BLUE SKIES • RICHARD MADDEN

real life

Eleanor put her phone down after talking to Richard. She turned her attention to Taron who drove down a quiet street.

"Richard just texted me."

Taron quickly looked to Eleanor then back to the road.

"What did he say?"

"He asked me if I heard from you. Apparently, you were meant to be over at his a few hours ago."

"Ah, yes, well, after the baggage troubles, machine inconveniences and plane delay, he shouldn't be worried."

"He also asked where I was."

Taron looked back to Eleanor with a smirk.

"Of course he did."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing, nothing. He will be so happy to see you."

Eleanor smiled at Taron and looked back to the road. Soon enough, Taron pulled into a driveway. The house connected was medium sized and looked to be a few years old.

"Is this Richard's place?"

"Yes. Now, come on out and meet him!"

Everything then came down on Eleanor; the panic, nerves, excitement, fear.

"Taron. I don't think I can do this."

"Yes you can, Eleanor."

"No, I can't! Can we just come back another day?"

"Eleanor, please, I'm begging you. Richard really wants to meet you."

Eleanor looked into Taron's eyes with a pleading look, in hopes to change his mind. But Taron's mind was set on Richard and Eleanor meeting. There was no going back. Eleanor eventually nodded at Taron and stepped out of the car. She approached Taron who gave a comforting hug.

"You'll be okay," he whispered to her. She nodded against his shoulder and pulled away. Taron walked to the front door connecting to the house, Eleanor following close behind. He looked back at heronce more before knocking.

No going back now.

Inside, Richard quickly responded to the knocking and approached the door with a fast pace. He opened it to see Taron smiling at him.

"I was so worried about you, mate. I thought something happened. You didn't even call or text!"

"Plane delay, machine inconveniences. We've been through hell today."

Richard was confused by Taron's words.

"We?" He questioned.

Taron's smile grew bigger as he stepped to the side revealing Eleanor who looked up from the ground and looked at Richard.

"Hi," she breathed out. It was barely audible due to her nerves, but Richard and Taron heard it loud and clear.

"Eleanor?"