Please be patient; this part is quitelong ( 1,720 words to be precise ). As you read on, you’ll see, ( I hope ) that to have split it into smaller section would spoil the flow. Helen stood gazing at Alex for long moments, studying his face as if reading a map of some distant country that she wished to explore, and his heart gave a little lurch in his chest, as her eyes lit up, and smiling, she said “ All right. Can I read this story of yours? Do you have it here?” Alex smiled, infinitely... Sign in to see full entry.