Who's up for another chapter? Still don't own this crime fighting trio!
I opened the hotel room, hurried inside, locked the door, and sat on my bed. I grabbed one of the pillows and clutched it to my chest, crying softly.
After a few moments, I heard the doorknob jiggle. Then there was a card sliding and the door opened. Spare key, of course. Guess that was a waste of time.
I quickly dried my eyes with my sleeve.
"Nancy, I'm so-"
A knock came at the door.
"Who is it?" Frank called, still looking at me.
"Front desk," The voice answered.
Frank raised an eyebrow and turned around, opening the door.
I got up, crossing my arms, and walked slowly over, keeping a safe distance from Frank.
"Eddy!" Frank smiled, holding out a hand.
Edward gave him a look.
Frank cleared his throat. "I mean, Edward. What brings you here?"
"I got some complaints from the noise at breakfast." Uh oh.
"Oh," Frank chuckled slightly. "Just a silly fight. Everything's fine now."
"I don't think so," He said, glancing at me. I waved slowly.
"One woman said she overheard your "wife" saying she loved someone over the phone, with you behind her the entire time."
Frank shuffled his feet. He was there the whole time? Good to know.
"Another woman said she heard her say, and I quote, "I'm not ready to get into another relationship."
He chuckled again. "Who is when you're already married?"
He wasn't buying it. "I don't think so," He repeated. "I've been watching you two, and you don't behave like regular newlyweds."
"What are you talking about, Edward?" Frank said, pushing Edward's shoulder slightly. "We are so in love. I can barely keep the woman off me!"
Oh, I was gonna get him for that one.
Edward eyes darted to the rolled up sleeping bag in the corner.
"Oh, that?" Frank said, waving a hand aside. "I needed to sleep on the ground last night. She has the worst gas sometimes."
Edward's eyes grew wide, and Frank nodded.
I was gonna get him for that one, too.
Edward shook his head. Man, this guy could smell a lie a mile away. "Look, I don't know why you're here. Maybe it's to pull a trick on an old man like me…or maybe it's for those free chocolates they place on the pillows every other evening-"
"They do that here?" I blurted.
Edward glared at me. "But whatever the reason, your service is no longer needed here."
"Oh, Edward, come on," Frank tried.
He put up a hand. "Pack your bags, Mr. Dixon. You have one hour." Edward turned on his heel, getting ready to leave.
There was only one way to stop him. I had to convince him we were in love. So, as fast as I could, I ran up to Frank, turned him around and kissed him long and hard on the lips.
The kiss ended and Frank smiled. I tried my best to say, "For the case" with my eyes.
He nodded, and draped his arm over my shoulder, looking at Edward, whose mouth was dropped open.
"What'd I tell you?" Frank said, laughing. "She can barely keep her hands off me. Not even for five minutes."
I pinched his back and he yelped.
For the first time since we'd been there, Edward smiled. "Feisty little devil, isn't she?"
"More than you know," He said.
I pinched him again.
"I'm so sorry about the disturbance," Edward said, politely. "Enjoy the rest of your time here at Hotel Forever."
He bowed and walked off, wiping a drip of sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief. When he turned a corner, I leaned against the frame of the door and relaxed my shoulders.
"Smart thinking there, Nance," Frank said.
"Thanks," I breathed.
"I'm sorry about earlier."
I shook my head. "Forget about it."
"Guess we screwed up a little, huh?"
"Just a little."
"Maybe we should get some pointers from our neighbors," Frank said, jerking a thumb at Bess and Joe's room door.
I pulled Frank's hand off my shoulder and smiled, "Maybe."
I walked into our room, with Frank closely behind.
"So, about that kiss…" Frank began.
"Forget about that, too," I warned.
"Easier said than done," He said, sitting next to me on the bed.
Short, but hopefully nice? I like that chapter. I don't know why, but I do, lol. Please R&R!