Voodoo Kiss (27 page)

Taking a deep breath, I step in the middle of the room and raise a cheap champagne glass. "Ladies, thank you so much for being here today." My voice starts shaky, threatening to break any moment, but I continue, "I'm Sarah, thirty-four, and divorced with a wonderful daughter. During my long divorce from my two-timing ex-husband, I often debated whether to take him back because I must've done something to deserve his straying. I often wished I could rely on someone to guide me through those moments when I felt worthless."

Mel starts clapping and the others join in. I smile at the sympathetic faces and hold up a hand. "The Divorce Club's here to offer women moral support through their divorces. But our little group is much more than that."

I grab a stack of colorful brochures Mel designed a while back and hand them out as I speak, now fully confident as I gaze at the interested faces. "One membership option includes the full benefits package: weekly meetings, one-on-one counseling, advice on how to deal with single life, filing for child support, learning to let out your anger and rebuilding self esteem, polishing your social skills and a 24/7 hotline. We'll help you get a job and create a personalized battle plan uniquely designed to suit your needs. If you're moving, we'll help you pack and unload. If he's the one moving, we'll help you throw his belongings out the window."

Laughter fills the room. I smile.

"If you have difficulties getting the hubby to sign the papers, we'll come up with a strategy to get the leech out of your life." I raise my brows meaningfully. "And if you sign up today you'll get the full benefit package at half the membership price. Once again, thank you so much for coming. Mel and I will be happy to answer your questions."

"What do you mean by arrangements? You're not talking about hiring
thugs
, are you?" the redhead asks.

I laugh and the others join in, but I can sense the sudden uneasiness. "Of course not. We're not a gang. What I meant was transforming you into something he no longer wants. We'll use psychology, undercover work and female intuition."

Several heads bob and ahs and
ohs
echo through the room. Mel takes over as I walk to my desk with a few women following behind, some still clutching their brochures, others waiting for an admissions form. The redhead hands me her credit card while the intern girl is taking out her camera to shoot photos. My heart flutters in my chest and I can barely breathe, so I smile because my first client has just signed up.

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stores.

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Jayde
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