Chapter 4 – Entry #3

[Narrator: Nadia couldn't hear any more of the conversation between Zizi and Aunt Magda, but she continued to stand by the front door watching as the pair greeted her daughter, Ilona, who was returning home after finishing work for the day.

As I mentioned in the Prologue, Ilona is 22. She works at a tea shop, where she started working while she was still in high school. She manages the store now since Mrs. Radcliffe, the owner, has gotten older and prefers to leave the shop in Ilona's charge.

Meggie, Ilona's friend, should be arriving soon to have a tarot card reading.]

When Zizi’s car finally pulled away, Ilona came into the house smiling and shaking her head. She kissed Nadia and said, “Do those two ever stop quarreling?”

“It’s their standard argument. Someday, I’ll tell you all about it. Where’s Meggie?”

Ilona