Page 11 of Ghost of a Chance
Last night, she’d been blowing off steam.Just enjoying a night where she could be anonymous.Something he would do well to remember, instead of how she felt on his lap.How she kissed him like she was starving and he was the only thing that would satiate her.If Paul hadn’t gone all poltergeist…
Story of his life.
If.
There was something about Kirsty that had made him feel like none of that mattered.Or maybe that was the shots.Whatever it was, last night he’d felt something he hadn’t before.Like maybe he was in the right place at the right time.
Three
The interview was going pretty good.Bri was an engaging personality and immediately Kirsty felt like they could be friends.It had just been Bri and her mom growing up.Bri had been forced to be independent at an early age similar to Kirsty.But it had been Bri hustling to support the family, not her mom.
“After the commercial break we are going to get a chance to learn more about the special aspects of K.L.’s writing and how her personal experiences form the backbone of her books.”
Kirsty sat until they were given the all clear.As soon as the “Recording” sign hanging above the cameras dimmed, Bri shot her a look, her eyes twinkling.
“I hope you don’t mind, but I overheard Jasper talking to you about his book when we were backstage.”
Someone took a deep breath.Glancing to her side she saw Jasper walking toward them.
“I’m just fascinated to see you in action.My cousin was at an event last year at the I|O Godfrey Hotel where you called a halt to the talk because you felt something.And then you went to try to help the spirit to move on!She had chills and said after you left, the room immediately felt more at peace.”
Well, fuck her.Of course Bri O’Brien’s cousin was in the audience the day she had menstrual cramps and faked feeling a spirit so she could go lie down before she started moaning and crying from the pain.
“My gift isn’t always accurate.”Better to try to manage expectations.“I’ve never dealt with a spirit that was trapped in an item.It’s usually been in rooms or houses, you know?”
That was the only time she’d used it as an excuse to leave an event.She never should have faked feeling another presence in front of people.Now she was trapped.Lies were like that.One lie led to another one, and you had to commit to continuing to lie.And this one was getting away from her.
“First time for everything,” Bri said.“I’d love for you to give it a try.We’ve never had anyone like you on the show before.”
“Uh…” Like the power of speech had deserted her.This would be the perfect time to fake “feeling” a poltergeist except that wouldn’t help her out.Not now.
All of her K.L.confidence was gone.Invisible Kirsty was here and freaking the hell out.
“Will you try to talk to Jasper’s ghost?”Bri asked.
I should come clean.As the thought hit her, she glanced over at Gia who was shaking her head so hard that her Murano glass earrings were bobbling.
“Can I have a moment?”
Bri nodded as her makeup artists stepped close to do a touch-up.
Kirsty bolted to Gia.“Was that a no don’t do it or a no to my panic and me blurting out—”
Gia put her hand over Kirsty’s mouth.“That one.Go back and try.Just…use your storytelling gift and sell it.”
“Sell it?”
“I believe in you.”Gia gave her a little push toward the sofa.
Stomping heavily back to the couch she gave Jasper a glare that made him sink back as she flopped down next to him.
“I’ll do it.”
“Great.”
Jasper looked a bit pale and sheepish.Catching her eye, he sat straighter next to her on the couch holding his textbook.Bri was having her makeup touched up.The host raised her eyebrow but stayed silent.Based on their earlier conversation, Bri probably saw this as an opportunity to catch Kirsty’s powers at work.
“I’m so sorry.I had no idea she’d do this,” he said under his breath.
