Candy and the Chocolate Factory

Chapter Eleven: You Didn't Floss?

Charlie shook his head as he was shinning the shoe of his last customer. Did Mr. Wonka honestly think that he was fooling him by hiding behind his paper? First off his glass elevator was parked just across the street next to the candy shop his sister worked in. Second he was the only man that Charlie even knew who was daring enough to wear clothes of that such color and fabric. Lastly every so often he could see the chocolate maker peeking out from his paper at Candy across the street. It was kinda obvious by the look on the man's face he regretted what he had said and done to his sister but he wasn't about to let him off easy either.

Willy sat there as Charlie worked over his shoes every so often trying to sneak a peek at Candy from the Cherry Street Candy Shop Window. She was even more beautiful then the last time he had seen her he really hoped he could fix things he really didn't think he could live anymore without his little cocoa bean. " So it's sad what happened to that Wonka fellow, Wilbur...Wendell... Or other." He stiffened as he saw Charlie freeze a moment hoping he hadn't recognized his voice. " Willy Wonka " He sighed in relief " Right they say his candy isn't what it use to be. But I guess he's just a rotten guy and deserves it."

Charlie wanted to laugh at this ridiculous game that he was trying to play. " Yeah I guess." He noticed as Mr. Wonka's hands stiffened around his paper. " Have you ever met him ?" Charlie sighed as he continued to work on his shoes. " Once I thought he was great at first but then he turned out not to be so great. " Charlie smirked as he got a wicked idea. " Also he had a funny hair cut. " That got the man as he threw down his paper. " I do not!". " What are you doing here? " He looked at up into the sun glasses upon his face. " I don't feel so hot. What makes you feel better? "

Charlie set his tools aside as he answered him honestly " My family. " Willy leaned back and sighed. " Ewwww" Charlie shook his head " Maybe you should try it sometime. " Willy looked at him like he was crazy. " What and talk to my father. No thank you... At least not by myself." Charlie packed up his kit while looking at him. " I could go with you if you like I would just have to tell Candy first I was going. " That seemed to brighten the man up. " Would you? Well that would be great. " Charlie nodded as he stood to go tell his sister he was leaving with Mr. Wonka.

Candy was just putting her things away when her brother walked into the shop. " Hey sweetie you ready to head home? " Charlie gave her a sheepish look as she placed his kit inside her work locker. " Actually Candy um Mr. Wonka showed up and he asked my help with something. " She looked to her brother crossing her arms. " What exactly does he need help with and why do you think I should let you go? " Her brother was rubbing the back of his neck hiding his eyes from hers. " He wants me to go with him to settle things with his dad he is afraid to go alone. " Ok that put a little dent in the wall she had put around her heart. " Well that's alright I guess but you are not going alone I don't trust him. " She was to busy staring at Willy outside to notice the smirk on her brother's face.

Willy couldn't help the small smile that adorned his face as not only Charlie approached him but so did Candy. " She decided to come with us. " Willy smiled. " Well that's just great and I even brought the..." poor Willy was cut off as he smacked back into the elevator. " Willy are you alright ? " Blushing at Candy's concern he just nodded as he straightened out his hat. " I really need to be careful where I park this thing. " As soon as they were on their way Willy told them everything about his father clear up to why he left. Candy was furious how could the man just leave his son like that and at such a young age. Now she understood why Willy had behaved the way he did. She was still hurt and unsure if she could trust him again but she could now forgive him.

It wasn't long before they found themselves in the middle of a snowy plain with a single brownstone house before them. On a plague near the door was the name Wilbur Wonka D.D.S. explaining why the man was so against sweets. She watched as her brother rang the bell and a very severe looking man opened the door. " Yes do you have an appointment ?" It was clear as she looked at this man where Willy had gotten his violet eyes. " No but he's over do. " Hearing her brother's words she snapped out of her daze as Dr. Wonka ushered them inside. While Willy was made to sit in the chair she was busy looking at the pictures on the wall. It seemed Dr. Wonka did indeed miss and love his son and was proud of him. One picture in particular brought back a lot of memories.

It was the grand opening of Willy's factory and everyone was there. All the workers new and old even the press was there. Candy had a front row seat well more like a front hip seat. As Willy had her on his hip " Are you excited my little Cocoa Bean ?". Candy nodded as she looked around blinking her little eyes as all the flash bulbs went off. " How would my little Cocoa Bean like to cut the ribbon ?" Candy smiled and nodded reaching for the big scissors. " Now,now careful we'll do it together so you don't get hurt. " And together her and Willy cut the ribbon as the whole time the reporters were asking a ton of questions. Including who was the little girl that he was doting on so much.

Candy was pulled from her memories by Dr. Wonka's voice " Well lets see what the damage is. " Candy turned and watched as Willy opened his mouth while his father inspected his teeth. " I haven't seen bicuspids like this since..." awe so he had figured it out now. " Willy? " She watched as Willy sat up and gave a nervous smile. " Hi Dad. " Dr. Wonka smiled in return and shook his head. " All this time and you haven't flossed. " Willy's smile became bolder at his father's instant acceptance of him. " Not even once. " Then Dr. Wonka did something to shock Willy he hugged him. " Well how about some tea ?" We all nodded our consent to the man.

The rest of the evening was spent watching father and son catch up. Willy told his father everything though we weren't sure he believed him about the oompa loompas. All to soon it was time for us to go but just as I was about to walk out the door I felt a gentle hand grip my arm. " You know he is in love with you right ?" I turned to come face to face with Dr. Wonka. " No he doesn't he thinks of me like a daughter maybe or an old friend. " Dr. Wonka shook his head " My dear you do not look at a friend or daughter like that. Willy looks at you like I use to look at his mother. I realize he hurt you but I don't think he meant to he told me what happened. I don't think he considered you part of your family at all I think he considers you his. After all doesn't he call you MY Cocoa Bean. Just think about it and give him a chance please. "

I nodded at him as I walked to the elevator thinking the whole way home about the man's words. Was he right did Willy love me and see me as his?