Visions and Vanilla Cappuccino by Jinty James

Author:Jinty James
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: witch cozy mystery, culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series, women amateur sleuth, humorous paranormal cozy mysteries, fun comedy, small town murder mystery
Publisher: Jinty James
Published: 2018-05-11T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

MADDIE DROPPED OFF Trixie at home, settling the sleepy cat onto the sofa, and putting out some dry food in her bowl, as well as refreshing her water.

Then she and Suzanne walked back to the town square, just in time for most of the lunch rush.

Just like the day before, they were busy but not as busy as usual. Did people still think she killed Dave Dantzler, Maddie wondered as she made a cappuccino for one of her regular customers, trying not to shudder as she did so.

Luckily, this particular customer must not have heard about what happened at the coffee festival, or how the radio personality was found, or they might have had second thoughts about ordering that particular beverage.

When their lunchtime customers had drifted away, Suzanne flopped on a stool.

“Hey!” She snapped her fingers. “I wonder how Claudine’s massage with Ramon went yesterday afternoon.”

“That’s something I’d rather not think about,” Maddie replied, sinking on the neighboring stool.

“I know what you mean.” Her friend’s upbeat mood suddenly turned glum. “Ramon’s hands on her back, Ramon’s sexy voice, Ramon’s—”

“Maybe it will make her feel better and she won’t be so – so ...” Maddie tried to think of something nice to say about her nemesis. After their morning of investigating, thinking about Claudine was more than she wanted to do. It also reminded her of one thing – Claudine had probably enjoyed the best massage of her life, if Suzanne’s experience had been anything to go by, whereas Maddie was too timid to book a session with the sexy Spaniard.

“I hope Ramon survived the experience.” Suzanne sipped her bottle of water. “Maybe I should go over there later and check on him.”

“Maybe you should,” Maddie teased her.

“But I’d need an excuse to just stop by,” Suzanne said thoughtfully.

“You could book another massage.”

“Yeah.” A dreamy look crossed Suzanne’s face. “But maybe not so soon – oh, I know! I could ask him if he saw anyone acting suspiciously near the judging tent around the time of the murder.”

“Good idea.” Maddie nodded. After a comfortable silence, she cleared her throat. There were no customers in the vicinity, and this thought had been preying on her mind ever since the murder had occurred.

“Suzanne, do you think your brother Luke thinks I’m guilty?” Her voice was smaller than she’d meant it to be.

“No.” Suzanne’s ponytail swung fiercely as she shook her head. “No way.”

“Are you sure?” Maddie asked, wanting to believe her friend. What would she do if Luke thought she had something to do with the radio personality’s death?

“Of course I’m sure.” Suzanne nodded so hard, Maddie was surprised her head didn’t fall off. “The only reason he hasn’t been by the truck is he’s been busy working on his clients’ cars.”

“Thanks.” Maddie smiled softly at her friend, glad of her support.

After they first opened the truck, Suzanne’s brother rarely stopped by. Maddie assumed it was because he was busy with his classic vehicle restoration business and that he wasn’t attracted to her, just thought of her as his little sister’s friend.

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