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looked, how thrilled he was that at last they were able to be together away from prying eyes, and how happy she made him feel.
    â€˜If it wasn’t for my daughter, we could spend the rest of our lives together,’ he said as he took her hand in his. ‘But you do understand my situation, don’t you?’ he asked. ‘After all, I have been honest with you from the beginning.’
    What could she say? He’d never led her to believe he could offer anything other than an affair. ‘Yes, I do understand,’ she replied. But deep down she wished he was free.
    That night, when they made love, she had her first orgasm and understood how much better sex could be.
    When they arrived back at the station in Southampton, he caught her by the arm. ‘I’m off to the gents,’ he said. ‘We can’t be seen leaving together. I’ll see you in the shop tomorrow. Here’s your ticket.’ And he walked away.
    His sudden departure took her by surprise, and she felt abandoned and deflated. Miserably, she trudged to the exit and walked up Commercial Road and home.
    John Baker emerged from the gents, put his suitcase in the left luggage, went through the exit, bought a platform ticket, re-entered the station, sat on the platform and waited. Half an hour later he got to his feet as the next train steamed in, and when he saw his wife and daughter alight from the train, he walked forward and met them. He kissed his wife, Kay, then picked up his daughter, gave her a hug and said to Kay, ‘Hello, darling. Did you have a good time?’
    â€˜Yes, thanks, it was lovely to spend time with Mum. She was so pleased to see us. What have you been doing on your own?’
    â€˜Not much. I missed you both, the house seemed very empty.’
    Connie put her key in the front door and let herself in, and the first person she saw was Madge, her grandmother.
    â€˜Well, did you and Betty have a good time together?’
    Connie felt the colour flush her cheeks as she answered, ‘Yes, thanks, Nan.’
    Madge studied her granddaughter. ‘Why are you looking so shifty, girl? What have you been up to? Nothing good, I’m sure!’
    Connie turned on her. ‘Why do you always look for the bad in people? We had a good time doing nothing in particular. We just had fun, but you wouldn’t know anything about that would you, Nan?’
    â€˜Don’t you speak to me like that young lady,’ Madge snapped. ‘You show me a little respect!’
    â€˜I might say the same to you,’ Connie retorted and walked out of the room, fuming as she made her way to her bedroom. Putting down her case, she looked at her reflection in the mirror. She didn’t look any different. The fact that she’d recently lost her virginity didn’t show, thankfully. Lying on her bed, she closed her eyes and relived the days and nights of the past weekend. At least she wouldn’t get pregnant, John had taken precautions. She wondered when he’d take her away again. Then she thought of Sam. What would he think of her if he ever found out about her trip to Bournemouth? She didn’t think he’d like it, but after all, she told herself, she was free to do as she wanted. She was young and wanted to enjoy life before she got old and miserable like her grandmother. She chuckled softly. No matter what happened to her as she grew old, she’d
never
be like that!

Three
    The following day at work, Connie kept looking for John doing his rounds, but when she didn’t see him, she casually asked another assistant where he was.
    â€˜Oh, he’s on holiday for a week,’ she told her. ‘He said something about going to Devon as his little girl loves playing on the beach there.’
    She was shattered. He’d made no mention of a holiday during the time they’d spent together. Now he’d be acting the faithful husband after sharing a bed with her! How could he do such a