prey

A man

and his

veiled wife

are playing chess in the park.

 

 

Behind them, a younger couple

‘s relationship is dying.

Two Weeks.

Maximum.

He caresses her and she responds; her movements

equal and reciprocal to his.

 

But useless.

 

 

The veiled woman

is ready

to checkmate,

but she doesn’t see it.

she doesn’t see

the strength

of her position. She

is unaware

of the many weaknesses in his defense.

 

 

Her

husband pays close attention to her

eyes;

he cannot save himself

if she

decides

to kill.

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