Sally’s Wedding: Book 3 Of A Contemporary Romance Short Story Series Read Online Free PDF

to clear his throat. Sally jumped up alarmed to thump him on the back, as Agnes, once she seen there was no real danger, laughed out loud.
    Robert regained his composure , and looked up at Agnes and Sally, still red-faced from his choking episode.
    “Well you pair can go yourselves then – I’m not going, and that’s final!”
    Sally and Agnes looked at one another, then in unison turned to give Robert a withering look, of the sort that would have wilted a weaker man.
    “Oh is that so Robert!” Sally spoke first, her mouth set firm and her green eyes boring into the hapless Robert.
    “Yes it is so!” He said with a weak attempt at gaining the upper hand – it did not work.
    “In that case MY DEAR!” Sally almost shouted at him. “I will give you his number, and you can call him and tell him why you’re not coming!”
    Agnes remained silent, but her body language backed Sally entirely.
    Robert tried another, gentler approach.
    “Listen Sally; I’m not being awkward , honest .. It’s just…well what on earth wo uld I have to talk about with a Baronet for goodness sake! ”
    “Well how about starting with the poachers I saw this morning? He was very interested when I told him earlier today.”
    She went on to explain about their meeting at the Hotel, and how Sir Malcolm was determined to bring the poachers to justice.
    Robert looked sullen, but thoughtful.
    “Oh, Robert please don’t be such a bore. Malcolm and Katriona are lovely people – and they are so anxious to meet you.”
    Agnes spoke up, in the same conciliatory tone.
    “Sally’s right son; they are a lovely couple. I think you would be foolish not to accept the invitation. After all, it never harms to make friends with people who have a direct contribution to make regarding your employment!”
    Robert looked warily at them both, causing Agnes to laugh.
    “Ha, just look at him! Still the wee laddie, when he is not getting his own way!”
    “MUM!” Robert protested.
    “Ha ha , don’t mum me – else I will get out the family album, to show Sally here all your embarrassing kiddie pictures!”
    This time they all had a laugh, as Robert acknowledged that they had won the argument.
     
    “Ok you two, I’ll go along with it – not that I have much say in the matter it seems!”
    Sally went over to him, and hugged him tightly. “Oh Robert; I love you so much”
    “Yea, yea ..so you say, after you have gotten things your own way again.”
    He replied grinning, now his usual self .
    “So tell me Robert.” Said Agnes, with a slight note of concern in her voice. “What happened when you related Sally’s story to Tom and the others?”
    “Well mum. It turns out that there has been quite a lot of evidence found, that points to  poaching activity. As the manager of the forestry workers on the estate, Tom has been in close contact with the police, as it is mainly our guys that find the evidence.”
    Sally spoke out. “But what do you mean by evidence Robert?”
    “Well mainly body parts and such, though there has been a crossbow arrow – or bolt – found lodged deep in a tree; w hich is why we never hear them. The crossbow is almost totally silent and a very efficient killing weapon in the right hands.”
    Sally looked confused. “Body parts! Why is that?”
    “Well it’s simple really, if you have a long distance to travel, and you’re carrying the deer; it’s a lot lighter without its head, legs and guts!”
    “ Ugg ..how horrid!” She exclaimed hand to her mouth in horror.
    “Yes it is a little – but it makes good sense. Another interesting thing is that the one you saw was still whole, which could mean that their transport was not far from the scene of the crime.”
    Agnes and Sally looked at one another.
    “So this means that they must have been operating not far from the cabin then Robert!” Agnes spoke out.
    “Well yes it does I have to admit – on this one occasion at least. Sally if you wouldn’t mind?  I have arranged