Saturday, December 29, 2012

Winter Magic


Snow fell.   Doorman elegant in long coat, warm gold with red braid trim, opened the brass-framed door for the smiling pair and they exited the hotel.   

He was strong yet caring as he took her arm coupling them against the weather. “Do we want a cab?”  His tone drew her eyes up to his.

No, she didn’t want a cab invading their privacy.  Nothing should keep them from being alone together.  Not yet.  All she said was, “No, let’s walk.”  

Snowflakes flurried from the night sky, a beautiful sight in the headlights of traffic trying to rush along Park Avenue. The flakes, cold on her face and lingering on her hair and coat, melted as soon as they hit the warm New York City pavement. She was quite comfortable.

Too soon they were in the garage claiming their cars.

“Good night”, he said.  “I always hate these dinner business meetings.  Glad you were at my table.  It was nice meeting you. You be careful driving home.”

“Good night”, she said.  “Good meeting you also.  What luck it’s not a genuine snow storm, just flurries.  You be careful too.”

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In recognition of this “Season of Love”, I’ve enjoyed sharing the above, a love story that never was.  

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