Picture of Loyalty

M y decision Esti lectured herself as the fateful thoughts entered her mind will tell how badly I want this friendship. She wanted it really but it would come with a heavy price for her. She sighed as she’d found herself doing countless times since that thrilling phone call. 

What should she do?

*

The two close friends strolled together along the cobblestone path in comfortable silence each immersed in her own thoughts. They watched blue jays raising up their little wings soaring high disappearing into the endless blue horizon. Their hair ruffled in the slight breeze as they inhaled the fresh morning air. They stood in awe of Hashem’s world land that stretched in beautiful greenery. It was Mimi who broke the stillness.

“You know the photography contest’s due date is next week. I’m submitting the most stunning picture I have ever taken.” She paused. “I really want to win first place ” she admitted. And only Esti knew how much she meant it.

*

Click. Click. Mimi pushed the shutter. “Great shot!” she congratulated herself. At her sister’s cry she turned around.