The Tiff

 The Tiff

Marion Anthony 

Gillian had just returned from New York after successfully completing her two year course. She was seated on the train to Edinburgh. If only she knew how Graham felt about her!

It had been a misunderstanding.  They had argued about the course she was enrolled in.

Trouble was, it was a two year course in New York.

Graham had looked hurt when she told him what she intended to do!

He'd accused her of being selfish and not considering his feelings.

They had been students together at University and everyone thought they were made for each other. Now she was not so sure...

If only they had not had such a fiery exchange of words before she left.

She looked out of the window and tears flowed down her cheeks, as she remembered their warm embraces in front of the fire, back home in Edinburgh.

Graham had written and agreed to meet up on her return, to discuss their future.

The rickety shaking of the rolling carriage, lulled her to sleep.

She was suddenly awakened, as the brakes were applied and the train pulled into Edinburgh station.

She gathered her luggage and stepped off the train. Her heart was pounding as she walked up the platform to the barrier.

Then she saw him standing there with his overcoat over his arm. The sun had come out and it had turned warm. Gillian could see the sun shining on his handsome face, and that familiar sparkle in his bright blue eyes.

The urgency on Graham's face, was all that she needed to know about his feelings for her.

He smiled, kissed her on the cheek, and took her luggage, helping her through the barrier.

They walked off, hand in hand, into the sunset.

Gillian knew that whatever problems beset them could be resolved.

He was her destiny!

 

Copyright Marion Anthony

Sally

Sally

Marion Anthony 

Sally was shifting some old papers out of an old suitcase that she had  stored away in the attic. Now as the family were moving to a larger house to accommodate their growing family,  she thought she would get rid of some junk. 

As she opened the suitcase a lot of leaflets and mementos fell on the floor. She quickly opened one up and read. It was an invitation from the Shipping Company that she used to work for, when she left school. 

It read that there was to be a Celebration Dinner on board one of it's vessels in a dry-dock in London.

Sally was lost in nostalgia as she read the words.

She was suddenly transported back to that night on board the Valencia. She wore a dress that she had bought especially for the occasion.

The staff and crew of the ship were all dressed up and very courteous towards the guests.

The dinner was served and Sally's eyes shone with amazement at all the different types of cuisine, along with all the cutlery and wine glasses. 

After dinner all the guests sat around on the lounge. Suddenly music started to play and she jumped up excited, she threw her handbag to the Director and shouted "Look after that for me please," grabbed Ben's hand, whom she worked with and said "Let's dance" as she pulled him off his chair.

Later they went up on deck under the stars, as he picked her up in his arms and swung her around. 

Sally had had a crush on Ben for some time. Unfortunately she had to leave her new boyfriend Colin at home.

They had been courting for the past six months.

Suddenly there was a knock on the loft door that brought Sally back to earth with a thud!

"Mummy what are you doing up here? Can I go and play next door with Julie please?" Miranda, her eight year old asked.

"Ok,” said Sally, irritated by the interruption. "Only for half an hour as dinner won't be long and daddy will be home soon.

When Miranda had gone, Sally picked up the papers and put them all back in the suitcase.

She had hopes and dreams with Ben but it seemed they came to nothing. 

“Hello, what are you doing up here?”

Sally turned around to see two lovely brown eyes looking at her lovingly.

"Hello" said Sally "Oh I was just reminiscing over some memorabilia in an old suitcase. Have you had a good day Colin?"

“It was OK," he said "But it's so nice to get home to you," He Planted a kiss on her lips. 

"We have a lot of packing up to do don't we?"

 "Yes" she replied smiling at him tenderly. "Let's go and have dinner shall we?"

Sally was happy and content to know that things always work out for the best and knew that she had made the right choice.

The future and new house adventure was so very exciting!

 

Copyright Marion Anthony 

The Family Trip

 The Family Trip

Marion Anthony

The car is packed and ready to go

Loaded with toys, baby food, bottles and baby grows;

For we are going to visit grandparents and stay overnight

Come on we said As the time is getting tight;

In urgency we rushed out of the door, eager to get on the road;

After traveling for a while, there’s a jolt, the car suddenly stops;

We look at each other in horror and shock

Oh No!  There’s something we’ve forgotten…

THE BABY!

Copyright Marion Anthony