The Full Cup of Murder: Cozy Murder Mystery (Full Cup Mysteries Book 1) by Ruby Jones Read Free Book Online Page A

just slept. I knew Jason was there most of the time. I just did not have the energy to stay awake. I did not even stir that much when they decided to move me into a regular room.
    When I did finally wake up, I was happy to see Jenna by my side.
    “Alison” She hugged me. “Jason went with my husband to grab something to eat.”
    “How long have you been sitting there.”
    “You have been in this room for three days. I have been here twice.”
    “Three days!”
    “It is ok Ali. They induced a medical coma so they could attempt to go in and get the fluid out of the pocket in your lower spine area.”
    “Am I ok?”
    “Yes actually. Jason said that Dr. Burns thinks you may be able to move your legs and arms very soon.” She leaned closer to me. “I ran into Reese.”
    “You did.”
    “He didn’t even ask about you.” She frowned.
    “Well he doesn’t have to, Jenna. We aren’t together and I am pretty sure he knows about Jason by now.”
    “Ya Jason.” She smiled. “What is up with you and Jason?”
    “He is amazing.” I smiled. “I cannot even begin to tell you Jenna.”
    “I would have never thought. On either side.” She smiled again. “I like it though. Jason has always been a great guy. He comes from a great family too.”
    “Ya, he is amazing.”
    “Who is amazing?” Jason asked as he came through the door. “Your husband is waiting in the car. He sends his love to you Ali. He has to get back to the bank.”
    “Work work work. That is all he knows.” Jenna stood up but then she smiled. “I guess I can’t complain. I like to use it too.” She came over and hugged me. “I will come and see you again soon Alison. I love you.”
    “I love you too, Jenna.” She hugged Jason and said her good byes. “I am glad you ate and got out of here. I didn’t realize I have been in a coma for three days.”
    “The fluid was building up Ali. They did not dare to let it go any further. I have called your Uncle Junior.” He quickly said.
    “What? Why?”
    “Alison, he is the only family you have left.”
    “Junior has never cared about me. He was so upset when the family left me the Full Cup and not him. He ran off with the hundred thousand I loaned him and you know what? I do not even care about that. To be upset like this and to take it out on me. It wasn’t like grandpa would leave anything to him when he ran off years ago and never even bothered to keep in touch.” I was upset.
    “Alison.”
    “Jason I don’t want to be upset with you but you over stepped even though you meant well…unless…”
    “Yes there was a chance you were not going to make it through the surgery.”
    “Are you telling me Junior was the one who approved the operation?”
    “Yes Ali. A next to kin had to decide. I am not next to kin. Junior is the only one.”
    “I was that bad?”
    “Yes.” There was a knock at the door. When it opened, it was Shanna and Riley. I saw Jason stiffen immediately. I grew a little tense too.
    “Alison.” Shanna came over to me.
    “Hello Shanna. Riley.” I forced a smile. “How nice of you to come and see me. Isn’t it Jason?”
    “Yes of course.” He went over and shook Riley’s hand. I knew that took everything in him to do so. After all, there was a possibility that Riley may be behind all of this.
    “Is there anything we can do?” Shanna asked.
    “No I think Jason is taking care of everything for me.”
    “Well if there is anything we can do Alison all you need to do is ask.” Riley spoke up. I smiled at him. I realized the two of them were dressed up. “Where are you going?” I asked.
    “They are laying Ray to rest this afternoon.”
    “Oh that is right. I wish I could so be there.” I said sadly. Shanna started to fill us in on details of what was supposed to happen there today. I could see that Riley was a little uncomfortable. “I am glad you are taking her Riley. We have all known Ray since he was a young boy. It is a very sad loss to our