The Water, Humming

Chapter 37: Polka dot chiffon

‘The red suits you better,’ she smiled, helping Roland to paint his nails. The left hand is always the hardest. He reciprocated by painting her left hand too and with such precision. She was impressed. Her hands felt very cold. She took a sip of champagne. Roland sprayed his mother’s perfume around the room, making her laugh. It certainly made the air l…