‘So that’s it?’
‘Adam-’
‘Seriously?’
‘You know what we agreed!’
He stood up. ‘I still can’t believe you marriedher! You were just a kid!’
‘I was twenty!’
‘Yes! What a coincidence that it happened afteryour father had caught us.’
Richard stroke his cheek. ‘I’m sorry.’
‘So am I!’
‘Don’t let’s leave it like this.’
Adam looked him straight in the face. ‘Then tell me you don’t love me.’
‘That is not the issue.’
‘Fine! Message received andunderstood! You will neverhear from me again.’
...
‘Hello?’ He got in and took of his jacket.
‘Hi Dad!’
He smiled as his daughter greeted him. ‘Hey Saffy! Where’s your mother?’
‘We’re clearing out the attic!’
‘God! Really?’
She grinned. ‘I know!’
Suddenly, his wife called out. ‘I heard that!’
Richard grinned. ‘Right!’
‘Dad - can I go round Selene’s? I’ve done my homework.’
‘Saff- you know the rules - not on a school night.’
‘Please?’
‘No - at the weekend maybe.’
‘Fine! I’ll just get ready for dinner.’
‘Good girl! Take your clothes with you please!’ She smiled. ‘Are you alright?’