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!