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She yanked out the plug. Water, smeared with her blood, disappeared. It held her attention for a few seconds before she slowly became aware of the dampness between her fingers.   With the cotton pressed deep inside her palm, Martha crashed to the floor. She didn’t care about the beige streaks on her blue nightdress,Continue reading “Wednesday Woes”

‘Your right, I don’t even know how those leaves manage to get in our garden from next door.’ ‘Probably Fred, Mrs Carmichael has told him that tree of his is getting out of control.’ A nod in the right places, Martha buried her hands in the water. ‘Well I’ll see you later, love you myContinue reading “Tuesday’s Tale”

‘I was in Morrisons last week, Tabitha was with her. Oh Thomas, she’s such a beautiful little thing. I thought, well I thought if we talked properly. I could persuade her to apologise.’ Martha felt his hand gently push into the middle of her back. ‘We’ve discussed this, Laura has made her own choice.’   ‘IContinue reading “Monday Snippet”

Chapter Five Martha NOVEMBER Despite his heavy drinking the night before, Thomas got up bright and early.  ‘Do you want any breakfast?’ Martha asked, putting the kettle on to boil. At the kitchen table, he gave his order, ‘Scrambled eggs on toast.’ She quietly flitted around the kitchen. The coffee was brewed first it wasContinue reading “Sunday Snippet”

She extended her arm, to help him up, but like a wounded animal, refused her offer. His face was like a crumpled piece of forgotten scrap paper. ‘I’m sorry Elizabeth, keep the wine, and the flowers, it’s not your fault I let you down.’ ‘Thomas, we can talk about this.’ ‘It’s best for all concernedContinue reading “Saturday Snippet”

Remembering the softness of his skin, Elizabeth held the single blue carnation in her hands. She gazed at its delicate petals before she inserted that the relevant documents had been received. It wasn’t lying really. ‘Could you come in please?’ Simon, her manager, pulled her out of her musings and into the heat of theContinue reading “Friday Snippet”

‘It’s such a shame I have to go back home.’ Thomas said, his arm linked in hers.’ She knew what he was suggesting. Wanted what he wanted – deep down. It had been a long time since she had felt this happy. Even longer since anyone cared enough to try. It wasn’t like her toContinue reading “Thursday Snippet”

‘So why’s a good-looking woman like you not got a husband then?’ ‘I was my mum’s carer, so I didn’t have time for dates.’ So you live with your Mum?’ Thomas asked, and swirled the champagne around his glass. ‘No, she died a few months ago.’ ‘I’m sorry to hear that, was she ill forContinue reading “Wednesday Snippet”

‘Elizabeth, may I say you brighten up this old place.’ Elizabeth blushed when he handed over his application form. He stroked the ridges of her knuckles. Thomas didn’t let go until it was on top of the others. ‘I know you’ve said no, but please accept my offer of dinner. I’m beguiled by your beauty.’Continue reading “Tuesday Snippet – Elizabeth”

CHAPTER FOUR ELIZABETH NOVEMBER Elizabeth pushed back the strands of her auburn hair, which was straight out of a bottle. Did he say seven o’clock?  It was now seven-fifteen. Maybe she got the time wrong, but was sure it was written down correctly. Windsor Castle always looked more serene at night. She wondered whether theContinue reading “Monday Snippet – Introducing Elizabeth”