The last strains of sunlight lingered in the corners, grasping every available point of refraction. She slid her fingertips along the glass wondering if this was all there ever was. Or could be.
She knelt at the threshold and kissed its dust. Her parting glance was blurred by silent tears. Then she stepped across. Into the twilight of 14th August, 1947.
A Tryst with Destiny was being made.
The patrol herded her to the jeep. And all that time, her eyes searched the
crowds - for Shera. He should have been
here. Shera! Her soul cried out. Sheeeeeraaaaa ......
The jeep stirred.
This is in continuation of the submission made on 7th September, 2012, for Trifextra : Week Thirty-Two
The text in green is the earlier entry.
Linked with Trifextra : week Thirty-Five
Interesting story you're creating here. I'd like to know more.
ReplyDeleteThank you Wisper for all your support.
DeleteInteresting! I missed this one the first time around, but in combination, this sounds like the beginning of quite a story.
ReplyDeleteThank you Annabelle.
DeleteThis is a great continuation of what will be a fascinating story. I wonder where they are taking her.
ReplyDeleteWait and you shall know. Thank you Lumdog, I remember that you wanted me to expand this one and today I had the chance.
DeleteYou took this from thoughts to action flawlessly, and yes we want more! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you. This encouragement means so much to me.
DeleteIt speaks to me as time traveling excitement. Great addition to the first 33, Ruby!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gina, it will a little time travelling but not in the literal sense.
DeleteAwww! To go so far only to not have the person be there, that is so frustrating. I wonder what happened? Write some more, please!
ReplyDeleteAnd that is so incapacitating. I will try and expand the story further when I get the chance. Thank you Hickman.
DeleteWow my dreams tonight are going to be infused with all these story lines that left me hanging. Oh my!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kenya. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your visit and your kind words.
DeleteAn intriguing beginning. I'd like to read more too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tara.
DeleteIntriguing mystery. It has me guessing. Nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Stephanie.
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