Chapter Eight

Felix while looking for a job, kept house for his elder brother. He would get things from the shop or the market, cook for his brother especially when Peter's girlfriend was not around. On one such ocassion, he went into a supermarket to get some groceries and stopped short. An angel was selling at the supermart. She was a very young girl, possibly fifteen or sixteen. Very fair in complexion, plump with the right curves. Though not too tall, just of average height. Mesmerising eyes that promised unimaginable sensual pleasure. Her sex appeal was breathtaking. Felix took one look at her and fell flat. She was an innocent. She was not even aware of the effect she had on men because being experienced, Felix knew very few men could resist this rare combination of innocence and sentuality. He waited till the buyers thinned out then got the items he needed and went to her to cost it and give him the bill. When he was sure he had her to himself,'I am Felix, and I am sure your name is Beauty' Good day sir, the name is Mercy but thanks for the compliment. This is your bill.' Felix quickly paid to get that hurdle out of the way. Mercy herself found herself staring. She could not help herself. The man was really very handsome and charming. He reminded her of someone but it couldn't be. That person had looked a bit older. It was an older version of the person facing her but not quite as handsome as this young nan. She was fascinated but she quickly hid her feelings behind an expressionless face. ' Mercy, I wish to ask a favour of you'. 'And what may that be?' ' I want you to have mercy on me.' 'For what are you asking my mercy?' 'she asked. 'For your time'. He said. They both laughed and the atmosphere lightened up. They got to talking as though they had known each other for a long time.  Mercy considered this with a smile she was always a business minded, no nonsense person but she had stared at this man as though her life depended on it and had even got into a discussion with him not wanting shoppers to disturb their discussion. She who would want to sell as much as she possibly could was  wishes sales would halt a little so she could spend more time with this Felix guy. What has come over me for goodness sake and he has not even made his intentions clear. 'Must he have an intention to talk to you? She asked herself 'They all do she reasoned but I hope that he is not takimg the ease with which I started talking to him as a sign that I am a loose girl and have already accepted him even before he asked'.

'You know you have not said anything to me ' she said 'Yes we have been surrounded by shoppers and had not had the time and I felt I should say what I had in mind in a more private setting'. I am not taking you for granted but right now , time has really flown and I need to get these things home and get something ready for my elder brother he will soon be back'.