Strangers to Friends

  • The Red Umbrella

    Rain was pouring down in sheets, and of course, I’d forgotten my umbrella. I stood under the awning of a small shop, hoping it would lighten up enough for me to dash to my car without getting completely soaked. Then, I saw it. Across the street, a bright red umbrella stood out against the grey world, bobbing through the downpour. It was held by a man who looked vaguely familiar.…