Read and enjoyed them all, they are a brilliant mix of stories.
Thursday's just won't be the same when all of the anthology entries have been posted, the stories are something to look forward too.
I've just been enjoying having too much time on my hands, but that's about to change, now it's time to plan on how we go grovelling 'cap-in-hand' to big businesses ready for Christmas and New Year. It's going to be harder this year with the way the economy is.
You're all slow pokes, I had them all read before going to bed Thursday night, lol, and loved reading them. I'm having trouble waiting for the next batch.
Thank you @Quilah for your wonderful comments, I happy that you enjoyed the story and I'm sorry if I broke your heart, but rest assured that they did make the best of their time together and everything they had. Their loving children Maxie and Charlie are a testament to the lives they had together and are a priceless legacy for any parents to leave.
Thanks @raven1, you're right the first car is the most special car to most of us. The ford Anglia was a fun small family car so I think it's fitting to show that. From what my father and his friends told me before they passed long term relationships were more common than most of us think, they were just more closely guarded with partners often passing as brothers or cousins. While I created and wrote the story @Mrsgnomie helped me greatly with her editing and helped to make the story what it is, she also deserves credit for her hard work.
Thanks @lomax61 for the lovely comments. I'm glad that this brought some fond memories for you as it has for others. A first car is often an important landmark in many peoples lives, helping to create memories, in this case it was almost part of the relationship and yes they were lucky to meet each other. I think we all have that bit of a soft side to us, I'm no exception, lol.
Thank you for the encouragement it means a lot to me.
This story is coming close to the end - for now - but there will be more stories to come in The Boot World in the future where we will hear more about our favourite characters.
@Freemantleman it's good to see your still me and enjoying the story.
Without realising it Benjamin has met some good people, he is yet to find out how good.
Benjamin was welcomed with warm hugs and a meal prepared by Eli. Shamira's motherly instincts took over as she learned of his life over the last few years. Sleeping arrangements were changed for the night, Shamira slept with the twins and Jacob shared with Benjamin in what had been Shamira's room. They would need to rethink when Isaac arrived the following day.
When they retired for the night Ariel would only settle on the floor between the twins beds, it was as if she felt her place was ne