Chapter26
On Tuesday, Cindy’s day at the shop began with one of her favorite customers—Tiffany Taylor. The irreverent Tiffany was always good for a laugh, especially since she was pregnant with her third child. “Are you sure I’m going to fit in the chair?” Tiffany asked, eyeing it.
“Don’t be silly,” Cindy said, laughing. “Abby was saying the same thing when she was in, and she fit fine, too.”
“And she’s expecting quads, that overachiever. I feel like an absolute whale with one. I’m bigger than Maddie was at the end with twins.”
“No, you’re not.”
“Even she says so!”
Cindy covered Tiffany with the cape and ran her fingers through the other woman’s auburn hair. “She’s your sister. She’s paid to be mean.”
“That’s true.”
“When are you due?”
“Not until February.”
“Oh. Wow.”
“See what I’m saying? I’m already huge.”
“Was it like that with your girls?”
“No! That’s why Blaine thinks he’s finally getting some testosterone around the house. He’s convinced it’s a boy and says it has to be, because he can’t handle any more ladies. The poor guy is our bitch.”
Cindy sputtered with laughter at the description of Tiffany’s brawny police chief husband. “What’re we doing today?”
“Anything you want. I’m just gonna sit here, close my eyes and enjoy every second.”
“How about we start with a scalp massage?”
“I might have an orgasm.”
That was why Tiffany was one of her favorites, Cindy thought as she laughed again. She never knew what might come out of Tiffany’s mouth.
“You’re looking particularly perky today.” Tiffany groaned with pleasure as Cindy massaged her scalp. “You’ve got a glow about you.”
“Do I?”
“Uh-huh. In fact, it kind of reminds me of the way I looked after I first met Blaine—and well, just about every day since we finally got together. What’s his name?”
“Jace.”
“Oh, sexy Jace-the-Beachcomber-bartender Jace?”
“The one and only.”
“Damn, girl. He’s hot, and I know hot. Look at who I’m married to.”
“He’s pretty hot and sweet and all the important stuff.”
“That’s wonderful, Cindy. I’m so happy for you.”
“Thanks. I’m rather happy for me, too.”
“Tell me everything and then come by the store to pick out something sexy to wear tonight in exchange for this incredible massage.”