The Long Weekend by Macmillan Gilly

Author:Macmillan, Gilly
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781529156676
Publisher: Cornerstone
Published: 2022-02-02T16:00:00+00:00

Imogen has been asleep for hours and I haven’t been able to move from my spot on the chair beside her, have only angled it so as to see her better.

These are the most peaceful few hours I’ve spent for a long time. I can feel the tension in my shoulders easing and a small sense of satisfaction creeping over me.

It’s nice to get a chance to study her. I’m searching for signs of myself in her and I think that maybe there’s something of me in the shape of her chin. Truly, she’s a beautiful young woman. The image of her mother.

I take out my phone and crouch on the floor beside her, my back against the sofa, my face as close to hers as I can get it. I try to take a selfie, including both of us.

I know, she’s asleep, so it won’t be perfect, but you don’t want to let the perfect be the enemy of the good and I want a memento of this, our first night together as father and daughter. It won’t be one for framing, I agree, but I’ll keep it to myself and enjoy it.

But it’s very difficult to find an angle that’s flattering to us both. I put the phone down and rearrange her, pulling her body a little way across the sofa so her head tilts at a better angle. I tuck the blanket over her more neatly, and all the time I’m doing it I hold my breath in case she wakes, but really, there’s no need to worry. She’s as floppy as a rag doll.

I kneel down again and try taking another picture. This time, it’s as close to perfect as it’ll ever be and I know I’ll treasure it.

Now, all I’ve got to do is figure out how best to move her from here.

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