Thorny kind of Love

Chapter 5

Ben's POV

I finally caught up with Flynn and we end up talking nonstop, mostly catching up on his life and mine. I'm amazed at the story Flynn tells of how run down the place was when he first got here and there were only 4 rooms, most of the previous staff left because of financial reasons.

Flynn admitted that he just wanted to dump the place and sell it to anyone interested, but knowing that his parents put their heart and soul into this place managing to send Flynn to university with the little income the place made. Chantal convinced him that she will stay with him and together they will make something out of the old B&B.

Within in time, Flynn managed to renovate this place and built on an extra 6 rooms, He employed new staff and confirms that even they are like family to him, they stuck by him through the first 3 months of almost no guests and little wages. Looking back now he said that he would never give up this piece of heaven.

The engagement party will be happening on Saturday evening, 3 days away. Flynn shows me around the B&B and we end up in the foyer of the restaurant, we stop and continue chatting for a few more minutes, I remind Flynn to take me tomorrow to the nearest bank to sort out my currency problem. Just as I want to make my way back to my room, I lock eyes with what I almost thought was an angel. She was staring at me with her light brown eyes.

She immediately turns away and almost loses her balance trying to walk away, her long dark curly hair bouncing as she does so. I notice her wearing the B&B uniform, so I guessed she is a staff member. A lady is waving her hand in the direction of the young lady and I see her writing down something and make her way to the counter. I can't help but admire her body, she is perfectly built and the tight uniform makes her look so damned sexy.

"So supper is always very delicious but you can choose from the menu." Flynn continues. "Oh yes of course thank you again for the invite and hospitality, I just need to send some emails, and then I'll have supper." I agree. Flynn moves directly in front of me and blocks my view of the young lady, "I'll leave you now so that you can relax a bit and I have to attend to Chantal's family but we can catch up again later." He says and leaves. When I look up in the direction of the restaurant, the young lady is nowhere to be seen, so I head to my room hoping that I will see her when I come for supper.

Bell's POV

I almost jump on Jessica with happiness when she clocks in. Jessica works the evening shift waitressing at the restaurant, we are 3-day waitresses and 2 evening waitresses. I occasionally cover Jessica's shift as she has a 5-month baby that often gets sick, so she always considers me to replace her when her baby is not well, knowing my financial state. Jessica is 27 and got married last year. She is very dark-skinned with pitch-black eyes and brownish hair and she gained some weight after having her baby.

"You're very happy to see me." She laughs. "Yes, I am." I agree. I am tired but I don't admit my actual reason, I just want to get far away from the early embarrassing moment regarding that young man. "See you tomorrow and enjoy the rest of your evening," I say to Jessica and swipe out with my clock card, I quickly grab my bag and head out the back entrance, I'm joined by Claudia as we head towards Mike's taxi together.

As I open the door to the house, Uncle Danny exits from the bathroom. "You're home." He says. "Yes and thank you once again, Uncle Danny, was there any problems with my dad?" I ask. He says no and bragged of how he beat my dad 3 times in a row playing solitary.

I was glad that my dad was at least sitting up and enjoying playing cards, ever since the pain in his back, he became very withdrawn and didn't even go sit in the tiny garden we had and neither would he go visit any friends.

After Uncle Danny left, I make my dad some tea and give him some of the biscuits I bought at the restaurant, it was his favorite. We catch on the day and get interrupted by a call from my brother, he calls occasionally to check up on us, but mostly to get an update on my dad's health, I am always careful not to mention too much of our financial problems.

I kiss my dad's forehead, say goodnight and head to the bathroom, I run the bath and undress folding my uniform neatly. I slowly slide into the warm bath filled with daisy breeze bubble bath, the warm water does wonders to my throbbing feet. Relaxing, I think of the day and replay the scene of that handsome guy at the restaurant, I wonder if he is a friend of Flynn or a family member, he doesn't look anything like Flynn so he couldn't be family and he doesn't look like Chantal either, I come to the conclusion that he was a family friend.

Why was I thinking of this guy? Men like that don't go for girls like me unless they only want to mess around while they visiting and no fucking way will I allow myself in such a situation. Did I just consider a relationship with him? What is wrong with me? I think my brain is tired and overthinking. Maybe I just need to get a good night's sleep. With that said, as soon as my head hits the pillows, I'm knocked out.

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