Chapter 27

"You're sure you don't know where she is? How is that possible? You're her only friend." The blonde man half yelled, half asked. His very obvious frustration was laced in his voice, but she, Mel, did not care. The last person that needed to know of Jojo's whereabouts was Harris. It did not matter if he wouldn't stop asking questions.  She feigned a broad smile, obviously too broad to be real, before looking up at him.  "So, you really want to know where she is, don't you?"  "Yes, Mel. Yes, I do." He replied.  Mel watched as his eyes brightened with anticipation. It would be fun for her to play around his head, just a little bit.  "I thought so. Well, I'll tell you." She leaned into the counter and watched as his eyes brightened with anticipation. Mel fought back the scornful laughter that escaped her throat. The man was too gullible.  "After you serve tables 18 and 21 for me." She pushed the notepad to his side of the table and watched it roll until it touched his elbow.  Harris's shou