by Diana Orgain | Jul 16, 2021 | Gold Strike Mysteries, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did you miss Chapter One? From Dying for Gold Chapter Two At six p.m., we finally ushered everyone out of the store. Three cases of champagne later, we’d rung in one of our best nights for fine jewelry. Dad was grudgingly pleased, even if gold had taken a back seat to fine stones for one day. Ginger was beside herself, squealing every three minutes. “We need to go out and celebrate!” “I have a date with Jason,” I said, pressing my hand against my tummy to quell the butterflies. Tonight could be the big night! “Right, right,” Ginger said. She glanced over at Wendy. The two never went out without me, but it seemed that the day had been so successful that they might be gearing up for it. “Well, do you want to get a glass of Chardonnay with me over at the Wine Jug?” Wendy shrugged. “Sure, why not? I’ve tolerated you all day. I might as well tolerate you a little longer.” Ginger giggled as if Wendy had been joking. I pinched Wendy. “Be nice.” Wendy laughed. “Okay, I’m just kidding. Besides we need to be together so you can call us when you get your big news.” I slipped my cell phone into my pocket. “Don’t worry, I’ll call you guys. How late will you be at the Wine Jug?” “Late,” Ginger said. “We’re celebrating. We’re going to be late.” Wendy glanced at her watch. “Well, my darling husband will be home from the mine—” Ginger grabbed Wendy’s arm. “No you don’t. If we go to the Wine Jug together, you can’t ditch me.” “I’ll...
