A/N: So I'm finally back and posting again. Although it's yet again a short Chapter…oh well. It's a chapter right? LOL Four pages are long enough!
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MagicalGirl: Ahhh don't fret too much, Aspen is a tough cookie and with someone's help, Wonka will learn just what a big mistake he's made lol. She isn't one to give up, plus she kind of can't if she wants to find a way to get home…lol
Freddylover5: Indeed he is…Muwahahah!
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wordjunky: Wonka means well, all will be explained in this chapter.
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Chapter 4
Isn't That A Kick In The Jewels?
Willy Wonka sat alone in his office; his head was buried in his arms, which were conveniently on his desk. He was tired, very tired. The urge to find a new flavour for candy this past week had left him with virtually no sleep and very worn out. And now unfortunately he took all his stress and fatigue out on an innocent girl.
In all honestly though, she was very annoying and pushed his buttons. But it was still no excuse to not help her after she return his favorite broach. Willy sighed and sat up, he would go visit the Buckets and talk to them. He wouldn't give in though, he was still to proud to apologize for being a jerk but he would go see Charlie and at least get his mind of the situation. The girl was still in the factory, the Oompa Loompas had told him so, but he didn't have to worry too much about running into her. She was probably lost somewhere in one of the many trick rooms he had designed.
The chocolatier giggle and stood up. Silently and smoothly, Wonka picked up his hat and put it on this head and then picked up his candy cane and left his office and into the direction of the glass elevator.
Aspen had no idea where she was going; in fact she didn't know where she was even going from. She was just so upset she couldn't think straight.
"I don't know why I even bother!" she yelled to no one in particular. Of course an Oompa Loompa walked by and became slightly startled with the sudden loudness in the room. Aspen apologized and made her way into another lobby type room.
"Oh for damn's sakes! How many lobbies does one person need? At this rate I'll never get back home and I'll be forced to either live on the streets in whatever this town is or I'll have to stay here with that horrible asshole!"
"Miss, he really isn't all that bad." Came a voice from behind her, Aspen turned around and was greeted with a kind looking boy who was smiling at her. He had brown hair, blue eyes, he very skinny and he wore clothing that showed he had little money, but the air about him was peaceful and calming. This was without a doubt the infamous Charlie Bucket!
The boy walked over to her and held out his hand, "My name is Charlie Bucket. I live here in the factory with my family and Mr.Wonka. The Oompa Loompas told me what happened between you and him."
Aspen frowned, "But Charlie, how did the Oompa Loompas know anything? We were alone in the room."
Charlie laughed and motioned from her to bend down, so she did. Charlie then leant over and whispered in her ear, "The Oompa Loompas know everything."
Aspen laughed and nodded, "The Oompa Loompa I met was very cute and kind! But Wonka…he was so inconsiderate! I don't know what his problem is? I just popped up here and he acted like I was public enemy number one."
Charlie nodded as listened, "Mr.Wonka is unique as I'm sure you know and he isn't really used to visitors especially unexpected ones and a woman at that. He probably just isn't sure how to handle all of it. He's really naïve and childish sometimes. I'll try to talk to him after, okay?"
Aspen nodded and thanked Charlie for his help. "In the meantime let's go to my house so you can relax and have a bite to eat. I'm sure you're hungry and my family would love to have you over. A new face to look at would make their day! Plus, if I leave you here you might get lost or hurt, and then I'd feel really bad!"
Aspen and Charlie laughed and talked together as they walked towards the chocolate room. For a boy of about 10 or 11, Charlie acted much older and was very kind and sweet; Aspen knew she would become good friends with him even if he was much younger than herself.
It was mid afternoon by the time Willy Wonka paid a visit to the Bucket family homestead. He was chipper as usual and expected to be greeted with warm goodays and smiles when he entered, not what he was greeted with instead.
The door opened a minute or so after he knocked to reveal Charlie, but he was not smiling so brightly at him and as Willy entered he found out why.
"Oh no, you're still here?" Indeed she was and Mr.Wonka grew twitchy at just the sight of the pretty young lady.
"Well where on earth did you expect me to go Mr.Wonka? I couldn't very well go home now could I?"
Wonka was about to reply when Mrs. Bucket came between the two putting an end to whatever he was about to say. "Good Afternoon Mr.Wonka! How has you day been so far?"
Willy Wonka knew she was trying to change the subject and didn't try to challenge her; Mrs. Bucket was not a woman to argue with.
"Peachy!" he smiled and then chuckled nervously at the glare Aspen sent his way.
"Careful little girl, your face might stay that way, although, that might be an improvements." Willy snapped fed up at being picked on by a girl whose name he didn't even know. But immediately after he said it, Willy regretted it. Because for a split second after, he saw a trace of absolute sadness and hurt in her eyes but that was quickly replaced by seething anger. It was then by god given luck that Charlie stepped in and saved him, well kind of.
"Mr.Wonka! That was not very nice of you! Aspen is a very pretty girl and she was very nice to return your lost broach and you have been nothing but mean to her!"
'So that was her name. Aspen. It's nice.' Wait, what was he thinking? True, he felt bad for how he was treating her but she had been equally nasty to him and even bulldozed him with a door!
"Yeah well she's been really nasty herself! She clobbered me with a door!" Willy retorted and crossed his arms across his darkly clad chest.
'Smooth Wonka, really smooth, you should just stick of few giant lollipops in your mouth and stay quiet.
Charlie's grandparents stayed fairly quiet during the whole thing until now, "Wonka stop being an ass!"
Wonka glared at Grandpa George and rolled his eyes. By now Aspen really felt ridiculous and knew for sure she was not welcome here. She did feel horrible about the door thing and even more for insulting him and his candy. He just brought out the worst in her today.
Aspen stood up just then and spoke for the first time without raising her voice, in fact it was more of a whisper, "I told you I was sorry Mr.Wonka. It was an accident and I didn't know you were there. Stop making me feel so terrible for being accidentally brought here. It wasn't my fault."
Aspen sighed sadly and walked towards Wonka. She stopped in front of him and looked up at his neck where the golden 'W' hung, smiled and then looked up at Wonka who was giving her a very weird look.
"Look I'm sorry alright. When I found that 'W', I didn't know what to think. It confirmed everything I thought was imaginary was actually really real. And then all of a sudden I went from my kitchen to your factory. Do you honestly think I came here to cause trouble? Because I didn't, in fact after this I wish I had never landed here at all. I didn't think a man I thought to be a genius, hot and kind to be anything like you are. I don't want to stay here any longer." Wonka wore a neutral face and said nothing except, "Kay."
Aspen sighed and turned to the Bucket family, "Thanks for having me but I best be leaving. Goodbye Charlie, Goodbye Mrs. Bucket."
Aspen waved to the others and left the small Bucket home and Willy Wonka, who was too busy thinking and being stubborn to notice a sad Charlie Bucket and disapproving Mrs. Bucket. And now not far away, a crying Aspen walked out of the Chocolate Room feeling very dejected, lost, disappointed and afraid.
Here it is, and I'm sorry if it sucks. I had a rough night and day. I didn't want this chapter to be like this at all but I couldn't figure out how to fill the space until the next chapter. I'll try to make
Chapter 5 better ok? Please review!
Until we meet again! Lol
Next Chapter: Will Mr. Willy Wonka come to his senses and help Aspen or will he let her wander out into a strange town/world alone and vulnerable? Will Charlie try to help her? Ahhhhh the suspense! What will happen to our dear Aspen?
