Chapter 2
Evelyn woke up and glanced at the time on her mobile. It had just gone 6am and she turned over as she felt Douglas stir beside her.
"Hey." He smiled.
"Morning." She smiled, as she pushed some hair from his face.
"Did you sleep okay."
"I slept wonderfully. The best nights sleep I've had in a long time actually."
"I didn't hurt you last night, did I."
"Oh Douglas no, you didn't hurt me. You made me so happy last night, complete."
"I can't believe how much I love you already."
"I wish we'd met years ago. Don't get me wrong, I loved Hugh but we were never happy for a long time and when he died and left me with all his debts. You just don't do that to a person do you."
"I don't know. I went behind Jean's back and invested all my pension in our Daughter's company and look what happened."
"Yes but your Daughter came through for you, eventually anyway. Hugh can't do that."
"You've sold your house and paid them though."
"But I shouldn't have had too."
"Then you wouldn't have come here and we wouldn't have met."
"True."
"So we do have one thing to thank him for."
"I suppose when you say it like that, we do."
Douglas leaned in and kissed her as she wrapped her arms around him, pulling him closer to her. They closed their eyes and had a few more hours together before the gossip began.
When Evelyn woke a second time, she found Douglas gone and a note lying on her pillow, saying that he'd gone for stroll. She got out of bed, then showered and changed. She walked down to breakfast to see Madge and Norman sitting, clearly waiting for her.
"Evelyn, come join us." Madge smiled.
"Morning Madge, Norman."
"Morning dear. Sleep well."
"Norman." Madge warned.
"I slept very well, thank you for asking."
"So come on then."
"What."
"Last night. You and Douglas, what happened."
"I'm going to see how breakfast is coming along." Norman said, feeling uncomfortable.
"Well, did you sleep together or not."
"Not that it's any of your business but yes, we did."
"Oh I know I'm a nosy bugger at time but I do care, I just want to see you and him happy and now that Jean's gone, you can be."
"She didn't want him to go home with her. She told him it wasn't working with them anymore."
"Good, she's sensible. Well you saw what they were like together, as soon as you stepped into the room, he only had eyes for you."
"Is this foolish at our age."
"Of course not, don't even think like that for a moment. He loves you."
"He does. I didn't think this was possible again at my age."
"Oh Evelyn, I'm so happy for you both and you'll have a wonderful life in India together. Will you stay here at the Hotel."
"I don't see why not, it's become our home."
"Good, it wouldn't be the same without you both. I best get ready."
"Where are you off too."
"Well I haven't been as lucky as you. I've yet to find a man but I'm not giving up hope just yet." She smiled, as she walked away.
Evelyn sat enjoying the warm sun on her face when she felt warm lips on the side of her neck. She let out a soft moan as strong arms went around her.
"That was a quick stroll." She smiled.
"Well it wasn't much fun on my own. I need you to keep me company. Nobody else up yet."
"Oh they're up."
"They got to you already."
"Madge grilled me."
"Does she approve."
"Actually she does. She's very happy for us."
"Good, I'm glad. Nothing like appreciation from our friends."
"Are you hungry, Norman's away to check on breakfast."
"Actually I am but not for food."
"You cheeky bugger, save that for later."
"Oh alright, if I must. Come on, we'll go see how Norman's getting on.
He held out his hand and she took it without fuss as they made their way back into the Hotel.
To Be Continued…
