and helped me to a sitting position. “Someone get her some water,” she said. “Larue, are you feeling better? Do you need to see a doctor?”
The fog in my head began to dissipate. “I’m feeling better now. I’m really thirsty.”
Mindy handed me a towel and I wiped the sweat from my forehead. My body didn’t feel as if it was on fire like it had a moment ago. I remembered everything that had happened, but I had no explanation as to why I’d acted that way. Someone or something had been controlling me and that was the most terrifying feeling I’d ever had. A woman thrust a bottle of water toward me. She pushed it at me in a hurry as if I might bite her hand. I didn’t blame her for being terrified of me. I’d acted like a crazy woman. I took a couple of drinks and wiped my face again.
“Do you think you can stand now?” Mindy asked. “Back away, people, and give her some breathing room,” she said while shooing the crowd away.
With her arm around my waist, Mindy helped me to my feet. I wobbled at first, but finally found my footing. She guided me toward a seat at the side of the room. Elvis stood beside me with a concerned look on his face, while Mr. Fine and Candy Cherry had appeared next to him. I glared at them and a woman walking by quickened her step thinking that I’d glowered at her.
“What was that all about?” Mindy asked.
“I have no idea what came over me.” I took another swig from the bottle. “I was aware of what was happening, but I couldn’t stop.”
“You should have seen your moves. I was shocked. I never knew your body could move like that.”
In spite of the seriousness of what had happened I couldn’t hold back a chuckle. “I did have some killer moves, huh? But that wasn’t me and I know someone else was responsible.” I glared at Candy Cherry. “I have a feeling I know who did it.”
Mindy looked over her shoulder. She knew who I was talking about.
“I’m calling off the class,” she said.
“No, no. I’m fine now. I’ll go outside and get a little fresh air.”
She paused. “If you’re sure?”
I nodded. “I’ll be fine.”
Of course I told Mindy that, but I wasn’t so convinced myself.
Chapter Forty-One
After returning to Book Nook, I pulled out my cell phone and waited for Karyn to pick up. Maybe it had been the panic in my voice that speed her up, but she made it to the store in record time.
“Karyn, I think I have to confront Callahan’s ex-girlfriend about the letters.”
She frowned. “I don’t know if that’s such a good idea.” Karyn tossed her hair back from her shoulder and met my gaze. “If she’s done anything other than send the letters, then if you confront her, you may look like the crazy jealous girlfriend.”
“How can I look like the crazy girlfriend when she’s the one sending the letters?”
She shrugged. “I know it sounds crazy, but that’s the way it works.”
“I don’t think I’ve been made privy to this relationship rule.”
“The ex-girlfriends can easily turn things around on you. Next thing you know, you’re looking at a one-way ticket to the loonie bin.”
I frowned. “That’s not good. I can’t let her get by with it.”
Karyn sighed. “Just give it some more time. I’m sure she’ll just get tired and give up. Has Callahan shown any interest in her?”
I paused, then finally said, “I don’t know. I mean, I haven’t had a bunch of time with him since the show started. But it’s only been a few days. If anything is going on between them then it’s been going on for a while.”
“So you say she’s not from around here?”
“No, I think she’s from Louisville. That’s where Callahan is from originally.”
“So she just showed up here one day?”
I nodded. “Just for him as far as I can tell.”
Beth stepped closer. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but I couldn’t help but hear.”
I knew she had been trying to listen in by the way she had twisted her head until I was afraid she’d have permanent nerve damage. It was fine though. I didn’t care if she overheard the conversation. There was no way to hide everything from her. She was involved in my crazy life now.
Karyn and I looked at her.
“I think you should say something to her. No offense,” she said to Karyn.