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Uncaged
Date: 9/4/2016, Categories: Cheating, Author: SITTING, Rating: 26, Source: LushStories
she said, in a more conciliatory tone. “No worries.” She walked the final ten metres to the bus stop and sat on the now-empty seat. The man sat beside her. “Missed the bus?” His voice was warm and understanding. “Same here. Where are you headed?” “Parkview,” Isla said shortly. “Near the airport? That’s where I’m going. To the airport, I mean.” Isla leaned against the cheap, reinforced plastic and sighed. Up the street, the crowd around the homeless woman was breaking up and some people were handing her money. She reached into her purse and texted Jeff to let him know she’d be late. “Are you going overseas?” she asked. The man glanced sideways sharply as if surprised she was talking to him. “Yep.” “Anywhere special?” He shrugged. “Wherever’s cheapest.” “You mean you don’t know where you’re going?” Isla frowned. “No. That’s half the fun, don’t you think?” “I wouldn’t know,” she said. “I’ve never really gone abroad.” “Never? Didn’t you go on a honeymoon?” Isla started and then figured her wedding band was a giveaway. She curled her fingers up and looked at him uncertainly. He smiled. “I was only looking at your hand to see if you hurt it when you fell. Sorry about that by the way.” “It wasn’t your fault.” Isla said automatically. “I wasn’t looking. Just in a rush to get home.” She smiled. “It’s my wedding anniversary.” It made her feel almost proud to share the occasion with a complete stranger. “Five years.” “Well, congratulations,” the man said. “Who’s the lucky guy?” She ...