Almost Broken by Kerry James

Author:Kerry James [James, Kerry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: 4Fun Publishing
Published: 2014-12-24T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

Ally’s flat was very impressive. It was open plan, in a minimalist style, with laminated wooden floors, leather couch, individual chairs, and glass-top occasional tables. There was a balcony from which the lights of the town could be seen about two miles away. I followed her into a kitchen of gleaming chrome and black granite work surfaces; everything was pristine as if food preparation could not sully its magnificence. Not for Ally was there a kettle and granule coffee, she got out a large cafetiere and poured hot water onto ground coffee. She smiled as she carried the cafetiere, cream, sugar and cups on a tray through to the lounge. Women do like to make a ritual out of these things. She poured the coffee.

“Like it?”

I assumed she was referring to the flat. “Yes, very impressive. Modelling must pay well.”

“No. modelling didn’t pay for this. My grandmother did though.” she looked at me with a question on her face. “Jack I am going to change, I don’t want to sit around in this dress. I assure you I am not going to change into the proverbial ‘something more comfortable’ just something more comfortable.” She giggled. “If you know what I mean.” I laughed too.

“When I was young at this point I would be checking that I had a condom in my wallet, then I would take off my jacket and loosen my tie to be ready.“ She grinned.

“Take off your jacket, and loosen your tie by all means, but you won’t need the condom.” She went off to change. At the last minute she turned smiling. “Only one condom?” She shook her head and went in to the bedroom. I took off my jacket, and loosened my tie. It was a proper bow tie that I had tied myself, so pulling one end undid the bow and the two tails hung down from under my collar. Taking my cup I walked over to the picture window. During the day this view would be superb, but at night it was tremendous.

“Good view, isn’t it?” Ally had come up behind me. I nodded.

“That would put a premium on the price. You must have a generous grandmother.” I turned, and she had slipped into something comfortable, but hardly alluring. A brushed cotton top with long sleeves and matching slacks.

“Sexy.” I said.

She grinned. “Told you.” She sipped her coffee. “She was mum’s mum. She died before I was born, although she knew mum was pregnant. I was so surprised when I was twenty-one, and the solicitor wrote to tell me that she had made me a bequest. Mum didn’t know about it either.”

“That’s sad. She would love to have known you, and you her.”

Ally looked at me in surprise. “Isn’t that typical of you. Most men I know would have talked about the bequest. You are sad that I never knew her. You have a lovely heart!” She turned away and sat down on the couch, tucking her legs underneath her. For a moment I saw her eyes glass with moisture.

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