In the bustling heart of New York City, the rhythm of life pulsed from a small record store nestled amidst skyscrapers. Its proprietor, a man in his thirties, greeted a young woman unmistakably sneaking out of a nearby office. She smiled back, unaware that he was a Wall Street veteran. She grinned a little bit when she found that out later. Weather permitting, the man and the woman opted to go on dates on a secluded rooftop, especially when the evening adorned the sky with the fiery hues of the setting sun. They took turns playing the saxophone, frequently selecting their mutual favorite, the oldie but goodie "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön."*
On the ground, winds swept up discarded masks. Here, nothing could lie flat for long, even during the COVID pandemic.
Author: renqiulan
*Yiddish German, meaning "To Me, You Are Beautiful"
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