Shimmerlight
“You‘re back for the auction?‖ Muffin smiled at her.
―I am,‖ Chloe said dully. She‘d gone home and cried for about an hour, then realized that she couldn‘t just leave and never find out what truly happened to him. So she‘d showered, drank a cup of strong coffee, and drove herself back to the gallery.
Muffin beamed at the sight of her. ―I‘m pleased. Today is a big day.‖ ―You look nice,‖ Chloe said, and it was true. The elderly woman dressed entirely in bright orange silk with a matching feathered... turban. It would have looked very high society except for the fact that Muffin had accessorized with about twenty strands of pearls, her neck covered in a clacking mess of the beads.
Muffin waved a hand. ―Don‘t suck up to me, young lady. I‘ve made up my mind and your young man has a date with destiny regardless of how much I like you.‖ Chloe gave her a sad smile. ―I know.‖ ―Hmph,‖ was all Muffin said, but she gestured at a seat in the front row. ―Why don‘t you sit down and watch the auction?‖ Chloe sat, but she was numb.MoreLess
―I am,‖ Chloe said dully. She‘d gone home and cried for about an hour, then realized that she couldn‘t just leave and never find out what truly happened to him. So she‘d showered, drank a cup of strong coffee, and drove herself back to the gallery.
Muffin beamed at the sight of her. ―I‘m pleased. Today is a big day.‖ ―You look nice,‖ Chloe said, and it was true. The elderly woman dressed entirely in bright orange silk with a matching feathered... turban. It would have looked very high society except for the fact that Muffin had accessorized with about twenty strands of pearls, her neck covered in a clacking mess of the beads.
Muffin waved a hand. ―Don‘t suck up to me, young lady. I‘ve made up my mind and your young man has a date with destiny regardless of how much I like you.‖ Chloe gave her a sad smile. ―I know.‖ ―Hmph,‖ was all Muffin said, but she gestured at a seat in the front row. ―Why don‘t you sit down and watch the auction?‖ Chloe sat, but she was numb.MoreLess
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