Gus Visits Again

The cop’s pen didn't falter. "I don't have an opinion on your mental state. If you could just sign this, I'll be on my way."

She did. She walked him to the door and decided to call Kelly.

* * *

Gus appeared on the doorstep to Designs on You.

Kelly smiled because she had been sure he would be back. A man who looked at a woman the way he looked at Miriam doesn't give up on her easily.

"I see this place is back in order," Gus commented as he gave Kelly a single yellow rose.

"Thank you, but I'm sure you'll want to give this to Mim."

"Oh, she'll get hers later. I want to charm her into spending the afternoon with me."

Kelly inhaled the fragrance of the rose and smiled. Not too many men gave her roses figuring her to be a chocolate lover. She glanced up at the man in front of her desk.

"She's not here."

His smile slipped slightly but returned in full force. "Where is she?"

"On a buying trip."

"Where?"

"I can't tell you. I'm sworn to secrecy."