Chapter
9
"It
is so hot out there" Louis said entering the kitchen. The mid summer heat
had covered the whole country, the green grass shimmered in the sunlight, white
daisies scattered themselves all over the fields, blue skies were seen for
miles as the animals lied bathing in the sun,
"Where's
Lindsey and Chrissie" Martin asked Louis
"Lying
in the back garden I think"
"Ok,
I made some lemonade to keep us all cool" Martin handed a glass to him,
"Thanks
Martin" Louis took the glass and drank half of it straight away, Martin
smiled and then carried a tray outside to the garden,
"Got
any fives" Chrissie asked Lindsey
"Go
Fish" she replied,
"Hey
girls" Martin put the tray down next to them "made some
lemonade"
"Yay
thank you Martin" they both said reaching for a glass each,
"Right
time to put some more sunscreen on so you don't burn, where's Nicky" he
asked
"She's
gone round the fields looking for manure" Chrissie said
"Ah
ok, well everything on the farm is done for today, so we can relax and enjoy
the sun"
"Yes,
water fight" Lindsey ran over to the outdoor tap, filled up a bucket and
though it at Martin
"You
are going to pay for that" he said getting up and running towards the
outdoor tap. The water fight cooled everyone down in the hot heat of the sun.
At the shop Ellie and Jennifer were nearly
done for the day,
"It
is so hot, I can't wait to finish" Jennifer said to Ellie as she wiped
down the counter,
"I
know good thing we are nearly done for the day" Ellie replied walking down
the ladder she was stood on,
"I'm
done tidying the counter"
"Yeah
I think we are actually done for the day now" Ellie grabbed her bag and
they both walked out of the home. The sun beamed down on them every inch of the
way. They walked at a gentle pace and slowly approached the house. Meg ran up
and greeted them, she lead them round to the back garden where the water fight
was still going on,
"Ellie"
Chrissie ran up to Ellie and gave her a big hug when they both came round the
corner,
"Hey
you two, how was your day" Martin asked as he ran up to them and kissed Ellie,
"It
was good, hot but good" Ellie replied and kissed him back,
"That's
good, I'll go get you a drink to cool down" Martin walked into the house, Ellie
followed him,
"So
how has your day been" she asked putting her arms round him,
"It
was good, I missed you though"
"I
missed you too" she turned him around and gave him a long seductive
kiss"
"Mmm that felt nice, do it again" Martin said, Ellie kissed him again. They
both returned to the garden to the garden to find Nicky had joined the kids, Martin
put a tray of cold lemonade down on the grass,
"How
was your day Ellie" Nicky asked as she sat down,
"It
was good, a bit hot though" Ellie replied "we got quite busy early
afternoon which was good"
"So
a good day all in all"
"Yes
it was, wasn't it Jenny"
"Yes,
really wish there had been a bit of a cool wind around though" Jennifer
said
"How
was your day Mum" Ellie asked
"Hot,
been in the garden most of the day" Nicky smiled, Ellie smiled back then
looked at Martin.
Nicky
went to bed early and was soon followed by everyone else except Martin and Ellie
who stayed up a little longer,
"Can't
believe how hot it's been this summer" Ellie said standing next to the
living room window,
I
know, I hope it will start to cool down soon or a cool wind will start to pick
up, Lindsay doesn't cope well in the heat"
"I've
noticed, Chrissie doesn't either but it might just be her age at the
moment" there was a bit of silence between them,
"How
has Mum been today" Ellie asked
"Same
as everyday always tending to the vegetable garden, she hasn't spaced out
though, she hasn't for the past few weeks" Martin had walked over to her
and wrapped his arms round her. He kissed the back of her shoulder and gave her
a little squeeze. Ellie gently lent back against him and smiled,
"I
can't believe we have lasted this long with everything that has happened" Ellie
said
"I
know but I've told you before I'm not going anywhere" Martin turned Ellie
round and kissed her. He took her hands and intertwined his fingers with hers,
"Ellie
I know it hasn't been long but I love you and I can't imagine spending the rest
of my life with anyone else, I don't want to spend my life with anyone
else" Martin got down on one knee,
"Oh
my god" Ellie knew what was about to happen
"Ellie,
will you marry me"
"Yes"
Ellie smiled as tears rolled down her cheeks, Martin got up and kissed her, Ellie
put her around him and him back,
"We
will go into the city tomorrow and get you an engagement ring" Martin told
her in between kisses,
"Ok"
Ellie agreed and continued to kiss him.
Martin
and Ellie headed into the city after breakfast the next day to look for an
engagement ring but first Martin had to go to the bank,
"So
after I have been to the bank we will head to the jewellery shop" Martin
said as they both got off the train,
"Ok,
why do you need to go to the bank" Ellie asked
"To
take some money out for your engagement ring" he kissed her on the
forehead. They walked out of the train station and headed into the bank. Martin
withdrew some money and brought Ellie her engagement ring,
"Martin,
it's beautiful, it's perfect" Ellie said admiring her new ring. It was a
small ring with a small white sparkling diamond as it was all Martin could
afford,
"I
know it's not much but..." he started
"Martin
I love it, anyway I did pick it out myself" Ellie smiled
"That
is true, come here" Martin smiled and put his arm round her, Ellie put her
arm around him as they walked down the street. They stopped off at a little
cafe for lunch,
"Can
we have two ham sandwiches, a pot of tea and a slice of chocolate cake with two
forks please" Ellie asked the waitress,
"Of
course" the waitress replied then went to get their order,
"Chocolate
cake" Martin said smiling,
"Yes,
my treat" Ellie replied
"So
any ideas on what kind of wedding you want" Martin asked
"Well
I want to get married at the church but not sure if I want a winter, spring or
summer wedding yet"
"Getting
married at the church sounds good to me" Martin smiled "I love you Ellie"
he took her hand,
"I
love you too" she replied and leaned into kiss him.
They
returned home late afternoon to find Nicky in the vegetable garden and Chrissie
and Louis arguing in the dining room,
"What
now" Ellie said as they walked up the drive
"What
is going on" Ellie said as she stood in the doorway to the dining room,
they both looked at her,
"Louis
hit me" Chrissie said pointing at Louis,
"Tell
tale snitch" Louis said,
"Louis
why did you hit your sister" Ellie asked walking towards the table,
"I
told him not to touch the cooker and he did" Chrissie said,
"Me
and Jenny were only going to make dinner for a change" Louis replied
"Really,
is that true" Martin said sitting next to Ellie
"Yes
it is" Jennifer said coming out of the kitchen,
"See"
Louis stood with his arms folded,
"Ok,
but you shouldn't have to hit your sister" Ellie looked at Louis
"Yeah
see I've got a bruise now" Chrissie showed Louis her arm,
"That's
not a bruise" he said
"Yes
it is" she snapped
"Ok
you two that's enough, Louis don't hit your sister again and as punishment you
can clean the barn out tomorrow ok"
"What
all by myself"
"Yes
Martin will supervise and be on hand to help when needed"
"Yes
Ellie"
"Right
what's for dinner then you two" Martin asked
"A
nice chicken salad" Jennifer replied
"Sounds
great" Martin smiled. Louis and Jennifer went back into the kitchen,
"I'm
off to find Lindsey" Chrissie ran out of the room "Lindsey" she
shouted
"Yes"
a voice shouted back
"Where
are you"
"Upstairs
in my room"
Chrissie
ran upstairs. Ellie and Martin looked at each other and laughed,
"What
are we going to do with them" Martin asked
"No
idea though we could always work them really hard on the farm, you know all
work no play" Ellie gave Martin a flirty smile,
"We
can hear you" Jennifer and Louis shouted,
"Want
to go outside to the garden" Martin asked
"Of
course" Ellie replied. They both got up and headed outside. They both laid
down on the grass, Martin put his arm round Ellie and intertwined his fingers
with hers. He looked at her and started into her eyes. He kissed her
passionately slowly making his way down to her neck.
Jennifer
came out later to set the table outside ready to eat dinner, Ellie and Martin
where still cuddled up on the grass,
"Oh
Jenny we didn't see you there" Martin said as he and Ellie noticed her,
"Don't
mind me, I'm just setting the table" Jennifer went back inside,
"Did
she see anything" Ellie asked,
"Not
a clue" Martin said putting his arm back round her waist and kissed her
"Dinners
ready" Jennifer shouted as she came back out with the others in tow. Ellie
and Martin jumped up. They all sat at the garden table. Nicky joined them.
"Did
you buy anything when you were in the city Ellie" Chrissie asked,
"Not
really just window shopped, though we do have an announcement" Ellie
replied
"What
announcement" Nicky asked,
"Well
Martin and I are going to get married" Ellie said
"Really"
Chrissie asked
"Yes
we are" Ellie assured her
"Yay
congratulations Ellie" Chrissie gave her sister and Martin a big hug
"Ellie
that's wonderful news" Nicky congratulated her daughter and gave her a
hug,
"Congratulations
Martin" Jennifer and Lindsey congratulated their brother. They all
celebrated that evening before Martin went to write a letter to his father to
give him the good news,
"Are
you ok Martin" Ellie asked entering his room,
"I'm
fine, I'm just hoping this letter will reach my Dad"
"It
will Martin, it will" Ellie put her arms around him and kissed him on the
cheek. Martin got up and kissed her back before falling on to the bed.
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