Flowers Go Flying in Crumbleton by Beth Rain

Author:Beth Rain [Rain, Beth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-06-07T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

MURRAY

The hot water cascading over his shoulders felt blissful. Murray had already been in the shower for what felt like an age. He really should get out… but frankly, after more than two days spent in the same clothes, he was going to make the most of feeling clean again.

Ten more minutes, then he’d re-trace his steps and grab the trail of clothes he’d left strewn across the trawler and dump them into his laundry basket. If he had the energy.

Scrunching his eyes closed, Murray turned his face upwards and let the water trickle through his hair. He’d already washed it, carefully avoiding the bump as he’d gingerly massaged his scalp. It was still decidedly tender to the touch, and even the gentle patter of the water was almost too much to bear. He probably should have left it for a day or two, but frankly, the eau-de-hospital had to go.

Okay… that was as much as his head could take! Murray turned again – and then paused. He opened his eyes, going completely still for a second. He could swear he’d just heard something…

It almost sounded like someone calling his name… but that was impossible. He had to be hearing things – which wasn’t a good sign! There was no other explanation for it, though.

There was never anyone around out here in the middle of the marshes - that was the joy of the place. The trawler was a good distance from the town itself, and it was very rare sounds travelled that far – and then only when the wind was coming from that direction and there was a particularly rowdy party going on in the Dolphin and Anchor.

‘Probably just a bird,’ he muttered.

Shrugging, Murray leaned one hand against the wall. It was getting pretty steamy in there now – almost time to call it a day. He’d get dry, gather his clothes and then maybe treat himself to a nap before indulging in a coffee, and then…

Wait – there it was again!

Murray quickly turned the water off, cocking his head to one side, barely daring to breathe.

‘Help! Murray? You there? Heeeelp!’

Okay – that definitely wasn’t inside his head.

Clambering out of the shower, Murray quickly grabbed his towel and wrapped it around his waist. He hurried out into his bedroom and then paused for a brief second.

Should he grab some clothes?

No.

Whoever it was out there calling for him had sounded more than a little bit desperate. Dashing through the living room, he headed straight for the door and burst out onto the deck – and spotted the problem immediately.

The sight in front of him brought him to an abrupt halt.

It was Milly. She was up to her knees in mud… and it was pretty clear she couldn’t move an inch.

He sucked in a breath, wondering if he was hallucinating. For the life of him, he couldn’t think what she’d be doing all the way out there in the middle of the marshes!

‘Hi?’ she said.

The single, uncertain word made him snap back to reality.

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