Post by lucymalta on Aug 11, 2008 0:09:39 GMT -10
So where does today see us... Me in bed with a D**N summer cold courtesy of one of my #%@!#@ students and a week off work as a result... Steroids and 2 sets of antibiotics to shift the chest infection that I now have.
But hey.... That's good news for me... I can vote more - enjoy some time with my daughter - and post a little earlier than usual - right..
So... Does Frances need John's help - and what is her reaction to the arrival of our white knight?
Lucy & Chris
Chapter 2 Part 3
John came over the hill just in time to see Frances get away, calling out to her, she made her way towards him. Running down the hill, he started to go after the youth, but the youngster had taken off like a greyhound.
After a hundred yards, John gave up the pursuit, returning to Frances to see if she was ok. He found her angry, but unharmed though a glint in her eye hinted that she was also amused by the situation.
”You ok?’
Frances nodded, “My sensei was right about one thing – you never know when you might get caught out. d**n guy knocked my cheese and onion sandwich out of my hand – I was enjoying it too…”
Realising that Frances was still slightly in shock – though also buzzing a little from adrenaline – John chuckled, “How about I replace it for you?”
Frances hesitated, before nodding her head, “That would be great, but are you sure I’m not interrupting anything – you look like you’re out for your run…”
John smiled, “I can make up for it tomorrow…”
At the deli, Frances told John a little about the self defence course she had taken, “A friend suggested it, living in London is not always honey and roses. So I took up her idea, initially it was just basic self defence – but then I got hooked into the Aikido, I found it very natural.”
“Our Sensei told us that as Aikido is mainly a defensive art, women master the basics more easily than men.”
“What level did you reach?”
Frances smiled, “I was due to be tested for my brown belt when I got the job here. I haven’t yet looked around to see if I can continue here, though I’m sure there must be someone nearby.”
John nodded, “I can get you a name if you like, he does courses for women too, sounds like your Sensei…” Frances nodded her acceptance of John’s offer, but her face turned dark at his next suggestion. “How about you come and meet another friend of mine, he’s a sergeant down at my old precinct, put a report in about this.”
Shaking her head she refused, “No, it’s ok, I wasn’t hurt and I’m sure your friend has far more dangerous criminals to chase after in this city…”
John was about to press the issue when he saw a look in her eye that meant she wouldn’t give way. Offering to escort her back to her apartment, her smile returned as he exclaimed when he realized she was only 100 yards away from his own – albeit around the corner.
Watching her go inside, John waited until she disappeared from his sight before turning to his own place. Maybe Frances wouldn’t file a report, but he could…
But hey.... That's good news for me... I can vote more - enjoy some time with my daughter - and post a little earlier than usual - right..
So... Does Frances need John's help - and what is her reaction to the arrival of our white knight?
Lucy & Chris
Chapter 2 Part 3
John came over the hill just in time to see Frances get away, calling out to her, she made her way towards him. Running down the hill, he started to go after the youth, but the youngster had taken off like a greyhound.
After a hundred yards, John gave up the pursuit, returning to Frances to see if she was ok. He found her angry, but unharmed though a glint in her eye hinted that she was also amused by the situation.
”You ok?’
Frances nodded, “My sensei was right about one thing – you never know when you might get caught out. d**n guy knocked my cheese and onion sandwich out of my hand – I was enjoying it too…”
Realising that Frances was still slightly in shock – though also buzzing a little from adrenaline – John chuckled, “How about I replace it for you?”
Frances hesitated, before nodding her head, “That would be great, but are you sure I’m not interrupting anything – you look like you’re out for your run…”
John smiled, “I can make up for it tomorrow…”
At the deli, Frances told John a little about the self defence course she had taken, “A friend suggested it, living in London is not always honey and roses. So I took up her idea, initially it was just basic self defence – but then I got hooked into the Aikido, I found it very natural.”
“Our Sensei told us that as Aikido is mainly a defensive art, women master the basics more easily than men.”
“What level did you reach?”
Frances smiled, “I was due to be tested for my brown belt when I got the job here. I haven’t yet looked around to see if I can continue here, though I’m sure there must be someone nearby.”
John nodded, “I can get you a name if you like, he does courses for women too, sounds like your Sensei…” Frances nodded her acceptance of John’s offer, but her face turned dark at his next suggestion. “How about you come and meet another friend of mine, he’s a sergeant down at my old precinct, put a report in about this.”
Shaking her head she refused, “No, it’s ok, I wasn’t hurt and I’m sure your friend has far more dangerous criminals to chase after in this city…”
John was about to press the issue when he saw a look in her eye that meant she wouldn’t give way. Offering to escort her back to her apartment, her smile returned as he exclaimed when he realized she was only 100 yards away from his own – albeit around the corner.
Watching her go inside, John waited until she disappeared from his sight before turning to his own place. Maybe Frances wouldn’t file a report, but he could…