Hi everyone,
Welcome back to Mid Week Tease! This week I’m sharing another snippet from Unconventional. I hope you enjoy it!
“‘Fraid so, today.” He turned back to the worktop and resumed his speedy chopping. “It’s not easy getting people to help out. Folk are happy to just throw a bit of money our way to appease their consciences, but not actually get their hands dirty. One of my regular helpers is down with the flu, so the timing of your arrival couldn’t be better. I know you’re here under duress, but still, I’m grateful.”
I frowned, but decided not to take him to task about the comment. He was only telling the truth, after all. There were a million other places I’d rather have been. “So,” I said, too brightly, “what do you want me to do?”
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Four hours later, we’d handed out the last meal and were well stuck in to getting everything cleaned up. Maddox was tackling the kitchen while I was covering the dining area. Given the state of some of the pans we’d used, I think I got the better end of the deal.
As I wiped tables and chairs, flipped chairs upside down to rest on tables and swept and mopped the floor, I was deep in thought. Helping to serve up food to those who couldn’t afford it had been nothing like I was expecting. Far from it being the grim, depressing experience I’d imagined, it had been pretty damn uplifting.
“‘Fraid so, today.” He turned back to the worktop and resumed his speedy chopping. “It’s not easy getting people to help out. Folk are happy to just throw a bit of money our way to appease their consciences, but not actually get their hands dirty. One of my regular helpers is down with the flu, so the timing of your arrival couldn’t be better. I know you’re here under duress, but still, I’m grateful.”Grab your copy of Unconventional here: https://www.lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/unconventional/
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This one definitely has my interest. Great tease.
Oh, I like that it moved him. Great tease. Good character.
Great tease! I’m intrigued. 🙂 And I think she got the better end of the deal, too.
Sounds like an experience that may be repeated! Well done!
Heh, that’s what I’ve found, too. Great tease, Lucy.
I’m all intrigued. Great tease 🙂
The reward of a worthy job done. Hope they make something more out of their time together.
Love this teaser 🙂
Awesome tease! 🙂
Thank you, Susanne!
It’s a she 😉 but thanks!
Thanks, Jessica – I’m glad you liked it!
Possibly… thanks for stopping by!
Thanks Siobhan!
Yay! Thanks, Doris!
I’m sure they will, Angelica! 🙂
Thanks, Elodie!
Thanks Ravenna!