THE ISLAND BRIDE : CHAPTER 1 – 10

THE ISLAND BRIDE : CHAPTER 1 – 10

CHAPTER 3

A CONVENIENCE STORE
(Oliver’s second work place)

“We would like two of these” The three school girls said as they kept starring at Oliver who stood behind the counter. Taking their request.

“Can we get your number?” One of them dared to ask.

“No” Oliver replied as he gave them their goods. Disappointed by his cold rebuff. The girls left the convience store.

“You really are a celebrity” James a college of Oliver said as he moved towards him.

“Celebrity?”

“Of course. Don’t you realise that us having this much customer is because of your good looks.

The female customer all come here just see your face but your cold attitude will send them all away”James explained.

“They aren’t there because of my good looks. They are here to shop” Oliver said.

“Look around you and tell me that again” James countered and he did as he said only to see most of the female customers starring at him.

“You are really famous here Oliver. They keep telling me to give them your number”

“Don’t you dare give it to them” Oliver warned.

“I wont. I have to go out to get the latest goods the boss wants but…. who is she?”James asked and knowing that it might another customer wanting to see him. Oliver continued his work with his head down bent.

“Middle age women, single women and even school seniors all come here to see you but it will be a first seeing a lady in her wedding dress” James commented and on hearing that. Oliver head snap up and he saw Isobel standing by the door way. Waving at him.

“Are you getting married to her or what?”James muttered beside him.

“It’s not what you think” Oliver replied as he left the counter to go and meet her.

“What are you doing here?” He asked.

“I told you that I will see you again and here I am” She replied grininng widely.

“Did you follow me?” He asked.

“I didn’t. I just heard the owner of the bakery talking about you with her friend and they happened to mention here. So I came in search of you” Isobel stated proudly.

“I really think you should go back to the hotel now. You are starting to get…..”

“On your nerves?” She finished his sentence looking sadly.

“No I wasn’t going to say that” Oliver said trying to cajole her.

“I don’t care! I get on people nerves too and if am getting on yours you will just have to accept it. I won’t be leaving here” Isobel stated firmly and Oliver sighed out in frustration.

“What do you want from me exactly?”He asked.

“A shelter and lots of food” Isobel added.

“Is food all you know?”He asked.

“It is and by the way I saw some delicious snack on the shelf outside. I will buy some while I wait for you to finish your work” She said walking off and not giving him the chance to reply.

Oliver went back to the counter only to be questioned by James.

“Who is she? “James asked.

“Just someone”Oliver replied.

“Just someone? You hardly know anyone here”James said starring at Isobel who was already munching on a chocolate bar.

“I hardly but thanks to her. I will” Oliver muttered as he watched her happily chewing the candy.

“Someone or no someone. All I can say is that she’s gorgeous” James confessed as they kept on starring at her.

That was the same thought that ran through his head when he saw her. Oliver thought as he stared at Isobel again.

“She is” Oliver found himself muttering back as he hid a smile.

Isobel sat outside feeling the cold night air while waiting for her stranger to finish his job.

Thinking about it now made her realise that she doesn’t even know his name. As soon as he comes out. She will ask for his name.

“Why is she in a wedding dress. Is it Halloween already” A lady said to her friend as they walked past her.

She has to get rid of the dress before they all think she is a psycho. She thought as her stranger finally walked out of the convience store.

She raised her hand to him to call for his attention but he ignored her moving towards his bike..

She stood up and went to him “Done already?”She asked

“I called the head of the chi resort and told them you are here. Your father is sending some men to come get you. I suggest you go with them “He said as he got on his bike.

“But I don’t want to go back there. Can’t you help me? I promise to repay you for your help” She said.

“I already have enough on my plate. I don’t want you adding more to it. Goodbye Isobel” He said as he started his bike and drove off.

Isobel stood there starring after him. How could he have given her out in that way? She thought sadly.

She was still thinking of where to go when she three cars coming and knowing that it might be her father guards.

She took to her heels. She was still running when a bike stopped in front of her.

“Get on” Her stranger offered and immediately she sat on it and he drove off without the guards noticing her.

Oliver stopped in front of the little house he was staying and she got down looking at him in a strange way.

“What’s wrong?” He asked.

“Why did you come back to help me?”She asked in return.

“You told me you would pay me and that’s why I came back” he said.

“I will surely pay you. Am a woman of my word” Isobel said.

“I hope so” Oliver said as he walked past her to open the door.

“You know my name but I don’t know yours” Isobel said.

“It’s Oliver. Oliver Hayes” He said.

“Oliver. I like it but it will be much more better if I call you Olive” she said.

“I hate being called…..”

“I hope you treat me better from now on Olive!” She said enthusiastically as she stretched forth her hand to him for a shake.

THE ISLAND BRIDE : CHAPTER 1 – 10

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