TUESDAY TALES - "KNIFE" - More of Renovating the Billionaire

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As she loaded the freshly made apple pies into the back of her old jalopy, Jess made a mental note to order more pie boxes. The car wheezed it’s way to the top of Mountain View Road heading for Main Street in Pine Grove. She had three deliveries to make. One to Teatime, one to Pine Grove Inn, and the last one to Tavern on the Lake.

The leaves had begun to turn, giving her a sneak preview of the color season yet to come. While she loved three seasons, winter bore down on her like a bad dream. She shivered in anticipation of the cloudy cold days to come.

Jess reversed order today, ending up at Teatime as the last delivery. Carol and Martin Carver ran Teatime, a cozy, little café with home-baked goods and exotic tea flavors. They also sold Carol’s crafts, unusual tea pots and artwork. Martin was filling a kettle when Jess entered.

The bell over the door drew his attention.

“Welcome, Jess.”

She smiled and handed him two boxes. He opened one and bent down to sniff.

“Ah, smells fantastic. You have the magic touch.”

“Just grandma’s recipe.”

 “How about a piece? On the house?” he asked, pulling a large knife out of the drawer. “And a cup of Earl Grey?”

Never having enough left over to make a pie for herself, Jess accepted his offer. Her mouth watered as she watched Martin cut a generous slice.

“I’ll get the tea,” she said, slipping behind the counter.

“Pour two cups. Time for my morning break.”

Jess ate slowly, savoring every bite.

“Heard about the rich guy who bought that old broken-down place on the lake?” Martin asked. 

Jess choked on a forkful of pie.  

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