Sins of Omission
“The sun shone in that particular light of late fall that was more silver than gold. Mickey and Reuben labored to polish the Citroën touring car on the pebbled apron outside the barn as the postman arrived. Mickey was on one side of the car and Reuben on the other, their eyes meeting every few seconds, their light laughter a pleasant sound in the afternoon quiet. Reuben’s eyes adored Mickey. She had changed since those early days at the hospital. Gone was the sophisticated lady. Her preferred dress was casual, soft clothing that barely skimmed her figure. Her slacks, a revolutionary style she had adopted, were nipped at the waist and fell in long straight lines to her ankles, her round bottom accentuated by the clever fit and tailoring. Even her hair, newly coiffed with a little fringe of bangs and a coronet of braids, gave her an air of simplicity and freshness.
Mickey read the happiness in Reuben’s eyes and took full responsibility. He’d told her earlier, when she’d handed him the po...lishing cloths, that he was happier than he’d ever been in his life thanks to her.MoreLess
Mickey read the happiness in Reuben’s eyes and took full responsibility. He’d told her earlier, when she’d handed him the po...lishing cloths, that he was happier than he’d ever been in his life thanks to her.MoreLess
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