CHAPTER III
He watched her for about an hour or so. He saw her drawing several sketches in a rapid yet fluid motion. Stiles enjoyed watching her. Her talent and the grace by which she captured the beauty of the island enthralled him. As she was preparing to leave, she didn't notice it but one of her sketches was blown away and landed a few feet just below the terrace where Stiles was watching. When he was certain that she was not looking towards his direction, he went down and took the sketch. What he saw was truly a magnificent work of art. Even to an untrained eye like himself, who does not know much about art, he knows that this piece of artwork belonged to a gifted person. The sketch is about a place on Andros Island which not many people know of and a place very dear to him. It was a secluded cove on the northeast part of the island. You can only get there by boat. The place was so serene and tranquil, when you are there esp. with someone you love, looking at the bright blue sky and the clear, calm waters, you are transported back to a place where there are no worries only peace, no ill feelings only a strong sense of affection, and no shattered past or broken promises only wonderful dreams and bright futures. This is the place where Stiles and Terri became one not only in body but also in heart and soul.
It made Stiles feel a little melancholic. Too bad she only signed it TLS. But Stiles was not discouraged, he loved a challenge. He was not the best CIA operative for nothing. He will soon find out who TLS is!
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The following morning, Stiles decided to jog down by the beach. On the way back, he passed by a row of stores. One of the stores was an art gallery. Out of curiosity, he entered and looked at the various artworks displayed on the wall. A beautiful painting of Andros Island caught his attention and to his amazement the artist is none other than TLS. Thrilled with this interesting discovery, he went to speak with the gallery owner.
"Hi! I'm interested in the painting done by TLS"
"Excellent choice Sir!," exclaimed the gallery owner enthusiastically. "The artist is very much sought after and all TLS artwork are very much in demand on the island. This one is just a new acquisition. It just arrived two days ago."
"Would you know who the artist is? I mean she just signs it TLS, what does it stand for?"
"Unfortunately no I don't. I'm not even sure if the artist is a man or a woman. The artist is sort of a recluse. I can only get in touch with him or her through her agent, Lyn Johnson of CGD Studio."
"That's too bad. Could you tell me how I could find Ms. Johnson?"
"Her number is in the book, under Central Graphic & Design"
"Great. I think I'll take the painting too"
"Good choice. I know that the painting will give you much happiness and great memories of Andros Island."
"Thanks but I already have the best memories of the island".
He watched her for about an hour or so. He saw her drawing several sketches in a rapid yet fluid motion. Stiles enjoyed watching her. Her talent and the grace by which she captured the beauty of the island enthralled him. As she was preparing to leave, she didn't notice it but one of her sketches was blown away and landed a few feet just below the terrace where Stiles was watching. When he was certain that she was not looking towards his direction, he went down and took the sketch. What he saw was truly a magnificent work of art. Even to an untrained eye like himself, who does not know much about art, he knows that this piece of artwork belonged to a gifted person. The sketch is about a place on Andros Island which not many people know of and a place very dear to him. It was a secluded cove on the northeast part of the island. You can only get there by boat. The place was so serene and tranquil, when you are there esp. with someone you love, looking at the bright blue sky and the clear, calm waters, you are transported back to a place where there are no worries only peace, no ill feelings only a strong sense of affection, and no shattered past or broken promises only wonderful dreams and bright futures. This is the place where Stiles and Terri became one not only in body but also in heart and soul.
It made Stiles feel a little melancholic. Too bad she only signed it TLS. But Stiles was not discouraged, he loved a challenge. He was not the best CIA operative for nothing. He will soon find out who TLS is!
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The following morning, Stiles decided to jog down by the beach. On the way back, he passed by a row of stores. One of the stores was an art gallery. Out of curiosity, he entered and looked at the various artworks displayed on the wall. A beautiful painting of Andros Island caught his attention and to his amazement the artist is none other than TLS. Thrilled with this interesting discovery, he went to speak with the gallery owner.
"Hi! I'm interested in the painting done by TLS"
"Excellent choice Sir!," exclaimed the gallery owner enthusiastically. "The artist is very much sought after and all TLS artwork are very much in demand on the island. This one is just a new acquisition. It just arrived two days ago."
"Would you know who the artist is? I mean she just signs it TLS, what does it stand for?"
"Unfortunately no I don't. I'm not even sure if the artist is a man or a woman. The artist is sort of a recluse. I can only get in touch with him or her through her agent, Lyn Johnson of CGD Studio."
"That's too bad. Could you tell me how I could find Ms. Johnson?"
"Her number is in the book, under Central Graphic & Design"
"Great. I think I'll take the painting too"
"Good choice. I know that the painting will give you much happiness and great memories of Andros Island."
"Thanks but I already have the best memories of the island".