CHAPTER 18 - WHAT GIVES?

Kara was in a daze while she threw copious glances at the gleaming gold bracelet that Nico forced her to wear.

It was an open bangle in solid gold with the initials NB in a rich flowy style.

The bracelet screamed elegance and luxury.

Kara could not help but notice how it shone when touched by light.

She stopped and looked closely at the bracelet, admiring its beauty.

Back in Nico’s car, she did not notice that small diamonds followed the path of the letters N and B.

Kara gasped.

“It’s beautiful!” Her friend Marmie, another barmaid at the hotel, exclaimed, grabbing Kara’s wrist for a closer look.

Kara did not notice her approach. Her eyes alternated between where she was going and the bracelet on her wrist.

Marmie came from the back.

Kara swallowed the expletive that nearly crossed her mouth in surprise.

“NB,” Marmie murmured, holding the bracelet for inspection. The wheels of her head rolled, and realization set in.

Kara, feeling uncomfortable, quickly snatched her ha