Yellow Ceramic Mug and Red Silk Scarf in a Red Buick

out into the dim light coming through the small window.

It was a bright red silk scarf, patterned with small blue squares. When I held it up, the unmistakable scent of lavender perfume drifted from the fabric.

Nicole wore that perfume every day. I held the silk in my palm, wondering why she would have been reaching behind my flowerpots.continue reading …