Red String Of Fate

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

I looked in at the luxurious suite that Jayson had booked for me. I mean, he even paid for it. I sighed contentedly and headed straight for the spa. I experimented with multiple scented soaps before I drifted off to sleep, positioned comfortably, and let the music I had on play for a while. After a few hours, my beautiful tranquil trance was disrupted.

“What the fuck!?” A deep angry voice sounded and I instantly jerked awake. I stared at the tall guy wearing a suit that was staring down at me.

“Holy shizzcakes.” I instantly cowered further down hiding below the bubbles.

“What the hell are you doing in my suite?” Anger and frustration seeped into each of his words.

“What the hell are you doing in my suite?” I shot right back at him.

“This has been my suite for –” I held the bang of my door and another man came rushing in.

“Sir! Sir!” A man in black holding a serving plate rushed in. “A lady has booked this room this time. You’re arrival was quite sudden. I’m sorry for the inconvenience but there weren’t any suites left and -”

“And you chose to accommodate this lady instead of me?” He demanded harshly.

“But sir, customer service does come first. Your father has organized another room for you. This way please.” He motioned desperately towards the door and kept bowing in apology before following the suited man out.

“Oh god, I just arrived and things go wrong already.” I leaned back and sighed.

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I found a market place quite close to the hotel. The crowd there was huge and stall owners were yelling all over the place. I walked up and down each street leisurely occasionally buying some stuff. I walked up to this handmade jewellery store. The lady was really nice, and gave me a free one along with the five that I bought. A grey scarf for Jayson and a new sewing kit for Mish. I was really feeling the heat at noon and decided it was time to head into some place for lunch. I walked into the nearest place that had a food ad on the window.

I dropped my bag down on a table and sat. “Excuse me?” I called tentatively wondering if the owner was in. An elderly Chinese man emerged from around the corner and smiled.

“You want menu?” He croaked out in his broken English. I looked around the table and realised there wasn’t one.

“Yes please.” He disappeared for a moment and came back holding a bunch of menus. “Oh, I only need one.”

“Here. Here. Take.” He held them all out and I gave him a slightly confused look at the bizarre gesture before politely taking them all.

“Thanks.” I opened the top one and gave it a quick look before picking the first thing that was on the menu. “A short soup please.”

“Yes. Wait a moment.” The man hobbled off and began to cook. I then noticed how small the place was. No-one was in here and the tables seemed very antique. After about 10 minutes, he came out with a short soup.

“Thank you very much.” I sipped at the soup then picked up the chopsticks and popped the first wonton in my mouth. “Delicious.” I smiled merrily at him and he nodded before hobbling away.

I wonder why this place was empty. I mean, it had the traditional Chinese structuring and the light came through the openings but really, no-one was here. I glanced around once more before dismissing the peculiarity and spooning up some soup and drinking it slowly.

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I made my way back into the hotel slowly and felt the refreshing air conditioning as I walked into the lobby. The weather today was really too hot to be outside in but nevertheless it didn’t stop me from going out. I pressed the up button for the lift a couple of times before leaning against the glass beside it, waiting for it to come down.

“Reni?” A familiar voice spoke out from beside me and I spun around in surprise. I don’t know anyone in London yet. I l jumped in surprise at who I saw before me.

“Oh my god! You!”

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Ahh. Chapter 4. Finally. Sorry, I know it's short but I promise the rest is better and longer!

You know, it’s so hot here in Australia atm.

Gosh and it’s not even summer yet, just spring.

Dedicated to my bestie whose currently stalking me here >.>

Anyway, read vote comment and fan!

Skylass

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