Book snippets: Dandelions Never Die (Book 1)

Shelley awoke in her own bed to strange smells and the sound of male voices. Pulling on a pair of blue jean shorts and a t-shirt she made her way downstairs.

The aromas of food cooking was alternating between pleasant and nauseating. She could barely remember the flight home and began to wonder if Florida had merely been a dream. At the entrance to the kitchen she came to a halt.

Everyone had apparently made themselves at home. Eric was at the sink, the water running. Jason was cooking something on the stove, Justin sat at the table reading the paper and Ricky leaned back in his chair, happily peeling a banana. They chatted softly among themselves yet it seemed to Shelley their voices boomed in her head.

Justin looked up first. “Hi, sleepyhead,” he said with a smile.

Eric turned, his smile brightening at the sight of her. She crossed to him and he hugged her fiercely. “How are you feeling?”

She hopped onto the counter. “Not great.”

“Here.” He shoved some strong, smelly, herbal tea at her and she sipped it gingerly.

Ricky came to her. “I realize you probably don’t remember too much about last night, but I want you to know you were wonderful. You won those sponsors over like a pro and we were all terribly impressed.” He took her hand and kissed it.

“Thank you, Ricky,” she said sweetly as she touched his face then pushed her cup of tea into his hands. “And now– I think I have to throw up.” She jumped off the counter and dashed up the stairs.

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