The taxi picked her up at 7.15pm, plenty of time for her to get to the hotel before 7.30pm...she didn't dare be late because she knew he would be disappointed, and that was the last thing she wanted.
She fumbled in her small bag and gave the driver the exact change, she saw him looking at her as she got out of the car ..her long legs swinging from the back seat...this gave her confidence and she quickly shut the door.
With head held high she walked into the Reception of the hotel. A sign directed her to the left of the building which said Lounge. She took a deep breath and walked into the room. He was looking down at his watch and never even noticed her come into the room. He was full of anticipation at the thought of meeting the woman who had captured his thoughts over the last 7 days, but he was ready for her. He had driven down a few hours earlier and now freshly clothed and shaved with his mind working over time he knew that he wanted her. He looked at his watch again and saw that it was a minute to 730. He frowned...perhaps she wouldn't come...no surely he had not misjudged her ...perhaps she had done this on purpose because she knew he would punish her if she were late.
He suddenly looked up as if sensing someone was watching him, then he saw her. Her hair was draped over her shoulders...long and loose and he instantly thought about gripping the long lengths between his fingers and pulling her towards him. He quickly got his mind back in control and stood up and smiled...she smiled back at him and then walked towards him.