Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- The Loneliest Abyss
Chapter 5- Shopping for Candy
Isabella's POV
I was walking beside Charlie as we walked towards a candy shop nearby. Luckily, I had seen it on my way towards their house. Also, I was lucky to be smart, for I decided to arrive early before other people did. "Are you alright, Charlie? We don't have to be here. You can go back home if you like." I told him. He looked at me and smiled "No, I'm fine. I'm having fun." He said. I nodded "Alright, whatever you say." And I left it at that.
Arriving at the candy store I saw that the workers were already there, luckily. And there were some customers as well but no too many to be a problem. It'd probably be hectic later on. "Come on Charlie. Let's get in, get our candy, and leave before everyone else comes." I told him before we entered the store. I immediately saw the frightened look on the cashiers face and I smiled at him in reassurance.
"It's just my cousin and I." I told him. He nodded "Sorry, it's just that this whole golden ticket thing has put me on the edge. I'm just nervous about all the people who are going to be in here later. You were smart to come early like this." He said. I nodded "Yeah, I figured I should come by before everything gets hectic." I said before turning towards Charlie "Go pick out whatever you want." I told him before he scrambled off. The cashier looked at me "Do you take care of him?" he questioned. I shook my head "No, he has his mother and father, but they're back at his house. I just came to spend time with them." I told him. He nodded and everything was silent after that.
After a few minutes Charlie came back towards me with a bar of chocolate in his hands. It was a Wonka Bar. I somehow suspected he'd get one of those. Nevertheless, smiling, I went over to the cashier "How much for the chocolate bar?" I questioned. He scanned the barcode on the chocolate before telling me the price. It was only one dollar and ten cents. Probably would've been more if it was a box instead of a single chocolate bar.
"Thank you." I told the cashier when he handed Charlie back the chocolate. He smiled and nodded "No problem." He said before Charlie and I exited the store. "Would you like to open it now or wait until you get home?" I questioned. He smiled and said "I'll wait until I get home. I want to open it in front of everybody" He said. I nodded "Well then, let's get a move on." I told him before we entered the car.
At the Bucket Residence
Charlie was sitting down next to Grandpa Joe when he started to open the chocolate bar. I stood there by the door, excited, waiting for him to open it completely. I would be so happy if he got to go to Mr. Wonka's factory. I think Charlie deserved it.
"He deserves it more than the first two children." I thought. The first winner, Augustus Gloop, was portly boy who lived in Dusselheim, Germany. When I watched the news broadcast with the others, he was shoving chocolate in his mouth as he talked to the reporters. It was revolting I tell you. Then he commented that to celebrate his findings he ate more chocolate. I can't imagine what he'll do when he gets to the chocolate factory.
Then the next winner was Veruca Salt, a British girl who lives Buckinghamshire, England. I couldn't believe that someone born of my heritage acted as she did. Most of the Brits I knew were kind. She was spoiled to the bone, no pun intended. Apparently her father had the workers at his factory unwrap the tons of Wonka Bars he ordered. And by some chance one of the ladies found it. I say that the lady who found it deserved it more than that little girl did.
Anyways, back to Charlie, I watched as he opened the chocolate bar. When he did I saw nothing but smooth chocolate. He must be disappointed. "Don't worry Charlie. Your birthday is coming up, correct? You can try again then." I told him. He smiled and nodded "Okay." He said before handing out pieces of the chocolate to us. I, however, refused.
"Keep the rest for yourself." I told him. He gave me a small smile before nodding. I then looked at my watch. It was only 1:40, but I was tired so I decided to head on home.
"I'm going to go home. Catch up on some sleep. I'll see you all later." I told them all before leaving their home.
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