49 The Canterbury Isles Part 1 (2/2)
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With the help of Laila and Loreley, Olivia was unpacking her bags when Agni walked into the room from the connecting door. ”Oh your all together that's fantastic!I don't need to go searching for you individually.” she said loudly.Olivia turned to look at Agni and noticed that she purposely left the connecting door ajar.”Mother you are looking lovey today.The food here must be great as you look softer then before.” she said happily.
A vein started to appear on Agni's forehead as she continued to smile ”Why yes it is!I just came to see if you want to join your father and me for a late lunch down in the courtyard.It's so lovey out that we can't stay in doors.”
”That sounds wonderful mother!Since my dear sisters helped me unpack we can all go down together now.” she said happily.A viscous flash went through Agni's eyes as she made eye contact with Olivia, her smile never leaving her face ”Wonderful I will let your father know we are going together...”
Olivia watched as Agni left the room and closed the connecting door.She grabbed a pad of paper and scribbled on it quickly 'Room and clothes are probably bugged.Not safe to talk, when we go swimming we can be alone.”Laila shivered as she read the last bit of the not while Loreley grabbed her hand.They all nodded to one another and followed Olivia out the room and into the corridor.
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The courtyard was equally amazing as the the rest of the hotel.It was located at the back of the hotel.There were two massive, walk in pool that connected to each other with a lazy river.There were tables and chairs, with massive tye-dye umbrellas for people to sit and place an order, lounging chairs by the pool, a swim up bar in the center of the biggest pool and colorful flower beds everywhere.
As the Steel family sat down at the table Olivia admired the table top that was decorated with the same mosaic tile art she had seen in the lobby.”Agni this place is so beautiful!I can't believe the whole family is staying here for two weeks.” she said happily, then her eyes went wide and she brought her left hand to her mouth ”Oh I'm so sorry I was too excited I mean... mother.Please forgive me, I did not mean to offend.” she said as she dropped her eyes to the table.
Agni brought her own left hand up, placed it elegantly on her own chest and started to laugh. ”It's alright Livy bear!Being here makes you forget yourself doesn't it?”
Both women laughed merrily but underneath a storm was brewing.A waiter came up and took their order.After the waiter left people and staff recognized Olivia and Avery.They all came to say hello and give their congratulations to the family.Unknown to them Agni was wringing the napkin under the table, trying to control her temper.
When the staff brought out their food they all started to dig in, after some bites of food Laila became extremely pale.”Oh honey you don't look so good.Darling do you mind going back to the room, on the bathroom counter there is white bottle with the orange cap on it.Please bring it here quickly.I think Laila is having a hard time digesting her food since we are having such a late lunch.”
Avery nodded and rushed back into the hotel.Agni watched Avery run back and once he was out of sight she turned her cold gaze to Olivia.”Livy bear, you should keep eating since your eating for twonow.” she said rather loudly.People that were close enough to hear what was said started to whisper around them.
Olivia kept her smiling face intact ”Your so funny 'step' mother!I took every love lesson you gave me to heart and kept my virginity well protected.So Eli and I are marrying each other for love and nothing else.” she said even louder.
”Little Livy bear, I'm so happy for you even though you went through such a traumatic experience of near **** and you still managed to keep your man close to you, it is quite admirable!”
”Yes 'step' mother I know what you mean but please remember that if it wasn't for Eli saving me from the near **** I would have had an even more traumatic experience or worse I would have died... he taught me not to be afraid of people and stayed a true gentleman so I could fully trust again he is truly wonder.”
”I would also like you to know, 'step' mother what I love the most aboutEli is that he got father's permission and even used the same ring my 'birth' mother was given when father proposed to her.I don't know any man who could be sweeter and more romantic than he is.” Olivia said as she glowed with admiration.
Agni bite back her lip as the crowd who moved their chairs a little closer started to whisper in delight, that this young girl found such an amazing man and was quite remarkable herself to over come such trying times in her life.