The Parish by Clare Midgley

Author:Clare Midgley [Midgley, Clare]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781535433976
Published: 2016-09-25T04:30:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Tom was the image of his father and after a relatively quick birth, four months had passed exceedingly fast without a hitch. Eve had found her joy and Paul was the doting and loving father she expected him to be. Packing up her bag for the afternoon and pushing more nappies and wipes into an already oversized bag she pulled out a small note.

“You’re an incredible mum, and I’ve never seen you look more beautiful. Paul xx” Biting her lip she knew that all her attentions had been focused on the baby and Paul had been the bystander in her all-consuming mission of being the best mother in the world. She also knew that while her focus was on Tom, they were safe. Hearing the phone ring and Paul bounce down the stairs Eve found her opportunity to escape.

“Ok I’m off I’ll see you later.”

“Hold Von...” Placing his hand over the receiver he pulled Eve in for a kiss and as his soft hands caressed her back, she knew he had a way of making her feel safe. She could also feel he wanted more and knew a quick exit would quench those feelings leaving him to his conversation.

“Yvonne’s going to meet you and my mum for a coffee after.”

As Paul placed down the receiver, he ran over to the buggy kissing his son lovingly on his temple.

“Have you got your phone?”

“Paul we are fine packed and ready for an afternoon with Grandma. Bye...” Exiting the door, she could still feel his stare, and as she turned and waved for the third time, she couldn’t help but feel he was hiding something.

Since the wedding, Paul had been more cautious and every time Eve stepped out he panicked, and now Tom had arrived she knew that protectiveness was only going to get worse. The baby, however, seemed to have calmed the situation down a little and knowing nothing had happened in the four months since his birth family life had become quite standard. Hearing the buzz of a text, she knew who it was and instead of answering she kept on walking not wanting to relinquish any more freedom.

Reaching the waterfront, she pushed the buggy proudly regularly checking on Tom’s status. The sun warmed both of them as they strolled down the promenade and life for that brief moment was perfect.

“You look like you’re in a world of your own!” As Eve jumped backwards, she nearly fell into the marina as Brenda seemed to appear from nowhere.

“Shit. Sorry, Brenda, you scared the daylights out of me.”

“I thought as much how’s my darling baby boy.”

“At home going through receipts probably.” Hearing the sarcasm in Eve’s voice Brenda lightly tapped her with her handbag.

“Fast asleep again. He’s grown so much!” Stroking his soft blonde hair, Brenda smiled fondly pushing Eve out of the way so she could monopolise the stroller.

“Why don’t we sit for you tonight?”

“Yes make her she’s dying to get her hands on him.” Yvonne joined the duo pushing in again on another conversation.

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