Chasing the Witch (Boston Witches) Read Free Page A

latest. What are your plans for the weekend?”
    “I hope you get to come home sooner than Friday. Maybe he just needs closure. Today after work William and I are going out on his boat for the afternoon. Sunday, I think we’re just going to hang out and maybe do some shopping. Do you need a ride to the airport?”
    “Oh, that sounds so fun. Enjoy the sunshine; it’s seriously been unseasonably warm this winter. They said it’s supposed to be in the low 70’s all weekend. I think I’m just going to take a shuttle. You don’t have to worry about it.” They finished their breakfasts and went their separate ways. Jilly grabbed her purse and ran out the door to her car. She got to work ten minutes later and let Tanya in.
    “Sorry, Jill, I forgot my keys this morning,” she said as they walked in.
    “No problem. Can you see who I have coming in this morning? I think I have a color and also a cut.” Tanya went up front and logged into her computer, while Jilly started setting up her station.
    “Yeah, you have someone coming for highlights and a cut, and also another cut.” They both got the shop ready and opened the door, letting in Jilly’s first client. The morning flew by and before she knew it, it was time to go.
     

     
    William pulled into Jilly’s driveway around 12:15 P.M. and climbed the steps to the door. He knocked once and let himself in.
    “Hey, Jill, I’m here,” he called out as he walked in.
    “I’m upstairs, come on up,” she called. He went up and found her in the bathroom putting on makeup. She was dressed in jeans and a navy V-neck sweater.
    “You look beautiful,” he said as he watched her. She winked at him in the mirror. “Thanks, love, you don’t look so bad yourself. Is that the sweater I got you for Christmas?” He was wearing a charcoal grey sweater and dark jeans.
    “Yeah, I thought I’d wear it today.”
    She finished what she was doing and they both went downstairs.
    “I’m just going to grab my jacket and I’ll be ready. Oh wait, I want to grab my bathing suit so we can go in the Jacuzzi.” She ran back upstairs and was back a few minutes later carrying a bag with her stuff in it. “Ok, I’m all set,” she said with a smile. They climbed in his car and took off for the harbor.
    Jilly fiddled with the radio like she always did, never happy unless she knew what was on all her favorite stations. She finally settled on Nora Jones and leaned back in her seat.
    They got to the harbor a little before one and walked up the ramp to the yacht. Large cabin cruisers were on either side of theirs bobbing in the water. They found Rick in the control room and said a quick hello before heading up to the top deck. They cast off soon after they boarded, just as they were getting settled to eat. One of the servers was waiting with a tray of crab puffs, clam chowder and some Cokes. They ate lunch under a big white umbrella that shaded the table and chairs. Jilly enjoyed watching the waves while they ate.
    “This is so nice--just being able to relax and do nothing all day.”
    “I know. It’s been a while since we’ve had any down time, together. Come lay with me on one of the deck chairs,” he said as he pulled her to her feet. Another crewmember appeared with a blanket and a few pillows and set them up in a triple wide chaise lounge. They relaxed in each other’s arms watching the sun sparkle on the water.
    “This is heaven,” she said with a contented sigh.
    “Mmm, I agree,” he said, pressing a kiss to her neck. “I could totally do this for the rest of my life.” They lay together for over an hour before Jilly decided it was time to go in the hot tub.
     

     
    Jilly was enjoying herself immensely. The feeling of being totally relaxed flowed over her body. She was leaning against William in the Jacuzzi and drinking a glass of iced tea.
    “Can we just live here? I’ll quit my job right now if we can just live here forever,” she said jokingly.
    “I wouldn’t joke