Kelly had checked in to her hotel, but she hadn’t even bothered to go to the room before plopping on a stool at the hotel bar. The train ride had been long. Her job was demanding. Her family life was good for the most part, but if she were honest she’d admit a short break wasn’t the worst thing in the world.
She was tired, and it was all a little overwhelming. She decided a gin and tonic would help clear her mind—or at least relax it.
She had just motioned the bartender for a refill when an older man slid on to the stool next to her.
“I’ll pick up the next round for the young lady here,” he offered while gesturing to the bartender. Kelly glanced at him to refuse the offer, but then did a double-take when she recognized the voice.
“Mr. Cunningham?” she blurted. “Oh my god, is that you?”
“Hi Kelly,” the man grinned. “I thought that was you. Please, call me Andrew.”