‘Mum? Can I wear my pink high heels?’
‘Ellie. Just wait. I’ll get you sorted in a minute.’ She was just as excited as her mum. Mon puffed out an anxious sigh. Not nervous, just anticipation for the overwhelming day that she faced and would remember for evermore. She stood up and walked out of the room.
CITV played from the TV on the kitchen unit, and Ellie danced on her seat as another boy-band shook their bums and sang an inoffensive tune. She’d be dancing to it later. Kettle on, mug out of the top cupboard. No need to rake for clothes. All new, apart from the borrowed and blue.
Now she spots the parcel. It is brown paper wrapped and unusual. It is intriguing. She is not nervous. Anxious maybe. Excited, certainly. She peels back the top paper layer, and exposes further layers below. She rips at it. Tears the paper until it is exposed.
Monica stares at a white box. It has a gold trim. It is unfamiliar. It is new to her. She opens it. Slowly the box contents emerge, and a small square card sits on top of the item. She opens the envelope. A card. A blank card that sits on top of a light blue band. A band of material, shaped like a hoop. A scarf? A strap? No, a garter.
Mon reads the card.
‘Miss you Mon. Sorry I’ve not been in touch. This is for you. Hope it brings you better times than it brought me. Something old for your big day. Love you guys, Emm. X’
Acknowledgements
With thanks to my family and friends who have always supported me.
Special thanks to my mum, Margaret, for correcting my grammar. Thanks also to my friends Paul and Ros who hosted the murder mystery night where this story was formed.
Last but not least a huge thank you to my wife Hilary. You may have to put up with me talking to you again in the evenings now this story is finished. But as you know, there are many more stories to be told.
Michael McBride can be contacted at
[email protected]
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