The Water, Humming

Chapter 36:

Roland walked blindfolded through the house with his arms outstretched. His fingers found a wall which he clung to and stopped at the open window. A breeze carried the ocean’s salty breath, disturbing his curly hair, slick with the oil of summer.

‘Roland,’ Sophie whispered.

He spun around, smiling, swiping at the air. He trailed his hand over the dining t…