Death by Chocolate Sundae: A Cozy Mystery (Caesars Creek Mystery Series Book 2) Read Online Free

Stormi was here as well last night?” Dan asked.
     
    “Yes and Paige too,” I answered.
     
    “How did it happen?” Teresa asked.
     
    “Well, he just sort of slumped over. We found out later from the police that he was poisoned.”
     
    “That’s what we heard as well,” Dan said. “We’re supposed to head down to the police department to answer a few questions.”
     
    “Why?” I asked. “I mean we were called in because we witnessed his collapse.”
     
    “I’m sure it’s because of the lawsuit he had against us,” Dan replied. “I guess that would make us suspects since without him around there’s no legal battle.”
     
    “Anyone that knows you has to understand that you’d never do something like this,” I said.
     
    “Yes, but the police can’t leave a stone unturned,” Teresa concluded. “I understand the reasoning, but it’s still quite scary.”
     
    “Don’t you worry Teresa,” I said rubbing her shoulder. “I’m sure they’ll just take your statement like they did us girls and that will be it.”
     
    “I hope so hon,” Teresa said. “We’re heading down to the police station right now to get it over with.”
     
    “Good luck,” I said as they walked out the door.
     
    There was no way this nice couple could be involved in something so heinous I thought. Could there be? I shook my head to toss the thought out of my brain.
     
    By 1pm, Stormi came in.
     
    “Have you heard…they’re questioning the Parker’s at the police department,” she said as she looked at her hair in the big mirror on the back wall.
     
    “Yes they were just here and told me they were heading to the police department,” I said.
     
    Just then, Brandon walked in.
     
    “How are you ladies getting along after all the hoopla last night?”
     
    “I could do without that kind of excitement thank you very much,” Stormi replied.
     
    “I hear you gave Mr. Jenkins a new kind of CPR,” Brandon kidded his sister. “The kind that involves howls of laughter.”
     
    “Wow, news travels fast around here.” Stormi threw a wet towel at him.
     
    “You know how small towns are,” he replied.
     
    “People must think we’re loons,” I said, although no customers mentioned it this morning.
     
    “No, actually everyone thinks it’s a hoot,” Brandon said with a big smile. “Mr. Jenkins didn’t endear himself to anyone so just the fact you attempted CPR on him, along with snorts of laughter, has made you all heroes in the eyes of this town.”
     
    “That’s good to know,” I said as I wiped off the tables. “It certainly hasn’t hurt business today. I was busy right up until noon and I’ve had a few customers since then. Of course, many of them wanted to see where the murder took place. Asking me which table Mr. J. sat at.”
     
    “Hey, that reminds me,” Brandon broke in. “I’m stopping by here at closing time to make sure you girls get to your vehicles safe and sound.”
     
    “That’s sweet of you Brandon, but unnecessary,” I said. “Surely the murderer wouldn’t come around here.” Of course, I wasn’t so sure about that.
     
    “You never know and I’d feel better if I stopped by. It’s dark by the time you close and there’s not a whole lot of street light out here.”
     
    We heard the front door tinkle and Paige came in.
     
    “I know, I’m early but I can’t sit around the house alone. Sam went swimming at the city pool with a friend and Bruce is still gone on his business trip.”
     
    “You’re welcome here anytime Paige, you know that,” I replied.
     
    “Hey Brandon,” Paige said as she laid down her purse. “What’s going on in the world of construction?”
     
    “Not as exciting as the ice cream business,” he answered. “I was just telling Storm and Tara I would come by tonight at closing to make sure you ladies got to your vehicles safely.”
     
    “Why don’t you guys come over and spend the night tonight…well, minus you