The Foretelling (Charlotte Bloom #1) by Amanda Richardson

Author:Amanda Richardson [Richardson, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

PART THREE

Helen and George had kindly refunded my week’s stay at the Parc, as well as all meals, even though I had insisted I pay for them. But they were stubborn, and pretty soon they were welcoming me into the Parc-Le-Bouveret family. We made plans to go into Swansea the next day to purchase a computer and, much to my dismay, I realized they knew absolutely nothing about computers or the Internet. It was kind of admirable. I would be the point of reference for anything computer-related. The free room and board was a steal in and of itself, I thought, thinking of the gourmet meals I’d be eating daily. I wouldn’t be making as much as I had been making in L.A., of course, but it would be enough to bolster my savings a little bit before going home.

After a quick discussion about my compensation, we all walked into dinner together – the two owners of a bed and breakfast and their new employee. Lucy and Ted were there, this time in separate chairs, and the Braine family was seated at the other end of the table. I noticed Alec was missing. I didn’t have to ponder for too long about where he’d gone after our conversation, because pretty soon traditional Welsh Cawl was being served in large bowls to each guest.

I inhaled the scent of the stew, which was absolutely lovely. The lamb was tender, and the carrots, onion, and leek gave it an almost tart taste. There was a bit of melted butter to give it a little bit of richness, but not too much. I was afraid I might drool all over the front of my shirt: it was that good. I was not going to mind staying here for a while – although I might need to buy bigger pants. I never ate this well at home, which was lucky for me, because I’d always maintained a slim figure. Now, I wasn’t so sure. This might put me over the edge, but I didn’t mind one bit.

I barely noticed when Alec walked in, sat down, and began eating his stew quickly. He passed around beers. Now I knew where he’d gone. We all cheers’d (except for the Braine children, obviously) and quietly slurped up our meals. We all requested seconds, which sent Katie and Helen into a happy little tizzy. I ate my seconds and sat back, absolutely stuffed and completely satisfied. I sipped my beer and looked around. Everyone seemed so content and happy. I was going to like working here.

When people began to slowly trickle out, I saw Alec get up and leave. I was so full. I could barely walk, but maybe a nice walk outside would settle my stomach. It was still warm out. Summer had finally descended onto Wales. A very small part of me hoped to see Alec outside, and to my pleasant surprise, he sat on the front porch drinking a beer. I sat down next to him.

"So…

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