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rang on the breakfast bar.
    “Okay, that’s taken care of.” Mia programmed Sasha’s new number into her phone and deleted the old one. “Let’s talk while we walk Reggie. Come here, boy,” Mia called out. She snapped the leash on his collar and the girls left Aaron’s house.
    “So what’s next, Mia?”
    “The salon is closed today so we need to let Vic and Tina know what’s going on. We’ve got to take down the posters on the salon windows too.”
    “Am I letting them down, Mia? I was supposed to be the face of Hair Brained.”
    “It’s okay, hon. Tina and Vic know what a nut job Jack is. They’ll understand. Call Tina and tell her meet us at the salon at ten-thirty. Vic went to Peekskill last night, so we’ll call her later and give her a heads up.”
    The walk seemed different. They both sensed it. Something as simple and pleasurable as a walk around the block, now made them feel exposed and nervous. Instead of laughing and enjoying the outdoors as Reggie did his business, they wanted to hurry along, each scanning their surroundings regularly.
    “This is such bullshit, Mia. I won’t live like this. I’m not going to let Jack get the best of me. If Tina has time today, I want her to cut and dye my hair.”
    “Are you really ready to do something that drastic?”
    “Damn straight, I am. I have ideas of my own too, about the Victorian. Let’s drop Reggie off and get to the salon.”
    The girls waited for Tina outside the salon in Sasha’s Tundra. If there was any chance in the world Jack was stalking them, he would recognize Mia’s Camaro right away.
    “I think I’ll get these windows tinted black.” Sasha checked the rear view and side mirrors as she spoke.
    “Is that legal?”
    “No idea, but I’m doing it anyway. I’m going to take charge of my own life starting an hour ago when I changed my phone number.” Sasha laughed at herself for that comment. Mia joined in with her. “Tina’s here. Let’s go.”
    They walked inside Hair Brained with Tina. Sasha bolted for each window, pulling down the shades. She locked the deadbolt on the door as she passed it.
    “What the hell?”
    “Jack’s after me, Tina. Can you cut and dye my hair? We need to take the posters off the windows too.”
    “Mia, did you give her drugs?”
    “No, I didn’t give her any friggin drugs, but she is wired. She drank most of the coffee I made earlier. It’s true though, Jack is after her.”
    “Can you do it right now, before I change my mind?”
    “Sure, hon, what do you want?” Tina started getting the supplies ready at her chair. “Come here and sit down.”
    “I want a short, blonde bob with long bangs, like this.” Sasha held up one of the newest hairstyle magazines and pointed to a chic, hip hairstyle on a beautiful model.
    “You do realize your hair is black and long, and you have olive skin. Are you sure? I’ll have to use peroxide to get your hair that light.”
    “Just do it. I’m sure it will turn out wonderful. I want to walk around town, carefree. If Jack shows up, I don’t want him to recognize me.”
    “Isn’t he working yet? He can’t be here trying to find you if he has a job.”
    “He’s working at Saks, and he didn’t sound happy about it. But there’s still weekends, and I’m not going to hide. I love Tarrytown and want to walk around freely.”
    “I hear you, sister. Okay, lean back so I can wash your hair.”
    ***
    The transformation took three hours, but looked stunning. Sasha turned into an adorable pixie with a short bob. Up close, nobody would ever mistake Sasha for anyone else. She was too beautiful to be just another woman. But, with her new hair and pickup truck, Jack would never recognize her.
    “Honey, all you need now are cowboy boots, a cowboy hat and a pair of Daisy Dukes to go with that truck of yours,” Mia said, with a laugh.
    “And a gun rack,” Tina added.
    “What are Daisy Dukes?”
    “Never mind, you already have them.”
    Tina whipped the cape