The Cruel Twists of Love by Morgan-Parry, Kathryn

of the book because they could sometimes put Helen of reading it. “ That not a lady’s choice Helen” Phil takes the book from her and places it back on the shelf and picks up a romantic novel instead. “ This will be more like it Helen” and he hands another book to Helen “ You can read it later, when I’m in work” “I’m not staying tonight I told you Phil, I got collage tomorrow” “I’m not going into it now Helen, with Elsie here” he whispers to Helen in warning “I can’t give you the surprise with you in such a mood Helen, so it have to be tomorrow I take you to collage if you still want to go then…” and stroking her ear and down the side of her neck with his fingers and removing all thoughts from Helen mind with his touch. “ Teas up you two love birds” with Elsie placing the tea cups on the coffee table by the couch. “Phil told me Helen about the mix up at the hospital, why didn’t they wake you before shaving your hair I will never know and I will braid it for you later that will hide it for you honey” Helen felt uncomfortable lying to Elsie so she just nodded her thanks. A few hours later Phil leaves them with a box of hair ties and clips that belonged to his Mum. And Elsie was patently explaining how to plat Helen hair to hide the bald spot and Helen hears the front door slam. Helen could tell Phil was mad with Elsie for not leaving them after the tea. But it was his fault for asking Elsie if it would be alright if Helen could have her supper there as the kitchen was out of bou