Murderous Twins

Chapter 1 “What do you think?” Blaine circled the story in the newspaper before handing it to his twin brother. Lloyd read it, nodding thoughtfully. “Works for me. You picked a woman, so you get to do the deed.” He grinned. “Besides, it’s your turn.” Blaine leaned back, hands behind his head as he stared off into space. “According to the story, she’s attending the expo at the Convention Center as one of the featured speakers. I can meet her there, I’m sure. I’ll ask her advice on how to start my new—” he made finger quotes, “—business. Play into her ego. Then suggest we meet somewhere less crowded to talk, if she’s willing. I’ll offer to buy her dinner in exchange for her expertise.” “Since it’s you asking, you know she’ll accept.” “Of course,” Blaine replied with a smug grin. “We’ll have to figure out where that will be, and when.” Lloyd tapped his fingers together. “The when will be up to her, obviously. She’s a busy woman.” He sneered as he said that. “How about the new restaurant that opened last month in Cherry Creek Mall?” “That should work,” Blaine agreed after picturing its location. “Meanwhile, you’ll be very visible doing what, when she and I have left the restaurant and I’ve escorted her to her car in the parking garage?” “If she parks there,” Lloyd pointed out. “She might take a cab.” “In which case, I’ll be a gentleman and offer her a ride home. After all, I’ll have parked in the garage, because it’s much more convenient to the mall than trying to find a place on the street.” Lloyd nodded. “Excellent. I think I’ll—” he stressed the word, “—feel the need for a couple of cocktails at Departure to decompress after dealing with her. I do love the view of the city at night from the rooftop. Don’t you?” “That’s certainly what I’ll tell anyone who might ask. Make sure you talk to people while you’re there, especially the waiter and bartender.” Lloyd rolled his eyes. “I have been around the block a couple of times. I know the routine.” They both laughed.