A Thorough Distraction
stir I'd risen from the rocking chair by the bed and had walked to the dresser opposite the bed, turning the fan off as I passed it. You look up as a small flame flickers to life reflected in the mirror atop the dresser. The flame quickly catching to the candle i hold in my hand I smile feeling your gaze though i can not see your reflection in darkness outside of the candles glow. Setting the lighter to one side of the metal tray, i use the candle to light the remaining three candles...