MABEL'S DILEMMA - Part One
It was getting dark and Mabel was exhausted. She fumbled with her bag in search of her inhaler. She needed to be sure it was intact. As she lifted her head smiling as her hand hit the silver plaited life saver, she met a stare so daring. _ Why do I feel like this is familiar, _ Mabel thought and looked away. She had had a long day already and she didn't need any further troubles in her life. At least not at this time of the evening when all she fantasised about was her cozy bedroom and how she could get all the sleep and rest possible. As she waved to stop a cab, she felt unease as the masculine image walked closer to her. She adjusted her eyeglasses so she could see clearly. Why in the world was she shaking and why did someone she never knew have such strong effect on her entire being? He was probably going to hurt her so she moved to the part of the road where the street light shone brighter. At least there were other people there just in case he tried anything funny. Mabel pre...