‌Black Rose

I wanted them to fly away, Nabil answered in a slightly dreamy voice, but, alas, it was not to be. I knew their time had come. They stood up and the husband put down some change next to the pitcher of water. I watched them leave their table and hesitate before they stepped out of the doors of the Argana.

Come, I heard him say as he took her hand. It is time.

She followed him out.

They advanced with great composure and gravity. She walked slowly, her head leaning against his shoulder. He scanned the square with watchful eyes. Their shadows seemed to lengthen.

I want you to know, she said softly, that I will love you for the rest of my life as much as I love you now. I love you. I love you. She put all her tenderness into her voice.

I have never been as happy as I am today, she said.

It’s been like a dream, he agreed. I could be here with you every night without ever growing tired of it, my love.

He looked at her and breathed more quickly.

Free? he asked.

Yes.

The shadows began to detach from the darkness and approach them one by one.