The Salon – Part 12
Nico stepped into the still-empty salon wearing a satisfied smile. He eagerly rummaged through the black woven basket hanging from his arm, packed with decorative odds and ends.
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Emily’s Diary – Entry 16
Just thinking about having to meet the yacht dealer made me nauseous. I was more nervous than I used to be before some brutal oral exam back in the day.
The Salon – Part 11
Dolores sat on the salon couch, wringing her hands. Mia watched the computer screen while her fingers clicked lightly over the keyboard. Lara painted indigo-blue polish onto the nails of a college girl studying for exams.
Emily’s Diary – Entry 15
I waited until midnight on Sunday for Ryan to call—or at least send a message—and it took a ridiculous amount of self-control not to text him something as simple as goodnight. I’m proud of myself for holding out.
The Salon – Part 10
"Hello? Anybody here?"
Nico checked the time. Lara and Mia were both supposed to be out in the salon. He didn't move.
Emily’s Diary – Entry 14
I never thought calling someone could be this hard. Especially someone you really, really want to talk to. Typing in the number was easy enough. Then I just froze.
The Salon – Part 9
"Can I help you?" Lara asked the stern-looking woman in the outdated skirt suit as she walked into the salon.
Emily’s Diary – Entry 13
Thessa called Tuesday morning to check how I was doing. Her sickly sweet voice sent chills crawling up and down my spine. I know Thessa.
The Salon – Part 8
Gael eagerly swung the door wide open for Dolores. The elderly woman smiled and gave him a polite nod.
Emily’s Diary – Entry 12
Of course I didn’t take Adele’s advice and go into the office. I didn’t come clean, and I didn’t ask for help.