Amy Phipps - Amanda Blakemore 01 - A Bazaar Murder

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Authors: Amy Phipps
Tags: Mystery: Cozy - Church Bazaar - Ohio
sickeningly sweet voice. He turned his head from one side to the other so Amanda crinkled the wrapper again. He wrinkled his nose as he sniffed the air and took a few steps closer to her.
    Slowly she opened the wrapper and pinched a piece off to offer it to the dog. “You want some?” Holding it just out of reach to draw him closer. Finally he licked her fingertips and left slobbers on her hand. Then a miracle happened. He sat down and waited for her to offer him another bite.  She slowly reached down and picked up the leash and patted him on the head.  “Good boy!” She said. “Good boy!”
    Amanda and Twinkie seemed to call a truce. He walked calmly at her side which gave her time to actually enjoy the neighborhood. Everyone she walked past would wave cheerfully or nodded their head. They all smiled as they got into their cars on their way to work or to run errands. This place was very different from Chicago, she thought. Everyone was always trying to get from point A to point B as fast as possible. The only time people spoke is when you hindered that process. But most of the time people generally ignored you. She had forgotten what it was like to be in a small town where everyone knew your name. It was kind of nice.
    They were making their way down the sidewalk to Nana's house when Amanda heard. “I see you managed to survive.” Henry called from across the yard.
    Just barely.” She answered as he laughed shaking his head. He was making his way back into his house when Amanda called. “I'm going to have something to eat do you want to join me?”
    He looked surprised and blinked his eyes several times before answering. “I guess so.” He sounded a little uncertain.
    Making their way into the house Amanda unhooked the leash and Twinkie ran around the room sniffing everything in sight as she called. “Nana, I'm back and I've brought company.” Margaret came from the back of the house carrying a laundry basket full of clean clothes.
    “Henry! How nice to see you.” She looked a little surprised as Henry looked a little embarrassed.
    He nodded his head and said. “Margaret its been awhile.”
    “I invited him over for something to eat.”
    “I haven't made lunch yet.” Margaret answered.
    “I thought we could have some cake that was left over from last night's dinner. You know the chocolate one. I think I've earned it.” She laughed motioning toward her clothes that were still covered with mud.
    “What on earth happened to you?” Margaret asked noticing her clothing for the first time. “Twinkie.”  Amanda answered looking over at the dog who was sitting on the throw rugs scratching his ear with his back leg. “I'm going to change my clothes and then I'll tell you all about it.” She rushed up the stairs and changed in record time.
    When she got back down stairs Margaret and Henry was already in the kitchen with the cake on the table and milk poured into the glasses. She explained what happen on her first day as a dog walker and they all had a great laugh at Amanda's expense. “Did Max come over and pick up the car?” She asked.
    “Yeah and he said it should only take a few days to get her in tip top shape.” She said pouring Henry another cup of milk.
    “I remember your grandfather loved that car.” Henry mused. “Every Saturday he would be out in the driveway washing it.”
    “I remember that!” Margaret chimed in with a faraway look in her eyes at the fond memory.
    “And you want me to drive it.” Amanda commented nervously. “No pressure.”
    “He would love it.” Margaret reassured Amanda with a light squeeze on her hand.
    “Margaret is right.  Edward would want you to drive it.” Henry agreed.
    Margaret was dishing out some more cake for Henry when Amanda asked. “Have you heard when Florence's funeral will be?”
    “I haven't heard anything yet.” Margaret answered. 
    “It shouldn't be much longer. Once the police get all the information they need.” Henry

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