Chapter 37 - The Gunshot - unexpected attack

[Olivia]

"Oh my sweetheart, I am sorry, tell me how I could forget you, you know it's not possible, I have just had a lot going on." I hugged Joan tightly, who had been giving me the silent treatment since I walked into her salon.

"Olivia, please stay as far away from me as you can. If someone had told me you could go a week without answering my calls or even calling me back, I would not have agreed." She snapped, still arranging her nail polishes.

I have become accustomed to closing work on time so that I can drive down to Ventura while the clouds are still bright and avoid traffic. It is currently 3 p.m., and I need to see my best friend before heading home.

"Mama, please don't do this to me. I said I am sorry. You know what, tell me what you want and which restaurant you want to go to now, and I will do as you say." I hit her spot; if there is something about Joan, bribe her with food and she is all yours.

"Is that some kind of bribe or what?" She bit her bottom lip, trying as hard