The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag 00 - Swept Under the Rug

station where she would proceed to play Farmville and Bejeweled on Facebook. One would think that if a woman was going to spend all day screwing around online when she was supposed to be working, she would be smart enough not to send her employer requests for pretend tractors. I’d begged Chloe to fire her, but Denise was her sister-in-law and certain family dues had to be paid. Denise’s teased blonde hair took up twice the amount of space as the rest of her as she settled behind the computer screen. Where Chloe was classy and well educated, Denise was trashy and a beauty school dropout, earning her the nickname Frenchy.
    “Buzz me when my eleven o’clock appointment comes in.” I told her now.
    “Sure thing Miz. Ellis.” Denise gave me a fake smile and I knew I’d have to keep an eye out for the newcomer myself.
    A quick pit stop in the bathroom to take care of the essentials. Staring into the crooked mirror, I evaluated my physical appearance. I was no Chloe, but neither was I Denise. All in all the assessment was positive, a little pale because I didn’t get outside much in the daytime, but with my long dark brown hair it was a look that worked. Besides, the sun tended to burn me or set loose the plague of freckles that dotted the bridge of my nose. I’d never be a stunner, but that was okay because I was Catwoman.

About the Author

    Mystery, Mayhem, Laughter and Love.…

    Former Navy wife turned author Jennifer L. Hart loves a good mystery as well as a good laugh and a happily ever after is a must. Her works to date include, The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series, Who Needs A Hero ? Redeeming Characters, Stellar Timing and Daisy Dominatrix .

    Visit her on the web at www.jenniferlhart.com or www.laundryhag.com