A new partner Stories

I woke, still clothed and on top of him in The Manor House’s room, but somehow the duvet was over us, and his arms held me gently. I savoured the moment that I hadn’t had for so long, hoping that at some point, this would be skin-to-skin. He came to, and I nudged my head on his shoulder. “How are you?” he asked. “Nice pillow,” I replied, and he ran one arm gently over my hair, then returned it to my back. I moved my head...

Tom gave Kaye a final goodbye wave; he noticed the lights were dimming and her vehicle wasn't running. He waited a few seconds, then put the truck in drive and rolled up beside the driver's side door. Kaye rolled her window down. She said nothing just bit her lower lip as if she was willing it to come to life. The engine made clicking sounds, then would try to roll the motor over then just clicked again.“Well that doesn't...