000
ISBN: 9781554698349
Google: GuNTKeIXgt4C
Amazon: 1554698324
Barnesnoble: 1554698324
Goodreads: 10791541
Publisher: Raven Books
Published: 2011-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

Tina Sweet lived in a townhouse on Wildwood Drive. I parked on the street and walked to the front door. It was just past one o’clock. I hoped she was up.

I was surprised at how full of energy she looked when she opened the door. She was wearing a denim miniskirt and halter top. Her face was scrubbed and her bleached hair was tied back. She had taken out the gold nose ring. Her smile disappeared when she saw it was me. She looked over my shoulder as if expecting someone else.

I flashed my badge. “Sorry to bother you, Tina. We met at the funeral service. I just have a couple more questions about Marjory White.”

“They have the guy who did it.”

“I’m just tying up loose ends.”

“Well, come in then. Let’s get it over with.”

We sat at the kitchen table. Tina lit a fresh cigarette from one burning in the ashtray. “Is your boyfriend here?” I asked.

“Who? That guy I went to Mexico with? Roy and I broke up the day of the funeral.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be. He didn’t look as good once I sobered up. So what are your questions?”

“I’m curious about something. You were friends with Marjory until something happened. Could you share what it was?”

Tina shrugged. “I guess it doesn’t matter now she’s dead. It was because I started dating her son, you know, a while ago.”

“Jason?”

“Yeah. He’s not a great talker, but he’s lots of fun. Not hard on the eyes either.”

I was speechless for a moment. Jason wasn’t what I would call attractive. Alcohol must have lowered her standards. “Is that why she and Jason were fighting too?”

“Oh yeah. Marjory acted like I was a home wrecker. She wanted me nowhere near her son.” Tina shrugged. “I ended it with Jason. Seemed the best way to keep Marjory from declaring all-out war on me.”

“Interesting. Do you know if Marjory was having an affair when she died?”

“Not sure. But she sure did everything possible to take that dental-clinic job away from me. Sally gave it to me first. Then Marjory kept asking for it until Sally gave in. It was odd.”

“Why?”

“Well, it meant Marjory had to drive clear across town to work. She already had a nice job near where she lived. Maybe she had her eye on one of their dentists and was waiting for an opening.” Tina flicked cigarette ash onto the table. “Is that all? I’ve actually got a date. He should be here any moment.”

“Yes. That should do it.”

We walked toward the front door. “If you think of anything, here is my phone number.” I handed her a card with my name and office number.

We stepped outside. Tina waved at someone across the street. He was just locking his car parked behind mine. I ducked my head, but it was too late. Jason had seen me. He looked puzzled, like he was trying to place me. I glanced at Tina, and she wouldn’t meet my eyes. It hadn’t taken her long to get back with Jason now that his mother was out of the picture.

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