A Secret Schemer
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Later in the evening I was sitting at the kitchen table with a plate of fish and chips that Lucas had bought. I was aimlessly pushing the chips around the plate. ‘I’m so sorry Lucas I just don’t have any appetite.’ I sighed as I placed the knife and fork on the plate.
‘I know what you need Lucy.’ Lucas said softly as he came around to my side of the table. ‘Come here.’ With his arms outstretched he held me close, I lay my head on his shoulder as he clasped me firmly in his arms. Feeling the warmth and power of his body next to mine, all my troubles melted into oblivion, and in that moment I wanted to stay there forever. How long we stayed like that I have no idea, reluctantly I eased myself away, and looking up into his eyes. ‘You were so right, that’s exactly what I needed.’
At that moment Jena came into the kitchen. ‘How are you feeling honey?’ she said with feeling.
‘I’m getting there love.’
‘Lucas would you be an angel and put a new bitter on for me.’ Jena asked.
‘No problems, I’ll do it now.’ With that Lucas headed down to the cellar.
‘Lucy Ross when will you ever realise that Lucas loves the very bones of you.’ Jena declared.
‘I’ve always thought he felt sorry for me, well until just now.’ I replied.
‘So what happened, spill?’ Jena demanded.
‘Oh it’ll save for another day.’ I gave a smug little grin.
Early Tuesday morning Lucas rang my mobile; I was already awake as I knew he would ring when he’d seen the papers. Slipping out of bed I donned my robe and after a quick visit to the bathroom, I ran downstairs. ‘Good Morning, what delights have the papers generated today?’ I quizzed.
‘How are you feeling this morning?’ Lucas asked as he spread the paper out for me to read.
‘I’ll feel better after reading this I hope.’ There staring back at me was the picture the paparazzi had so desperately wanted. Then there was an update on the case, now known as ‘THE GAY LOVER AFFAIR’ …The general consensus from the customers in the pub were that Miss Ross kept an excellent establishment, although there had been one complaint from a Mrs Vie Butler stating Miss Ross did not allow dogs in the pub unless on a leash.
Carter and Johnson had both appeared in court yesterday to confirm their details. Johnson had been given bail; however Carter had been taken to prison on remand until the court case, which was expected to be held sometime in August.
By this time Jena and Andy had joined us in the kitchen and were both scanning the papers. ‘That’s a good picture of you honey.’ Jena announced. ‘I knew it was best to let them take the picture.’
‘So he’s in the nick, best place for him.’ Andy added.
‘As the court case isn’t until August love, why don’t you take a week or so off, Andy’s got leave and he’ll help in the bar.’ Jena suggested. ‘By the way Lucas you’re due a break as well.’
‘Jena Wright, as always subtle is not your middle name.’ I added. ‘I may go to Spain for a few days to stay with my parents, perhaps you’d like to join me Lucas they have loads of room.’
‘I can’t think of a better way to spend a holiday.’ Lucas added with a grin.