Hope Always, chapter 2 Called to help
Oliver helps Shane inside the Denver bank following his uncle to private security deposit room. After walking into the room Oliver helps Shane into a chair as they sit beside each other while Uncle Mike sits across from them. Oliver did not tend to speak but wait to find out the truth of what Oliver's grandparents had planned for him with Ms.McIenery. But he was surprised that Ms. McIenery could not wait but snaps at Mike.
"Excuse me, but someone please tell me what is going on here I mean why I am here?"
"Ms.McIenery, please have patience for I am here to inform you and Oliver are mention and last will and testament of Christopher and Bessie O'Toole."
"My grandparents, Ms. McIenery"
Shane looks at takes his hand and apologizes
"I am sorry for your lost they were great people" Shane takes her hand away from Oliver after thanks her for condolences.
Oliver then looks at Mike,
"If you please Uncle Mike what does the will states about me and Ms. McIenery."
"Of course" uncle Mike answers puts on his glasses and begins to read to will of Christopher and Bessie O'Toole.
Uncle Mike states to Oliver and Shane
"This will is quite unique will they had ask me to bring both of you here on this day."
Shane asks, "Why this day?"
Oliver tells her, "Today is my 30th birthday"
"Oh, happy birthday" Shane tells him
Oliver says nothing and ask uncle Mike to proceed with reading of the will.
Oliver and Shane these first two letters are address to each of you. Please read them out loud before I proceed to the next part of the will.
Oliver and Shane are given letters the open them and Oliver asks
"Ladies first, if you please Ms McIenery."
Shane opens it and reads her letter
Dear Shane,
Hi it is Bessie, I know you are thinking what is happening right now and this is crazy how two people should meet but after meeting you in Chruch two years ago looking guidance and help in finding life with Jesus. Been hurt and heartbroken in the past by the people you love. My grandson, Oliver it has been hurt too just like you. Everyone has experience that pain that hurt what matters is how we handle it. I know this is crazy in the way you are meeting our grandson this way but please tell him about yourself and give him patience and understanding to help himbelieve again love never fails in eyes God for you Shane McIenery are a true testament of that.
Thank you Shane for being here for him now even though me and his
grandfather cannot.
God bless you
Bessie O'Toole
After reading the letter did not take long for Oliver to notice the tears coming from Ms. McIenery's face that he hands her tissue,
Shane said "Thank you" wiping her eyes
Oliver replies, "My pleasure, Ms McIenery."
Mike then looks at Oliver tells him
"You're up, Oliver."
He opens the letter knows right away it is from his grandfather for notice his handwriting right away. He takes a deep breathe and begins to read
"Dear, Oliver, my grandson,
I am sorry, we are gone not here to fully explained what is going on here. But you know me well enough Oliver that I can better explain through writing than speaking.
So to explain of what is going now is that, me and your grandmother, have been worried about you. You are not coming to terms with your wife leaving you...
Oliver stops, "I am sorry, but I can't do this I must read this out loud to a stranger I don't know what is the point of this"
" To make you happy again, Oliver this what your grandparents wanted. For you to be set free of the pain of your broken heart" uncle Mike tells him
Oliver sighed Shane notices the pain he going through. So she asked,
"Must he finish reading the letter now? I think Mr. O'Toole and I have already trying hard to mustard what is going on here but if Mr. O'Toole wishes not to read the letter out i understand and I think we should call it a day."
Uncle mike states, "Ms. McIenery, thank you, but the will states that letters given must read out loud and to each other, but yes, since you make a good point it has been trying day for both of you. We will arrangements to have this clear up tomorrow is that okay"
Oliver and Shane nod in agreement
Mike hands Shane and Oliver his card to call when they are ready to proceed. After receiving the card Oliver rushes out and Shane rushes out to follow him calling out to him to stop. She despite the broken heal she takes off her heals and runs after him grabbing his arm.
Oliver stops and turns to see a breathless Ms. McIenery
"Ms McIenery what on earth?"
"I am sorry, Oliver I just to umm" taking deep breath from recovering from the running
"You are right you don't know me but I would like for you to get know me and thank you as well for helping today. So I was wondering..."
"Wondering what?" Oliver asks
Shane replies "For thanks and your birthday if I can buy a cup coffee or two."
Shane smiles at him and Oliver suggests
"Very well, Ms McIenery if you insist"
"I do"
"Great, um how about this, my feet are killing me was wondering if we can meet up at coffee shop called Denver bean. Do you know where that is?"
"Of course I do. Been born and raised here Denver." Oliver informs her
"Oh right, silly me, okay then will I meet you there in half an hour" Shane adds
Oliver takes it upon himself to hail a cab for Ms.McIenery he offers his hand to help her in the cab. Before cab drives off Oliver tells Shane,
"Till we meet again, Ms. McIenery."
She smiles tells the cab driver her address home. Oliver watches as she drives home wondering if this woman can make a difference in his life. Till then Oliver takes long walk he takes out his letter he was suppose to read out loud and finishes where he left off
" So me and your grandmother, have been worried about you are not coming to terms with your wife leaving you a year ago to travel the world. You closed yourself off from love not just to any woman but your family, and God. Please Oliver, I know how easy it is to blame God for your problems. But is not the answer we love you too much to see you lose your faith your hope that God can help you find love again. Your grandmother and I are not asking you to married or even date Shane but get to know her. She has suffer just as much you in love. Shane needs a friend and so do you. Trust us, Oliver we love you and we want to see happy and not alone just watch out for wind that will lead you to the direction you are meant to go.
After reading this letter we urge you and Shane read our enclose love letters we want you both know our love story which was not at easy as people thought
God bless you, my grandson
Your grandfather,
Christopher O'Toole
Oliver put the letter back in his coat pocket that is close to his heart and walks to Denver Bean to wait for Shane meet him.
One hour later
Oliver was reading Shakespeare sonnets first edition his great father bough him for him as groom's gift on his wedding which to this day is pain to think about after his wife left him and divorce for life adventure in Paris.
Shane notices his head stuck book that she takes the time to grab coffee for them. Oliver feels the wind brushing his face he glances up from his book of sonnets to see Shane In a black over coat her up
In poney tail then realizes where they have meet before he saw at her funeral he could not process feelings of sentiment of grief in his heart that he drops his book grabs napkin and pen writes note for Shane and leaves.
Shane get the coffee into hand turns to see Oliver gone disappear she to the empty table to see the note he left for putting down the coffee sits down to read his note
Dear Ms. McIenery
Forgive me, something struck me that I must leave please give me sometime if I wish to correspond with you I will do so through mike
Thank you and I am sorry
Oliver O'Toole
Shane sighed wondering she did wrong for a man like Oliver to rush out away from her. Shane always left out in the cold from men she had enough she looks down to see the Oliver's book of Shakespeare sonnets on the ground she opens it reads an inscription
My dear grandson
The course of true love never does run smoothly remember love will never fail you
Shane when reads the a few sonnets while drinking the two cups of coffee. After reading some sonnets she takes out her tablet and googles Oliver O'Toole
She finds out works for the post office in the dead letter office. Curious about what the dead letter office she researched more of the good work Oliver and his team has done not only bringing dead letters to people but saving people. She reads how Oliver brought dead letter to reunited family separate from hurricane Katrina. She also read how Oliver brought a dead letter that to man being set free from prison. Shane then made the conclusion she knew she had to help Oliver this good work she was inspired for the first time to apply and work for the dead letter office.
Two days later
Shane was eager and excited to know her transfer and application went through quickly and today was the day she was going to meet
Oliver professionally for a interview with him and she hope to get good graces not just bringing for him and his staff but returning his book of sonnets which she would have returned earlier but couldn't due to the sure fascination of Shakespeare and his works.
Oliver walks into the dead letter office sad he misplace his grandfather's book and he has to finish grievances with his grandparent's will or Ms. McIenery due to the fact a new hire coming in. He hated change when came to his job but Oliver knows they might need extra since good work the dead letter office does can be overwhelming for just three people.
Oliver address Norman and Rita
"My colleagues will be getting a new hire today. We be interviewing her formally Rita can you please inform me of her new hire file."
Rita hands Oliver the new hire file begins by mentioning.
"I am memorize of her file Oliver it is she has amazing computer skills that will be very beneficial to the team I don't you think Norman."
"Yes, Rita i can't even think like computer does, Oliver do you think we should integrate a computer
In here."
Oliver informs the team that, "According to our supervisors they wants to more technical skills which the new generation are now comfortable with."
"That seem particular Oliver. So who is this new hire, Oliver" Norman asks
Oliver opens the new hire file stunned to see Ms. McIenery. Then he turn to see her say in response to Norman's question,
"That is, I am Shane McIenery here for technical support for the Dead letter office. I come bearing coffee for everyone hope you don't mind."
She hands everyone coffee Norman and Rita give gracious thanks but when Shane hands
Oliver his coffee he doesn't seem please and instructs her.
"Ms. McIenery may I speak with you privately."
He lightly grabs her arm takes her out of the dead letter office and he asks
"What are you doing here, Ms. McIenery?"
"I am here to help you and your team do good work for dead letter office do you mind i called the DLO seem more fitting don't you think?"
"Hold on, Ms. McIenery, do you have any post office experience beside your vast technology skills."
Shane hissed, "Well, if you read my file which you are I work for direct line of operations in Washington for 5 years."
"I see, forgive me. But Ms. McIenery,"
"Please we are working together now, you call me Shane beside I have something else I want to give to you."
" I would still prefer Ms. Mc...Shane" flabbergasted to see his book of sonnets in his hands
"Where did you find this.?" Oliver asks
"Found it when you left me alone at Denver bean. I am sorry, didn't give it back to early I just got immersed by Shakespeare words."
"No need for apologies for I am being the one to apologize to for leaving you like that I was.."
Shane assures him, "No need to explain i got the message from your note, take all the time you need, Oliver. But like I said I would really like to help you and your team do good work here just give me a chance."
Oliver sighed, "if you wish, Ms. McIenery," holds out the DLO door for her and they enter eager to get to work.
Chapter 3 coming soon