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| Wacky Jill-Interlude 2 | |
| By BrianRobertNeal | ||||||||||
| 21 October 2006 | ||||||||||
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As I get further into this I get less sure, For new Readers WJ-Jackie and Rob becoming drawn to each other and hovering round each other like moths around a flame. The Interludes are really a device to slow down the pace of the action and to provide links between the lively bits. Interlude 2 The journey back to the car park where Jackie had left her car was made in complete silence. She and Rob were lost in worlds of their own. It was only when Rob pulled up alongside her car that she realised that her hand was still on his leg.“Right Jackie, you get in your car and follow me. Its 12.30, our next appointment is at 2pm and we should take thirty minutes to get there. We’ll find the place then have a pie and a pint, in a local pub; all paid for by your employer.” She got out, got into her car and followed Rob as he drove away. Four images dominated her thoughts, she saw herself drowning in the quicksand, then she saw Rob saving her, then they were kissing by the car and finally she moved into the realms of make-believe and they were making love in a field. She looked up to see that Rob’s car had vanished. She pulled into the side of the road and stopped. Then her mobile rang. “Jackie where are you, you were behind me, I signalled right and turned right, I’m parked just up a road called , Kimberside” “I got caught behind a lorry that reversed out into the road and then stalled. So Rob, I’ll carry on till I see Kimberside and then turn right.” Well she could hardly admit to the fact that she was imagining him giving her a good seeing to and therefore had not noticed him turn right, could she? She looked over to her right and there was Kimberside, she turned into it and as she approached Rob’s Car she flashed her lights and he pulled out and drove on. She lost him twice again before they finally got to the next customer’s premises. It was now 13.35 but as luck would have it there was a Snack Van parked opposite their next port of call. They got out of their cars and walked over to the van. Rob smiled at her, “Next time I’m taking a tow rope with me and I’ll tie us together so I don’t lose you.” “Oh Rob you kinky devil, I bet you say that to all the girls.” Unfortunately every word was overheard by the group of men stood round the van and they all burst out laughing.They made a few good natured comments and once Rob and Jackie had ordered; the pair of them were included in the general conversation. One of the Blokes explained “Before you arrived I was telling ‘em how them across the road had gone bust. Their lads turned up on Monday and found themselves locked out, the receivers was in. Well I’m off it’s almost two o’clock.” The rest of lads also went off leaving Jackie, Rob and the Van Woman. The Van Woman called out, “It’s ready. I’m sorry it took so long but I’ve lost a lot of customers, cos it wasn’t just them and their drivers it was the drivers what visited them. I lost attention and burnt the first lot so I chucked it and done fresh. Jackie and Rob picked up their coffees and steak sandwiches. Rob paid up. Jackie looked at Rob, “What’s the matter, you look as though you’re about to burst into tears?” “Jackie, I came here a year ago and they were appalling. After a real up and downer, the owner agreed that he would do as I asked, not cos I was telling him but because I was right and it made sense. Six months ago, I did a check visit and everything had been done. He phoned me last week for some advice on the Work at Height Regs and that’s why we were visiting him. It must have been very sudden.” They finished their meal in silence then Rob suddenly burst into life. “Let’s go home, I’ll take you through to the A12 then I’ll turn off at the A120 and you’ll just go straight on. Now tomorrow I suggest that you drive to my house and we’ll travel in my car. I’ll E-Mail instructions. Then he got into his car and she into hers. They set off and after about thirty five minutes he flashed his hazard warning lights and turned off down a slip road. For some unknown reason she wished that she’d just slipped down into the quicksand, she felt so depressed and unwanted. Then her mobile rang, she let it ring and then when she saw the Answer Phone Message alert come up, she played the message. “Stanley, I forgot to say goodbye, I’ve had a strangely enjoyable day and look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Ollie.” She played it over and over again. Then she phoned his home business number and left a message on its answer machine, “Well Ollie I wonder what fine mess I’ll get you into tomorrow, Stanley”. She went back to her four images and they saw her safely through the rest of the journey home. She pulled up onto her drive and then scrabbled under the passenger seat and retrieved the Sat-Nav. When she went into her house Jayne gave her a big hug and said we’re going to Harry’s for tea. They’re expecting us at Seven. Jackie noticed that her daughter was “all dressed up” and wearing earrings and exceptionally becoming make-up. She looked fantastic, Jackie thought, “Unless she‘s more careful than her mother was, I’m not long off becoming a Gran.” Jackie went up upstairs, had a shower and changed into something really frumpy, she didn’t bother with her hair just dried it and swept it all up into a bun and then removed her make up. She came downstairs, where a fidgeting Jayne was stood by the door, “Come on mum its 6.50.” They got into the car and drove the two minute drive to Harry’s house. On arrival Harry and Harry’s Boy shot out and welcomed them. Harry said to Jackie, “Why you look lovely”. Jayne and Harry’s boy had gone inside and jackie glimpsed them in a brief but passionate embrace. “Right Harry what we got to eat I’m starving” “Wackie, I’ve got your favourite Cod in “Granny’s Batter”, chips, mushie peas, wallies and plenty of bread and Butter and of course a Gerwurtstraminer to wash it down. Harry and Jackie went into the kitchen to find Jayne and Harry’s Boy serving up. They sat down to tea and made small talk. “Come on Wackie, How did today go.” “Well Harry,” She gave an edited description, though she did go into gory details regarding her near drowning. However she made no mention of Rob’s part in the rescue and said, “His only comment was, “You’ve gone and lost my wellies.” “He sounds a rum character this Rob, fancy letting you; a slip of a girl; go running round somewhere as dangerous as that.” “Harry, slip of a girl? I’ve a daughter of fifteen and am over thirty.” Jackie was blazing, how dare he criticise Rob. Jayne saved the day, “What happened in the afternoon?” The evening petered to an end and Jackie and Jayne left at about ten and drove home. When they got indoors Jayne said, “Mum you’re in love with this Rob aren’t you” “Jayne at times you come out with absolute gibberish, he’s far too old, married and sees me in the role of Stan Laurel. “Mum you’re blushing and you’ve got erect nipples.” “Well I’m cold, they always do that in the cold, now just cos you’ve got erect nipples cos you’ve got the “Hots” for Harry’s Boy, don’t judge everybody by your standards. “Do you love him Mum?” “Yes, I do and I can’t and I mustn’t have him”. “Go sick, say the near drowning caused, I don't know, delayed shock” “No I won’t but I’ll be more reserved than I was today, goodnight darling.” “Goodnight mum.”
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