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The Statue

The city lights illuminated the smile that found its way onto Rebecca’s face. As she strolled along the dampened streets, memories began to cross her mind, playing themselves out across the world. Just months ago, Kevin was walking in front of her, holding her hand, leading her into his beloved city, towards his immaculate sights of forgotten burger places and rundown lofts.

But however grimy Kevin’s favorite places were, Rebecca loved them for the mere thoughts that he had once touched the surfaces within.

When Rebecca laid her eyes upon the statue, Kevin’s favorite, the memories halted their slow trickle and became a fledgling flood. Into her mind flew Kevin’s hands, which made their way up and down her back, stroking her face as the pair engaged in a passionate embrace beneath the shelter of Paul Revere and his faithful steed…

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