Life in a Fishbowl Page #4

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something like this, my love?

- Give a guy about a year.

- A year?!

- Well, no leaving me behind alone.

- Yeah, sure.

- Hi.

- Hello there. Welcome!

I've been so excited about having

you over, now it's party time!

It's not often you get to let go!

Last time we went, the Bergmans

met us at the airport in Orlando.

And we thought they'd just come

and get us in a normal car.

But no no! They led us to a

luxury apartment on wheels!

It was completely ridiculous,

you know, a bus with

a bar and living room, white leather

couches absolutely unbelievable.

And there was just, you name it, right?

With everything, flat screen TV.

- And Mrs Bergmann had her hands full.

- Yes, you know, just bringing us drinks.

And then there was the bedroom

with a round bed, also leather.

Hey, don't you think you've

had enough, darling? Well?

Eh, yeah, leather and, well,

what was I going to say? Yes!

We were on our way to the hotel,

in the bus, and over the intercom comes:

"Now, you have to watch out

because now the road narrows!"

And we were just,

"What does he mean?"

- So, then he pushes some button...

- And the bus shrinks!

I'm not kidding, it contracted.

It was too wide for the road or something.

The windows shifted, and the couches

drew closer, and the bar closed.

- It was just like that scene, you know?

- That scene in the garbage disposal.

- Yes, in "Star Wars"!

- Exactly, in "Star Wars".

That was some crazy sh*t!

So, the question is whether

we'll be greeted that way

when we go to Florida

now, Slvi? Well?

Are you going to Florida? When?

- Just next week.

- Next week?

Next week? You know

I'm due next week.

Yes darling, don't worry about that, ok?

We have people to deal with that, right?

This is just a kind of mini

annual party then?

Business by day,

and pleasure by night...

Agnes, don't worry about this, ok?

You look kind of worried, are you?

- Let me see. Do I see worries?

- No no.

- No, I'll look after the boy, right?

- Yes, no worries about that.

- Listen, cheers!

- Cheers!

Hi, this is Eik, I can't come

to the phone right now,

but please leave a message

and I'll try to get in touch.

Yes, good evening.

It's ormur Thorlacius here.

It's, yes, I was...

The book I was talking

about the other day,

I found here a copy of "Let me fall".

Perhaps I could bring

it over for you? Or...

Somehow... So, well...

That was all.

Right then...

Bye.

So, I'll be leaving then...

Eik.

How's next weekend for you?

Which day were you thinking?

The whole weekend.

Thursday to Monday, 5 days.

- What do you mean 5 days?

- Have you ever been to Florida?

Hello?

Yes, hello? Eik?

No, she's not home.

She's working.

I'm a friend of hers and

have a book for her.

Yes... eh, she's just not home.

Can't I come up and

leave the book for her?

No, I'm not letting you in.

you could be some wino.

Yes, I could be that, yes.

- Hi.

- Hello.

- I decided to bring you the book.

- Yes.

I hope you don't mind

I decided to wait for you.

I didn't really have anything else to do.

Don't you want to come in?

Yes, thank you. I'd like that.

- Hello, I am home.

- Hi.

Good evening.

This is the book then...

Yes, I'm ormur... Thorlacius.

- Lena.

- Hi Lena.

Thanks, talk to you in just a second...

Sorry, I'm just gonna

jump in the shower.

- How's it going with the houses?

- It's going well, I've nailed two.

Ok.

People cave when you offer double.

Like they've won lotto.

But I haven't been able to get a hold

of the third owner: ormur Thorlacius.

- Yes, Mri, the poet.

- He owns the house?

Yes, clearly.

- Don't you have his number?

- Yes, but it's only a home phone.

He doesn't have a mobile... He's a typical

artist, never answers the phone.

- You'll manage it, just find him at the pub.

- Yes, of course.

Hey, Florida, aren't you excited?

Yes, there's been quite

a build up at least.

Yes, if you like the sound of the bus,

just wait till you see the Viking.

What? Viking? What's that?

It's the yacht.

It's a floating penthouse.

- Is that where we stay?

- No, no.

That's where the party is.

After the meeting.

Meeting? I don't even know

what we're doing there.

You'll meet my partner in this

hotel deal, among other things.

What, is he American?

No, Icelandic. A real shark.

He owns the yacht.

But it's not official, so

perhaps keep it to yourself.

Well, it's got everything, you know?

Everything. Anything you want.

It's almost like Benetton:

"All the colours of the world."

You're the man for it, aren't you?

Come on. Out of town doesn't count.

Nothing wrong.

- Good morning.

- Hi Mum.

- What are you watching?

- Just the morning show.

I see you've had Cheerios.

- Yes, we were too hungry.

- Yes, I understand that.

- The coffee's hot too. If you like.

- Well, Ok.

Sorry about how grumpy

and unfriendly

I was last night

when I came home.

No, no. It's no trouble at all.

What's...

So, were you working?

Yes.

I sometimes take on extra work

as a waitress at a restaurant.

Right...

I have...

I have just thought

of one thing...

I've never heard anyone read my poems

as elegantly as last night,

so I was kinda wondering how

you feel about performance art?

Performance art? Why?

Some arts students are getting together

to interpret my poems at the library later on.

and I was stupid enough

to say I'd show up.

And I'm afraid I might die of boredom,

unless I have some good company.

So I was wondering if you

and Heia would come?

- Do you need to go?

- Yes my darling, it's a work trip.

I'll speak to Grandpa and see

if he can stay with you,

I'm sure you can do

something really fun together.

Ok.

Then maybe I can buy

something nice for you.

And maybe an amazing

Christmas present.

- And a Christmas tree too?

- I'm not buying a Christmas tree in Florida.

But yes, perhaps I can buy a

Christmas tree when we get back.

Your turn.

Switches to clover.

- Are you going with Mri?

- No, I will not going with Mri.

Is he your boyfriend?

No my love, he's not

my boyfriend, Ok?

- We're just good friends.

- But you're almost always together.

Heia...

We just like talking and stuff.

Your turn.

- I've got hearts.

- Me too.

I'm not doing to

have a chance, am I?

- Dad?

- Yes.

Oh, hi darling!

Listen. You have to excuse the other

day, we didn't know he'd be here.

- I understand, I know.

- He just dropped in.

Yes, I didn't mean

to be so rude. I just...

You know, I just

don't want him to be...

No, I know.

Let's just sit down inside.

Well...

I was hoping you'd do me a favour?

Yes?

I was hoping Heia could

stay with you this weekend?

- Yes, of course! What will you be doing?

- Going on a work trip.

- Yes, and where are you going?

- To Florida.

- With the preschool?

- No.

This is some extra

work I've been doing.

I've been waitressing in the evenings

and this is some kind of Icelandic party,

that needs lots of Icelandic

waiters. And it's well paid.

Ok.

What did she want now?

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