When Molly arrived home she suddenly realized that she had no clue what to wear that evening. While it was a casual dinner, she was starting to feel it was more like a date, and became a little panicked. How long had it been since she had been on a date? Her entire life had been so involved with the sail shop that she never really thought about it. Since her friends had given up on trying to set her up, it had been months since she had the opportunity to have dinner with someone.
Oh, of course, there were the lads she would sit and chat with at the pub when she stopped by for a pint after a long day on the water. But they all knew her, and most were spoken for anyway. She felt very comfortable around them and could have a laugh or two while she washed away the salt water feel from being out with customers. This was the first time one of her customers asked her to join them.
Eventually she changed into a pair of black slacks, and a lightweight blue knit sweater with a silk scarf around her neck. Kehoe's was as casual as you could get in Kilmore, so, other than the fact that she didn't have jeans on, she was considered dressed up. She pulled her long dark hair back at the base of her neck, which was pretty much the way she wore it from day to day. There was going to be no major fussing for this lad. One last glimpse in the mirror, and she headed off for the pub.
As Molly entered Kehoe's she spotted Kevin at the bar. He was deep in conversation with several of the locals, and seemed to fit right in. Molly had to remind herself that Kevin was a salesman and blessed with that gift of gab, so this was his forte. She strolled up quietly behind him to see if she could catch the gist of the chat.
Before she had a chance to listen in, Billy Malloy, who was seated sideways on a bar stool listening to Kevin caught sight of her and winked. Kevin caught this and quickly turned around. He was wearing a light blue Polo with the collar up and navy chinos. You would have thought the two of them had coordinated their outfits. The looked at each other and began to laugh along with Billy and Eoin (pronounced Owen) Mahaffey who sat on the other side of Kevin.
“Two minds thinking alike!” Kevin kidded as he smiled at Molly.
“At least I wore a scarf,” responded Molly smiling with a slight blush.
By the time Kevin turned around to order a drink for Molly, there was one sitting on the bar for her. Sean, the bartender, knew that Molly liked to sip on a shot of Tullamore Dew with just a touch of water. It would last her hours if she was busy in conversation. Molly was a careful drinker. She had watched too many of her friends over imbibe and carry on. This was not her style. She always wondered why she never relaxed enough to let herself go like they did. Just not her way.
After some short chat with Billy and Eoin, Molly and Kevin headed for a table where they could sit and order dinner. They found a quiet snug and settled in. Dinner would be today's catch, fresh and tasty, with some spuds and a root vegetable. Nothing fancy for Molly. This was regular fare for her. Kevin seemed to enjoy this hearty meal as he also totally consumed the homemade brown bread put on the table for them as they ate.
“I guess I worked up a pretty big appetite after today's sail,” he explained as he cleaned his plate.
“Nothing like the fresh sea air to do that,” agreed Molly as she sipped her whiskey and nodded across the room to Sean that she'd like another. She knew well that her friends at the bar would be looking out for her with this stranger they knew very little about. It was a small fishing village and they all looked out for each other. Kevin was surprised as Sean stopped by the snug to drop off both a drink for Molly and a refill for Kevin.
Molly explained to Kevin, “My friends know me well and they do look after me.”
“Something I guess I should remember,” Kevin acknowledged as he raised his glass in a toast to Molly. “Slainte.”
Kevin and Molly sat and talked for quite a while after they had finished dinner. This gave Molly the chance to learn more about Kevin and his strong ties to the Dublin area. In exchange, Kevin was able to learn the same about Molly. With the time slipping away, Molly reminded Kevin that they did have a sailing lesson the next morning and needed to get plenty of rest as she was going to expand his experiences well out into the open sea the next day. Kevin offered to walk Molly home, but she explained that she was quite capable of getting there herself, and bid a casual good night leaving Kevin leaning on the doorway of Kehoe's watching her walk down the road.
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
All Roads Lead to Swatragh - Chapter 3
After Donovan left Grace realized that the growling in her stomach had been ignored for too long. All she had packed to bring with her were some granola bars for snacking on while driving up here. She had totally forgotten about bringing some food with her. And now that the fridge was working she could actually buy some groceries for the week. She had passed a small market down the road a ways from the B&B and decided to head back there to pick up a few things. After looking in the cupboards she realized that other than some old dry goods, there was nothing to salvage.
The Spar market was small and closer to Maghera than Swatragh, but it had the necessary items for Grace to stock up on for a few days. She decided she might have to go south into Magherafelt or north into Coleraine to get some things that the Spar Market didn't carry. But tea, sugar, milk and bread were staples along with some ingredients for quick meals. It was into the evening when Grace returned and even though it was summer and light out, the weather was getting a bit cool. She found some peat logs and set the fire in her grandmother's small sitting room where she settled down to work on her list of things to do and snack on her toasted cheese sandwich and cup of Barry's Tea.
As far as she could tell the inside of the cottage just needed a good cleaning. Grace wanted to focus on the outside to make it more presentable to prospective buyers. her funds were limited so she planned to do some of the work herself during these two weeks, and hire out what she could not handle. It really was in need of a coat of paint and the windows needed a good washing. Then there was the garden. Grace decided to hire out the painting and window washing since she really didn't want to tackle windows on the upstairs rooms. She would attempt to redo the garden on her own. Grace knew her grandmother loved gardening and this front garden had been a place of pride.
Sitting in front of the peat fire with a blanket pulled over her knees she knew she had a big job on her hands and worried about getting everything done. She wanted to make her grandmother proud of her for taking care of this special cottage. As the embers glowed, Grace relaxed and fell asleep in the over sized chair that she knew was her grandmother's favorite. She dreamed of her grandmother wandering around the cottage taking care of all her clients and spending days cooking delicious meals in the kitchen. The early morning sun was just peaking through the cloudy window when she realized she had slept through the night.
The Spar market was small and closer to Maghera than Swatragh, but it had the necessary items for Grace to stock up on for a few days. She decided she might have to go south into Magherafelt or north into Coleraine to get some things that the Spar Market didn't carry. But tea, sugar, milk and bread were staples along with some ingredients for quick meals. It was into the evening when Grace returned and even though it was summer and light out, the weather was getting a bit cool. She found some peat logs and set the fire in her grandmother's small sitting room where she settled down to work on her list of things to do and snack on her toasted cheese sandwich and cup of Barry's Tea.
As far as she could tell the inside of the cottage just needed a good cleaning. Grace wanted to focus on the outside to make it more presentable to prospective buyers. her funds were limited so she planned to do some of the work herself during these two weeks, and hire out what she could not handle. It really was in need of a coat of paint and the windows needed a good washing. Then there was the garden. Grace decided to hire out the painting and window washing since she really didn't want to tackle windows on the upstairs rooms. She would attempt to redo the garden on her own. Grace knew her grandmother loved gardening and this front garden had been a place of pride.
Sitting in front of the peat fire with a blanket pulled over her knees she knew she had a big job on her hands and worried about getting everything done. She wanted to make her grandmother proud of her for taking care of this special cottage. As the embers glowed, Grace relaxed and fell asleep in the over sized chair that she knew was her grandmother's favorite. She dreamed of her grandmother wandering around the cottage taking care of all her clients and spending days cooking delicious meals in the kitchen. The early morning sun was just peaking through the cloudy window when she realized she had slept through the night.
Monday, November 15, 2010
The Dream Trip - Chapter 2
After lunch the girls walked around Temple Bar and Trinity College then headed back to their hotel. They had reservations for an Irish House Party that night and one of the Hop-on-Hop-Off tours the next day. The House Party was at the Landsdowne Hotel and started with dinner. Four musicians played various instruments and showed the attendees how to do some of the Irish dances. The girls were able to participate and gave it their all. Loads of laughs and lots of craic were had that first night.
The next morning after a full Irish breakfast, their first of the trip, the girls headed off to catch the Hop-on-Hop-Off bus. The day was spent stopping at Trinity College, St Stephen's Green, Kilmainham Gaol, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the St. James Gate Guinness Brewery. From the top of the Gravity Bar the older girls enjoyed a cold pint of Guinness and they all enjoyed amazing views of Dublin. It wasn't until they were at dinner that night after a full day that Mona came across the tickets that Paul had given them.
“Girls, since we really have no plans for tonight, how about we go to this concert?” Mona asked the group.
Briana an Caitlin were still having some trouble adjusting to the time difference and were exhausted from the day's sightseeing so they begged off. Darcy and Mona decided they would be going to the concert. The performance was at the Gaiety Theater just a few blocks from their hotel and easily withing walking distance. After dinner Darcy and Mona went back to the hotel to dress up a little for this concert. Other than looking at the theater and time Mona hadn't really looked at the performance information. As they walked up to the venue they stopped in their tracks and looked at each other as they saw the marquee at the theater:
Music From the Heart By Ireland's Premier Tenor
Featuring Paul Byrom
“Oh my goodness,” was all Mona could utter. Darla was the speechless one this time.
And then the two of them let out a small squeal so as not to draw attention to themselves. When they entered the theater, they realized that Paul had given them front row seats also! This was more than they had bargained for. As the lights started to lower, two young men seated themselves in the two the empty seats that would have been for Briana and Caitlin. Both younger than Paul, but some of Ireland's finest specimens to be sure.
The concert began and Darcy and Mona lost themselves in the music and Paul's voice. He had such control. In between songs he chatted a little talking about his song choices and throwing in a joke here and there. Every once in a while he would glance down at the two girls and at one point seemed to nod to the two men sitting next to them.
Intermission came and every one stood to stretch and go in to the lobby for a drink. Darcy and Mona decided they would stand by their seats and take in the remodeled look of the theater. As they stood, so did the men next to them.
“Ladies, Paul would like to invite you backstage after the performance for a little cocktail party he is hosting,” one of the men said.
When Mona looked at this stranger questioningly, he smiled.
“Sorry we are friends of Paul's. I'm Ryan and this is my brother Daragh,” the younger of the two explained. “We were in town and met up with Paul for tea today. He called a little while ago and told us about giving you tickets after we left him. Paul said that if you came, he would like to invite you to the cocktail party after the show. We saw these two seats empty, so thought it would be great if we came and sat next to you to make sure you were the girls he was expecting. And from his actions on stage, we knew you were the two he was talking about.”
The girls were flabbergasted, but extremely excited. Before they could even think about it they said “yes”. The lights flickered that the second act was going to begin and they all sat down. As Paul walked out on the stage Mona turned slightly toward Daragh and saw him nod his head to Paul, and Paul smiled back glancing over to Mona.
The second act was just as wonderful as the first. Paul's voice was in great form and he had such control. Mona was mesmerized by him. Darcy was enjoying the show, but realized that Mona seemed to be floating along with each song.
As the show ended and Paul received a long standing ovation, Daragh and Ryan told the girls to follow them. Darcy had tons of questions for Daragh and Ryan, but Mona was quiet at this point. They were lead backstage to a reception room. There were other people there when they arrived, but it was a small crowd. As Paul saw them enter he immediately walked over the Mona, hugged her and said, “I'm so glad you came tonight. It was nice to have someone to sing to during my performance.”
Darcy was busy chatting with Daragh and Ryan and didn't notice that Paul had put his arm around Mona and guided her across the room. As he visited with other guests at the reception he kept Mona close by. He either held her hand, or had his arm around her. Mona was beaming. Darcy bid goodnight to Daragh and Ryan and headed back to the hotel. She asked them to let Mona know she had left. She felt Mona was in very good hands.
The next morning after a full Irish breakfast, their first of the trip, the girls headed off to catch the Hop-on-Hop-Off bus. The day was spent stopping at Trinity College, St Stephen's Green, Kilmainham Gaol, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the St. James Gate Guinness Brewery. From the top of the Gravity Bar the older girls enjoyed a cold pint of Guinness and they all enjoyed amazing views of Dublin. It wasn't until they were at dinner that night after a full day that Mona came across the tickets that Paul had given them.
“Girls, since we really have no plans for tonight, how about we go to this concert?” Mona asked the group.
Briana an Caitlin were still having some trouble adjusting to the time difference and were exhausted from the day's sightseeing so they begged off. Darcy and Mona decided they would be going to the concert. The performance was at the Gaiety Theater just a few blocks from their hotel and easily withing walking distance. After dinner Darcy and Mona went back to the hotel to dress up a little for this concert. Other than looking at the theater and time Mona hadn't really looked at the performance information. As they walked up to the venue they stopped in their tracks and looked at each other as they saw the marquee at the theater:
Music From the Heart By Ireland's Premier Tenor
Featuring Paul Byrom
“Oh my goodness,” was all Mona could utter. Darla was the speechless one this time.
And then the two of them let out a small squeal so as not to draw attention to themselves. When they entered the theater, they realized that Paul had given them front row seats also! This was more than they had bargained for. As the lights started to lower, two young men seated themselves in the two the empty seats that would have been for Briana and Caitlin. Both younger than Paul, but some of Ireland's finest specimens to be sure.
The concert began and Darcy and Mona lost themselves in the music and Paul's voice. He had such control. In between songs he chatted a little talking about his song choices and throwing in a joke here and there. Every once in a while he would glance down at the two girls and at one point seemed to nod to the two men sitting next to them.
Intermission came and every one stood to stretch and go in to the lobby for a drink. Darcy and Mona decided they would stand by their seats and take in the remodeled look of the theater. As they stood, so did the men next to them.
“Ladies, Paul would like to invite you backstage after the performance for a little cocktail party he is hosting,” one of the men said.
When Mona looked at this stranger questioningly, he smiled.
“Sorry we are friends of Paul's. I'm Ryan and this is my brother Daragh,” the younger of the two explained. “We were in town and met up with Paul for tea today. He called a little while ago and told us about giving you tickets after we left him. Paul said that if you came, he would like to invite you to the cocktail party after the show. We saw these two seats empty, so thought it would be great if we came and sat next to you to make sure you were the girls he was expecting. And from his actions on stage, we knew you were the two he was talking about.”
The girls were flabbergasted, but extremely excited. Before they could even think about it they said “yes”. The lights flickered that the second act was going to begin and they all sat down. As Paul walked out on the stage Mona turned slightly toward Daragh and saw him nod his head to Paul, and Paul smiled back glancing over to Mona.
The second act was just as wonderful as the first. Paul's voice was in great form and he had such control. Mona was mesmerized by him. Darcy was enjoying the show, but realized that Mona seemed to be floating along with each song.
As the show ended and Paul received a long standing ovation, Daragh and Ryan told the girls to follow them. Darcy had tons of questions for Daragh and Ryan, but Mona was quiet at this point. They were lead backstage to a reception room. There were other people there when they arrived, but it was a small crowd. As Paul saw them enter he immediately walked over the Mona, hugged her and said, “I'm so glad you came tonight. It was nice to have someone to sing to during my performance.”
Darcy was busy chatting with Daragh and Ryan and didn't notice that Paul had put his arm around Mona and guided her across the room. As he visited with other guests at the reception he kept Mona close by. He either held her hand, or had his arm around her. Mona was beaming. Darcy bid goodnight to Daragh and Ryan and headed back to the hotel. She asked them to let Mona know she had left. She felt Mona was in very good hands.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Travels in Eire #48
Cailin dropped her bag as she opened the envelope, began to read, and froze in her spot. Evidently while she had been wandering around her neighborhood, Darren's parents had stopped by. Maura wrote a little note inviting Cailin to dinner that night saying she and Phillip would not take no for an answer. They had come to Derry for a few days to visit with some friends and Darren, and wanted to introduce Cailin to their friends. After her first experience with Maura, Cailin had been feeling Maura's hesitation about Darren's new girlfriend. But they did end on a good note and Cailn felt sure that things would now turn around since she had moved from New York and was living in Derry.
As Cailin was absorbed with all these thoughts, she realized that she had not made any contact with work or her parents. It was time to get her computer set up, figure out time differences, and make a couple of Skype calls. She had told her parents to log on in the morning and stay logged on all day, for when she called. Darren had taken care of getting her set up with Internet before she arrived, so the set up was very quick. Her timing was good, but no one was answering. It was very possible that her parents were out for the afternoon. She left a message saying she would call back later.
Calling work was easier as Cailin just used Skype to make a direct call to the office phone. Shannon, her assistant answered the phone with her cherry voice.
“Hi Shannon, it's Cailin, hope you didn't forget who I am already!” Cailin was teasing Shannon.
“Cailin!!!,” Shannon screamed so that most of the office could hear. “I'm so glad you called. We've been waiting to hear that you are all settled and ready to work!” a little teasing back from Shannon. Cailin loved that they got along so well.
“In a few days, Shannon, I'll be up and running. I still need to get some equipment in place. After that it's full speed ahead. You should see my place! You'd love it. I'll have to send some pictures along. It everything okay over there?” Cailin was trying not to spend too much time on the phone.
“Cailin, you worry too much. Take your time, I've got it all handled for the moment. I'll bring you up to speed when you are ready.” Shannon made Cailin feel much better.
They chatted a bit more about Cailin's new experience and then said their good-byes. Cailin tried calling home again, but no one answered. She wrote an email telling her parents that all was fine and she would call back tomorrow. As she finished the email there was a knock at her door.
Cailin looked at the clock and realized that it was after five and was hoping it was Darren. She was not disappointed. She grabbed Darren in a huge hug as he came in the doorway. Followed, of course, by a very long, loving kiss from Darren.
“You do know you take my breath away,” Cailin whispered to Darren as they parted lips.
“Just what I intend to do,” and Darren flashed that wonder smile. “Have you seen my parents?”
“Guess I was out wandering the neighborhood when the stopped by. I did get a note with an invitation for dinner. Do you know about that?” Cailin was sure that Darren was already informed.
“I do know, and we had better get going if we are going to be on time. You might want to change into something a little dressier than casual clothes. This is a special occasion,” Darren was being mysterious again.
“What do you mean “special occasion”?” Cailin was trying to figure out how dressy and what she was in for.
“Now that you and I are an 'item', my parents want to introduce you to some of their friends. This couple has been family friends for ages. There has always been a little friendly competition between them over which of the couples marries off all their children first! My parents are really excited that I have someone now and their son is still searching!” Darren finished with a chuckle.
Cailin decided on a very feminine skirt and top that showed off her figure, but not too much. She didn't have that many clothes with her, since many were being shipped, but this would fit this summer evening just right. She wore her long curly black hair down and finished her look off with just a touch of make-up. As she entered the front room, Darren smiled approvingly. She took his arm and they headed out for this interesting dinner.
As Cailin was absorbed with all these thoughts, she realized that she had not made any contact with work or her parents. It was time to get her computer set up, figure out time differences, and make a couple of Skype calls. She had told her parents to log on in the morning and stay logged on all day, for when she called. Darren had taken care of getting her set up with Internet before she arrived, so the set up was very quick. Her timing was good, but no one was answering. It was very possible that her parents were out for the afternoon. She left a message saying she would call back later.
Calling work was easier as Cailin just used Skype to make a direct call to the office phone. Shannon, her assistant answered the phone with her cherry voice.
“Hi Shannon, it's Cailin, hope you didn't forget who I am already!” Cailin was teasing Shannon.
“Cailin!!!,” Shannon screamed so that most of the office could hear. “I'm so glad you called. We've been waiting to hear that you are all settled and ready to work!” a little teasing back from Shannon. Cailin loved that they got along so well.
“In a few days, Shannon, I'll be up and running. I still need to get some equipment in place. After that it's full speed ahead. You should see my place! You'd love it. I'll have to send some pictures along. It everything okay over there?” Cailin was trying not to spend too much time on the phone.
“Cailin, you worry too much. Take your time, I've got it all handled for the moment. I'll bring you up to speed when you are ready.” Shannon made Cailin feel much better.
They chatted a bit more about Cailin's new experience and then said their good-byes. Cailin tried calling home again, but no one answered. She wrote an email telling her parents that all was fine and she would call back tomorrow. As she finished the email there was a knock at her door.
Cailin looked at the clock and realized that it was after five and was hoping it was Darren. She was not disappointed. She grabbed Darren in a huge hug as he came in the doorway. Followed, of course, by a very long, loving kiss from Darren.
“You do know you take my breath away,” Cailin whispered to Darren as they parted lips.
“Just what I intend to do,” and Darren flashed that wonder smile. “Have you seen my parents?”
“Guess I was out wandering the neighborhood when the stopped by. I did get a note with an invitation for dinner. Do you know about that?” Cailin was sure that Darren was already informed.
“I do know, and we had better get going if we are going to be on time. You might want to change into something a little dressier than casual clothes. This is a special occasion,” Darren was being mysterious again.
“What do you mean “special occasion”?” Cailin was trying to figure out how dressy and what she was in for.
“Now that you and I are an 'item', my parents want to introduce you to some of their friends. This couple has been family friends for ages. There has always been a little friendly competition between them over which of the couples marries off all their children first! My parents are really excited that I have someone now and their son is still searching!” Darren finished with a chuckle.
Cailin decided on a very feminine skirt and top that showed off her figure, but not too much. She didn't have that many clothes with her, since many were being shipped, but this would fit this summer evening just right. She wore her long curly black hair down and finished her look off with just a touch of make-up. As she entered the front room, Darren smiled approvingly. She took his arm and they headed out for this interesting dinner.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Travels in Eire #47
It was almost noon when Cailin woke up. She hadn't slept that long in ages. Part was all the excitement leading up to the flight over, and part was the extremely long arrival day. She decided to give herself this day to decompress, unpack and get a little organized. Her office was not expecting to hear from her for a few days.
She was so happy that Darren had stocked her fridge and made sure she had some Barry's Breakfast tea on hand. After getting the electric kettle going, she opened the fridge to find a small package of muffins and some cream she could have with the tea. No big Irish breakfast for her. She wanted to save those mornings for breakfast with Darren.
As she sipped her tea she walked around her flat taking everything in. This place was so homey and comfortable. She slid open the draperies in the front room to let the sun in. As she stood there looking out, she smiled to herself. Again that feeling of being just where she belonged came over her. No time to waste today, she finished her tea and muffin and headed for the shower to get her day going, albeit later than she had planned.
Cailin was never afraid of exploring and once showered and dressed she headed out to explore her neighborhood. It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for a nice walk. Cailn took note of where she was walking so she could retrace her steps and get back to her building. About 3 blocks down from her flat was a small grocery. They would have pretty much everything she needed. She watched for the bus stops with the numbers of the routes. While she knew she would be taking a bus to some locations she also knew that she needed exact change when she rode the bus. Darren had left her a bus map at the flat so she was planing to explore riding the bus tomorrow.
For now her stomach was growling and she needed to get back and send a few emails. She hadn't called her parents yet and she was sure they were worried about her. Cailin was also thinking that she needed to get into town and get herself a cell phone to rent. Again, that would wait until tomorrow. As she headed up the stairs to the flat she heard a door open on the first floor.
Cailin turned to see an older woman peeking out the door looking her way.
“Afternoon, lassie,” the woman called. “Welcome to the house.”
Cailin thanked the woman and introduced herself.
“Nice to meet you Cailin, I'm Mary,” the woman replied back. “If there's anything you need, you can knock on my door and I'd be glad to help you.” As she finished, she winked at Cailin.
“Well thank you very much Mary, it's nice to meet you. I'll keep that in mind,” Cailin smiled back, nodded and headed up the stairs feeling good that she had met someone friendly in the building, not thinking much about the wink.
As Cailin let herself into the door of her flat she noticed an envelope on the floor that had been slid under her door. Who would be sliding an envelope under my door? No one knows I'm here except Darren. There was no name on the envelope and Cailin was thinking it might have been delivered by mistake. She entered her flat, closed the door and opened the envelope.
She was so happy that Darren had stocked her fridge and made sure she had some Barry's Breakfast tea on hand. After getting the electric kettle going, she opened the fridge to find a small package of muffins and some cream she could have with the tea. No big Irish breakfast for her. She wanted to save those mornings for breakfast with Darren.
As she sipped her tea she walked around her flat taking everything in. This place was so homey and comfortable. She slid open the draperies in the front room to let the sun in. As she stood there looking out, she smiled to herself. Again that feeling of being just where she belonged came over her. No time to waste today, she finished her tea and muffin and headed for the shower to get her day going, albeit later than she had planned.
Cailin was never afraid of exploring and once showered and dressed she headed out to explore her neighborhood. It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for a nice walk. Cailn took note of where she was walking so she could retrace her steps and get back to her building. About 3 blocks down from her flat was a small grocery. They would have pretty much everything she needed. She watched for the bus stops with the numbers of the routes. While she knew she would be taking a bus to some locations she also knew that she needed exact change when she rode the bus. Darren had left her a bus map at the flat so she was planing to explore riding the bus tomorrow.
For now her stomach was growling and she needed to get back and send a few emails. She hadn't called her parents yet and she was sure they were worried about her. Cailin was also thinking that she needed to get into town and get herself a cell phone to rent. Again, that would wait until tomorrow. As she headed up the stairs to the flat she heard a door open on the first floor.
Cailin turned to see an older woman peeking out the door looking her way.
“Afternoon, lassie,” the woman called. “Welcome to the house.”
Cailin thanked the woman and introduced herself.
“Nice to meet you Cailin, I'm Mary,” the woman replied back. “If there's anything you need, you can knock on my door and I'd be glad to help you.” As she finished, she winked at Cailin.
“Well thank you very much Mary, it's nice to meet you. I'll keep that in mind,” Cailin smiled back, nodded and headed up the stairs feeling good that she had met someone friendly in the building, not thinking much about the wink.
As Cailin let herself into the door of her flat she noticed an envelope on the floor that had been slid under her door. Who would be sliding an envelope under my door? No one knows I'm here except Darren. There was no name on the envelope and Cailin was thinking it might have been delivered by mistake. She entered her flat, closed the door and opened the envelope.
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