want to freshen up, some
people do after having oils rubbed into their skin.” Ashton
said.
Ophelia decided
to check out the entire salon, now that she knew that there was a
possibility that she might actually be the owner. She did take a
shower and used the great smelling shampoo and soaps. Instead of
getting dressed, Ophelia walked over to the swimming pool and climbed in. Oh yeah, I could get used to this
real quickly.
After yet
another shower, Ophelia continued her self-guided tour. The office
door was partially open when a female’s voice caught her attention.
“You have to be more careful. You know that she does not know or
understand the entire story here, Ashton.”
Ophelia crept
closer to the office door so she could better hear what was being
said. “Sorry, I did not get the memo that she was coming here
today.” Ashton answered the female voice. “None of us did, but we
all knew that she was here in Enchanted. Everything has to go
according to plan, you know that, Ashton. For everyone’s
good.”
“ It will. She
sure is a beauty. Just like
her mother.”
They ARE talking
about me!
Ophelia thought
about showing herself and asking more questions, but she decided
against it. I need
to know more.
Just then,
Cindy walked up behind Ophelia. “ Did you enjoy your day at the spa?” She said. The office door
closed fully. “Oh, yes, it was fantastic. I’d better be going now
though, I have been here for hours. Apparently you have been as
well?” Ophelia asked Cindy.
“Not really, I left
and then came back. I wanted to check up on something.” Cindy said,
not mentioning what. “Are you going back to Thelma’s now?”
Ophelia didn’t
appreciate that. She was not used to being questioned. “Maybe.
Maybe not. I think maybe I will look around town a bit more before
I go back.” She told Cindy.
“ Just remember
to ring the bell near the top of the hill when you are ready. Have
a good day.” Cindy said, smiling and waving good-bye. Since the
office door was now closed, Ophelia decided to get dressed and see
what else the town had to offer.
Ophelia went to
the dressing room and changed back into her jeans and
sweater. After peeking up and
down some hallways that she had not gotten to as of yet, Ophelia
walked out of the front door of The Spa. Although her initial plan
was to continue to explore, the heat from the oils as well as the
relaxing massage, and the laps she had swam in the pool had Ophelia
eager to take a nap. She slowly walked to the hill and then rang
the bell.
Before she had walked
down the other side of the hill, Ophelia saw the miniature pony
pulling the wagon that would take her back to Thelma’s house. She
wasn’t one hundred percent sure, but when she walked up the porch
stairs and turned, Ophelia thought she saw bright red nail polish
on the horses’ hoofs.
Chapter 5
When Ophelia woke up
from her nap she felt refreshed, but very hungry. She had not eaten
since breakfast. When she walked into the kitchen she found Luna
and Thelma sharing a pizza.
“ Pizza! Yea!”
Ophelia said, taking a plate from the cupboard and grabbing a
bottle of water from the refrigerator. Thelma and Luna waited until Ophelia had eaten
before asking her about her trip into town.
“I understand you
went into the Village this morning.” Luna said. “Did you have a
nice time?”
“ I had a great
time! I went to a place called The Spa. I had the works! Manicure,
Pedicure, massage . It made me
so relaxed, but also tired, so I figured I would wait on the facial
and instead I came home to take a nap. By the way, who owns The
Spa?”
Thelma got up
to put the pizza and salad dishes into the sink. Luna answered
Ophelia. “The Spa was your mother’s specialty. She owned and operated it. Do you think you would
like to take it over now that you are here? It is a great idea to
spend your days where you have a passion for the work.”
“Then it really is
mine now? I think I will change the name – how