Beads of sweat began to form on my face and forehead. I could feel a distinct moistness between my breasts as I drove down the road on this hot August afternoon.
The radio was blaring out old tunes and my hair was dancing in the wind as I headed out for my weekend away. I loved this feeling of free. The thoughts going through my mind were those of peacefulness, feeling the solitude and coldness of Lake Superior. I so looked forward to this weekend every year.
As I sang out with the radio and navigated this lonely road, I felt the car begin to sputter. I began to pull over to the side of the road as the vehicle lost all power. Nothing like a car breaking down to ruin the moment. I stepped out of the car and lifted the hood as if I knew what the hell I was doing. I didn't have a clue. It was so hot--My dress began to stick to me.
I had not passed a car in quite some time and wondered where the next town might be. I grabbed my purse out of the car and began my journey. I walked about half a mile when I noticed a car traveling toward me--and luck would have it that they stopped. There were two men dressed quite casually, and they asked me if that was my car down the road and if I needed some help. They looked friendly enough, so I told them I would appreciate a lift to a phone or if they could call a tow for me. They replied by telling me they had a cottage not far and I could look through the phone book and make some calls. I was so sweaty and hot, I just wanted to get inside their nice air conditioned car, so I thought it a great idea.