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Spring at Last

September 8, 2015 4 Comments

Spring at last

By Jenny Mill

She was in her sixties and had never had a love affair. She was intelligent and witty, but her childhood had convinced her that she was ugly.

He was a blind widower from India, visiting friends in Edinburgh.

Their mutual friends suggested that she show him round the city one morning. He asked if he could hold her hand so that she could guide him. The warmth of his hand in hers melted something in her.

As they walked, she brought the city alive for him with her words. In Princes St gardens, surrounded by daffodils, they had their first kiss.

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  1. davejamesashton says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Always nice to have a happy, upbeat story now and then

    Reply
    • Jenny Mill says

      October 3, 2015 at 10:54 am

      Thanks! Good to have some feedback.

      Reply
  2. Clay Fulghum says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:14 am

    I echo the first commenter’s sentiment. And this writer succeeds in writing a real story, too. Makes me want a sequel. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

    Reply
    • Jenny Mill says

      October 3, 2015 at 10:57 am

      Thanks. It’s based on something that actually happened to my aunt. But I made up the happy ending!

      Reply

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