The Girl in the Photograph

Rita’s jaw practically hit the gleaming marble desk. Her hand trembled as she lowered the telephone receiver, the sheer shock radiating from her wide eyes. The sneer she had worn just moments ago melted into a pale mask of disbelief. Swallowing her previous disdain with a visible gulp, she offered a stiff, awkward gesture toward the far end of the lobby. She directed Vivienne toward the private ex