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Chapter Seven

Marie spun around, her eyes wide She gasped and shook her head, not wanting to get the beautifulaway! He was just lettingher wallet out

When she did, the slate business card hit the floor with a soft ‘thunk’ Marie frowned and slipped off the stool, bending to pick it up When she stood upright again, the dark skinned woht in front of her It startled her and she jumped back

Now that the woman was close, she could make out her beautiful features She had a delicate nose, thick lips and big, alave her a cat-like appearance Her skin was dark but alold powder all over her body before she left her house

Her sensual lips were painted a brilliant red and her face was decorated hat looked like traditional African designs She was utterly beautiful Her face wasn’t her only saving grace, either She had ample breasts that were covered by a twisted red linen fabric that acted like a bikini of sorts Her skirt was floor length and tied around her waist with care It was a mix of the sa

The dark skinned wo it froue but the wo in that sa to Marie’s ears

“Who sent you here, love?” she asked, waving the card around

“Oh, just a friend,” she said softly, not sure she should tell them about Rachel

“Oh co I don’t have tiive these cards out to clients They’re used to refer people to us,” she explained

Well, that seeh Marie cleared her throat and ran a hand through her hair This woh she couldn’t place why exactly

“Her name is Rachel”

The woman’s face lit up “Ah, Rachel Patterson?” she asked excitedly, “Oh, she is one of our best clients Such a lovely lady,” shethe beautiful, colored wrap on her head that hid her hair

She looked at Marie and put a hand on her sliolden as the rest of her “I’ she didn’t send you here for candies?” she asked, cocking a brow, a mischievous smile on her face

Marie cleared her throat and shook her head slowly, “No She sentaround as if so

The wo for?”