EXCERPTS FROM the SILVER SISTERS MYSTERY "A CORPSE IN THE SOUP" A CORPSE IN THE SOUP - BOOK 1 | Page 14

~Chapter 3~
“Ah, lovely. Being syndicated does have its advantages,”
Godiva said as she led Chili to the two reserved front row seats
marked with placards that read RESERVED FOR PRESS. She dusted
off the seat and sat down, careful not to put creases in her
emerald green Armani dress.
Chili plunked down next to her. Godiva did feel a tiny twinge
of guilt for dumping three sacks of mail on her niece the night
before when she had offered to help, but even though the girl had
worked until midnight she radiated excitement and vitality.
“Wow, Auntie. I still can’t believe I’m actually here! Just
look at this place.” The studio was packed, with women
outnumbering the men four to one.
“I have a confession, Sweetheart. I’ve never actually seen the
show, but I knew you were a fan.” Godiva reached under her seat
for her VIP gift basket and pulled out an 8x10 glossy photo of
Chef Caesar Romano. Perfect white teeth sparkled in a gleaming
Hollywood smile. Steely blue eyes twinkled in his bronzed face.
The wavy black hair touched with silver and full moustache,
added to his Latin good looks. She looked at Chili and smiled.
“He really is sexy, isn’t he? I’m starting to understand why his
show is so popular.”
Godiva lifted her eyes from the photo to watch the real item
strutting across the stage, waving and blowing kisses to the
audience. The crowd exploded with applause. He bobbed his
head toward Chili and Godiva’s section, then turned and bowed
to the far side of the room. Godiva couldn’t help but admire the
way his tailored chef’s jacket showed off his physique.
Her mind drifted back to the racecar driver who had
romanced her during the Gran Prix a few years before and then
looked at Romano again. Damn, that is one handsome man!