Bluegrass State of Mind(52)

Kenna gave a business-like smile as Whitney dug around in her purse. She saw her pull out the largest diamond ring she had ever seen and slip it onto her ring finger.

“Will and I are engaged!”

Kenna felt her heart stop. It literally stopped, and she was sure she was going to drop dead right there at Whitney’s matching Dior-heeled feet. She was sure of that until she looked up from the huge diamond engagement ring to Whitney’s face. Kenna looked into her eyes and saw ice staring back at her.

Lifting her chin a notch, she kept her eyes on Whitney. “Congratulations. What can I do for the blushing bride?”

“Well, as you know, Will and I have already been married once before. I want to make sure I'm financially protected if he changes his mind again. I want you to do my prenuptial agreement.”

“Oh, how wonderful of you to think of me for that service. However, I'm sorry to say that since I'm friends with Will and his family, I can't represent you as it would be a conflict of interest. I'd recommend Henry Rooney, though. You can make an appointment with Tammy on your way out.” Kenna closed her notebook and stood up, “Again, thank you so much for thinking of me. Please feel free to come see me about anything that comes up in the future.”

Whitney stood up and flashed her ring once more to make her final point. “That’s too bad. Maybe when we have kids, we’ll come in for you to do our wills.”

Kenna sucked in a breath but didn’t show the pain she was feeling as she walked Whitney out the door. After her meeting with Whitney, Kenna held it together long enough to reach Miss Lily's. She got out of the car and walked up to the porch where Miss Lily was sitting on the swing.

Miss Lily jumped up as soon as she saw her. "You poor dear! How could he? I've been so upset since I found out about Whitney that I almost took myself down to the sheriff to see if Red could arrest him for what he did to you!"

"I've learned by now not to even ask how you know just seconds after I find out from Her Bitchiness."

"I found out from John, of course. He said he talked to one of the drivers of the moving company. They were packing up Whitney's belongings and taking them to Will's house. She told them to move her back into his wing." Miss Lily shook her head and opened her arms.

It was all the invitation Kenna needed as she found herself enveloped in Miss Lily's strong embrace. She felt the tears coming, and with Miss Lily murmuring comforting words to her, she didn't hold them back. She was ushered in to Miss Lily's private sitting room.

"Now, you just kick off those heels and relax a minute while I make us a drink and bring in some cookies. Your friends will be here soon," Miss Lily said as she made her way to the kitchen.

Before Kenna could ask who she meant, she knew. Miss Lily would've called Paige and Mo. If John knew about the move, then so did all the Rose sisters and the rest of town. Violet and Daisy would be at the cafe, but she knew she'd hear from them some way. Through the heartbreaking pain of the situation, she did feel a sense of peace and warmth. She had friends, real friends.

She kicked off her heels and peeled off her pantyhose. She had just curled up onto the couch when the door to the sitting room opened and chaos ensued. Mo came in carrying a tray of chocolate chip cookies. He was wearing his typical fitted suit. This one was dove-gray. Paige came in next with a pitcher of what she was guessing was the Rose Sisters’ Special Iced Tea, as she had nicknamed it. Then Ahmed came, carrying plates. Finally Miss Lily came in with chocolate pecan fudge that she learned was just sent over from Violet and Daisy. Everyone was talking at once. Paige wanted to beat Will up. Ahmed was strongly agreeing and suggesting some very painful methods to pay him back. Lily was ranting about Whitney. Bless her heart, she was a soulless creature. Mo was morally outraged anyone would toss out someone as wonderful as Kenna.

Kenna felt her tears start again. But this time it was because she had so many wonderful people looking after her. As soon as the first tear trickled down her cheek, all conversation stopped and she found four pairs of eyes go wide.

"Group hug!" Paige said as she came toward her with her arms open. Before she could explain to all of them that these tears weren't for Will, she found herself being hugged by all her friends.

"Thank you all for coming. I don't know what to say. This is all just a shock to me." Kenna wiped away a tear.

"Nothing fudge, cookies, and a stiff drink can't fix." Lily pointed to the trays and herded everyone to sit down. The group was quiet for a minute while sampling the goods.

Several suggestions on revenge plots started again, but Kenna just laughed at each of them.

"I don't want revenge. I want to just forget him and move on." She looked over to the table and noted the pitcher was empty and it was dark outside. "Did we drink that already?"