Diane got out of bed and got dressed, still wondering what Alex was up to.
They got into the car and drove down quiet country roads with high trees
either side, towering over the road and meeting in the middle as if to form
a tunnel. The late morning sun was filtering through the leaves onto the
road. After a while, Alex drove into an empty car park next to a small
wooden building.
DIANE: Alex where are we?
Alex smiled
ALEX: You'll find out in a minute
They got out of the car
DIANE: Alex! Where are we?
Alex took her hand and led her to the front of the building.
ALEX: There!
Diane read the sign
DIANE: 'Mamma's country ice-cream cabin'
She looked at Alex, a little puzzled
ALEX: Come on, inside
DIANE: But.what are we doing here?
ALEX: I thought you could do with a treat.and what is it you always say?.chocolate and ice-cream , a girls best friend!
Diane smiled as Alex led her inside, where they were greeted by a round, smiling lady behind a counter, of what looked like fifty different ice- cream flavours
LADY: Now, what would you like?
DIANE: Er.
ALEX: Have anything you want
DIANE: Erm.
ALEX: Go on
He led her to look at the menu on the wall. She smiled, amazed by all the different combinations of ice-cream
DIANE: Er.the.chocolate and mint.choc-chip.mallow mountain sounds nice
She laughed and looked up at Alex
LADY: I'll bring it over.take a seat
A few minutes passed and the lady brought out a huge glass filled with chocolate and mint choc-chip ice-cream, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, cream and a chocolate flake!
Dianes eyes beamed and laughed as she saw it
DIANE: Wow!
She started eating and looked up at Alex, who was sitting opposite her at the wooden table, watching and smiling.
DIANE: Thanks Alex
He reached across the table and placed his hand on top of hers
ALEX: That's ok.as long as I can have a bit!
DIANE: I don't just mean about the ice-cream
ALEX: I know.
He kissed her hand
ALEX: I just want you to be happy.and you know I'm always here for you
DIANE: I know.thanks
A few hours passed and they found themselves walking along the empty beach, barefoot, hand in hand as the red sun began to disappear down behind the horizon. It was quiet and all that could be heard was the sea gently washing over the sand next to them. They didn't say anything. Nothing needed to be said. Just being there, together, was special. Magical. The tide was slowly coming in, washing away their footprints in the sand, and gently sweeping over their feet. They stopped and turned to look out at the never-ending ocean, and breathed in the fresh air. They looked up at the bright, nearly full moon that was now in the darkening sky. Diane smiled. She felt happy and relaxed. Something that she hadn't felt for a long time. The day had been perfect.
DIANE: I love you Alex
He put his arm around her shoulder and smiled. He was glad that she was happy again.
ALEX: I love you too
He turned around to face her and gently kissed her perfectly on the lips.
DIANE: Alex where are we?
Alex smiled
ALEX: You'll find out in a minute
They got out of the car
DIANE: Alex! Where are we?
Alex took her hand and led her to the front of the building.
ALEX: There!
Diane read the sign
DIANE: 'Mamma's country ice-cream cabin'
She looked at Alex, a little puzzled
ALEX: Come on, inside
DIANE: But.what are we doing here?
ALEX: I thought you could do with a treat.and what is it you always say?.chocolate and ice-cream , a girls best friend!
Diane smiled as Alex led her inside, where they were greeted by a round, smiling lady behind a counter, of what looked like fifty different ice- cream flavours
LADY: Now, what would you like?
DIANE: Er.
ALEX: Have anything you want
DIANE: Erm.
ALEX: Go on
He led her to look at the menu on the wall. She smiled, amazed by all the different combinations of ice-cream
DIANE: Er.the.chocolate and mint.choc-chip.mallow mountain sounds nice
She laughed and looked up at Alex
LADY: I'll bring it over.take a seat
A few minutes passed and the lady brought out a huge glass filled with chocolate and mint choc-chip ice-cream, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, cream and a chocolate flake!
Dianes eyes beamed and laughed as she saw it
DIANE: Wow!
She started eating and looked up at Alex, who was sitting opposite her at the wooden table, watching and smiling.
DIANE: Thanks Alex
He reached across the table and placed his hand on top of hers
ALEX: That's ok.as long as I can have a bit!
DIANE: I don't just mean about the ice-cream
ALEX: I know.
He kissed her hand
ALEX: I just want you to be happy.and you know I'm always here for you
DIANE: I know.thanks
A few hours passed and they found themselves walking along the empty beach, barefoot, hand in hand as the red sun began to disappear down behind the horizon. It was quiet and all that could be heard was the sea gently washing over the sand next to them. They didn't say anything. Nothing needed to be said. Just being there, together, was special. Magical. The tide was slowly coming in, washing away their footprints in the sand, and gently sweeping over their feet. They stopped and turned to look out at the never-ending ocean, and breathed in the fresh air. They looked up at the bright, nearly full moon that was now in the darkening sky. Diane smiled. She felt happy and relaxed. Something that she hadn't felt for a long time. The day had been perfect.
DIANE: I love you Alex
He put his arm around her shoulder and smiled. He was glad that she was happy again.
ALEX: I love you too
He turned around to face her and gently kissed her perfectly on the lips.