By Mark Dreyfrus
from the Ashton Corners Book Club Mysteries
by Erika Chase
It’s one week until Valentine’s Day and I’m trying to come
up with something really special to give my gal, Lizzie Turner. Something that
lets her know just how much she means to me.
We first met in high school. No, that’s not quite true. We never really met but I was aware of her. She’d be sitting on a bench in the school courtyard at noon, her nose stuck in a book, reading; or sitting on the stands at the weekly football game, reading. At first I felt a bit put out with that, seeing as I was quarterback and thought she should be watching me.
She was different from most of the girls I knew those
days. I guess that’s what caught my
eye. Lizzie and her books. Lizzie not crowding to be around me. She was pretty
cool looking, too.
We met again at a crime scene last fall. I’m the police
chief of Ashton Corners and the murder took place just outside where her book
club was meeting. Which meant, it was really hard to keep her from sticking
that same nose into the case. And, I do have to admit that she helped to catch
the murderer.
So, back to that special gift. Somehow flowers, chocolates, a fancy dinner and the other usual things are just
that…usual. I’d like to make up for all
the times the job took priority and I had to break a date. So maybe I’ll suggest we just spend the evening at her home, reading ... and I'll leave my cell phone at my place. Of course, we probably won't be reading the entire evening!
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I think she'll like having you all to herself. Still bring the chocolates, flowers and perhaps a mystery book or two.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I was going to say, Dru. And maybe bring her one of her favorite meals for supper, too? Oops, bring enough for yourself...
DeleteRight on, Dru and Willow. I was hoping the fact that I suggest we "read" would be a big plus since she knows that's not usually my first choice of activities. And of course, it has to be a cozy mystery -- that's her favorite.
ReplyDeleteI prefer books way more than chocolate, flowers, jewelry, clothing or fancy dinners as gifts! Although a little chocolate doesn't hurt anything. But the books are at the top of that list, for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elaine. Chocolates are now back on the list. Hopefully she'll share them.
DeleteDru nailed it! Do what she says, Mark, and you'll be a sweetheart for sure!
ReplyDeleteLike what you're saying, Erin. Thanks!
DeleteYou can't go wrong with flowers!!
ReplyDeleteLol Mark I am sure my boyfriend could use some of that advice! And I do agree, give her some books from her wishlist (she for sure has one or two!) and some chocolates as well. Your company will be the most appreciated though.
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