William Jarvis - Sky Valley 03 - Mayhem at the Mansion Read Free

Dan. “Maybe soon.”
    “Oh I don’t know about that.” The woman smiled as she looked at Daniel, as well. “You and Dan are friends?”
    “Yeah, sure,” Emmy said. “Just friends.” She took a deep breath and continued. “Anyway, I have to get going. I’ll see you guys around.”
    Emmy turned her back before any of them could say anything but she was surprised when she realized that Daniel actually caught up with her.
    “Emmy, wait!” Daniel said.
    Emmy turned to look at him and noticed that the woman was just standing far behind with a look of confusion on her face.
    “Why are you in a rush?”
    “I don’t want to hinder you from having a blast with your girlfriend.”
    “What?!” Daniel asked. “Wait…” he said and went on, “You think there’s something going on between Cailie and I?”
    “Well, that’s really none of my business—“
    “She’s my friend.” Daniel said. “We were classmates back in college and she’s best friends with Rosie, you know, the woman who just got engaged.”
    “She was clinging to your arm.”
    “She’s touchy. That’s always been how she is.”
    “Right.” Emmy took a deep breath. “You really didn’t have to explain. I mean, we’re no longer together and…I’m sorry.” She said. “I really should be going home.”
    Daniel took a deep breath. “I can take you home. I can just go back to the party later.”
    “No, Dan, it’s okay.” She said. “I mean…we have different lives now and—“
    “Don’t be silly.” He said. “Any new leads about that letter?”
    She shook her head. “It’s like McMahon doesn’t want anything to do with it and her cohorts are basically just her cohorts so they refuse to do anything, too. Grace isn’t even picking up my calls and that’s making me crazy.”
    “Hey,” He said and touched her arm in a comforting manner. “It’s going to be okay.”
    “The last time you said that—“
    “Emmy?”
    Emmy turned around and noticed a man whom she never saw before saying her name. He was this light brown haired tall guy who was wearing a gray shirt, ripped jeans, and looked every inch like a model for a male clothing catalog.
    “Who’s this?” Daniel asked.
    “This,” the man said as he held out his hand for a handshake, “is Frank Albert Holt. I own that new place at Cobbler Lane and Emmy’s actually invited to my party. I was walking around when I noticed her. Great, huh?”
    Emmy was confused. Was this man following her? And why is he acting like he actually knew her? But at the same time, she felt like this was the perfect opportunity for her to get out of this situation with Daniel.
    “Oh, right.” Emmy said. “Frank’s my new friend.”
    “Really.” Daniel said, the doubt evident in his face. “Are you sure you don’t want me to bring you home? You can take a ride with us, you know.”
    “I’ll be okay. You have a party to attend to. And apparently…I’ve a friend with me now.” She smiled at Frank who also smiled at her.
    “Okay.” Daniel said. “Call me if anything.”
    “I’ll be okay, Dan.”
    Daniel took a deep breath and made his way back to Cailie. They were soon joined by Rosie and Carlo and soon enough, Emmy watched them get inside Daniel’s car and go away.
    “Protective bloke, that one.” Frank said.
    Emmy turned to face him. “Just so you know,” she said. “We’re not really friends yet. I only did that so he could go away. So now, tell me,” she went on. “Who are you, really?”

CHAPTER 4
SEE YOU AT THE MANSION
    “Chill.” Frank said. “You already know who I am, Emmy.”
    “And you think I’m buying that story that you were just walking around and you saw me and you wanted to say hello and all that?” She said. “I don’t. I don’t even know how you know me. I don’t even know why you would invite me to your party when we haven’t had any social interactions before.”
    “First of all, I’m Frank,” he repeated. “And secondly, you know