Christmas Magic at the Tenby Crystal Shop by Kelly Matthews

Author:Kelly Matthews [Matthews, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

‘Your chariot awaits,’ Aidan hollered from the car as she left the cafe.

Cheeky bugger, she thought as she crossed the road with two polystyrene cups. As she approached, Aidan got out of the car.

‘Allow me,’ he said coming around to the passenger side.

‘I could get used to this treatment,’ she joked, handing him one of the cups.

Aidan’s eyes crinkled as he smiled. He opened the door and gestured her inside. ‘I'm sure you could…’ he closed the door. ‘... and I wouldn't mind,’ his voice dipped to a whisper.

‘What did you say?' She asked.

‘Nothing, no worries.' he slammed the door closed.

'So where are we going exactly?’

‘Preseli. Have you ever been there?’

‘Not to my knowledge but we do sell Preseli Bluestone in the shop.’

‘And what does that do?’

Zoe wasn't sure if he was teasing her.

‘You're really interested?’ She asked watching him smirk.

‘I'm intrigued. Your mother is a very interesting person. I've had lots of conversations with her when she's helped me out at the pub.’

‘Wait. What? My mother has been working for you?’

‘Oh shit. She asked me not to say anything. Look, it was only temporary so she could make a few bob. It shouldn't be a surprise to you anyway. You know the shop is in difficulty.’

‘Yeah, it is. And do you know who she's thinking of selling it too? Summers and Son.’

‘You're joking? That scumbag?’

‘That scumbag, but not if I've got anything to do with it. He won't be setting one foot in my shop.’

My shop? She thought. She'd never imagined herself saying that, but she had to admit that the past week it had felt like her own, and she wasn’t going to give it up without a fight.

Aidan switched on the radio. ‘Do you mind? I just want to check out the weather. I've heard a storm is coming.’

‘A storm? And we're heading to the mountains?’

‘I've taken this trip many times, don't worry it may just pass us.’

‘Who said I'm worried?’ She shrugged and sipped on her coffee.

Aidan gave her a sidelong glance, grinning from ear to ear. ‘You did, in not so many words.’

‘Whatever. So who is this guy we’re meeting?’

‘My uncle, Richard. He owns a Christmas tree farm and used to do the grottos but lately, he's been a recluse. It'll do him good to get out doing the thing he loves again.’

‘Poor guy. Well, I'm looking forward to meeting him,’ she looked out the window, noticing the dark clouds looming over the hillside. ‘Hope you’ve brought your brolly.’ Zoe laughed, but inside she felt nervous and couldn't understand why. ‘Gosh, we’re out in the sticks, aren’t we?’ She pulled out her phone, but as she figured, there was no signal bars on the screen.

‘Yeah, it’s very remote here,’ Aidan said, looking straight ahead at the narrow road. Trees towered overhead, forming an arch. And on the left, a wooden sign welcoming them to the Christmas Tree Farm came into view with an arrow pointing right. ‘I must warn you, he speaks his mind and may come across as offensive, but he’s really harmless.

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