Classic Revenge (31 page)

"We could always take karate lessons," Trish suggested wryly.

"Actually," Millie said, "Michelle said there is something strange going on in her office. You know she
works for that insurance company? Well, it seems that
there has been an inordinate amount of stolen-car
claims from their clients. Her boss is worried that it's
going to put him out of business."

"No," Trish exclaimed, "don't even think about it."

"What? I was just telling you-"

"Come on, Millie," Edna said, grabbing Millie's arm,
"I need to get home and you need to go cook something."

"Edna, you're being rude," Millie stuttered. Trish
laughed as she followed them to the door. When she
opened it, she looked out in surprise, and then let out a
deep sigh. She had forgotten about her new yard man.
Charlie waved as he pushed the lawnmower across her
grass.

"I'll see you later, Trish," Millie said guiltily as she
turned and hurried across the street.

"You ought to make Millie pay for your yard service,
you know," Edna said wryly, shaking her head.

Trish grinned. "I should, shouldn't I? Well, I'll call
you later." Trish leaned against the door frame for a
moment and watched her friends leave. She was extremely lucky to have such warm, caring people in her life. They were truly God's gift to her, and she swore,
then and there, that she would never take their friendship
for granted.

Closing the door, she headed for the kitchen, a smile
still on her face. It had been an exciting time, but now she
had to get back to her normal life. Even the thought
sounded boring.

After cleaning up the dishes, she walked over and
looked at her exercise machine. She could always start
her exercise program today, she thought to herself.
Surely there was no chance of her being interrupted
this time. But as she headed for the bedroom to change,
she recalled Millie's words about Michelle's problem.
Surely Millie had just been teasing-hadn't she?

Maybe she'd better just give Millie a call ...