Page 19 of Dark Obsession

“It’s Daniel, isn’t it?”

Shock made her body jerk.If he knew, why did he ask?Why the hell was he here?Keira took a few more steps toward the door.“I have to get to work, Scott.”

Scott watched her with a look that made a chilling fear skitter down her back.The back door to the shop was opened before she reached for it, startling Keira again.

Layla laughed, then yanked her sister into the back room.

“Jeeze, Lay, you scared me.”

Layla bit her lip, holding back a laugh.“Sorry.”

Keira snorted.“No, you’re not.”

Layla giggled.“So, how did it go yesterday, and who were you just talking to?”

Keira shook her head.“No one,” she said as she turned to put her purse away, hoping her sister wouldn’t question her further.She didn’t want her sister to worry about anything.“Yesterday went very well, I thought.Many people came in and kept us steady the whole day.”

“Wow, Sundays aren’t usually busy like that.I’m sorry I wasn’t here to help.”

Keira turned.“Don’t even think about it.You were married the day before, and we did just fine.”

Keira followed Layla into the front room and watched as she got the cash register ready for the day.They both turned as Vicki came out of the back.

“I’m shocked you’re out of bed, Layla,” Vicki said, then grinned.

“It was hard, I’m telling you.I can’t wait until we leave for our honeymoon.Three weeks alone with Logan.Mmmm.”Layla rolled her eyes and hummed.“Let me tell you...”

Keira covered her ears.“Please don’t.That’s just gross, Lay.I don’t want to hear about your sex life.”

Layla grinned and rolled her eyes.“All right.It’s time to open anyway, and people are waiting.”

The morning sped by fast.Mondays were usually pretty busy, and that day was no exception.

“Keira, would you mind getting us some lunch down the block at Frankie’s Diner while Vicki and I hold down the fort?”

Keira came out from behind the counter.“I don’t mind at all, just give me your orders.”They both asked for cheeseburgers with fries and recommended Keira try one.

“Did you get in touch with the moving company?”Layla asked.

“Yes, that was the message I was listening to.Thankfully, they are on time.I left the front door unlocked for them, so I didn’t need to worry about leaving work to open it.I was just told they’d be here with the truck in the next hour, so I should have my things when I get home from work.”

“I’m glad that’s going okay.Ask if you need help unpacking.”

“I’m sure I’ll be just fine.”Her head jerked toward the back room as a loud buzzer went off.“What...?”

Lyla grinned.“That’s the UPS man.Can you sign for the packages on your way out?”

“Got it.I’ll be right back.”

Keira unlocked then pushed open the back door and let the man in.

He set down the packages, turned, and smiled.“You must be Layla’s sister I’ve heard so much about.”

Keira liked his smile and friendliness.She held out her hand.“Yes, I’m Keira.”

“I’m Adam, your friendly neighborhood UPS man,” he said, then winked.

Keira laughed.

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