Copyright by Dmallord, 2022, USA. All rights reserved.
750 MS Words
INTRODUCTION
The truth be known, life is short. It's measured in moments and short events as we age -- not in decades or years anymore. This is a 750 word snapshot moment in Walter's life as he reaches that point where he sees the juxtaposition of the above truism and his own life being measured in one such short event as he ages.
Author's Acknowledgement
Kenjisato, a voluntary Literotica editor, has assisted in editing this short missive with his keen eye for missed corrections needed in this story. I laud him for his editing talents and quick response!
Sexual Content
This story does not contain any sexual engagements, or really bad words. Sometimes a fleeting moment in time just doesn't call for those.
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Red-Thong Girl In the Elevator
At the end of another sweltering day, I approached the ancient elevator. At eight this morning, I had stepped into that sweat box and rode down to the parking garage. By the time I hit the ground, I already had sweat trickling down the small of my back and into my boxers. My balls stuck like glue to my legs as the door creaked open. I stepped out into another 110 degree morning in the making; feeling like a forgotten loofah sponge in a sauna by the time I cranked up my car. The journey down was quickly forgotten, as I navigated through the congested downtown traffic. I found myself wishing I'd won the lottery; more precisely, wishing I'd actually bought a ticket and won the lottery!
I just knew this afternoon's ride up would be more like an oven set at 525 sizzling degrees. My body would be broiling like one of the steaks among the groceries by the time the ancient, rusty, steel door allowed me to escape.
My stroll to the elevator was joined by an elderly geezer, shuffling out from a handicap parking spot. Abruptly, I slowed to avoid colliding with him. Hell, it wouldn't be polite to say, 'Excuse me, sir!' and just ask him to step aside as I hurried out of the heat. Good manners had me falling in behind, adjusting my pace.
"Sorry, about that!" a soft feminine voice, murmured behind me, "Lately, Gramps, has developed a habit of just walking out without looking."
The lilting voice was so out of place with my mood. It brought a smile to my lips. Reminded me that I wasn't the center of the universe and the world wasn't all about me.
"It's okay, we're all going the same way. No great rush," I sighed. I didn't bother to look behind me, keeping mindful not to step on the gentleman as I inched closer.
"Got the keys, Linda, sweety?"
"Yes, Gramps. I have our keys. Just keep going!" she sang out again, as his pace slowed.
Like dromedaries, we stepped into the oven. First, the geezer, going to the rear and turning around to face me. My turn, following suit, and turned around to face the front.