‘Hello there, Emily.’ She smiled.
‘Hello, can I see my room please?’
‘Of course, come on, I’ll show you.’ Expecting Daniel to follow them, Christie was surprised when Emily automatically took her hand.
Daniel grinned. ‘You go on ahead, I’ll bring in the cases.’
Entering the room, Christie looked anxiously at Emily for her reaction and was filled with relief when her face lit up.
‘Is this my bed?’ She ran and sat on it.
‘Yes, do you like it?’
‘Yes! And so does Snuggles.’ The teddy bear she’d been carrying had been plonked on the pillow.
‘Good. I’m glad.’ Christie laughed.
Daniel entered the room. ‘Everything to madam’s liking?’
‘Look, Daddy, this is my bed.’
‘So I see,’ he replied, then turned to Christie. ‘Thanks. That’s a lovely touch, better than a sofa bed on second thoughts, isn’t it?’
‘Yes, saves on messing about—’
‘We’re going to a play in the woods tonight,’ interrupted Emily.
‘Are you?’ Christie smiled.
‘Will you come with us?’ asked Emily, staring up expectantly.
‘Oh, I…’
‘If you’re not too busy, we’d love you to join us,’ said Daniel softly, looking into her eyes.
Christie swallowed. How handsome he was with those mesmerising eyes. ‘Err… well yes then, thank you, that would be lovely.’
‘Yes, but there’s a bottom in it, with donkey ears,’ warned Emily, folding her arms, making Christie laugh out loud once more.
