“No, it was a bit of a last minute decision,” said Grant. “I hope its okay.”
“It’s not a problem,” replied the laird, “now I know who you are. The accommodation is very basic. I hope you will be all right here.”
“I’ve stayed here before,” said Grant. “We’ll be fine.”
“Well, if you are sure, I’ll bid you a good day,” and with that he left.
Grant closed the door behind him and leaned back. Sara got off the bed and hugged him.
“My hero,” she said snuggling up to him.
“Some hero, I feel a right i***t, and I dropped the container down the well. I’d better go back for it. Will you be okay?”
“Sure,” she replied, “but don’t be too long.”
Grant went back to the well, retrieved the container and filled it with water. He replaced the lid of the well before returning to the cottage. Sara was k
