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‘I don’t need time off – it’s just a stomach bug I picked up. I’ll be as right as rain tomorrow.’ She willed him to return to his office, but he lingered at the door for far too long. Had it only been a couple of days ago when Thomas was in her arms? AsContinue reading “Thursday Test – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Laura closed the diary, replaced the half empty box back on its shelf. It had been a wild few months with Julie and that was just the start of it. She relaxed her shoulders; thought about all the times they snuck out. Teenage years to be proud of. Chapter Fourteen Elizabeth What possessed her toContinue reading “Wednesday Web – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

She had to use them sparingly but had got the taste for smoking. Sometimes, she didn’t even have to say anything to Julie when she wanted to smoke. With just a nod of the head, they asked to go outside for their break. ‘Got any mints?’ Laura asked, as she stubbed out her cigarette. ‘IContinue reading “Monday Mayhem – It Won’t Happen Again”

CHAPTER THIRTEEN LAURA Laura picked up a box from the high shelf in the cupboard. Carefully, she brought it down. Lucy got her thinking about Julie, and she remembered the diaries written when she was a teenager. She would hide them in the back of her chest of drawers, along with a packet of mentholContinue reading “Sunday Start – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

She couldn’t speak. She couldn’t move. His betrayal tore into her very soul. ‘That’s why she called, but it’s over.’ Thomas looked Martha right in the eyes. ‘I can’t lie,’ Martha stated. ‘It hurts so much, the very thought that you slept with her.’ ‘But I’ve already told you once that it’s over,’ Thomas said,Continue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

She wandered into the front room and stared at the open door of the drink’s cabinet. So many things ran at pace around her muddled head. Drink was the root of all evil – so maybe she should have a glass. Right now she wanted to feel what Thomas felt. The bitter liquid dripped downContinue reading “Thursday Test – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘He’s my . . .’ ‘If you’re going to tell me my husband is having an affair then it’s all lies. Thomas would never betray me!’ Martha screamed. ‘I am pleading with you, get some help,’ Elizabeth whispered. ‘Let him go, he loves me, not you. I know that your marriage is important to him,Continue reading “Wednesday Worries – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Chapter Twelve Martha After his interview, Thomas purchased an expensive bottle of champagne. Martha stuck to one, but Thomas didn’t want the bottle there for future impulse. Sober most of the time now, he even started helping around the house. Christmas was only a few weeks away. The days stretched out like a taut elasticContinue reading “Sunday Snippet – From It Won’t Happen Again”

Thomas put her arm through Martha’s, it snaked around her back until he found her hand. Martha noticed a spare cup on the mantlepiece, and tried to release her hand, but Thomas had a strong grip. ‘That will wait till tomorrow darling.’ ‘It just saves time tomorrow that’s all.’ ‘You planning to go anywhere tomorrowContinue reading “Saturday Story – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘Fred fought in the second world war; he deserves to feel safe,’ Thomas said. ‘I can’t tell you how scared I were at first, but with everyone’s help, especially yours Mrs W, I felt more confident to go out.’ ‘Is there anything else we need to discuss?’ Thomas asked. The room was silent, and ThomasContinue reading “Friday Forgiveness – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”