It’s a Small Uber World After All
Chapter Two
ROCShadow
The General and his wife intrigued Kristen. The blonde felt a connection to them
she couldn’t explain. Maybe is the resemblance between him and Jenn, she
thought. Kristen looked at each one of them trying to find what drew her to the
General but failed.
“Kris, our ride is here,” Jenn said, bringing Kris out of her musings. The author smiled at her friend and noticed the wagon waiting for them. She was used to the area and the service because of the many times she’d stayed at The Grand Floridian. Still, this kind of ride was new to her.
“Well General, I guess we’ll be sharing a ride after all.” Kristen was amused at the way the General and his wife were looking at the wagon. “Don’t worry about a thing, Ma'am. The hotel is all your friends have told you about and more,” she said.
Kristen winked at Jenn as they got inside the wagon. The taller woman stuck her tongue out at the feisty blonde.
Rebecca smiled as she watched the interaction between Jenn and Kris. She liked these outspoken women in trousers. Maybe this trip would teach her a thing or two. She was looking forward to that writers’ convention to see what sort of people attended.
The General stayed back to make sure all of Rebecca's belongings were loaded into the wagon. It wasn't an easy task. Charlie made a note to himself: a good tip for the driver.
They got inside the wagon and started their way to the hotel. Kristen was deep in thought as she remembered how she arranged to get a room with only a king size bed. She used the excuse of the hotel being full because of the convention. All in all, it is going to be a very interesting couple of days, she thought, trying to hide her smile.
You are such a naughty girl O'Rourke; making up excuses to get Jenn in your bed, the voice admonished her.
Hey now, everything counts in love and war. I need to make her see how good we are together. Kristen was convinced she could make Jenn realize they belonged together. These days were like perfect timing.
Jenn was observing everything around her. She wondered where the General and Rebecca had come from. They looked so out of place. The accountant smiled at that thought. It’s not like I'll fit in during the convention, either. Kris is the writer here not me. Jenn watched the relaxed expression on her friend's face. It was obvious Kristen's thoughts were far from being there. I’d give anything to know what's going on inside her head.
“You’re here to attend that writers’ convention?” Rebecca asked curiously, bringing Jenn back from her musings. Charlie smiled at his wife. He knew how curious she could be. He loved that about Rebecca. This trip would be a completely different experience for both of them.
"Well she's here for the convention. I just came to keep her company," Jenn said pointing at Kristen, as she was still deep in thought. The dark haired woman wondered why they were staying in a hotel when Kristen owned a wonderful villa situated very close by.
The author had convinced her that it was a must to stay in the hotel in order to experience the whole convention feeling. That comment had made Jenn laugh. ‘Convention feeling' huh? Well, I guess I'll find out soon enough, she thought.
The General was also curious about these two oddly dressed women. At the same time he felt so at ease with them, especially the blonde. Maybe her looks; so similar to Rebecca's it had a soothing feeling for him. He wanted to know more about them.
"So... General, what brings you here?" Jenn asked.
"Well, business I must say, but being so far from home I wanted to bring my lovely wife with me and take a little time for ourselves. We never had a proper honeymoon." Charlie answered as he wrapped his arm around Rebecca.
The young author joined the conversation. "Is your business related to the book industry or are you're not planning to attend the convention?" Kristen asked. "It’s going to be a wonderful event from what I gathered. Maybe you'd like to join us there."
"Well our business is horses but maybe we can take some time and check out the convention as well. What do you say, Charlie?" Rebecca looked pleadingly at her husband.
The General cleared his throat and looked elsewhere. He knew it was a lost battle. One look from his wife and he'd agree to anything. "We'll see love. Let's check the hotel first,” he said.
Kristen was trying hard not to laugh. He is so busted. She has him wrapped around her little finger. Who is he trying to fool? she thought. I wish one day to have Jenn look at me that way. The blonde sighed.
Rebecca felt the need to push a little further. "Awww Charlie, please. I want to know what this convention is all about," she said. "Look how nice Kristen and Jenn are. I'm sure we will have a wonderful time.”
"Oh well, darling. I guess we can do that. We are here to spend some nice time together," the General said, expecting a big smile from his wife. He wasn't disappointed. Rebecca smiled broadly.
"Thank you, my love," Rebecca said and kissed her husband's cheek.
Kristen and Jenn were witnessing it all. They exchanged looks and it was very hard to keep from laughing. A General blushing wasn't something very common to see.
"Now you see who really wears the pants in that household," Jenn whispered.
"Shhhhh, they could hear us. God, they are so cute together. It’s like a match made in heaven," Kristen whispered back. Both of them giggled as they were still looking at the tender interaction between the General and his wife.
Just then the driver let them know they'd be at the hotel in ten minutes.
"How long are you planning to stay here?" Charlie asked.
Jenn looked at Kris as she had no idea how long they were staying. She just noticed how she didn't care as long as they were together.
"We are booked here for four days, although the convention only lasts one full day. I wanted to take things slow and rest a little." Kristen said. "We've been working too much lately. Some rest and relaxation won't hurt," the blonde added.
"Good. Maybe one of these nights we can have dinner together, my treat." The General wasn't ready to say goodbye to them. He wanted to get the chance to know them better.
"I guess that could be arranged." Kristen said as she looked at Jenn with the same expression Rebecca had looked Charlie not long ago.
"Yeah, I think is a wonderful idea." Jenn agreed, feeling her cheeks hot as her blush deepened.
Both Rebecca and Charlie had matching grins on their faces.
Busted was the only word in Kristen's head.
All of the sudden the wagon started to move violently and all the occupants were shaken. It passed as quickly as it started.
Kristen landed on Jenn's lap as Rebecca was sitting on top of a very surprised Charlie.
"What happened?" all asked at the same time.
Just then two women on bicycles were approaching the wagon. "Everybody ok here? Does someone need help?" the taller one asked.
Jenn was the first to respond. "I guess we are all right. What happened?"
"I think an alligator came out of the pond and the horses freaked out. The wagon lost a wheel." The other woman said.
The General reacted at that moment. "Where are my manners? I am General Charles Redmond, and this is my wife, Rebecca," he said.
Kristen took upon herself the introductions this time. "Thanks for coming to help us. I am Kristen O'Rourke and this is my friend Jennifer Heart."
The taller of the two women stepped closer to shake the hand offered as she said. "I'm Ryan O'Flaherty and this is my partner, Jamie."
All of them exchanged handshakes as they processed the information. Kristen wondered if she was the only one to notice the meaning of the word 'partner' when Ryan said it.
To be continued in Chapter 3 ....