The Journey
A journey they cannot deny.
Her: 5:48 from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross, overnight case, tired, smile on face and butterflies in the stomach. Excitement. Glowing realisation. Him: 6:48 from Truro to London Paddington, Sports bag of clothes, pensive expression, stares across the speeding countryside. Mind swirling. Hoping. The Waldorf Hotel: Arrival, check-in. Skips to room 308. Freshens up and dresses to please. An hour later, door opens, closes...