“You’re just too much for me sometimes, Ben.” One for me. “That was two for me,” I boasted, shooting my colleague a smug look. I guess that kind of money would keep you in sparkly jumpsuits and fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches for quite a while. Its $10,000 first prize attracted Elvis wannabes from all around the country. Of course it wasn’t the real Elvis I’d just spoken to, but merely an impersonator, one of many gathered in the convention centre for the city’s biennial Elvis talent competition.
In fact, as I cast my eyes over the large number of people milling around inside the cavernous room, I decided that I’d never seen so much straining white polyester in my life. I watched after him from my place in the foyer, noticing that his sequinned jumpsuit wasn’t kind to his podgy butt. “I will, little lady, I will,” he promised, sauntering through the doorway. He flicked me a brief salute and winked again. Good luck today, Mr Presley sir, and I hope you enjoy yourself.” I handed it back to him with another smile and waved him through. He winked at me and handed it over with a flourish, striking a pose while I checked it carefully. “I don’t want to be a hard-headed woman, but can I see your ticket please?” “Good morning, Mr Presley,” I said with casual cheerfulness, an easy smile ready on my lips. I spun around, coming face to face with Elvis. “Excuse me, pretty little lady,” drawled a friendly southern-US accent in my ear. JD Nixon is an Australian author and Australian English and spelling have been used in this book.ĭiscover other titles by JD Nixon at : All characters and locations in this publication are fictitious and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or real locations, is purely coincidental. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to and purchase your own copy. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people.
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