100 Worder The Meeting

100 Worder

Linda Casper

The Meeting

Babyccino:  frothy milk

I checked my appearance and my watch for the umpteenth time. Still early, I considered buying a gift, but wanted to keep my hands free. I tried to calm the butterflies in my stomach by breathing deeply. I had anticipated this moment for months; ever since the trip had been booked. The arrivals board informed me the flight had landed. My eyes were trained on the gate although I knew that baggage collection and passport control had to be undergone. Finally my granddaughter was in my arms.

      “Where’s Granddad?”   

       I barely held back my tears. “He can’t be with us.”

About the Author

Retiring after a long career as a high school teacher, Linda began to write in 2012. She’s had many short stories and travel articles published on line and on local radio. She also has a novel on the go. She wonders if she will still be saying that next year! Her blog is http://thirdageblogger.blogspot.com/. She has a keen interest in gardening and is a judge for Yorkshire in Bloom.