Monday slid into the week like a balm on a mild, nagging itch.
And that itch was Derek Edensor. And Pearl had every reason to leave the house as early as possible in order to avoid any chance encounter with him.
Unfortunately she was delayed too long that morning by Lori Fairchild, who insisted quite adamantly on giving her a ride to the airport. By the time she left the Fairchild estate, just a few of the guests remained and most of them were family members. Derek had gone too, she had watched him as he said his farewells to the Fairchilds from her room window, Miss. Diana Shaw included. There he was looking all dashing in black and white. He had been gazing about him like he was missing something…or rather someone, as his eyes scanned the building. His eyes had arrested hers for a spli
