The day at the beach had been so wonderful. Charles had held her hand and paddled with her in the ocean. After they had dried out he took her arm in his and they set off for a stroll on the pier. They came accross a cozy bar and upon his insistance, they went in. She smiled broadly when the bartender suggested french '75's and Mr Carson readily agreed to try the sweet cocktail. " I'll admit this is delicious " Mr. Carson stated and Mrs hughes eyed him teasingly.As the bar tender passes them each a second glass she looked down and smiled, they had not lost contact since the paddle in the water. She can feel the warmth of him as their arms touch resting accross the bar. "Mr. Cars..." she starts to speak. "Charles, please... Elsie, you can call me Charles, we're not working today, today we are free to be wholy ourselves. " he turned to gaze into her eyes.She put her hand over his while he was speaking, then turned this hand so their palms touched, wound her fingers between his and squeezed. He smiled as she continued. "Charles I" she paused " I just wanted to say, today has been so lovely. The best day I've had. I'm going to miss you so much" She breathed.He smiled with sadness In his eyes and leaned in to her, just as their lips met the bell above the door rang and Mr. Mosley stumbled in." there you two are! Train leaves in 8 minutes" he pants.Charles quickly payed for the drinks and hustled out the door. pulling elsie along.As Always, interrupted. they both sigh.On the train, just in time. Settling into the seat beside her Charles still held her hand. She was willing herself not to read too much into things. "Dont to get ahead of herself."she thought. Her heart has been a flutter all afternoon. He took another deep breath, closed his eyes and sighed a small smile stretched accross his lips.
"This was the perfect day, my Elsie" he leaned over and whispered into her ear. His cheek brushing hers.