Divorced, thirty-six years old, three children and nearly penniless, Ilene worried over the imponderibilia awaiting her if she could not quickly find a husband.
After taking the kids to her mom, Ilene stood before her mirror, rubbing her hands one more time over her shining black hair to remove all traces of tangles. She leaned forward for a better look in the mirror to search for flaws or baggy eyes caused by a sleepless night. She could not afford to be negligent in any way. In her singles profile, she had claimed to be an up and coming twenty-eight-year-old career woman.
She was expecting a scintillating evening with Howard. He was a great conversationalist – at least he writing made him seem so. He was extremely good looking – at least his profile picture was. He had plenty of money – at least his villa, car, and boat indicated so. He was extremely confident – at least the repartee shown online seemed so.
Even the wind chimes sounded a happy tune as she awaited her online suitor. She glanced out the window showing poise expected in a successful single lady.
Oh, no! Just when she thought everything was ready, there was an old man walking up to her door. Probably a bill collector. Thinking to get rid of him fast, she opened the door. “I’m Howard,” he stammered hesitantly as he reached a timid hand out to her.
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Challenge by mindlovemiserysmenagerie to use these words: rub, tangle, scintillate, search, wind chime, alone, traces, poise, negligent, imponderabilia, mirror, everything.
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Sweet aroma 
Oh this is so often the TRUTH of on-line encounters. The mirror is a liar and even my weight scales do not always tell the truth. (ie my perspective!). There is ONE we can’t hide from.
I have no desire to get out of his sight!
Oh this is so often the TRUTH of on-line encounters. The mirror is a liar and even my weight scales do not always tell the truth. (ie my perspective!). There is ONE we can’t hide from.
Blessings to you, precious Lady! Happens all the time… Different shades, different lights!
You make me smile. It was fun to write. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
Absolutely! I love goodreads. Meaningful impactful stories from hearts and eyes I consider insightful and profound. We all are survivors from this kinds of shockers and life’s surprises. In business, in relationships, faith and what have you. Glad you saw (do see) the light-side of things through it all. And, please, thanks for sharing. You’re a great writer. I’m honestly amazed at your choice of words and beautify lines. I’m reading along. Hope you and your household are doing well, especially amidst this coronavirus pandemic. Be safer!
Steve,
What a kind and encouraging comment! Thank you. Look forward to a blog walk with you.
Sure thing! Thank you so much!!!