Chapter 5Hearing a key turn in the lock, Sandra jumped to her feet. “You're earlier than I expected, come on in and relax.”
Sandra helped Alex out of his jacket and ushered him towards the lounge as she diverted to the kitchen. She reappeared a few moments later proffering a large glass of red wine.
Alex was already stretched across the couch and hauled himself to a more upright sitting position to accept the offering and take a first sip.
Although as a couple, they'd both been caring and attentive to each other's needs and comforts, Alex detected something unusual about the welcome he'd received.
“Where's your glass?” he enquired.
“I'm not quite ready yet. I mentioned on the phone that I'd something to discuss if you're not too tired.”
“I am pretty exhausted, but I'm sure I can cope
