The Wedding

These were the words we always exchanged in greeting. He patted the bench and I took a seat next to him. I stared out over the pond. Fallen leaves resembled a kaleidoscope as they floated on the surface Replica Watches of the water. The glassy surface mirrored the cloudless sky.

“I’ve come to ask you something,” I said.“Yes?” As he spoke, Noah tore off a piece of bread and tossed it into the water.The swan bobbed its beak toward it and straightened its neck to swallow.“It’s about Jane,” I added.“Jane,” he murmured. “How is she?”

“Good.” I nodded, shifting awkwardly. “She’ll be coming by later, I suppose.” This was true. For the past few years, we’ve visited him frequently, sometimes together, sometimes alone. I wondered if they spoke of me in my absence.  “And the kids?”“They’re doing well, links of london sweetie bracelet too. Anna’s writing features now, and Joseph finally found a new apartment. It’s in Queens, I think, but right near the subway. Leslie’s going camping in the mountains with friends this weekend. She told us she aced her midterms.”He nodded, his eyes never leaving the swan. “You’re very lucky, Wilson,” he said. “I hope you realize how fortunate you are that they’ve become such wonderful adults.”

“I do,” I said.We fell into silence. Up close, the lines in his face formed crevices, and I could see the veins pulsing below the thinning skin of his hands. Behind us, the grounds were empty, the chilly air keeping people inside.  “I forgot our anniversary,” I said. links of london charm wholesale “Oh?”“Twenty-nine years,” I added.“Mmm.”Behind us, I could hear dried leaves rattling in the breeze.“I’m worried about us,” I finally admitted.
 

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