I’m writing this story for the blog, “Teagan’s Books”. This week the subject for the series on the senses in the final sense of “touch”. The website for this entertaining blog is as follows:
https://teagansbooks.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/5158/
FIRST CLASS ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS by P.S. Joshi
Mable Whittenton hugged her wool coat with its warm fur collar close to her as the cooler winter air swirled around her, chilling her sensitive skin. She looked for her first-class car on the long Orient Express that sat in the Paris station.
Her husband, Eric, was waiting in Istanbul. He was now stationed there as a member of the British Embassy.
Her personal steward, Wilson, recognized her and introduced himself as she stepped on board. He personally directed her to her compartment. She felt relief at receiving such excellent service. His warm smile made her feel at home.
What met her eyes in the compartment was the smooth Cuban mahogany on the walls and gleaming polished brass lamp and wash basin fixtures. She turned on the hot water faucet and warm water flowed over her fingers. The towels hanging beside the immaculate basin felt soft and fluffy.
Mable sat down on the couch and sank into the soft padded comfort. It would be her bed at night.
Eric and she had only been married a year so she felt a mixture of love and excitement at joining him in Istanbul. As she ran her finger over the engraving on the gold ring, memories of their wedding filled her mind.
Soon Wilson came to direct her to the dining car. There she sat in a comfortable chair at a small table covered with a soft linen cloth. Her tableware was shining French silver, beautiful china plates and bowls, and heavy crystal glassware. The food was exquisite. A feeling of fullness made her sleepy.
Back in her compartment, the couch was now made into a bed with the soft white bed linen and a buoyant but warm blanket. She fell asleep dreaming of meeting with Eric at the end of the line.
What a lovely story, Suzanne. It exudes warmth and simmering excitement. Thanks so much for coming out to play! Mega hugs. 🙂
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Thanks, Teagan. I’m so pleased you liked the story. I enjoy writing these stories for your blog. Hugs to you also. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I wouldn’t mind a trip on that train!
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I read where a new version has been manufactured. Save up your money as it’s probably expensive. I don’t know if its been in operation since the flood of people in those areas trying to escape the fighting in Syria. I’m really glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I was fortunate enough to actually ride the Orient Express and you captured it perfectly.
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Thanks, Bernadette. I have to admit I did a bit of research on the internet for that one. I’m glad I came so close and you enjoyed the story. That’s great you had the opportunity to travel on it. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Lovely, Susanne. Full of rich detail 🙂 It was a fun prompt!
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Thanks, Diana. I did some research for that one. I think I read somewhere that it doesn’t go clear to Istanbul these days but it would still be a great ride. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Hey, the story’s first class too! One day, I may be able to manage a trip on the Orient Express. Here’s hoping. 🙂
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I read they built a new one and it’s really something. I’m so pleased you liked the story, Bun. I did a bit of research on that one. Most of us would probably love to travel like that, in that style. 🙂 — Suzanne
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