Chapter 16

She came back just a month ago and now two months passed. Angie was never aware of George's interest in her and he never get to see her because of their work schedule that didn't let them become aware of their presence. George became aware of her presence in the house on the day of Eliot's accident and could not get a chance to talk to her. Once again, the flame of desire in his heart burnt bright. Now he saw her with a man of average height, quite handsome and younger than George himself was. They were walking quite joyfully in the Keswick square streets. She was laughing quite cheerfully and playfully with him. He was intensely green-eyed. He desired to approach them but then he stopped and sat down at the chair behind him in the restaurant he ran.

'So, Mr. Richard Crimson are you ready for your workshop?' she said. He chuckled and said 'Yes, Aunt Angie, I am all set to go!' 'I think dear, you need to speak a little more deeply! Men's have heavy and deep voice! You do look like a young boy in this attire that we stole from Mr. Crimson's remains, but You must be careful!' 'Alright, Aunt!' said Richard Crimson. And this time the voice was not feminine and quite like a young lad. 'I think that is perfectly splendid!' She pointed and uttered 'We are here to your workshop! You will be alright, I pray so!' Rischard held her hand and just like a gentle lad placed his hand on hers 'Don't worry, dear aunt I will be good and if not, I will learn a lesson!' 'I wish you a good session!' she cheered him.

Richard Crimson as he entered the venue was guided to his seat that was right beside Mr. Jonathan. He was quite ready to know much about him and learn what he knew about business he was doing. Johnathan came in time and sat right next to him. 'I am so glad; you are here sitting beside me!' he thought. Richard Crimson was quite bright and excited to be here in that workshop. Johnathan smiled at him and introduced himself to Richard 'Hello, I am Johnathan Scott and I work as a solicitor in the town!' He Shaked hands with him and his heart couldn't help but pound really hard, but he composed himself and continued 'Good to know, Sir Scott! I am Richard Crimson, and I am currently looking for a desirable place to settle my business in!' He was quite curious to know what that business was so John couldn't contain himself and asked, 'What sort of business is that you want to establish?' As he was about to answer him the workshop started and their tutor who was a business entrepreneur faced them. He introduced himself and presented an informative lecture about what businesses are, and how are they developed and what resources one must have to initiate any of them. They were assigned to present on what they desired to establish as a business after taking this workshop. After the workshop finished, Johnathan looked for Richard who was now shaking hands with their tutor and was exchanging a little about what he wants to know. So, he approached them introduced himself to the tutor who was pleased to have his company. They all visited the Keswick restaurant with the nice chat. There George came to know that Richard was a student and a boy from the crimson family.

They had a good time conversing with their tutor and then he bid them good-bye. Richard also spoke after a few minutes 'I presume, I must leave as my aunt will be worried if I do not reach home in time!' Johnathan nodded and agreed to him but then he told Richard to stop and tell him about his business. He replied as he walked near the exit, 'I desire to start a bakery in Keswick Square Town' 'A bakery!' he repeated. Richard stopped in his steps and appeared a little exasperated. He remarked, 'Yes, A bakery! . . .. Why? What is quite wrong with a bakery?' Johnathan who unconsciously said that was now slightly humbled as it was clearly mean. He apologized to Richard, 'I am sorry! I didn't mean to say it in that manner!' Richard didn't turn back and continued walking away. He went in the boutique where nobody caught him entering except for Johnathan. He pursued him but he was not there. Then after some time, Miss Angie entered the boutique who was not aware of Johnathan sitting there. She gasped in terror, 'Oh lord, John! What . . ..?' 'I am so sorry; I was waiting for Richard is he somewhere inside?' Rosalie came out and said, 'No, he went home quite a minute ago! He must be waiting for us we must go home!'

As they set out of the shop Johnathan stopped Rosalie and said, 'Tell Richard that I am sorry and just want to be good friends!' Rosalie was quite pleased to hear that and replied, 'I will make sure I tell him that!' Johnathan beamed a little and said, 'Will you? . . ..!' Answered Rosalie, 'Certainly!' Johnathan remarked as they parted, 'I will forever be grateful to you, Rosalie! Good-bye!' She said, 'Good-bye!' 'So, it went well!' said Angie. 'Better than I could ever imagine it to be!' said Rosalie. George was confused to see them together as the boy was not there with them. He approached them and asked, 'Where is Richard?' 'He went home!' answered Angie. 'You ladies are free now, I presume! We could go home together!' George pronounced. Rosalie and Aunt Angie both became surprised at those words. Rosalie impulsively said, 'What do you say, Richard is there with us in the house. So, we think that you must stay here and take care of work!' George felt a bit unwelcomed by them and then Angie said, 'Richard will be pleased to meet you but right now he needs some time to settle in!' Rosalie further said, 'You know that Uncle you are welcome in our house whenever you desire!' He agreed and let them be. Then came Eliot who spotted them walking to the carriage and offered them a lift home that they accepted.

Two days later Richard went back to the second session of that business workshop where he sat with Johnathan and was quite alright with him. They had a simple conversation before the workshop initiated. Then Johnathan expressed his esteem to his idea. Richard seems familiar to Johnathan, but he didn't know how. Richard went to the front of their workshop and continued his presentation. 'Hello, all I am Richard Crimson, and I am from North England. I would not take much time on my introduction. I am related to Mrs. Crimson husband, and I am his nephew.' The students welcomed him by echoing collective greeting. Then he continued 'The thing that I aspire to achieve after finishing this workshop is to establish a bakery in the Keswick town. The aim is not to be independent fellow. That is what we men are from birth. He continued after a pause . . .. but to become achieve in life with some different sort of business. To break this stereotype that small business does not end up in grand glory in life! That is all, in the practical aspect of this business I am in search of a good place to rent in the Keswick square and till then I will look for a place to continue this endeavor!' Then a number of students followed but their tutor was quite poised by how good Richard stated his claim.

During their presentation, there were other workshops in the town square and one of these were joined by Nora, Catherine and Rosalie. It was a ladies etiquette workshop and Every girl in the workshop eyed her. She looked different and her voice was quite heavy. She sat beside Nora and wore a veil with a beautiful floral hat as she used to. But she was broad shouldered in her appearance and taller than she actually was. She had a deep and heavy voice. Catherine was aware of the matter so she was quite fond of how the events will unfold in the class. It was the second session and in the first one, things went quite well without anyone being suspicious about her. Today Catherine anticipated that Rosalie would get in trouble, but she had a close encounter that day.