Always doing for others, giving of her time. Her life has been about making sure people, “Don’t even think about it.” She subsumed her life for the good of others.
But, what happens when suddenly, she wants to be thought of, remembered… fantasized about? Can this woman break the old patterns and leave a lasting impression?
Written by Rebecca Milton
Published by AmorBooks
In the morning, before everyone arrives, she is there. She likes ritual, paths of familiar to follow. The order of things is important to her. She moves with grace. Nothing is wasted, no task is done with manner sloppy or extraneous effort. She is succinct, punctual, metronome steady.
In the morning, before anyone is there, she shines. She opens the office, flips switches, pulls shades, pots coffee, waters plants, fills trays with paper, cups with pens, slots and shelves are organized, refilled, file cabinets unlocked, kitchen is cleaned, pastry are displayed in eye pleasing manner though she knows they will soon be handled, mauled, picked over.
For now, before everyone arrives, they are a confectionery tapestry worthy of a velvet chord and a Docent. Before everyone arrives. Then, she puts on her coat, in the winter, light sweater in the fall, nothing to add on top in the summer, leaves the office, down the stairs to the…
