The Full Cup of Murder: Cozy Murder Mystery (Full Cup Mysteries Book 1) Read Online Free PDF

thing. Reese who was turning out to be nothing that I thought he was and even more so then what I could even begin to imagine had just dumped me. We walked into the Full Cup. I turned all of the lights on. Put the jukebox on auto play, Jenna, and I got the place picked up. We were sitting out the bar when we heard a loud crash.
    “What was that?” Jenna looked up.
    ‘”It sounded like it was out back. “ I told her heading towards the back room. Jenna jumped off the bar stool and followed me. We opened the back door and there was no one in the alley. “Now that is odd.” We walked back in but I felt that familiar feeling that we were being watched. I did not say anything to Jenna but I could feel it. When we walked back in Lisa and Jim were there.
    “Ali!” Lisa cried and walked over to me and hugged me. “Are you ok?”
    “Ya we just heard something outside but there was nothing.”
    “I will go check.” Jim told us as he walked back.
    “So the bar is ready. You guys are all supplied up and the money bags are full. I am not sure what kind of business you will have with everything going on.”
    “I have a funny feeling we will be busy. Everyone is going to want information. Just tell them Ray’s funeral is Saturday at two. We have no information other than that.”
    “Ok.”
    “I can’t discuss what is going on so it is just best I stay away for a couple of days. I know everyone is going to want to know what is up but I cannot talk about it. A few people will be in the bar tonight. They are FBI agents. They will be here for a few days so I kind of feel good about that.”
    “FBI? Really?” Lisa asked.
    “Yes, I can’t say much but it will all come out pretty soon I am sure.” The door opened and a couple of locals came in. They came over and asked how I was but then sat down and just talked amongst themselves. I went into the back office and pulled out all of the bills. I had to balance the checkbook and send some payments out. I was in there for about an hour when I heard a knock at the door. The door opened and it was Jim.
    “Sorry to bother you, Ali but Shanna is out here and would like to speak with you.”
    “Sure. Bring her back and I will talk with her.” I said as I scooped up my papers and piled them next to me. I could not even imagine what Shanna would want. Jim brought her in. “Shanna…” I got up to hug her.
    “Hi Ali. How are you holding out?” She asked. She looked nervous. Even with the door closed, she would still look at it expecting to see someone show up at it.
    “Shanna. Are you ok?”
    “No.” She suddenly broke down and sobbed.
    “What is going on?”
    “Well Riley came to me today. Asked me how well you and I knew each other. Honestly I almost felt like he wanted to date you he asked so many questions. I wasn’t even sure what to think at first but it’s not that.”
    “Why are you so upset about it?”
    “I am not sure to be honest.” She said. “But he at the same time told me I should lock all of my doors. Let him know if people were following me. I don’t even understand it.”
    “Well, Shanna. He is a Malanta. People are going to be suspicious of him.” I tried to pass it off.
    “Are you dating Riley behind my back?” She asked me straight out.
    “What? “ I asked surprised.
    “Well I heard through the grapevine Reese left you. Then he comes to the house while Riley is visiting me. They spent two hours talking outside. Reese looked upset and Riley even looked mad. I could not even understand why Riley would be upset. I thought maybe…” Shanna started to cry. “I just thought, I am sorry Ali. I know you wouldn’t…”
    “It is ok, Shanna.” I stood up and went to her. “I am sure whatever they talked about had nothing to do with me. As far as Reese leaving me. We were not together that long. It was also his choice. I have not seen Riley since I saw you both at the fair a few months ago. I promise you. I am not doing anything.”
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