Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband - Chapter 55

Chapter 55: Granny’s games.

Amon looked at the ghosts that were confidently hiding in the cafe. Some were even taunting him by sticking their tongues out because they knew they were untouchable as long as Phoebe was there.

He laughed again, softly and turned to leave.

“I will see you around.”

Phoebe heard these words along with the chiming of the door as Amon was leaving. She wasn’t sure if she had made a friend or an enemy. He was surely displeased that she had saved the two ghosts so maybe an enemy.

She sat down, groaned and banged her head against the table. “Why does trouble keep finding me?” she mumbled.

The others had no idea what had just gone down. It all seemed like some scripted drama. Amon flying back without being hit physically was the cherry on top.

Andre was even making notes and muttering lines he didn’t want to forget.

“I am the exception, the only exception. Life is for the living…”

David slapped him on the back of the head before going to check on Phoebe. He put a hand on her back and gently spoke into her ear.

“Are you okay?”

“Mmm.” she mumbled.

He sighed loudly and whispered to her, “I am sorry but i have to go now. There is an emergency at the lab which needs my attention but i will be back soon. Call me if you need anything.”

She raised her head and pointed at the Mayfair boys. “Take them, i am tired.”

She lowered her head on to the table again. The weariness of what had been a long day covered her like a blanket. All she needed was a small nap for while.

David, ruffled her hair gently, kissed her on the ear and stood up.

“Hey, Mayfair, with me. If you argue i will get Polly to carry you both out princess style and i will be recording.”

The two brothers shared a look and stood up. They planned to discuss all they had seen and heard when they were alone. For now, Luke just wanted to send the strands of Phoebe’s hair which he had picked off her dress to the lab.

“Bye beautiful Phoebe, thank you for hosting us. I will come back soon, maybe tomorrow and you can teach me…..”

David pulled Andre out as he was yapping loudly.

After they left, the cafe was closed again and Phoebe went into her office to take that nap which she wanted. She left behind the saxon spirit, Connie, Rosette and the other ghosts engaged in a heavy gossip session.

The general subject was Phoebe’s coolness and the way she bravely faced a ghost catcher to defend the two ghosts.

By this time tomorrow, the showdown between Phoebe and Amon would have made it to almost every city in the country, driving more ghosts to Citrus city.

When Phoebe woke up, the shop was empty so she decided to take a stroll in town like she did most nights just to pass time.

Her peaceful stroll however was interrupted by a scream. She quickly looked in the direction from which the voice came, it was an old woman wailing that her bag had been stolen.

What irked Phoebe the most was the fact that no one was helping her.

“There is no humanity left in this world, no wonder there are many evil spirits roaming around.”

Phoebe rushed to where the old woman was sitting on the ground. She had a long black scarf covering her head and shoulders, she was also wearing big black shades which looked to be uncomfortable since they covered most of her face.

“Grandma are you alright? Please stand up.” Phoebe helped the old woman up, they moved and sat on a park bench that was closeby.

“Those horrible boys surrounded me and took my bag. In it was the only money I have remaining. I wanted to buy a yarn because my grandson’s birthday is coming up and I promised to knit a scarf for him. What is this old woman going to do now?” She rubbed her nose with the edge of the long scarf.

The more the old woman talked, the more Phoebe frowned.

[Her voice sounds so familiar, I don’t know where I’ve heard it]

Phoebe tried to study the old woman’s face but to her disappointment, she pulled the big glasses closer to her face.

Phoebe’s stomach churned because she hadn’t eaten much that day. She didn’t even get to enjoy her coffee earlier and was really hungry.

“Grandma, let’s eat first and then go to the police.” She raised to her feet and helped the old woman to stand.

With hesitation, the old woman announced that she had no money. “How can I buy food when all my money is gone, young lady are you deaf?” She used a scolding tone which caused Phoebe to chuckle.

“I never said that you are paying, the bill is one me so let’s go eat something. Someone once told me that when you are sad, you should eat something warm to forget your worries.” Phoebe wrapped her arm around that of the old woman.

“That’s what I believe…..hold on, where did you hear that? I tell that to my grandson often.” She frowned and then smiled only to reveal her crooked bottom teeth.

That voice, that smile and those fake teeth juggled something in her mind particularly because she had seen them before. Phoebe paused her footsteps and stared at the old woman. It all started to come together. It was so funny that she had to hold back greatly not to reveal what she knew.

Phoebe never would have imagined in her life that someday, this disguise would be used on her. It was grandma Saxon’s go to outfit when she was scoping out potential daughters-in-law for the many men in the Saxon family.

[Old lady, you are really one of a kind.]

She decided to play along with her. “My own grandma was the one who taught me that. Actually you and her would get along so well, she even looks just like you.” Phoebe held Grandma’s hand tightly as they walked.

To make the night more interesting, Phoebe decided to do things to cajole Grandma Saxon to see if she could come out of her disguise. She chose to take her to a food stall, one of those that sold street food which rich people never touched.

“Here we go, this place is good enough. I know the uncle who owns it and he is a great cook.” She made the old lady sit down.

The stall was nothing more than a small open tent and a few tables and chairs. Despite the furniture being old, it was rather clean which was something Phoebe always liked about this place.

“Grandma, they sell chicken feet, duck blood, pig ears, roasted goose, barbecued beef slices, fries, cheese burgers, fried squid and roasted potatoes. They also have beer, soda and steamed vegetables. Do you want to eat?”

Having been pampered all her life, she expected Grandma Saxon to reject the meal however to Phoebe’s surprise, the old woman made herself comfortable and even loudly shouted out an order like most customers were doing.

“Bring us two beers, one plate of fries, chicken feet, fried squid, roasted potatoes and add some steamed vegetables too. Don’t skim on the carrots, at my age doctors tell me to eat carrots a lot.”