Page 71 of A Seaside Escape
‘Of course you can, hun. What on earth has happened?’ Josie’s voice was filled with concern.
‘I just need to get away from here, from Greg; from memories.’
‘Come whenever you like, hun. I’ll make the spare room up.’
Before bed Mallory packed a small case with essentials and set it by the door ready for an early start in the morning. Ruby jumped on to the bed and snuggled up to her. Mallory sobbed once again into the fur of the little black dog.
After breakfast the next day Mallory scooped up Ruby and her case and put them in the car. It was nine o’clock and she was determined to set off soon. She pulled up outside Colin’s shop and went in to let him know she was going away for a few days. She had already called Stella who had been very understanding, as always.
She turned the car around and began to pull away when Greg appeared out of nowhere in front of the car; hands held up to stop her. She slammed on the breaks and he came around to the driver’s side. Reluctantly she rolled down the window.
His expression was pained and he was out of breath. ‘Mallory… are you leaving?’
‘What does it matter to you?’ Her frustration was evident in her terse tone.
‘The case in the back. Ruby… are you going for good?’
‘Why don’t you ask yourwife, Greg,’ she bristled and hit the accelerator.
