A Pinch Of Poison

.

On the drizzly day of her departure from Korea, Leona sat waiting for Romeo's call in the splendid gloom of her hotel suite.

She went straight to the hotel and booked a flight to Africa. Though she knew it was crazy she still expected Romeo's call even when she knew he didn't have her digits.

The first hour, five A.m., passed swiftly enough with Leona imagining Romeo stepping into the hall, Romeo towering over the door, Romeo proposing again.

She found herself wishing to hug and kiss Romeo when she knew they were half-siblings. Crazy right?

The second hour went more slowly in a review of mistakes and passionate regrets... about refusing Romeo's proposal, yelling at him, and now trying to forsake him without any reason.

By the third hour, Leona burned with impatience and anxiety. How did she expect him to come running to her after all she said?

At eight forty-five Leona was at the airport door with only her white fur... And doubts.