The Little Island Flower Stall : A beautiful and totally addictive summer holiday rom com by Tilly Tennant

Author:Tilly Tennant [Tennant, Tilly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: 2025-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

At the end of the route, Diane gave her a surprising hug.

‘Same time next year, eh?’ she said, laughing, before disappearing into the crowds with the family who’d been waiting for her.

Bella wondered vaguely whether she was meant to wait around for someone to collect the jeep Diane had abandoned. Bernard arrived shortly afterwards with a small group who set about doing just that. He didn’t ask Bella to do anything else, so she assumed from that she was free to go.

She cast around, trying to spot Celestine. It took a while – the promenade where the parade had come to an end was heaving, busy with stalls, exhibits and visitors. Bella had almost given up when she spotted Dolly and made her way over to see if she knew anything.

‘Hello, my darling!’ Dolly waved. ‘Don’t you look a picture! I think blue is your colour.’

‘I’m sweating in all this wool, I know that.’ Bella swept a hand across her damp forehead. ‘I’m going to have to get changed as soon as I can find Celestine. I don’t suppose you know where she went?’

‘Funny you should say that – I’ve been wondering the same.’

‘I wish she had a phone.’

‘She’s got a phone,’ Dolly said.

‘A mobile.’

‘What would she want one of those for at her age?’

Bella shook her head with a wry smile. ‘I’m sure she doesn’t care either way, but it would make life a lot easier for me.’

‘I expect she’ll turn up. I’ll have a look for her if you like.’

‘If it’s no trouble.’

‘Not a bit. I’ll tell her you’re looking if I see her.’

Bella was about to make some kind of plan for a meeting spot if Dolly did happen to see Celestine, but Dolly was already on her way. Bella called her back, but the old lady didn’t hear and disappeared into the crowds with surprising speed.

‘Boo!’

She turned around to see Rory behind her and forced a brief smile.

‘Oh…’ he added, ‘I was hoping for a bit more enthusiasm. Something wrong?’

‘No… actually I’m not sure. I don’t think so. Dolly says not, but…’

‘You’re not convinced? Anything I can do to help?’

‘I don’t think so. I can’t find Celestine.’

‘Oh, OK…’ Rory looked confused. ‘You want me to look for her?’

‘I should probably go and find her,’ she continued. ‘I’m sure she’s fine, but I’ll be happier once I know that.’

‘I’ll come.’

‘Honestly, there’s no point. I won’t be long. Where will you be? We’ll come back to you as soon as I’ve got her.’

‘Should I wait by the fish and chip van? I’m starving, so I might get something to eat while I wait. Unless you want me to hang on for you…’

‘Don’t do that; I’m not sure how long I’ll be. If you get sick of waiting and want to move on, just text and let me know.’

‘OK…’ He paused, shielding his eyes for a moment as he stared intently at a spot along the promenade. ‘I’m not sure, but I think I might have just seen your great-aunt.

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