Reflections

Alycia finished applying fresh powder to the shiny spots on her face and put the compact back in her clutch, then examined herself in the mirror. She tried to enjoy the brief pause in an otherwise raucous, overbearing evening full of loud music and loud people that she should have been enjoying. Melissa and Brent were married now but Alycia felt a gaping sense of emptiness. She was still alone with no prospects and her best friends' relationship was closed to her just that little bit more.

She picked up her cocktail glass from the counter. "Maybe that Joe guy would dance with me."

— Σαρα