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TRAIN. GO. SORRY. (Chapter 2)
Jodi couldn’t help but laugh openly when she read the woman’s reply. She was about to give a comeback of her own when the woman turned around, apparently searching for the source of that laughter.
If Jodi had enjoyed the view from behind, it was nothing compared to how pleasant the woman’s face was. It was like watching Grace Kelly circa Rear Window, but blessed with emerald green eyes instead of blue.
Jodi found herself speechless for a few moments as the woman started to close the distance between them. “I’m… I’m Jodi Lerner,” she finally managed to say, offering her hand in greeting, “the alleged giant phallus lover.”
The stranger shook her hand in a grip that managed to be both firm and gentle. “I’m Mary… Mary O’Brien. I’ve heard so much about you.”
O’Brien… oh, yes. This was Ms. Martinez’s sister-in-law. With the day’s unusual amount of stress, Jodi had forgotten all about the curator’s set-up. She was tempted to raise Lucia’s commission from 25% to 30% just for this bonus.
It wasn’t until Tom tapped her on the shoulder that Jodi realized she was still holding onto Mary’s hand with what only could be described as a grin on her face. The artist let go, uncharacteristically clearing her throat from an imaginary constraint.
“Well, I know you had a busy night, and you must be exhausted,” Mary started to speak. This time, she was close enough for Jodi to read her lips. And what beautiful lips they turned out to be. “I won’t bother you too much. It was a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Lerner. Hope to see you again.”
Wait? What? This woman was pulling a Cinderella on her? No way. It had been a boring night. Jodi wasn’t about to let a chance to make it memorable slip between her fingers.
“Mary… have you seen all the sculptures yet?” Jodi asked with Tom’s assistance.
Mary shook her head apologetically. “No. I just got here. I’m afraid punctuality is not one of my best virtues.”
“Well… if you are up for a guided tour… I’d be happy to give it to you. If you are interested, that is.”
Even Jodi was surprised by how happy Mary’s “I would love that” made her.
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(93 votes, average: 3.52 out of 5)
This is great. I hope you write more soon.
I forgot to mention that I loved Jodi meeting Peggy Peabody and the Carla Marie Freed’s photographs.
Wow, GREAT second chapter Anasazi! You write really well and really know how to build a storyline! And you really write it in Jodi’s character: some of the things you write I can really see her doing it or saying it ;-)Can’t wait for Chapter 3!!!