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baby. Are you warm and snug in there? I think your mother and I need to
see if we can make a playmate for you. He pressed his lips to hers as she
struggled to break loose. Now, now, you must be missing me by now, with
that dud of a husband unable to give you what you need.
That was enough to anger Georgia enough to get away from him. Sahara
slid between Malcolm and the shaking blonde. Oh, baby, you are making
me hot, just watching you kissing her. She put his hands over her breasts
and kissed him deeply. He did not need any more encouragement.
Caroline and Georgia fed the critters after the rutting couple moved
down the stairs. They could hear the sounds of sexual mating below.
Georgia spoke, God, but for Sahara that would be me down there. Let s get
out of here. And, Caroline, make your reservations for as soon as you can.
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Larry s house was small, with a combination kitchen/dining/living room
and two bedrooms with a bath between. It was furnished a la a second-hand
store, but with sturdy pieces, including some throw rugs and pillows. She
liked the efficiency kitchen, perfect for a slow cooker dinner with some hot
rolls, which she set to making with some mixed vegetable and soup bones.
As Caroline waited for Larry to return home from work, she created as
small area in the spare bedroom as a place for her typewriter and other
things. She had already come up with a solution to the problem of her death.
She would do the writing under Ghost Writer as the author, with Larry in
charge of everything. That pseudonym amused her.
She rolled a sheet of paper into the carriage. Her plan was to finish the
book using all their names and then change them before publication. She
had used that technique before and found it worked to give her insight into
her characters thoughts and lives.
She had left off writing her story just before she floated to her death.
Now it seemed hard to continue& hard to announce to the world that she had
killed herself. It would probably be better is she changed the names now,
rather than struggle with current events in their lives. She sat at her little
table, pondering the problem, when Larry came home.
It had become a ritual for them at the end of his workday. They would
shower together and follow where nature took them, which was sometimes
to bed, but more often on the floor. Which room was not an issue. Tonight
was different, each sensing in the other some tension not normally there.
Caroline wanted to discuss their Hawaiian trip but knew whatever was
bothering Larry had to come first. Finally, she asked, but she was totally
unprepared for his reply. Today, I saw Malcolm leaving out of the
Hathaway home. He stopped at the door, turned, and kissed Margo as he
left. Yes, Margo! She was quite open about it, as if it did not matter if the
244 Beverly Sims
whole world knew, and her husband Hal in particular. Obviously, Malcolm
has expanded his horizons. If he has found one unhappy woman seeking
some extramarital fun, he is bound to find others. So much for our plan with
Sahara. I haven t told Doc and Georgia yet. They will be devastated.
Caroline looked at him with wide, disbelieving eyes. It can t be!
Sahara is keeping him busy. I can vouch for that. They were together when
we left the house this morning. Oh, dear God, what are we going to do
now?
For once since they had reunited, outside elements had broken their
chain of endless lovemaking. Larry ate his dinner while Caroline watched,
noting that he had little appetite. He telephoned Georgia to say they would
be coming to the restaurant after it closed. Caroline donned her usual
camouflage, and they arrived just as Georgia turned out the lights. Once
inside, they helped pull the blinds, except for the windows overlooking the
ocean. The moon was full and bathed the beach with a beautiful eerie glow.
There were a few lights from boats on the horizon; otherwise, it was as if the
four of them were in a world of their own.
When their coffee cups were full, Larry took a deep breath and related
what he had seen that day. No one spoke for a long time until Doc said,
Well, apparently he is expanding his horizons, but all I see ahead is
trouble& capital T and all. Some irate husband is going to try to do him in,
and when he can t, the entire town will know about it. Where will it go from
there?
Does anyone have any idea what we can do about it? Georgia s face
was white. My God, is there no other way to stop him?
No one replied. Finally, Caroline spoke. I m going to the house to try
to talk to him.
Honey, replied Georgia, you know that won t work. Look at how he
laughed at you when you hit him. As soon as she spoke, she knew she had
said the wrong thing, and her fear proved correct.
Caroline, you hit him? Why? Doc asked.
Oh, he just irritated me so much by something he said, I just hauled off
and did the old right cross. He fell like a big old fir tree, but it hardly hurt
him. He cannot feel much pain, apparently, only pleasure. What a life he
leads.
Caroline s House 245
Doc looked at her. Do you feel pain? What did he say that made you so
angry?
Caroline started to answer, Yes, I feel discomfort, not pain as you
know it& .
Before she could answer the rest of his question, Georgia jumped from
her chair and ran to the bathroom. Doc arose too. What s wrong with her?
What did I say? He sat again, looking bewildered. She returned in about
five minutes but stood looking out the window at the rolling surf. Doc
moved behind her, putting his arms around her. What s wrong, honey? It
can t be so bad you can t talk to me about it.
Georgia began to cry quietly. Yes, Doc, it is too bad to even talk to you
about. She noted that Larry and Caroline had risen as if to leave. She
waved them back. Don t go. I need you both here. It s time for the truth,
even if it means the end of our world, Doc.
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I m pregnant, Doc.
He pulled away. Pregnant? I can t& .
He turned from her, unlocked the door, and ran to his truck in the
parking lot. Larry ran after him, grabbed his arm, and said, Doc, please
listen to her. There is more to this than you can even imagine. Please come
back inside and hear the whole thing.
Reluctantly, he reentered the building. Larry locked the door behind
them. Caroline was holding Georgia in her arms as they sat on a bench
against the wall.
Georgia whispered to Caroline, and Caroline nodded.
Georgia asked if I would explain to you, all of it. Please don t get
angry or run away until I m done. We all know the story but kept it from
you to protect you, the kids, and your marriage. We ve been trying to work
out a solution so that you would not be hurt, but the time for that is past.
The child s father is Malcolm. He has that ability, but we didn t know
that immediately. Doc did not move; he sat staring at his hands. Georgia
came to me when she found out. She also told me of your problem and that
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baby. Are you warm and snug in there? I think your mother and I need to
see if we can make a playmate for you. He pressed his lips to hers as she
struggled to break loose. Now, now, you must be missing me by now, with
that dud of a husband unable to give you what you need.
That was enough to anger Georgia enough to get away from him. Sahara
slid between Malcolm and the shaking blonde. Oh, baby, you are making
me hot, just watching you kissing her. She put his hands over her breasts
and kissed him deeply. He did not need any more encouragement.
Caroline and Georgia fed the critters after the rutting couple moved
down the stairs. They could hear the sounds of sexual mating below.
Georgia spoke, God, but for Sahara that would be me down there. Let s get
out of here. And, Caroline, make your reservations for as soon as you can.
Caroline s House 243
Chapter 59
Larry s house was small, with a combination kitchen/dining/living room
and two bedrooms with a bath between. It was furnished a la a second-hand
store, but with sturdy pieces, including some throw rugs and pillows. She
liked the efficiency kitchen, perfect for a slow cooker dinner with some hot
rolls, which she set to making with some mixed vegetable and soup bones.
As Caroline waited for Larry to return home from work, she created as
small area in the spare bedroom as a place for her typewriter and other
things. She had already come up with a solution to the problem of her death.
She would do the writing under Ghost Writer as the author, with Larry in
charge of everything. That pseudonym amused her.
She rolled a sheet of paper into the carriage. Her plan was to finish the
book using all their names and then change them before publication. She
had used that technique before and found it worked to give her insight into
her characters thoughts and lives.
She had left off writing her story just before she floated to her death.
Now it seemed hard to continue& hard to announce to the world that she had
killed herself. It would probably be better is she changed the names now,
rather than struggle with current events in their lives. She sat at her little
table, pondering the problem, when Larry came home.
It had become a ritual for them at the end of his workday. They would
shower together and follow where nature took them, which was sometimes
to bed, but more often on the floor. Which room was not an issue. Tonight
was different, each sensing in the other some tension not normally there.
Caroline wanted to discuss their Hawaiian trip but knew whatever was
bothering Larry had to come first. Finally, she asked, but she was totally
unprepared for his reply. Today, I saw Malcolm leaving out of the
Hathaway home. He stopped at the door, turned, and kissed Margo as he
left. Yes, Margo! She was quite open about it, as if it did not matter if the
244 Beverly Sims
whole world knew, and her husband Hal in particular. Obviously, Malcolm
has expanded his horizons. If he has found one unhappy woman seeking
some extramarital fun, he is bound to find others. So much for our plan with
Sahara. I haven t told Doc and Georgia yet. They will be devastated.
Caroline looked at him with wide, disbelieving eyes. It can t be!
Sahara is keeping him busy. I can vouch for that. They were together when
we left the house this morning. Oh, dear God, what are we going to do
now?
For once since they had reunited, outside elements had broken their
chain of endless lovemaking. Larry ate his dinner while Caroline watched,
noting that he had little appetite. He telephoned Georgia to say they would
be coming to the restaurant after it closed. Caroline donned her usual
camouflage, and they arrived just as Georgia turned out the lights. Once
inside, they helped pull the blinds, except for the windows overlooking the
ocean. The moon was full and bathed the beach with a beautiful eerie glow.
There were a few lights from boats on the horizon; otherwise, it was as if the
four of them were in a world of their own.
When their coffee cups were full, Larry took a deep breath and related
what he had seen that day. No one spoke for a long time until Doc said,
Well, apparently he is expanding his horizons, but all I see ahead is
trouble& capital T and all. Some irate husband is going to try to do him in,
and when he can t, the entire town will know about it. Where will it go from
there?
Does anyone have any idea what we can do about it? Georgia s face
was white. My God, is there no other way to stop him?
No one replied. Finally, Caroline spoke. I m going to the house to try
to talk to him.
Honey, replied Georgia, you know that won t work. Look at how he
laughed at you when you hit him. As soon as she spoke, she knew she had
said the wrong thing, and her fear proved correct.
Caroline, you hit him? Why? Doc asked.
Oh, he just irritated me so much by something he said, I just hauled off
and did the old right cross. He fell like a big old fir tree, but it hardly hurt
him. He cannot feel much pain, apparently, only pleasure. What a life he
leads.
Caroline s House 245
Doc looked at her. Do you feel pain? What did he say that made you so
angry?
Caroline started to answer, Yes, I feel discomfort, not pain as you
know it& .
Before she could answer the rest of his question, Georgia jumped from
her chair and ran to the bathroom. Doc arose too. What s wrong with her?
What did I say? He sat again, looking bewildered. She returned in about
five minutes but stood looking out the window at the rolling surf. Doc
moved behind her, putting his arms around her. What s wrong, honey? It
can t be so bad you can t talk to me about it.
Georgia began to cry quietly. Yes, Doc, it is too bad to even talk to you
about. She noted that Larry and Caroline had risen as if to leave. She
waved them back. Don t go. I need you both here. It s time for the truth,
even if it means the end of our world, Doc.
246 Beverly Sims
Chapter 60
I m pregnant, Doc.
He pulled away. Pregnant? I can t& .
He turned from her, unlocked the door, and ran to his truck in the
parking lot. Larry ran after him, grabbed his arm, and said, Doc, please
listen to her. There is more to this than you can even imagine. Please come
back inside and hear the whole thing.
Reluctantly, he reentered the building. Larry locked the door behind
them. Caroline was holding Georgia in her arms as they sat on a bench
against the wall.
Georgia whispered to Caroline, and Caroline nodded.
Georgia asked if I would explain to you, all of it. Please don t get
angry or run away until I m done. We all know the story but kept it from
you to protect you, the kids, and your marriage. We ve been trying to work
out a solution so that you would not be hurt, but the time for that is past.
The child s father is Malcolm. He has that ability, but we didn t know
that immediately. Doc did not move; he sat staring at his hands. Georgia
came to me when she found out. She also told me of your problem and that
it couldn t be yours. I found out from other spirits that children born of such [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]