Bright Side – deleted scene (unedited)

This scene was originally in Bright Side until my editor, Monica Parpal, and I decided Keller needed to be a bartender, instead of a … well, read on and find out. 🙂

Thursday, October 20

(Kate)

                  It was sweet of Clayton to gift me this massage, but now that I’m here for the appointment I feel uneasy. I’m not a spa girl. I’m out of my element.

The woman at the counter is ultra-manicured: trendy hairstyle, tasteful but heavy make-up, spray-on tan, and bright red fingernails. I can’t help but think that she must take advantage of every service they offer here. God, I hope she gets an employee discount.

She takes her job seriously. And her job seems to be to test my unease with the haughtiest goddamn attitude I’ve seen in Grant so far. This woman could be related to my mother or Maddie. Don’t ask me, “Have you ever had a massage before?” and when I respond, “Nope, first time,” promptly walk out of the women’s dressing room after handing me a robe with no further explanation or instruction. Whatever. I can figure this out. Continue Reading…