They telephoned Slugger to say that they wouldn't be home for lunch, did the cancellations for Jane and went to the bakery for two filled rolls and cream cakes which they washed down with cans of cola.'You've got cream all round your mouth' said Steve as Dora sat back with a satisfied smile on her face. She took out her hanky to deal with it but Steve got there first licking it from her lips and then kissing her. She snuggled against him. 'It's nice to have a bit of time to ourselves.'
'Yeah- and I wish we didn't have to work this afternoon but the jobs wont do themselves and Ron is sure to be skiving.'
'Okay- but drive slowly. I'm too full to do any work yet. '
'The sooner we start, the sooner we finish' he said disentangling himself from her embrace with a final kiss.
Later Steve phoned the hospital and was told that his aunt would be having surgery on her hip the next day so she would not be allowed any visitors.' We'd best go over to the bungalow after work to make sure everything's okay and feed the cats.'
A chorus of miaows greeted them as they entered the bungalow and they found the cat food easily as the animals were sniffing at the cupboard door. They checked the fridge and fruit bowl for inedible food. Steve said he'd go and shut the doors other than the kitchen and lounge to keep the cats out. Dora put items of dirty laundry including bedlinen in the modern washing machine and set it going. She then found clean linen and nightwear in the airing cupboard and waited for Steve to help her re-make the bed ready for Jane's return. They were really surprised at the size of the bungalow. There was an en suite bathroom in Jane's room, three other bedrooms, second bathroom, kitchen, utility room, lounge, dining room, study and a beautiful library come music room with a large array of books and a grand piano. There was also a patio with pond and a large garden beyond. 'Look at these wonderful books' said Steve. All the classics were there Dickens, Hardy, Jane Austen, The Brontes, John Buchan, reference books, poetry and all of Shakespeare's plays in separate volumes. He shut the door reluctantly. Now replete, the cats stalked into the lounge and curled up on their beds. As they left Steve said 'I think I'm going to enjoy visiting auntie Jane when she comes home.'