What She Doesn't Know: A Psychological Thriller by Andrew E. Kaufman

Author:Andrew E. Kaufman [Kaufman, Andrew E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781477809082
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Published: 2018-04-02T16:00:00+00:00

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Riley sits in Zoey’s chair and stares at her reflection in the mirror. Scissors flutter and snap while clumps of hair drop to the floor all around her—hair that’s no longer familiar, hair with a completely new color.

Samantha’s color.

Though she at first resisted the idea of having the same style, recent circumstances and events have changed her thinking. At the time, she wasn’t able to consider anything other than defending herself. But now she realizes that Samantha actually made a few good points. It was her delivery that stank.

There’s no question that Samantha is beautiful. There’s also no question that she has great taste and style. Riley wants to feel the way Samantha does, feel that air of confidence. No, she doesn’t just want it; she craves it. If this new style makes her feel even a fraction better about herself, then why not give it a try? Samantha told Riley she needs a fresh new start, and these last few days have been lousy enough to prove the point. A drastic hair departure could feel like hitting the reset button.

The clipping stops.

“So?” Zoey says, looking into the mirror at Riley’s reflection. “What do you think?”

Riley primps her new hair and smiles. “I think I love it!”

Already she feels better. Prettier, too.

She walks out of the salon feeling like a new woman, a better woman, her battery charged, ready to take on new challenges.

And ready for some exploration.

On her way up in the elevator to Samantha’s, Riley turns a wary eye toward the curtain snatcher’s second-floor apartment.

That place is evil.

She shouldn’t be doing this. But she can’t help it. Samantha is still at work, and with Riley’s spirit lifted, her clandestine visit feels exhilarating in a naughty way.

On Samantha’s floor, she looks up and down the hallway to be sure nobody’s watching. She punches in the simple code, opens the door.

She’s in.

She flips on the lights and steps into the life she’s always wanted but knows she can never have. A life so much better than hers. She heads straight for the couch with its soft, supple leather.

She smiles.

She falls into the downy, sexy cushions, indulging herself in the experience, breathing in the leather smell that rushes over her, and trying to imagine life through Samantha’s eyes.

Pretty cool.

No, it’s astounding. She’s in heaven.

But hungry. She hasn’t eaten anything all day.

In the kitchen, she reweighs her previous thoughts about those burns on Samantha’s fingers. There’s still no food in the freezer or fridge. Except . . . she discovers a bakery bag filled with fresh double chocolate chip cookies on the top shelf. And six containers of cherry yogurt.

Samantha can’t cook those.

The cookies look delicious. She wants some, can’t resist the urge to sample them. So she takes two. She’s about to close the door but contemplates a container of cherry yogurt. She snags it.

The cookies are amazing—they make her feel rich and confident. After satisfying her hunger, she moves on to Samantha’s bedroom. She sinks into the mattress, firm but not too much, soft but just right.

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