Potent Poison

Reyona raised her head and looked at the people still in line before staring at another man, who seemed to have joined the bartenders from nowhere.

“I see you come in with the love of my life there. I can’t keep you waiting,” the man said with a Southern Irish accent and a charming smile.

Toria?

“You and Toria...”

The man gave her a toothy smile as he said, “Na, just a dream of mine.”

Who knew her sister was such a celebrity?

Reyona remembered the man’s question and she answered. “Virgin Pia Colad...” she started to say and then she paused.

The man looked at her expectantly.

Reyona looked straight at him and said, “I will have a glass of Aunt Roberta's cocktail.”

Those close by turned to look at Reyona, even as the man whistled and said,. “That is one strong brew you don’t want to mess with, lady.”

“I know what I ordered,” Reyona said with determination.