by Diana Orgain | Jun 22, 2021 | Maternal Instincts Mysteries, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did you miss Chapter One? From Pampered to Death Chapter Two At last dressed in our swimwear, Paula and I dipped out of the increasingly loud locker room. Once out of sight of the younger women, Paula made a motion–accompanied by a loud, fake gulp–like she was chugging a bottle. “Yeah,” I said in agreement; we could still hear the women laughing from the locker room as we arrived back in the lobby. “We picked the wrong spa for peace and quiet.” The woman at the counter smiled at us both as we entered. “Hot tub is open, ladies, go on in.” Best thing I had heard all day! We entered the large room that hosted two separate hot tubs. The room was pretty drab as far as décor went, and that made Paula cringe slightly, as an interior decorator. The walls were an overly bright orange color, and the only décor was a few fake plants in the corner. Either way, the hot tub looked relaxing enough for me. Paula and I ditched our towels on a lounge chair and slid into the hot, steamy water. “Oh yeah,” I said. “That’s the good stuff. Perfect for my sore muscles.” “Oh, shut up,” Paula teased, splashed me slightly. “The yoga class wasn’t that bad. Besides, it’s good for you.” “I’ll have nightmares tonight about it,” I said. Paula laughed, and I sunk deeper into the water letting the hot water relax my shoulders. We were silent for a moment and within the short quiet time, guilt crept back into my shoulders, tensing them up again. “Ugh,” I sighed. “What...
