by Diana Orgain | Jun 22, 2021 | Maternal Instincts Mysteries, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did you miss part one of Chapter One? From Pampered to Death Chapter One Continued… “Remember to drink lots of water,” the instructor called out. “Clean out those toxins.” “I’d like to drink something else,” I joked to Paula as we slipped out of the yoga studio and headed down the hallway. I was delighted to return my rented yoga mat to the woman working the counter. The woman smiled brightly at us. “I hope you ladies enjoyed Ms. Yantsie’s lesson?” I didn’t have the heart to tell her that I’d hated it, so I did the next best thing and let Paula answer her. Paula returned the woman’s smile and said, “It was a blast. I feel refreshed, exhilarated really.” I held back a snort. “We’d like to check out the hot tub and sauna. Could you point us in the right direction?” I asked. The woman pointed her finger to the other side of the lobby. “Right through those double doors, but you ladies will have to wait a few minutes. The floors were just cleaned, and until our janitorial staff gives the thumbs up, I’ll have to ask you to wait in the lobby.” Just my luck. I feared my sore muscles would seize up if I took another step. Paula must have been alarmed by my expression because she grabbed my arm and ushered me toward a bench. “We can hang,” she said over her shoulder to the woman. I collapsed onto the leather sofa in the lobby. “I think I hate you,” I said to Paula, and she laughed at me. “You’re telling me...