Sweet-Voiced Beauty

All he heard was “Excuse me, can you take a photo of my father and me?” He was captivated as he looked up and put a face to the soft and sweet voice. A brown eyed and longhaired beauty she was, a face that was effortlessly stunning.

He was a photographer on assignment, looking for an inspiring sight to shoot. There they were in the middle of Sento Imperial Palace awed by nature’s beauty. The warmth of the trees, the toned red contrast of the garden offering a cozy ambiance. The garden filled with exotic trees, smells, colors and vines that entice your senses.

All he could see was the sweet-voiced beauty staring at him. Forgotten was the garden as he had found his new assignment. He photographed the sweet-voiced beauty, and every word said: “Can you take a photo of my father and me?” He blushed with embarrassment as he set down his camera. “Yes, of course! “ he smiled as he grabbed her camera and snapped a shot of the father and daughter.

As she turned around to say thank you, he abruptly asked, “May I have the honor of your photograph?” Shy and blushed she nodded yes. As he finished his shot he stared at her and said, “You compliment the garden, you’re the greatest sight I’ve seen.” Her father rushed her as their tour continued and with not much of a chance he handed her his card and said, “I’d love to show you your photos and let this not be the last time we meet.”

Natalie Castro
Ncast098@fiu.edu