by Diana Orgain | Apr 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fleeced at Yappy Hour (Roundup Crew Mystery Series Book 3) From Fleeced at Yappy Hour Chapter One Part One… “Where on earth is Yolanda?” I balanced a tray of wine glasses with my right hand, pivoted on my left heel, and then… there was a flash of black fur and a tiny beast flew at my feet, barking and snarling like a demon. “Now,” I scolded the dog. “Don’t trip me up.” The dog, a tiny chihuahua, flared his teeth at me. “Really?” I challenged, showing him my teeth. That seemed to do the trick. The dog growled and then shook. Retreating to his owner, he chanced a sideways glance at me. I giggled. The dog scooted under his owner’s chair,trembling, and yapped at me. Strange little creatures always growling or shaking. My thoughts returned to my friend Yolanda. She was MIA, while I was here, playing server at the Wine and Bark. I was currently cursing her and my sister, Rachel, for thinking it would be a fantastic idea to host a fundraiser for Bogden Elementary School tonight, hoping it would drive some business while simultaneously helping the elementary school. Rachel wouldn’t have confirmed it if I asked, but I had a feeling this was more about the bar than the school, at least on her end. Ever since Kitty Corner had opened a few weeks ago, her business had been suffering. The Kitty Corner was a nearby shop that catered to cats. Basically, it was Wine and Bark’s number-onecompetitionfor cool pet hangouts. I could see the stress on Rachel’s face whenever she looked over the cash drawer at...
