“Just enjoying my brand new sense of smell”.

Carmen sighed, pursing her lips and leaning against the doorframe. She crossed her arms over her chest.

“You’re funny”, she considered, flatly.

Shane arched her eyebrows.

“You think?”.

“Yeah, I do”, Carmen sneered.

Shane shrugged casually.

“I don’t care. In fact, I’m having fun”.

“That’s great…”, Carmen giggled, walking over and circling Shane’s neck with her arms, “…I just wanted to tell you that I’m going out for a little bit. I’m starving and there’s practically nothing to eat in this cabin. I’m gonna go to the local mall and buy some food”.

Shane ducked her head to a side, giving Carmen her complete attention.

“Wait. I’m gonna dress up. I’m going with you”.

Carmen shrugged.

“Nah, it’s okay. I’m gonna take my bike and I’ll be back in less than thirty minutes. You need to rest for a while. Let me take care of it. You’re still all sore and aching, baby”.

Shane smiled what seemed to be a sly smile, but it still looked so innocent that Carmen didn’t notice it.

“Okay…”, she whispered, “…But come back soon. Please”.

Carmen stared at her and smiled. Her dark eyes were universes that waited only to be explored.

“I’ll be back sooner than you think, I promise”, she replied, softly.

”…Listen now baby, I’m gonna tell you true
Just how much that I love you
I got a sweet feelin’ I know is real
This kind of love you can’t conceal…”

What happened later was unexpected and painfully rapid, both for Shane and Carmen.

Carmen hopped on the saddle of her bicycle and sped down the glide path that led to the main road. She was happy and excited. It was her very first day with Shane. Their very first morning together. Their very first sunlight. Their very first everything.

She knew that path by heart and she closed her eyes for a short moment. She tossed her head back, savoring the warmth of the sunrays all over her face, the wind playing with her hair.

Her arms wide open like a crucified Christ, she tried to imagine what flying like an angel would mean. When she came out on the main road, she didn’t notice the truck.