CHAPTER SEVEN
Another Special Order
The summer passed. The Corner Shop was always busy. Sometimes, Dave opened the shop on Sundays too. Anna earned a lot of money. Everyone thought that she was happy.
But life was difficult for her. She liked Dave. He was her boss, and he was older than her. But Peter was her fiance, and he was about the same age. Dave was quite rich, but Peter had no money. Dave bought Anna clothes, and he took her out. Peter did not buy her clothes and never took her anywhere. He was more interested in football. Anna did not like football.
Now it was September. Peter played football every Saturday. One Saturday, there was a big football match on television. Mr Hart had the biggest television in the village and he invited some people to his house. He invited Peter and Anna.
On Friday, the day before the match, Anna was working in the shop all day. At five o'clock, she locked the shop door. Two minutes later, the bell rang and Anna went to the door. There was a young man outside. He was carrying a small case.
'Hello,' she said. 'Can I help you?'
'I hope so,' said the young man. 'I want to see Mr Slatin.'
'I'm afraid that the shop is closed now,' said Anna. 'We are open tomorrow morning.'
'But I've got an appointment,' said the young man.
Then Dave spoke behind Anna. She had not seen him.
'Yes, I've been waiting for you,' said Dave. 'You're late.'
'I'm very sorry Mr Slatin, said the young man. 'I was...'