Sally’s Honeymoon: Book 4 Of A Contemporary Romance Short Story Series by A.J. Temple Read Free Book Online Page A

techniques of Gaudi – Sally praying that there would not be a massive line to wait in; or Robert would most likely turn away.
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Chapter 9
    The early trip to the church paid dividends as they got there before the bus tours, and missed the long lines of people that were waiting to get in by 10am; by midday they were told, it was utter madness – with the lines of people sweating in the midday sun stretching for hundreds of yards around the building.
    They both managed to get a good look at Barcelona’s top architectural attraction, without being jostled too much by the crowds; Robert in particular was left both bemused and impressed by the design and the outlandish masonry work.
    “So what do you think Robert?” sally asked as they left the building.
    “Well personally…I agree with Raymond – I think Gaudi was off his head!”
    Sally laughed as she replied. “You uncultured heathen Robert! How could you say such a thing”
    “Very easily actually!” He grinned back at her. “Although I have to take my hat off to the stone masons – their work here is extra-ordinary – the whole building is totally impractical, and a monument not to God; but to man’s vanity!”
    Sally slapped him on the arm. “So speaks the eminent Bible scholar, architect and designer, Robert Lindsey!” She retorted laughing at his mock-serious face.
    “And what about the time to build it? Started in 1882 and still not finished 130 years later! What’s that all about eh!” He wrapped his arms around her to prevent another slap, and lifted her squirming figure down the exit path – much to the amusement of passers-by.
    They reached the street, where Robert put her down ; and kissed her tenderly on the mouth.
    “I love you so much Mrs Lindsey!” He said; his heart suddenly bursting with love for his ‘American sweetheart.’”
    “Well now..you’re not so bad yourself you know!” Sally grinned mischievously as she jumped out of his grasp.
    Robert laughed. “Here I am trying to be all romantic; and you just laugh at me! I’m cut to the core!”
    “Ha ha, as if! Right; time to stop playing around…we have a long walk up to Gaudi’s park. Then we can have our picnic!”
    It was midday before the sweating couple finally got to the park, after a gruelling uphill walk in blistering sunshine.
    “ Whew..this had better be worth it Sally..I’m about to melt!”
    “Well according to all the articles I’ve read, and the pictures I’ve seen, I think you’ll love it – it’s full of Gaudi’s crazy ‘totally impractical’ ideas and sculptures!” Sally laughed as Robert made a face.
    They made their way through the crowds at the gate, and after a short distance found a quiet spot to set up their picnic on the grass, under the shade of an old tree.
    “Isn’t this fantastic!” Sally said as she admired the view, and basked in the dappled sunshine.”
    “It certainly is honey, this was a great idea, and look – we’re not the only ones from the ship enjoying a picnic!”
    A short distance from them sat Shirley and Stefan; oblivious to their presence, as they were partially obscured by the tree they were under.
    Sally made a face, at the sight of Stefan fawning over a giggling Shirley. “Really Robert…I see now what you’re getting at. Maybe we should try and speak to Shirley?”
    “Easier said than done honey, after all it’s not as if he has done anything wrong is it? And Shirley seems to be enjoying herself immensely!”
    “True enough; I’d just hate to see her get hurt that’s all.”
    “Should we say Hi do you think?” Robert asked.
    “Hmm, well they’re just getting ready to leave anyway.” Sally said, as the couple were packing up their things. “Let’s just leave them be for now – we might bump into them as we walk through the park anyway.”
     
    Shirley and Stefan strolled away arm in arm, oblivious to Sally and Robert’s presence, Shirley giggling delightedly at something Stefan whispered in