Vacation Tales 3: Beachside.

Ashley dialled Leonard’s number repeatedly but it went unanswered.

“Hello Leonard” she recorded a voicemail. She was pacing about the room, “I have been trying to get to you for days now...” she ran her fingers through her hair, “I have missed you so much"

Henry walked at that moment, dressed in casual clothing. He had two glasses of margarita in his hands. He had a slight frown on his face.

“...please talk to me Leonard, I am dying to hear from you...” she sighed. “I love you" she whispered.

He froze at her confession. The rational part of his mind told him it was nothing and that they were just friends but he couldn’t shake off the uncomfortable feeling in his chest.

“Hi Henry” she greeted.

He stopped and stared at her. “Would that be the first time you’re calling me by my name?”

She thought about it for a moment “I guess yes...”

He chuckled. "Wow,” he laughed. “I do like the sound of that” he dropped the margaritas on the table and stared at her for a moment.

“What?” she as