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Come on, my little gentleman

Emma

"Ohhh... I'll go... "Mr. Thorpe looked disconcerted "I'll find a place for your bag.

"Sorry "I turned away immediately when I heard the door close.

Don't forget that you're no longer with your family, Emma.

"It's all right "he looked away.

"That was completely inappropriate "I continued "Forgive me.

"Shall we get a suitcase? "He suggested after a few moments in silence.

"Yes "I bit my lip, trying to wipe my face as best I could. "We can go.

"Please "He offered me a tissue.

I took it, wiping away my tears, feeling a little disconcerted. None of this was supposed to happen. We were supposed to be heading for the next town, all my family, all together.

But here I am, heading for a life that I can't even imagine.

"Come on "he led me to the door "let's get you some things.

I followed him in silence, holding his handkerchief. I'd have to give it back at some point. But if only I could keep it.

We left the inn and walked side by side towards the town. His handkerchief was still in my
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