ZERO HOUR : a crucial time at which a decision must be made or an action must commence for the 'The Misfortunes of Lolita' one shot contest

In which Frank Novak attends a wedding. (for the misfortunes of lolita one shot contest)

[Eng.] : An initial period of enthusiasm or goodwill. 10 years has passed for Frank and Lolita. Since going their separate ways, neither have communicated with the other, until the day Frank receives a mystery invitation in his letterbox. Could this finally be the day that Frank and Lolita reunite as one, just as they once were when they were teenagers? [My entry for the one-shot contest held by the lovely Lamia, @losangelesque, for her book, The Misfortunes of Lolita.]

What if? What if Lolita had died that night?

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Lolita sees him in the colour of the leaves as they transition from green to brown, in the reflection of the sky the pools of melting snow show her, the freckle that hides on the skin between her thumb and forefinger, the same shade of brown as his hair. Lolita tastes him in the morning on her mouth, feels his fingers tugging the ends of her hair, holds him close every time she inhales, exhales, inhales, exhales. And then suddenly he is tangible again in the body of a stranger. (for the Misfortunes of Lolita One Shot contest)