Chapter 9
"Hi Miles," said Winnie cheerily.
"Oh, hi Winnie. What are you up to?"
"Nothing really, I just came out here to talk to you. I know we haven't been able to talk much, since we've been reunited, and I just thought it'd be a nice time for a visit."
Miles looked up from what he was doing and smiled.
"I never thought I'd see you washing a car like that." Winnie continued. "It's just so strange how everything's changed. Whoever even thought there be such a car like that ever!"
"Yes…" Miles agreed.
"What ever happened to your horse," asked Winnie curiously.
"Ha, that ole horse is living large at a nice old stable up in the country. It has been for quite sometime now, ever since these cars took off. It's happy though I think. I always change his stable every five years. I don't want anyone getting suspicious. He is content, I think. I visit him sometimes too, when I can."
"Maybe I can visit him one day."
"Sure, just pick your decade," he said sarcastically. Winnie was a little hurt. Miles saw this and quickly apologized. "I'm sorry Winnie, I'm afraid I just won't be the best of company for awhile…It would be our anniversary tomorrow."
Winnie knew who he meant instantly, his wife. Winnie became so sad for him, and her eyes filled with tears, but she would not dare blink. She didn't want Mile to see the sorrow and pity she had for him right then, for Miles was a proud man who would not appreciate such pity. "I'm sure everything will be alright Miles. It's been nice talking to you, I'll let you get back to your car," Winnie said as cheerfully as possible.
Miles nodded, not facing her, with his tear filled eyes facing his car.
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