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A subtle cloud of Chanel No. 5 wafted my way, as Opal Langdon stepped forward. “Peri, dear, I’m delighted to see you.”
“I wouldn’t miss one of your special dinners. Thank you for inviting me.”
“You look positively stunning in that bronze color.” She smiled graciously, but her demeanor seemed off. I got the impression she was preoccupied.
I lowered my voice. “Is everything all right?”
She emitted an exasperated sigh and drew me to one side. “Kitty Varner showed up early, hanging all over Curt Wilkins. I came down and had a little “set to” with her. Her lips tightened. “After telling me what she thought of me, she flounced out of here. I’m so embarrassed. I never should have said anything.”
“What about his wife? Was she here, too?”
“She came later. Curt slunk out directly after Kitty, and then returned alone, all apologetic. Butter wouldn’t melt in that man’s mouth. Kitty never came back. I’m a little shaken.”
“Of course you are. Kitty’s escapades would get on anyone’s nerves.”
“I doubt I’d have invited her if it hadn’t been for the work she’s been doing for Dulcy Tolliver. How could I invite one and not the other?”
“You need one of your special martinis. Let me find Leo.” I half turned away and then pivoted. “You aren’t wearing your pearls!” I had never seen her without her signature pearl necklace.
She gasped, and a hand flew to her unadorned throat. “I am shaken. I must have left them in the dressing room. Darling, would you mind running up and getting them for me? It’s the small mauve Victorian. Turn left at the end of the hall. Meanwhile, I’ll find Leo and get us both a drink. Pinot Noir for you?”
“Yes, thank you. I won’t be a jiff.”
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Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Spirited Stories
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Hope the pearls are there! Great scene. Well done.
We shall see, Susanne!
Your dialogue always flows so naturally and with such color of character.
Great use of the prompt, too!
I’m pleased the dialogue sounds natural. Thank you, Mae!
Why do I think she’s not going to find the pearls? And you left us hanging about that!! Damn! I want to know. Like this lady with the perfume and the interaction and detail about what’s going on with that man behind his wife’s back. Well done.
Thanks for the feedback, Jean!
You are a master at description!
Thanks, Cathy. I’m glad you like the description.
Wonderful snippet as always!
I’m hooked…hooked…hooked. Yearning for more.
Glad you like it, Loretta! Thanks for stopping by.
great job as usual. A bit of a mystery with the pearls, I think- interested to see where this goes. Jillian
Thanks, Jillian!
Wow! After that anyone would need a drink! Beautiful description of the scene. I felt the angst with her. Great job!
Thanks for the positive words, Tricia!