Alfie the Holiday Cat by Rachel Wells

Author:Rachel Wells [Wells, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers
Published: 2017-09-22T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

It was hard to believe we were just into our third week in Lynstow, almost half way through our summer break. And in many ways it felt as if we’d been here forever; Seabreeze and the village felt like home. In other ways there seemed to be so much to do that it would never be finished. Matt and Jonathan were gone again, until Friday, when Tomasz would be coming down with them. I was still worried about the conversation between Tomasz and Franceska, I hated it when there were any problems with my families, but I heard no more about it. Franceska was putting a brave face on things, as if nothing was wrong, and if she spoke to Tomasz, which I am sure she did, she did it out of earshot of all of us.

Polly chivvied Colin, saying she wanted to step up the progress. She was slightly panicked that we didn’t have long and she didn’t trust any major works to take place after we left. With the minor blips that Liam had been responsible for, they were playing a bit of catch-up and Polly said they couldn’t tolerate any more delays.

However, the attic was almost finished. A bathroom had been installed, and Liam and Mark were painting the rooms as per Polly’s instructions before the carpets were laid. Colin and Pete were working on the outside of the house and I thought that Liam surely couldn’t wreak any havoc with the painting, but I kept an eye on him when I could, just in case.

I was sitting upstairs watching Liam like a hawk, or a very devoted cat at least; I’d made George come with me but he had fallen asleep in a sulk. I was also cleaning myself after having had a small snack but then who said cats can’t multi-task? Today Liam was looking so innocent as he painted one of the rooms. He did keep checking his watch though.

‘Liam, I’m going to grab a bite to eat, do you want to come?’ Mark said.

‘Nah, mate, I’m good, I want to get this painting done.’ As soon as Mark left he looked at me, then he looked at George who was asleep nearby. I narrowed my eyes at him. What was he doing?

He grabbed a step ladder, put it up near the skylight and opened it. He climbed up and although I am not a fan of heights, I soon realised I had no choice but to follow him. I saw Liam climb out, what was he up to? I climbed up the ladder and perched on the top, looking out. To my absolute horror, Liam was standing on the roof. It didn’t look safe but he seemed quite comfortable on it.

‘Oh for goodness’ sake,’ he said when he saw me peering out. I noticed he had a tool with him and I suddenly got the feeling he was going to smash the other skylight window, then make out it couldn’t have been him as he was in a different room.

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