The Girl Before Eve by Hobman Lisa J

Author:Hobman, Lisa J [Hobman, Lisa J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Edinburgh, friendship, overcoming tragedy, Scotland, Unrequited love
Publisher: 5 Prince Publishing
Published: 2014-01-21T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

I Miss You (Stevie Nicks)

March 2010 (35,000 feet above the Atlantic)

“Are you okay, Adders?” Lily whispered when she glanced over at Adam, who sat staring into space in the dim light of the plane. Lily always hated flying but at least flying at night usually afforded a little sleep. Not tonight though.

“Sorry?” Adam turned to her.

“I just asked if you were okay. You’ve been quiet since we left the hotel, that’s all.”

He smiled but it was fleeting. “Yeah. I think this was always going to be difficult for me. I took the time to say goodbye whilst I was out yesterday. But coming home feels like I’m leaving her there…you know?”

Lily reached and squeezed his hand. “I know.”

“I just… I suppose I know that eight months isn’t such a long time and I’m wondering if maybe it’s too soon.”

“Too soon for what?”

“Too soon to let her go, Lil.”

“Adam, please don’t take this the wrong way…you know how much I loved Eve… But well…you’re young. You can’t live in the past. I can’t imagine how hard losing her was. I know how hard it was for me but… She was your wife, so I know it was a hundred times harder. But you have to look forward now. I’m not saying jump into a relationship with the first woman that comes your way. But at least give yourself the chance to be open to meeting someone. You know?”

He huffed and leaned his head back. He didn’t speak for a few moments as if processing her words.

Turning to her again, he had a sad look in his eyes. “But she was one of a kind, Lil. And I have no clue how to meet someone else. I’ve been with Eve forever. I’m not sure what to do. And I’m not sure I actually want to do anything.”

“You don’t have to do anything. Maybe… I don’t know, maybe you’ll just meet someone naturally…you know? Maybe you’ll meet someone at school.”

His brow creased. “At school? Are you having a laugh, Lil? I work with those women. The last thing I want to do is date one of them.”

“It was just an idea. What about one of the student’s mums?”

He laughed, trying his best to do so quietly. “Er…no way, Lil. Don’t you think that would be a tad inappropriate? I can just imagine parents evening. ‘Oh yes Mrs. Johnson, little Simon is doing really great in English, but anyway, are we shagging at your house or mine tonight?’ Absolutely no way.” He shivered as if the idea made him feel dirty.

“Okay, yes, I get your point.” She sat back and pondered for a while. Suddenly, she sat up and blurted out. “I’ve got it!”

His eyes darted around. “Shhh!” he whispered, spraying her with saliva in his eagerness to quiet her. “People are sleeping and I’ve got it isn’t something you want to be announcing in the small confines of an aeroplane.”

“Eeeuw, Adders! Ever heard the phrase say it, don’t spray it? I had a shower before we left, okay? I don’t need another one.

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