Chapter 1
To: Rachelle Sinclair;
rachellesinclair@finaltouches.com
From: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
Date: April 29th
2009
Shelly
I’m worried. Brian is
still acting strange! Should I be worried? Obviously I am, but well maybe it’s
just a guy thing? What do you think? I can’t get it out of my mind, it’s a
niggle that something is different… or changed. Not necessarily a bad niggle.
Just a niggle. I asked Shelia what she thought at the weekend (we went to mum’s
for Sunday dinner) and she said he was acting normal. Imelda, was of course her
helpful self and told me to dump the loser, that if after 5 years he hadn’t
produced a ring that I had more to be worried about than just a niggle! (Am
still convinced she is adopted).
Fancy heading out on
Thursday? Can I come in for a quick blow dry beforehand?
I best head; I’ve been
so up in the clouds recently that I’m sure I am going to get fired for not
doing any work. That and ever since Ms Marshall got promoted to Head of
Housekeeping she has been lording it over me and watching my every move. I’m
convinced she is reading my emails.
Hugs
Trudy
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Shelia Toomey; sheliatoomey@maidenheadinsurance.com
Date: May 3rd
2009
Trudy
Mum’s birthday is
coming up, I was thinking if we all pooled our money together we could get her
that nice Marcaseed watch she has had her on eye since Christmas? I spoke to
Mark about it and he is up for it, and I’ll check with Imelda too.
I was thinking of
heading in on Tuesday to collect, fancy meeting for lunch in town and getting
it together?
Shelia
Xoxo
To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Rachelle
Sinclair; rachellesinclair@finaltouches.com
Date: May 7th
2009
Oh Trudy,
I’m in love! Remember
those two guys we met on Thursday? Nigel and Ross? Well I’ve been seeing both
of them! I know, I know – this is the Canaries Island episode all over again
but I can’t help it. And I figure they are both only in the country for the
next 2 weeks so what harm can it be? Maybe I’ll even elope with one back to LA
and I could be on that Real Desperate Housewives of Orange County!! Imagine!
So have you confronted
Brian about his trip to the jewellers or better still did you find the box? I
can’t believe you didn’t ask the sales guy what he bought when you went in for
the watch! Now you and Shelia are sure it was definitely Brian who walked in.
Even with sitting outside at Romanio’s it’s still some distance to see across
to the Jewellers door.
By the way, if he does
pop the question and you make Imelda a bridesmaid over me I will never speak to
you again! I don’t care if she is your twin!
Oh here’s Mrs. Dobson
in for her blue rinse, I better dash – I don’t know why she insists on coming
here! She is my oldest client by about 100 years.
Laters
Shelly
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Maxwell Harris; maxwellharris@floralyshotel.group.com
Date: May 9th
2009
Gertrude
It has come to my
attention that your internet and email usage has exceeded the monthly allowance
for the fourth month running. As discussed during our recent one on one, while
recreational emails are not forbidden, employees are asked to keep them to an
extreme minimum. Due to a number of breaches in this area it has been discussed
by the management that a maximum of 5 recreational emails may be sent by each
employee per day. A companywide email
will be circulated to this effect to all shortly but as a number of complaints
had been made about you specifically, I wanted to address the matter with you
personally.
If you have any
questions relating to this or any other company matters please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Kind Regards,
Maxwell Harris
General Manager
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To: Danny Glover; dannyglover@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomy@floarlyshotelgroup.com
Date: May 11th
2009
Dear Mr. Glover
We are delighted that
head office has chosen our hotel as their base when they come to Ireland to
investigate expanding the Floralys Hotel Group portfolio. Unfortunately our GM,
Maxwell Harris is on sick leave at present but I am happy to help in any way I
can until his return.
As requested on your
fax I have booked the required number of rooms and arranged the necessary
transport to and from the airport and for during your stay. I hope you don’t
mind, but I have booked an alternative car provider, they are a local firm who
are 35% cheaper and more efficient and reliable than those you had selected.
I also wondered, as
many of your delegation are from aboard, they might enjoy attending a number of
the cultural nights that we put on for guests here in the hotel. I am not sure
what your schedule is like but I have attached our upcoming Events Schedule for
consideration and have reserved the required number of tickets for your party
in the event you would like to attend any of the functions and shows.
I also noticed from
your fax that there was no instruction to book an evening meal at Mr. Garmin’s
favourite restaurant. As this place books up pretty quick I reserved the
private room for the Friday of your stay just in case.
If there is anything
else you require please do let me know.
Kind Regards,
Trudy Toomey
Reservations &
Reception
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To: Rachelle Sinclair;
rachellesinclair@finaltouches.com;
Shelia Toomey; sheliatoomey@maidenheadinsurance.com
From: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floarlyshotelgroup.com
Date: May 14th
2009
I found it! The little
black box that is. Before you ask, I wasn’t searching like you both suggested I
do! I was putting away some winter jumpers at the back of the wardrobe and hit
off a box, it tumbled to the floor and out fell a little bag and the box rolled
out of it. It rolled under the chest of drawers. I didn’t open it. I thought
about. Believe me. I sat on the bed for an age just staring at it. But I
couldn’t bring myself to open it. What if it’s awful, like I hate it, what do I
do then, I’ll be on edge the entire time wondering when he is going to do it.
Can you say to someone, I HATE my engagement ring? Like is that grounds for
divorce before you are even married? But then I told myself, calm down, Brian
has good taste. Remember that bracelet and that chain he bought me? And ALL the
clothes? So I told myself that it will be GORGEOUS, and not to look cause I’ll
spoil the surprise! I also found some holiday brochures too… ones for Europe, I
think he plans on doing it on a weekend away – how romantic is that!!
Kisses
Trudy
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Tim Reynolds; events@pineconecastle.com
Date: May 17th
2009
Dear Trudy,
Many thanks for your
interest in hosting your wedding reception at Pine Cone Castle we currently
have a number of dates available in June 2011, though sadly not the bank
holiday weekend.
You seem rather
familiar with our venue and while yes we will of course work with you and your
fiancé on any menu you like the summer 2011 menus will not be created until
spring 2011.
Perhaps you and your fiancé
would like to make an appointment with me to discuss available dates for your
wedding.
I look forward to
hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
Tim Reynolds
Events Manager
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Maxwell Harris; maxwellharris@floralyshotelgroup.com
Date: May 20th
2009
Trudy
I received an email
from Danny Glover in head office this morning, commending me on my excellently
efficient staff. You were personally named in the email and I would just like
to thank you for your work during my absence. I am glad that when it is called for
you can step up to the mark. I hope this is the start of what is yet to come.
On a more personal
note, I believe congratulations are order, a good friend of mine, Tim Reynolds,
let slip over the weekend that you had been in touch with him about hosting
your wedding reception at Pine Cone Castle. I take it as I have heard no
rumblings among staff that you have yet to make an announcement; I will of
course keep quiet until you do so.
Please remember that
employees are dissuaded from making such announcements via email.
Kind Regards,
Maxwell Harris
General Manager
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Shelia Toomey; sheliatoomey@maidenheadinsurance.com
Date: May 20th
2009
Trudy
What do you mean the
GM thinks you are engaged? Why on earth would you email Pine Cone Castle about
holding your wedding reception there when you won’t even look in the jewellery
box to see what the ring looks like? Sometimes I think mum was on drugs when
she was pregnant with you and Imelda!
I suppose it’s a good
thing he said he wouldn’t say anything! Just keep quiet until Brian actually
pops the questions! And for god sake don’t go contacting any other wedding
vendors just yet! You’ll have the whole thing booked and mum will throw a hissy
fit she wasn’t involved!!
I’m off home how,
haven’t been feeling well all day.
Hugs
Shelia
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Rachelle
Sinclair; rachellesinclair@finaltouches.com
Date: May 24th
2009
Trudy,
So what did everyone
in the office think of your new chocolate locks? I must say the chocolate is
gorgeous on you! And just in time for this big important delegation to arrive
too!!
So I have a bit of a
confession. Curiosity got the better of me the other night when I was at yours
and while you were ‘developing’ in the bathroom I snuck into your room for a
look at the ring. I don’t know whether to tell you or not about what I found…
do you want me to tell you?? Mail me.
Soz and Kisses and
Hugs
Shelly
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To: Rachelle Sinclair;
rachellesinclair@finaltouches.com
From: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralsyhotelgroup.com
Date: May 25th
2009
Hey Shelly
It’s not your fault.
Clearly I got the wrong end of the stick again! I am a little disappointed that
the diamond earrings aren’t a diamond ring but as you say they are gorgeous!!
No, they are
definitely not for mum; Brian bought her a lovely brooch to match her watch for
her birthday. I reckon he bought them for my birthday next month.
Looks like I can
release the 3rd weekend in June next year from Pine Cone after all…
now that will be an interesting conversation with Tim… why does the hotel world
have to be so small? Am convinced that Maxwell has already told the Ms Marshall
– she keeps dropping hints!
UGH, best get back to
it!
Trudy
xx
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Brian Manning; brianmanning@bricewater.com
Date: May 26th
2009
Hey Babe,
Got a weird voice mail
from some guy in Pine Cove, something about our booking and the deposit being
due? Is this for your Mum’s birthday? I thought that was happening in La Villa
Rosa? Anyhow if you need to me drop down a deposit let me know, I could do it
tomorrow on my way to gym.
Brian
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Shelia Toomey; sheliatoomey@maidenheadinsurance.com
Date: May 28th
2009
Trudy,
Oh wow, Prague you
lucky thing! Has he cleared the dates for you with work? What am I saying of
course he has, who books a weekend away and not the dates off!! Well I am
jealous! Did you see what weekend you are going?
Have you an outfit
sorted for the mum’s birthday? Can you believe she is 55? As far as I know she
doesn’t know a thing about the party. It will be such a surprise! Am meeting
Imelda in town at lunch to go shopping, wanna join us?
Hugs
Shelia
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Rachelle
Sinclair; rachellesinclair@finaltouhes.com
Date: May 29th
2009
Trudy,
Are you sure Imelda
was actually talking to a guy? Where the words ‘I love you’ actually used? I
can’t imagine her in a relationship longer than a week – in fact has she ever
been in a relationship longer than a week?
Did Shelia really
throw up in the dressing room? Like all over the place? I know I shouldn’t
laugh, but that is just hilarious. I can’t believe they made her buy all 5
dresses! She must be livid! What did the doctor say? Did you go in with her? I
hope she is ok for the party.
You’ll never guess who
emailed me! Ross! I was so surprised! I knew he was going on to London before
heading back home and I had kinda totally forgotten about him, I have even been
out for a drink with a guy called Ben, he started working next door. Nice guy,
but maybe just a bit too nice for me, anyways, I log in this morning and there
it was an email from Ross. He said he had only landed in the door at home and
the first thing he did was email me – maybe I am still in love?!
Mail me.
Shelly
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com
From: Shelia Toomey; sheliatoomey@maidenheadinsurance.com
Date: June 3rd
2009
Trudy,
I know you too don’t
get on, but I do feel sorry for Imelda. She did seem so excited to introduce
her new boyfriend to the family on Saturday. Did she actually say why he didn’t
show up? It was nice of Brian to pay her some attention so she didn’t feel so left
out. I must ask mum about him. I think she has met him.
No, it’s the hangover
from hell! I just haven’t been able to shake this tummy bug. Work are going
mad, they keep sending me home – they don’t want to spread it around. I might
go to the Doctor during the week if it doesn’t lift.
I know your birthday
is 3 weeks away, but any sign of the gift or the trip being mentioned?
Big Hugs
Shelia
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To: Trudy Toomey; gertrudetoomey@floralyshotelgroup.com;
Shelia Toomey; sheliatoomey@maidenheadinsurance.com;
Mark Toomey; marktoomey@toomeydiy.com;
Imelda
Toomey; imeldatoomey@berghauslegal.com
From: Gertrude Toomey;
gertrudetoomey@sqwuak.com
Date: June 4th
2009
Dear Kids,
This is your mother, I
just wanted to say a big Thank You for the wonderful party you and your father
threw me! I had such a blast, and while I am not happy that everyone now knows
that I’m 55 I am thrilled with the big night and fuss that was made of me.
My watch is just
gorgeous and I love the inscription!
Now the rest of you
can go back to work, this part is just for Trudy, - sorry pet don’t have time
to call you back, but in answer to your questions; as far as I know she has
been seeing someone now for a couple of months, it could even be longer, you
know Imelda she is so secretive. No I haven’t met him. He never collects her
from the house, which I thought was odd, but he is very generous – always
sending her flowers. In fact he bought her a lovely pair of diamond earrings
there during the week, some sort of anniversary I think she said it was. Oh and
they are off to some European city for the weekend, Prague I think – he is
taking her for her birthday!
Talk soon,
Mum
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