People stood
and gaped out of the windows. Dale peered out at the white expanse sparkling in
the morning sun, unaware until then that the train had even traveled into
snow-covered country. The hum of concerned questions filled the carriage as
people looked around and talked in hushed voices. There’d been no collision, no
terrible sound of an accident and Dale, in the fog of his misery, waited
quietly for some indication of what was going on.
An
announcement floated from the practically invisible speaker at the front of the
carriage. A pretty sound chimed and a soothing voice stated the obvious before
giving information.
“Translines
Rail has made an unscheduled stop. We apologize for the inconvenience. There is
no need for alarm. We will shortly be mobile again when a passenger has
boarded. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your journey.”
Dale bent to
pick up the magazine that had fallen to the floor of the carriage. He hadn’t
even placed a fingertip on the glossy cover when a hand extending from the cuff
of a black jacket sleeve took hold of the magazine, and lifted it.
Dale swiftly
looked sideways to see who the hand belonged to, and came face to face with a
gorgeous man. Something about the man made Dale’s heart lurch, which scared
him, and because of the scare his heartbeat increased. He closed his eyes for a
few seconds trying to calm this sudden flare of nerves. He gave up on
retrieving his reading material and sat up in the plush, velveteen train-seat
waiting for what would happen next.
“Your
journal. Is the seat free?” The man’s gentle voice soothed Dale only a little
as he held Dale’s magazine out, and gave an indicative nod toward the vacant
seat beside Dale.
“Thank you,
and yes the seat is free.” Captured by his outright beauty, Dale tried not to stare
at the man. He dropped his gaze to the colorful shot on the cover, and accepted
the magazine, holding it on his lap.
Copyright Elodie Parkes 2017 February 2107 release Falling Star Valentine from Evernight Publishing and author E.D.Parr
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