LESSONS IN LOVE
Wearily, Emma climbed the stairs burdened by her heavy shopping bags, and tired after her shift on the children’s ward. Soon she’d be home to the top-floor flat she’d just bought with her boyfriend, Dan.
They hadn’t believed their luck when they’d found somewhere they could afford. But it was going to take all of their resources to transform this neglected eyrie into their longed-for first home.
As Emma approached their landing, she could hear faint thuds as Dan and his dad, Neil, fitted the wet room – stage one of refurbishment.
‘I CAN’T DO OR SAY ANYTHING RIGHT’
Emma put down her shopping at the front door to catch her breath and gather her thoughts. She’d argued with Dan before leaving for work, snapping at him because he’d promised to shop for groceries, then forgotten. Why did she keep flying off the handle? She never used to. Perhaps when the new nurse started, she’d feel less stressed.
Today she was exhausted but – miracle of miracles – she had the weekend off.
