Tick tock, tick tock. The clock ticked. It was at exactly two
minutes to eight when she heard car wheels crunching her driveway. Her heart
gave an anxious leap as she stood up from her bed. She glanced into the mirror,
turning sideways to examine the look of her dress on her. As usual she looked
perfect. But there was nothing perfect about this night, she thought. Within seconds she heard
footsteps growing towards the door. It wasn't long before the door -bell erupted
into a familiar ding dong sound. Thanks to her daughter who had customised it
that way. She had grown into it but as it went off that evening there was
something about its sound that spelt disaster. She stood at the top of the
stairs staring at his silhouette by the door. There was no doubt about it. He had come to settle things with her and within
seconds he would ring the bell again being as impatient as he was. She had a
good mind to turn around and pretend she’d heard nothing but it was too late. He
had seen her car parked in the driveway and she knew he wouldn’t leave until
he’d seen her. She gave a huge sigh and tip toed down the stairs, each step
bringing her closer to sealing her fate.....
