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(2012) Evie Undercover
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Author: Liz Harris
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buy in order to ensure that we sleep in our own beds tonight?’
    Bloody hell — T he events of the night weren’t totally behind them after all .
    ‘About yesterday evening,’ she began, twisting her features into an expression of tortured regret. ‘I’m truly sorry about everything. I don’t know what came over me, but whatever it was, it won’t happen again. I’ve always been terrified of scorpions.’ She put her hand across her heart and leaned forward, sincerity shining from her eyes. At least she hoped it was. ‘I should have thought ahead and brought some spray with me. It wa s unforgivable of me to put you in such a difficult position.’
    ‘At least that’s something we agree on ,’ h e said with a wry smile. ‘I suggest that we buy that spray today and then put the whole s ad episode to bed. Ooops, I’m sorry!’ His hand flew dramatically to his forehead. ‘An unfortunate choice of expression. But you get my drift, I’m sure.’
    ‘ Indeed I do get your drift ,’ she said stiffly. She sat back against her chair and picked up her cup . S he was the one who was meant to be playing high drama , not him. ‘Why don’t we drift on to a different subject?’
    ‘What an admirable play on words, Evie. With such a talent, you really ought to consider becoming a lawyer or taking up journalism.’ Her cup clattered to the saucer as she choked on her coffee. ‘Hey, you’ve gone bright red. A re you al l right? Do you want me to thump you on your back or perform the Heimlich m anoeuvre? If I have a choice, I think I’ll go for the first option.’
    ‘I’m fine, thank you,’ she croaked. ‘It’s just that I used to dream about being a lawyer when I was a child , so what you said hit a nerve.’
    ‘Well, all I can say is, with the nerve you’ve already exhibited and your ability to achieve your desired outcome in the face of adverse odds, it’s a great loss to the legal profession that you didn’t pursue your childhood dream.’
    ‘I thought we weren’t go ing to mention last night again: not directly, not indirectly.’ She cleared her throat a couple of times in an effort to bring her squeaking voice down by several octaves.
    ‘You’re right. I’m sorry about making the comment. It was meant as a joke, but I can see that it was a pretty poor one. B eing in your bed is no joking matter.’
    She bit her lip. Was that good or bad? She glanced anxiously across the table and their eyes met. His face broke into a warm smile.
    ‘OK, enough is enough , I’ll let it drop.’ He leaned back and gazed around him in satisfaction. ‘I must say, one way or another this has been a most unusual start to a visit to Italy , but that’s by no means a bad thing – it’s all been very entertaining. But you’re right , sufficient has been said on a certain subject and it’s now time to move on. So , what shall we talk about?’
    ‘How about what we’re doing today – apart from visiting the supermarket, that is.’ She gave him a wide smile – yup, it had been one step forward, and no steps back.
    ‘First of all, we’re going to the house. W e’re meeting the geometra there at about eleven. It’ll take us roughly forty-five minutes to get there.’ He looked at his watch. ‘In fact, we can set off at any time now. How long do you need to get ready?’
    ‘No time at all – I am ready.’ She swivelled round in her chair and started to pull her jacket towards her.
    He leaned forward. ‘Yesterday morning, I would have agreed with you, Evie. Yesterday morning, I wouldn’t have expected you to be wearing anything other than a suit or a skirt and blouse. But that was yesterday morning. Last night I saw a slightly different Evie, and I think that the Evie of last night would choose to wear something more comfortable on what’s going to be a very hot day. I’m right, aren’t I?’
    ‘I suppose you are.’ She gave a short laugh that suggested embarrassment. ‘About the geeky clothes I was

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