AmyStrange & the Criminal
(Part 1: the Escape)
Copyright © 2019 by David P. Ayotte
THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR CHILDREN
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CHAPTER 14: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st
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You could almost see the idea form
in his mind, as he smiled and said, “I
have another diamond that's just a
little bigger than this one. I could
knock a couple pieces off each end, and
that'll make it the same size...” and
this is where he paused dramatically.
This was definitely a night for
high drama.
He continued by explaining that,
“those two chips will be so masterfully
cut, that they'll look magnificent on
the groom’s engagement ring and wedding
band. Trust me,” he told her.
He turned to me, “It'll be
symbolic, like a piece of Miss Beth is
always with you.”
How the hell could I argue with
that?
“I love it, let's do it.”
Beth agreed, and I picked out my
two bands, well, Beth did most of the
picking. I was just there to agree with
her.
After that, Darryl got to work.
One of the very few things, that I
knew for sure about Darryl, was that he
was an expert jeweler. It's how he got
his start, “down the wrong path,” he
was always fond of saying.
He could easily do this, and it’d
look just like a real jeweler had done
it, which he was. Sorry, I guess that's
kinda stupid, huh?
Anyway, this time, he out did
himself, and it didn’t even take him
two hours, all together, before he
handed us our rings in hinged satin
lined boxes.
Four boxes all total.
Against the black satin they
looked even more stunning.
I couldn't think of anything to
say except, “Wow!”
Thankfully, Beth finally knew what
to say, “Thank you, everyone.” She gave
everyone a hug along with a kiss on the
cheek for Darryl.
Everyone? I looked at my arch-
enemy, and as if she could read my
mind, said, “I donated forty dollars,”
and gave me another evil little grin,
“I donated it for Beth, not you.”
I grabbed Beth and forgot all
about my Arch.
I sat her down on the couch and
got down on one knee again. That's when
someone knocked at the front door. I
looked at my watch. It was going on
nine-thirty.
Damn, I thought, just now
remembering the package. I sighed and
got up to answer the door. Damn, this
is such bad timing.
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CHAPTER 14: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st
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