FAIT ACCOMPLI

"Hello. Can I help?"

Robyn turns around. The sound of a tram pulling into the station can be heard weakly in the background, drained by the thunderous voices of passengers eagerly waiting to depart. For a minute, she analyses the 'tickets' board.

"Can I have an Adult Day Travelcard please?"

"Is that peak or off-peak, madam?" Inquires the ticket seller.

"Now, please."

"As that's peak time, seven pounds please madam."

After handing over the change, Robyn enters the tram station. She sees a space on a bench and wanders over. As she sits down she puts the ticket in her bag and plucks her phone out. She unlocks her phone and begins skimming the notifications. But then, the ticket is blown away by a strong gust.

"Oh no. Not now, no, no, no, no..."

She shoves the phone back into her bag before unsteadily rising from the bench and sprinting towards the stray ticket. However, the unsteadiness causes her to lose balance and collapse on the ticket, in front of a 'hot' fella.

The man gives a soft, amiable smile before extending his right arm, presenting to Robyn his muscles. Robyn looks up, but becomes captivated by his eyes.

"Wow. You're gorgeous." Says Robyn thankfully in the highest, squeakiest voice. She goes bright red. Robyn grips onto the man's hand, and he lifts her up.

"It's okay." He responds, before studying the ticket she tightly clenches in her right hand by her index and second finger.

"You do know that your tram departs in a minute, don't you?" Claims the man, whilst cheekily smiling.

"No, it doesn't. Does it?" Robyn analyses the card for a second before realising he's right.

"Oh God! I've got to go, but I'll see you soon?" Robyn subtly hints as she brushes away the stones clinging on to her jumper.

"Er, maybe? You best be going. Bye, young lady." Says the man, before giving Robyn another amiable smile. Afterwards, he turns around and walks smoothly off into the crowd.

Robyn's smile turns to a frown instantly, just knowing she'll probably never see him ever again. She heads over to the tram doors, and hands over the ticket to the ticket master. He stretches his arm out, inviting Robyn inside.

"Why thank you very much."