Gathering Storm by Jess Parry Read Free Book Online Page A

stared at the gray sky overheard groaning ; hoping the entire trip it wouldn’t be this overcast out. They hit a small pocket of traffic on their way into the city, but they listened intently as the driver informed them of some of the sights they passed. Pulling up to the hotel, they climbed out of the back, thank ing the driver before head ing into the hotel as the bellman grabbed their luggage.
    Checking in went smoothly, getting off the elevator checking the signs posted to the posh walls to locate their rooms they all agreed to meet at Siobhan’s room after a shower. Once inside her room Siobhan went straight to the window throwing open the curtains. Looking out at the bustling city below her, getting lost in her thoughts on what they were going to do first. She was unaware of the dark figure leaning against the street lamp across the street looking up at her, green eyes flashing with delight.
    Twenty minutes later, Jason and Sarah knocked on her door loudly bring her out of her thoughts, she quickly ran to the door let ting them in. Standing in the little hallway leading into her room they all looked at each other grinning.
    “Hell yes!! We are in Dublin, no parents, a credit card with no limit, the possibilities are endless” Sarah hooted
    “What do you want to do first Siobhan?” Jason asked as he walked over pulling her into his arms
    “Everything” She replied breathlessly
    “Well come on, let’s get the hell out of the hotel room” Sarah chuckled r unning to the door, she threw it open jump ing into the hallway laughing.
    They hadn’t walked very far when they hit the Liffey River proceeding to walk over one of the many bridges; Siobhan looked down into the murky water as a shiver ran through her . Jason pulled her a little closer thinking she was cold whispering to her they would stop at one of the pubs on the other side and get some food.
    Walking i nto a pub that looked like it had seen better days, but was crowded they decided the food must be good. Ordering a couple of drinks and the special on the menu, they silently glanced around at the patrons. Most were laughing and sharing stories. A few were shoveling in food while watching the game that was on the tv over the pub’s bar.
    The waitress brought their food and drinks a few minutes later; she winked at Jason swishing her hips as she walked away. Jason ignored the flirting as he tore into his food with abandon. Sarah lightly kicked Siobhan’s knee pulling her angry gaze from the retreating waitress. Shaking her head, she pointed to Jason who was eating silently next to Siobhan. Giggling at her actions, Siobhan nodded silently at Sarah letting the twinge of jealousy go.
    “Oh god I can’t eat anymore” Sarah said as she stretched her legs out in front of her . Siobhan caught a few of the patrons turning to watch her friend’s languid movements. Smiling at a young man who blushed brightly when he caught Siobhan watching him intently, Siobhan nodded at Sarah to follow her gaze. A devilish smile ghosting Sarah’s lips as she blew an air kiss to the now crimson faced boy.
    “I don’t know what exactly that was that we ate, but god it was delicious!” Siobhan said as she stretched her arms into the air, hoping to get some of her full belly to go away.
    “I think it was something we wouldn’t have eaten if we knew, so best to just enjoy it” Jason said laughing at both girls yawning sleepily at him
    “Ok, we so need to get up or I’m going to go over to that boy staring at me and climb into his lap for a nap” Sarah said sneakily
    The city was compact with its buildings set together closely, but unlike home the people walking around them were not bustling to get anywhere. Siobhan watched as older gentleman stopped to help a couple staring at a map in confusion .
    She noticed more bicycles darting through the cars in the roadway. Most were in regular street clothes, but some were in tailored suits with briefcases strapped to the back. As