Judy's Death (Cara Daniels Cozy Mystery Book 2) Read Free Page B

these
surroundings when we can’t even get a decent computer for the library. Just
wait until you see the top room.”
    Judy put her box down again and opened
a pair of doors that had been painted gold. Cara’s breath caught as she stepped
through. She said, “Is this real? I feel like I’ve stepped into a painting.
It’s huge!”
    Judy nodded. “I’m glad Andrew is going
to be the headlining author tomorrow, he deserves a room like this. I’m glad to
see the chairs have been set out. You can go now if you like, I’m going to set
these leaflets out, test the microphone and a few other things.”
    “I’m staying,” Cara said with more
determination than was needed.
    “Oh, okay,” Judy said, taken aback
slightly.
    They spent the next hour sorting out
various things. When she was done Judy stood back and nodded at the room
approvingly. “This will do. Cara, do you want to come back tomorrow and help
with this event? Andrew is going to give a talk about his writing, then he’ll
read an excerpt from his latest book.” She chuckled. “I might have to leave the
room at that bit. After that he’s going to sign books.”
    “I can help all day tomorrow.”
    Judy gave her a doubtful look.
    Cara added, “I’ve nothing else to do.”
    Sympathy appeared on Judy’s face again as
she looked at Cara. She said, “That’s very kind of you. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
    Cara said, “What are you doing now?”
    “I’ve got to go to the supermarket and
pick up some thank-you gifts for the authors. I like to give them a gift, along
with a handwritten thank-you note.”
    “I’ll give you a lift,” Cara said too
quickly.
    Judy’s hand flew to her pearl necklace
and she took a small step back.
    Cara didn’t blame her, she was
beginning to sound like a stalker. Cara cleared her throat and said, “If you
don’t mind me coming with you. I haven’t got any family near and I’m feeling
lonely today, more than usual. You remind me of my gran, I haven’t seen her for
a while.”
    “Oh, you poor girl. You don’t have to
explain to me about loneliness. Once we’ve been to the supermarket you must
come to my house for tea! I won’t take no for an answer.”
    “That would be perfect,” Cara said with
a smile. “Thank you.” Her eyes took in the black death line, it had grown even
thicker. Was something going to happen to Judy soon? Was her potential murderer
nearby?
    Cara didn’t know what was going on. She
followed Judy out of the building, her eyes looking left and right as she
walked, hoping to see a flying angel. She could do with talking to Robin about
Judy’s death line but she couldn’t see him anywhere.

 

 
    Chapter 5

 
    Going to the supermarket with Judy was
a nightmare for Cara. She was on constant high alert for any possible dangers
that might lead to Judy’s death.
    Is this what mothers felt like when
they took their precious children out? Cara’s head began to ache from looking
in so many directions as they walked along the aisles. There was danger
everywhere! Strangers bumping into them with trolleys, spillages on the floor
that hadn’t been cleaned yet, and displays of tinned tomato soup piled far too
high! What were the staff thinking?
    Judy was oblivious to the lurking
dangers as they walked around. She chatted to Cara   about her life at the library. Judy said
hello to many people, it was obvious she was well liked.
    Cara was relieved when they arrived at
Judy’s home. Perhaps the danger would be less here. But there again, they might
disturb a crazed thief inside the house.
    “Here we are,” Judy said cheerfully.
She nodded towards a bungalow. “It’s not much but it’s all mine.”
    There was a man in the front garden
bending over a rose bush. He straightened up as Judy and Cara walked up the
garden path. He was wearing a brown cardigan and casual trousers. Cara guessed
his age to be around sixty.
    The man beamed at Judy. “Hello there! I
thought I’d deadhead the roses. Hope