Part of the beach was cordoned off. The press and inquisitive tourists descended like vultures. A white tent fluttering in the sea breeze now concealed the incident.
The man wearing hooded overalls, carrying a small case, shook his head. A deceased female with a fish’s tale would take some explaining.
Linda Casper is a retired teacher, blogger, gardener, judge for Yorkshire in Bloom, and wannabe writer.
Body and hands moisturized, scented in every crevice, she waited patiently for the proclamation of his love, the long awaited proposal of marriage.
As he took delivery of the Prosecco from room service, his mobile vibrated next to her on the table and a text from “Sarah” read: “You’re late”.
Linda Casper hails from Yorkshire and, after a long career as a high school teacher, she has recently begun to write and publish many short stories, poems, and travel articles. Linda has a keen interest in gardening and is a judge for Yorkshire in Bloom.