The Look.
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008I pull up to the curb around the corner from my apartment. It has been a very long day and more than anything I am glad to be home and am looking forward to a nice long bath some quiet music.
I turn off the car and look out my window before opening the door. For a moment my attention is drawn to the other side of the street. It is only for a moment and I shake my head thinking I have caught myself starting to day dream. Checking for traffic I open my car door and get out.
As I start to close the door again my attention is drawn across the busy street. I don t notice the cars racing by all I see is this man staring intently at me. There is something about his calm cool eyes that has caught me and holding me in place. I try to put a name to the face in that moment before I realize I don t know him. Before I shake myself free and finish closing my door walking around the car to get my stuff.
I feel him still watching as I move to open the door on the far side. Laughing at myself it is surely my imagination as I am not the type to turn anyone s head on the street especially after a long day at work.
I can t help myself but glance up as I open the door reaching in to get my bag. He appears to still have his full (more…)






















