Carla
“You think so? Why then did you dismiss me so quickly? I could give you a mirror to check your red face, you know?”
I know there can be something special between Lucy and her right-hand man. She’s just too dense to see it. However, I will leave it for now. I don’t wish to scare my clueless friend, anyway.
“Mmmhm! This steak tastes…” I don’t know how to describe it. I have tasted steak at various places, but this one is too different. Lucinda grabs her fork and takes a bite, also, but to my surprise, she also feels the same way.
“What is this?” We both blurt out angrily. Is someone trying to poison me now? Is there someone waiting out there to capture me again?
“Carla… Are you okay?” Lucinda grabs my trembling hands as she calls for her right-hand man to join us in the booth. I nod absentmindedly, all the while reaching for my phone. I grab it with shaky hands and dial my husband’s number. I already have him on speed dial.
“Hubby, help…” Those are the only words that could es
