Never Ever Leave Me by Grant Elly

Author:Grant, Elly [Grant, Elly]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Author Way Limited
Published: 2013-06-03T21:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

By the third week in August and eight weeks into their funding John and Patrick had gathered all the statistics and data they required for their research. All that remained was for them to write up their paper. Each of them was clear which sections they were to handle and the plan was for them to collaborate once again in three weeks time to collate their work.

August was hot and sticky and Patrick’s modern house felt oppressive. John craved his own home with its thick, red sandstone walls and high ceilings. He actually missed Glasgow with its grimy streets, grey sky and near constant rain. Even sitting in the garden, if he could have found shade, work was impossible, as the neighbours’ children were still off school for the holidays and they were so noisy he couldn’t concentrate. Patrick and Penny had become ‘an item’ and she seemed to be around all the time. Now that the research work was complete John thought he should go home to do his writing up. It would give his friend his space back and free range to entertain his new girlfriend and John would feel more comfortable both physically and emotionally. He could return at the agreed date for the final collaboration and collation of the paper.

“I hope you don’t feel as if I’m forcing you out, mate,” Patrick said when John broached the subject.

“Not at all, you’ve been a perfect host, but I miss my home and my home town. The Scottish schools are back now and where I live is very quiet. It will be easier for me to concentrate on work as there’ll be no distractions.”

“Ah, distractions,” Patrick pondered. “I’ll have to knuckle down when you’re away, but Penny is such a distraction.”

“If I’m not here you’ll be able to work on your own through the day while Penny is in her office then, in the evenings, you’ll be able to spend all your time together without me getting in the way. It’s the best solution all round. Not that I don’t like your company, being here with you has got me back into the world and I’m sincerely grateful.”

“It’s nice of you to say that. I’ve enjoyed having a mate to hang out with. We get on so well and I do intend to try to get funding for another project if you’re up for it.”

“Absolutely, I think we’re really onto something and I’d relish the opportunity to take it further.”

“While we’re on the subject of taking things further, have you any plans to see Jenny again? She likes you. In fact Penny thinks she’s rather sweet on you,” Patrick said with a wink.

“All the more reason for me to go home now, she’s a nice girl, but I’m not ready for romance.”

Over the next twenty-four hours John purchased his train ticket, said goodbye to people he’d met promising to get in touch again when he returned and transferred information from Patrick’s computer onto his and vice-versa. By the weekend he was on a train northbound to Glasgow.

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