Fiona Ballard 
Look Both Ways 

Salma leant forward and readjusted the rear view mirror whilst applying her cherry pink lipstick. Now seated in the driver’s seat she started the engine, her driving licence in her purse. Confirmation of a political editing post lay on the passenger seat. Yes, it had taken three years but she was proud to be behind the wheel. Briefly lost in her reverie, she recalled her journey to reach that point. Monumental changes had only strengthened her resolve to pursue her dreams, whatever the cost.