The Faded Bouquet

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The Faded Bouquet

The rain did not fall. It sat on the windows like a film of oil. Marta wiped the glass. The city outside was a smear of grey. She held the bottle in her left hand. The label was peeling. The liquid inside was clear. It smelled of bitter almonds and old copper. Her son, Eli, sat in the corner. He did not look up. He was counting coins in his pocket. Pennies. Nicks. The sound was sharp. Click....

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