Orion woke to find the porter sitting where Sarah should have been. “Welcome back.” Josh smiled. “Where is she?” He wiped the sleep from his face. “Exploring sir, she asked me to watch over you.” The train whistle blew. “Leaving already?” Orion groaned, “Where are we?” “Merentro, we areContinue reading “Coreopsis 10 – a”
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Coreopsis 9 – b
After a long luke warm shower, Sarah wondered out to the little alley where the cars joined, setting on the steps watching endless miles of gravel go past. The comment the porter said rolled through her mind, ‘I’ve watched junkies act like this.’ Detoxing. He acted like one of her patients that was detoxing.Continue reading “Coreopsis 9 – b”
Coreopsis 9 – a
Sarah was drawn away from her book by the sound of gasping. She got up walking over to Orion. He was sweating profusely. From the bathroom, she retrieved a pan of water and a washcloth, kneeling beside of him, gently wiping his face. “I’m so cold.” He shivered. “You might beContinue reading “Coreopsis 9 – a”
Coreopsis 8-b
Once again the porter laid down the cloth, this time between them. He then uncovered the salad, laid out the flatware and poured the drinks. He sat out dressing and crackers. “Thank you.” Sarah smiled. “Come back in an hour.” Orion stated. Continue reading “Coreopsis 8-b”
Coreopsis 8-a
Orion was jarred awake when the train abruptly stopped. He opened his eyes to see Sarah sitting in the floor brushing her wet hair still consumed in her book. She was wearing a long sleeved pink shirt and pink flowered shorts. “The use of electrical stimulation to treat pain was firstContinue reading “Coreopsis 8-a”
Coreopsis 7-b
They walked away from the vender. Orion took her hand, guiding it to his nose. He took a deep breath. It smelt the same as the perfume he had sprayed on the back of her neck. “What do you smell?” He continued walking. A white cape caught his attention. She lost sightContinue reading “Coreopsis 7-b”
Coreopsis 7-a
Sarah stretched awake. “Good morning,” Orion smiled. She sat up whimpering, rubbing her lower back. “Ow.” “Too hard?” “Yes.” “They never bother me.” She stood up doing some stretches to work out the knot inContinue reading “Coreopsis 7-a”
Coreopsis 6-e
“You were right in your assumption,” she spoke louder so he could hear her. “Never?” “No.” “I envy you.” He drew a sharp breath as the cold water caressed his face. “You know nothing about my personal life, don’t envy me.” “You have freedom.” He reached out and touchedContinue reading “Coreopsis 6-e”
Coreopsis 6-d
Orion was lying on his side, staring at her. She had the most adorable round face, with a playful little chin. “What?” She asked with her nose still buried in her book. When he didn’t answer, she looked up. He was breathing heavily, “Orion?” “Nothing,” he thought for a moment. “What colorContinue reading “Coreopsis 6-d”
Coreopsis 6-c
Sarah studied Orion’s face as he stared at his glass of wine. He didn’t look happy at all. There were no little laugh lines around his mouth or eyes. The flesh around his eyes looked dark and sunk in. He reminded her of a sack of bones. Every time he moved it seemed toContinue reading “Coreopsis 6-c”
