James
My phone rings.
I check the screen and my heart dances.
Keep it casual….
…. but sound pleased to hear from her….
“Charlotte, lovely to hear from you. Merry Christmas.”
“Merry Christmas, Master. It’s lovely to hear you too. I hope you’ve had a nice Christmas?”
“Of course, I have. Don’t we all have a good time at Christmas? Are you still visiting us for New Year?”
“I’d like to, Master, if that’s still alright with you and Michael?”
“Of course, it’s alright… Just bear with me while I find a pen and paper.… What day are you coming? Which train? I’ll come and collect you from the station.”
“Oh, you don"t need to pick me up, Master. I"m already in the City.”
“Oh? Staying with friends for the holiday, I suppose?”
She hesitates, “Something like that, yes. Are you in a hotel somew
