Chapter 4: Rocking taste buds
Taken by suprise, Arctic swerved with the intention of running after her but she was already opening the gate disappearing outside. The gate closed with a bang.
"Damn it! Was she flying?"
Knowing he wouldn't be able to catch up with her,he changed course walking towards the direction she came from.Then it struck him that she had just came from his Hotel and had met his sister..Berlah... She could give him some answers. Increasing his pace he started shouting his sister's name who for some reason was not replying to his calls.
Panicking, he started running towards the kitchen. Maybe something had happened to Berlah,Oh no! maybe that girl was not a good person, maybe she was one of their enemies, but she was crying in pain down the at the river! But why was her sister not responding?
He stormed inside the kitchen ,banging the door after him and found his sister eating. Eating....,he had been Panicking, yelling her name as he raced towards the kitchen yet his sister was calmly eating, she didn't even bother to look up when he entered.
"I have been calling you...." ,He started and still didn't get a reaction from her. She continued chewing greedily as if the meal she was eating was some second heaven.
"Berl,why are you ignoring me?"
Not looking up,Berlah twirled her spaghetti and then brought it to her mouth which dissapeared with 'swush' sound. Which annoyed Arctic even more.
"For someone who has never been a spaghetti fan,you seem to be enjoying them today",he continued.
Without lifting her face from her plate ,she gestured towards the bowl with the food.
"I'm not interested in the food,but at the girl who has just left,what was she doing here?". He jumped straight to the point,eager to know if her sister knew the girl. That got her attention and she looked up,her face morphed into excitement and hope,a change from her usual gloomy face since their hotel shut down.
"Taste the food first,then I'll tell you everything, you need the strength for it". She replied and shoved another spoon in her mouth,chewing loudly and oblivious to the stares his brother was giving him.
"I'm not hungry Berl,since when did you start beating around the bush?"He replied and pushed the plate aside. Berlah lifted her eyebrows mockingly then in a serious expression ,stood up and fetched a plate for Arctic,she served him and placed the meal on the table.
"Sit down and eat first,this meal will explain everything. "
Resigned,Arctic sat down,he was also hungry. He had not tasted anything since yesterday ,he had woken up late and had rushed to a meeting with some buyers who were interested in buying his hotel, which had not ended up well. He had realised he was not ready to sell Pacific. He lifted the spoon to his mouth and started chewing,his eyes rounded in suprise as he closed his eyes for a second to savour the taste. Opening his eyes,he shot his sister a serious look.
"Start explaining Berl".
"Arc,I don't know how to explain but she just bugged in here and told me she was here to save the hotel.....",
As Berlah narrated the events,Arctic continued to eat,she didn't even want a moment to pass without the food rolling in his mouth. For someone who did not enjoy vegetables, this was something else.
"Jesus!This is beyond good,I don't have the phrase to explain it."
Berlah nodded in reply ,it was what she had felt,it was a meal she had never tasted before,it looked simple but it rocked the taste buds that they wondered how good she was with other meals. It was also addictive, Arc was already shipping for the bowl to add more. They ate silently contemplating the days event. Berlah was the first to break the silence
"Arc,she is our saviour,imagine if such a meal is tasted by other people! she surpasses all the top Chefs that I know,and this is just vegetables!"
The girl was something else,so she wanted to save the hotel, if what her sister had narrated was true, then Arc was willing to give her a chance. He also wanted to see her eyes again, her green eyes,he wanted to know what was bothering her,why she was painfully mourning, he wanted to hold her and reassure her that everything was okay, to keep her safe. He wanted the little Angel by his side.She was a puzzle that was beckoning him to solve.
"Arc ,are you even listening to me?" Berlah tapped him on the shoulder, "you seem spaced out."
"I've met her before,yesterday actually ,I just hope she will come back tomorrow, she fled twice on seeing me,yesterday and today,and don't you dare laugh".
But Berlah was already rolling on the floor with laughter, she had never met a woman who didn't like his brother's company, every woman fought to cling to him,but running away from him,that had never happened. It was a wonder his women fan had left him as they heard his hotel was draining.
"I hope you didn't hurt her anyway ,it would complicate things."
"I didn't, you know me better than that,she's just something else that lady,she's something and I will find it out". Arc said and pulled his laptop then ushered his sister to come closer.
"Let's write the email ,shall we? Pacific is going to rise again, and this time,enemies will find it rough ".
"Right there with you bro,no mistakes this time".
From:Pacifichotelworldclass@gmail.com
To: Acaciakacy@gmail.com
We hope this email finds you well,we are highly pleased with your interest in our hotel and just like you,we really want to save it,therefore we invite you tomorrow to discuss the way forward.
Welcome to our team.
Best regards,
Management.
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"Westlands".
Acacia told the driver while slowly calming her racing heart. She didn't understand why meeting the blue-eyed man always made her want to do stupid things,first,she had fell in a river,swam and fled,and now,she had just risked her life fleeing as if something was chasing her,knocking people on the busy streets until she had found a Taxi.
The most confusing thing was that for some reason,she felt alive,alive with anticipation, with excitement and yearning. Only two occasions and a few seconds meeting and he had brought in the cheeky side of her. A part of her that was buried with her grandmother had arisen and she had not been aware of it ,until it had happened.
She had never been closed up,growing up on the Island ,she had always been a curious child,who wanted to explore everything ,she had a carefree mind and was one of the most loved child on the blocks. She was known everywhere and adding to the fact that her grandmother was the Island leader,it even made her popular. Her doughnuts and cookies were also popular ofcourse.
Her grandmother had satisfied her curiosity and taught her everything she needed to know in life. At five years she had known her way around the kitchen and despite everyone trying to keep her out of it,she always sneaked inside to try and experiment her knowledge. They had travelled in different countries and she had learnt different cuisines. Her favourite was the African and Italian cuisines. She reminisced her first trip to Naples in Italy where she had learnt how to prepare Pizza. She fought a tear that was threatening to fall .
Thinking of her grandmother always made her sad,even if it was good memories . There was no part of her life where her grandmother was not involved, the old woman had even taught her how to swim herself. She never understood why when it came to her she had done everything herself, but it had dawned on her when she died,she couldn't trust anyone . With her powers and her uniqueness, she was bound to make allies and enemies.
It was not long after her grandmother's death that things had started to change and her life had started to gain complications. She was not safe anymore. The people who had loved her had turned against her.
"We are here ". The Taxi driver interrupted her thoughts. She paid the driver and alighted from the car .
Westlands was one of the most richest neighborhood in the Spoon City.Her grandmother had bought one of the most beautiful homes in the area. She tapped a code on the footgate and it opened then closed itself once she was safe inside.
Not wanting to draw much attention, her grandmother had built a a two-storey simple bungalow with a tropical garden setting. It was a simple beautiful home on the outside. Acacia loved it here. Inside was a different story altogether. The front door opened to reveal a wide resting lounge which had beautiful black resting chairs facing the front lawn. One way- see through glasses adorned the walls. Their were two doors of which one led to the lounge kitchen and one led to the central hallway . The building had four large bedrooms ,a living room,utility room,gym,other functional rooms and Acacia's favourite place ,the kitchen. It was on the west wing of the building. The kitchen windows faced the small garden outside.
Acacia went to her bedroom, just like her grandmother's, this was also a primary bedroom . The golden floor lamp provided a soft ambience,lighting the grey wall panneling and bringing a soft glow to the room. Acacia walked to the bay windows and opened the white curtains. Sunset light filled the room ,sighing in relief,she watched the sun set for a few minutes,keeping her thoughts at bay. This always calmed her,she then proceeded to shower. Her phone placed on the dressing table pinged as she dressed and her face lit up already knowing what the message entailed.
She slid under the blue covers and closed her eyes. It seemed blue was her new favourite colour as blue eyes filled her mind. She remembered Berlah had mentioned his name as Arctic, the name suited him and she realised how different they were.
She was here for a mission and the sooner she completed her task,then she would be directed to her next task. Dwelling on people's looks was not part of her plans and neither was opening up an option. She had enough problems to solve,she didn't want to pile more complications on her already complicated life. With that thought,she drifted to sleep.
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