Concerto in Chroma Major by Naomi Tajedler

Author:Naomi Tajedler [Tajedler, Naomi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Interlude Press
Published: 2018-06-27T23:40:36+00:00

Ch 12

F Major

Gold, Imperial Purple, and Celeste Blue

When Alexandra told her to come to her apartment for a “celebration,” Halina anticipated various outcomes. It could be a night spent in bed with Alexandra’s curves and her soft skin. It could be her chance to visit the apartment in detail, to snoop around and learn more than what her night there taught her. It could be another dinner, a pre-Christmas thing. It could even be a celebration for her thirty-first birthday; even if that subject has never come up, Halina wouldn’t be surprised if Alexandra knows the date. In all those scenarios, the one constant was that it would be one evening shared between the two of them. Maybe it would be a chance to finally meet Alexandra’s mystery pet. No matter how much Halina asked, Alexandra insisted that her dog, from breed to name, had to be introduced in the flesh.

“Punshki, sit.”

Alexandra’s voice is soft yet firm, and the dog slouches on its haunches at the command.

Halina is suddenly interested in a scenario in which Alexandra uses this tone on her, full of authority and care, oozing confidence.

“Punshki?” she repeats. She frowns at the dog, who seems solemn and serious in his evaluation of her. “As in…?”

Alexandra picks him up, all fluff and fur and short limbs flailing in the air. “As in my big, fat doughnut,” she coos while she kisses the top of the dog’s head.

Halina revels in the picture of companionship the pair makes and tentatively holds her hand out toward the dog. Punshki observes her progress with the utmost dignity in spite of his posture. When her fingers are within reach, Punshki bends over Alexandra’s arms to sniff, pausing at her rings before he moves to the rest of her hand.

Taking her eyes away from him, Halina finds a secret, private expression on Alexandra’s face, one directly connected to Halina’s heartstrings.

Captivated by a gaze so full of fondness, Halina squeaks in surprise when Punshki gives her fingers a tentative lick. She giggles, delighted by the rasping, warm doggy kiss bestowed upon her, and scratches the fluff under his jaw.

In a perfect imitation of his owner, Punshki half-closes his eyes and tilts his big head to give her more access. His fluffy tail bats Alexandra’s arms with even more vigor.

“Okay, mister, off you go,” Alexandra groans, practically dropping her dog to the floor. Punshki makes a steady landing and walks a couple of circles around his owner’s feet before he gives the same treatment to Halina’s. Seemingly satisfied, the dog sniffs and struts back to the living room.

“Say,” Halina says thoughtfully as she takes off her coat, “why didn’t you tell me you can speak Polish?”

Alexandra pecks Halina’s lips before taking her coat from her hands without replying. Halina follows her to the living room, where Elisabeth and her son shower the dog with caresses and praises.

In the daylight, Halina notices more details of Alexandra’s apartment. The whole place gives off a very peculiar vibe, an “Alexandra”

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