Reign of Coins
“he said, gently. “Friends who have seen the worst wickedness the world can offer. But, also the good—such as a beautiful soul as yourself.”
“I have a younger brother, and he managed to break away from this place,” she said, when able to continue. She tried to smile. “He’s studying architecture in Hawaii.”
“Not a bad way to go for a young man,” I said, raising my glass in salute. “I can tell you are quite fond of him.”
“Yes…I really miss him.”
I thought those would be the words t...hat led us back down the unhappy trail. But, Sulyn remained upbeat for the rest of our visit—which lasted until it was time to return to the coin convention. She especially enjoyed hearing stories about my beloved Beatrice, and as told by Alistair, since I missed being around during his later formative years. My heart ached for that missed opportunity—especially as my boy related how his mother would make him laugh and lift his spirits when things didn’t go as well as he would’ve liked during secondary school in Glasgow.MoreLess
“I have a younger brother, and he managed to break away from this place,” she said, when able to continue. She tried to smile. “He’s studying architecture in Hawaii.”
“Not a bad way to go for a young man,” I said, raising my glass in salute. “I can tell you are quite fond of him.”
“Yes…I really miss him.”
I thought those would be the words t...hat led us back down the unhappy trail. But, Sulyn remained upbeat for the rest of our visit—which lasted until it was time to return to the coin convention. She especially enjoyed hearing stories about my beloved Beatrice, and as told by Alistair, since I missed being around during his later formative years. My heart ached for that missed opportunity—especially as my boy related how his mother would make him laugh and lift his spirits when things didn’t go as well as he would’ve liked during secondary school in Glasgow.MoreLess
Read book Reign of Coins for free
Write Review:
User Reviews: