Miranda – We're All Going On A Spanish Holiday
Chapter 12
The next morning, Gary and Miranda check out of the hotel and board the train to Nice. As the Spanish coastline is whizzing past them on their way to the South of France, Gary realises that they are the only people in the carriage and snuggles up to Miranda.
Miranda – "Ooh, that's nice Mike."
Gary – "Gary."
Miranda is embarrassed.
Miranda – "I'm so sorry Gary; I don't know why this keeps happening. I don't want to be with Mike at all, I really do want to be here with you."
Gary – "I know. It's ok, I don't mind, honestly."
Miranda – "Why don't you mind? If you kept calling me Rose, I'd be livid!"
Gary – "Don't worry about it! I wonder what everyone else is up to?"
Miranda – "Yes, it didn't quite all go to plan!"
Gary – "I can't believe Mike and Rose going off together! Who would have thought of that?"
Miranda – "I know!"
Gary – "So, um, we're all alone in here…"
Miranda – "Yes, I had spotted that."
Gary – "But I don't want to put any pressure on you."
Miranda smiles at the earnest look on Gary's face, he is so handsome and he's caught the sun a little so that his face is even more gorgeous…
Miranda – "What did you have in mind?"
Gary – "Well…"
Gary kisses Miranda, but unfortunately, just at that moment, the train goes through a tunnel and gives a very loud whistle, scaring both of them. When the tunnel comes out the other end, they are surprised to see a family of six, sitting opposite them.
Miranda/Gary – "Hello there."
The family does not answer as they are not English. They just stare at Gary and Miranda.
Suppressing a laugh, Miranda gets a book out and starts to read. After a few minutes, Gary does the same.