. "Penny" (Extract: 3)
Awoken by the pre-set alarm, and after I had washed and dressed, I made my way down the stairs.
My next port of call would be the kitchen for my daily breakfast meal.
It was a daily ritual which was; bar the weekends' respite,one that I took with regularity at the start of each day.
I made my way down the stairs with my ususal tempo, though before I reached the bottom of the steps, I saw the missive awaiting my collection.
Though I had been expectant in hope, I was nevertheless a touch surprised, and as I reached down to pick up the letter, I knew who the sender was. The handwriting of delicate flowing scribe was distinctive,- she had responded.
Having made three previous efforts to contact her, I wondered; now with some trepidation, what her reaction would be.
The incident of the summer had left a mark upon me that was impossible to forget, and I could not let sleeping dogs lie.
I wasn't sure if that feeling was similarly experienced by her, but certainly it was one of emotional significance
The interaction of engagement would have consequences for each of us, together; or not, for and in future years.
It was one which neither of us could forget. The situation had been one that for both of us left questions, and an open wound, Whether now would see if it would either be healed or a scar left, would soon; it seemed would be answered.
I knew this would not be a simple read by the weight I felt within the envelope, It seemed more than a simple one sheet, and I felt I needed to sit down to read it's contents. I placed the letter on my kitchen table, made myself a cup of tea, before sitting down to take in her words.
The contents within would have a bearing on my next steps moving forward.
My employer, workplace and work of mundane would have to wait for my arrival.
The words there written could well lead me along a pathway of either cheer or despair, and perhaps a life away from my current locale and career, that too was a distinct possibility, and potentially a time for considered comsequence,
- I opened the envelope, took out three sheets of hand-written composition, and taking a sip from my drink, and deep breath, began to read the contents.
