I would never have suspected that small deeds could elicit such genuine, generous responses.
I felt a little glow inside—not a blaze, more like a small, steady candle.
“Come back anytime, Eleanor—I’m always in. You don’t have to come with”—she jabbed a finger Raymond-ward—
“him, just come yourself, if you like. You know where I am now. Don’t be a stranger.”
On impulse, I leaned forward and brushed my cheek (not the scarred one, the normal one) close to hers.
It wasn’t a kiss or an embrace, but it was as close as I was able to come.
“Cheerio!” she said. “Safe home, now!” Raymond walked me to the end of the road to show me where the bus stop was located.
I’d probably have a bit of a wait, it being Sunday, he said.
I shrugged; I was used to waiting, and life has taught me to be a very patient person.
“See you tomorrow, then, Eleanor,” he said. I took out my travel pass and showed it to him.
“Unlimited travel!” I said. He nodded, gave a small smile. Miraculously, the bus arrived.
I raised my hand and climbed on board. I stared straight ahead as the bus pulled away to avoid any awkwardness with waving.
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