This is still the story set in Tasmania, Leonie’s attempt to travel around the beautiful Australian state. Today’s snippet is in Leonie’s POV.
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Her phone buzzed and while still distracted by the towels, she answered without checking the ID.
Once she heard the voice on the other end of the line, she wished she had, though.
“What do you want?” she asked, without really wanting to know. She should just hang up right now, because the last thing she wanted to deal with was Tim. He’d cheated on her, as far as she was concerned there was nothing to discuss.
“Your mum told me you’ve left for some holidays.”
Anger seeped through her as she stepped over to the window taking in the amazing view across the ocean. How could her mother tell him about her travels? She hoped that her mother had been quiet on the location. Tim rocking up at her doorstep was the last the she wanted, or in fact needed.
“I’m having some alone time to think things through.”
There was a brief pause, and she was about to hang up when Tim suggested just above a whisper, “I’m sorry, darling. I truly am. How about I join you and we can talk about it?”
The first tears trickled down her cheeks. It hurt so much, but she knew there was no going back. How would she ever trust him again? How would she ever feel like the one and only in his life? It’d taken a couple of beers and an opportunity for him to land in her best friend’s bed while she’d been away for the weekend with her parents.
“There’s nothing to talk about,” she finally replied. “You made your choice, you have to live with it. It’s time to move on.” And to emphasise it, she added, “Move on with separate lives.”
Without giving him a chance to respond, she disconnected the call and returned to the kitchen. It was time for a nice cup of tea and sit on the porch to let the sound of the sea calm her. Heal her. Inspire her.
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I really hope that he isn’t going to show up. Or that if he does she has a team of ninjas nearby ready to take care of him without her even needing to know.
LOL re the ninjas Linda 😀 Not sure what’s going to happen.
There’s nothing like being cheated on to give you an excuse to find yourself. She really needs to calm her heart and find someone who’s going to treat her right. Hoping her mommy dearest didn’t divulge her location or this could end up being a problem for her heart.
Agree re the cheating, and, yes, she needs some pampering … hmm regarding the mum. Who knows 🙂
Good for her, for staying resolute! I bet he does show up though….enjoyed the snippet, I’ve grown to like your impulsive heroine a lot!
Ahh, thank you Veronica. Glad you like her 🙂
I’m with her – he made his choice. Interesting timing for him to apologize, too. I think she’ll be hearing from him soon. Great snippet!
Is there ever a “right” time to apologise 😉 Thanks Frank for stopping by.