Until the will was read, I didn’t even know we owned a cottage in the Cotswolds.
Clearly the solicitor did; he had, as my son would say, a face like a slapped arse.
“He… errr… several years ago… a tax ploy I think….”
So here I am, weekend after weekend.
Searching.
Waiting.
Thinking.
Because if I can’t discover what or who drew him here all those times when he was supposed to be on business trips, then I have to look closer to home…
… to determine whether something, someone drove him here.
And I don’t know which is worse.
Many thanks to the leader of Friday Fictioneers, who continues to keep this happy band of writers flexing their imaginations, week after week. Thank you, Rochelle.
castelsarrasin 
Yeeikes…..secrets and lies
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Indeed. Thanks for reading.
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😊
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The not knowing is probably worst of all
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I think so. Thanks for reading.
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A great set up for a longer story.
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Thanks for reading Iain.
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An intriguing piece. This could become a great mystery book.
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Dear Sandra,
Brilliant writing as always. I agree with Iain. A set up for a longer story. I want to know what secrets were kept and by whom. “Face like a slapped arse.” That’s going to stick with me. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Glad you liked that, Rochelle. 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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I have a feeling she’s going to drive herself crazy over this?
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Thanks for reading, Tannille.
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Not knowing is the biggest pill to swallow. All that unfinished business that can potentially never be understood. You are so adept at these, Sandra.
Face like a slapped arse is definitely going to stick with me!!
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Happy to oblige, Dale. 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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🙂
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Well, Sandra, as ever this is smooth and stylishly written. I wasn’t exactly sure of the relationships to start with but you pulled it all together in the end and I’m almost as keen to know as your protagonist!
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Thanks for reading, Jen.
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Oh my!
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A very well-constructed plot, Sandra. I pity the foo when she finds her!
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Of course, it may be the protagonist who is the reason for his hideaway. Thanks for reading.
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You’re very welcome, Sandra.
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Beautifully written, Sandra. As always, you dissect emotions with the precision of a stiletto.
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What a graphic picture that is, Penny. 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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Such an interesting , creative situation you pulled out of that photo!
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I was pleased to be reminded of my love for the Cotswolds. If Putin felt such love he would not be destroying Ukraine
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Indeed, Michael. Thanks for reading.
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An intriguing mystery lurks in this piece, Sandra. Well done. A hook for more. 🙂
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Thanks for reading, Bill.
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My pleasure.
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Oh dear. Do they really want to know the answer, I wonder? Maybe just sell it and move on.
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Maybe so. Thanks for reading.
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she should remind herself that curiosity once killed the cat. 🙂
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Indeed. Thanks for reading.
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Ooh. That’s not a good situation. There is no right answer, even no answer.
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So true. Thanks for reading.
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Yes, did anyone know and understand his secret. The answer of ‘something’ perhaps would hurt more than ‘someone’. A puzzle waiting to be solved.
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Thanks for reading James.
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Not knowing is a killer.
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Kills me, for sure. Thanks Liz.
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I want more … as always, you leave us with a desire to find out more.
I enjoyed this immensely. Have a wonderful weekdend.
Isadora 😎
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Hope you had a lovely weekend too Isadora. Sorry to be late with this.
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Life can bring such moments, unfortunately. Maybe the best solution is just to give up on finding out the sordid details and enjoy the Cotswolds. I missed visiting there when I was in the UK in 2019 for a few weeks, but they’re on my wish list if I ever get back. Great description of the solicitor.
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Thanks for reading Margaret. Sorry to be late acknowledging – I just don’t know where this week went.
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Ooh, this is really intriguing. I hope the protagonist can find some closure, one way or the other. A great read, thank you.
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