In the dark, cold streets of Ilulissat, Greenland, silence hung like a frosty fog. The high-peaked houses that perched on every rocky hillock sat in blackness, belying the bright colors they would display when the sun finally found its way up later that morning. The barking of awakening sled dogs could be heard from every distant direction. The wind, mercifully to anyone up and moving through the frigid streets, blew weak. In one long, low building, a few lights glowed. People nursed steaming mugs, trying to awaken before their coming days' work. The smell of cooking food filled the air, and the rustling of heavy coats competed with murmu...
The shop owner told her to wait while he retrieved the latex boots she ordered.*Please do not touch anything.* He said before going.Despite his warning, Caroll could not take her eyes of the amazing suit hanging right next to her.She resisted the temptation and waited for about 10 minutes. But her patience grew heavy.*Have you found my boots yet?*No response. She took another look at the suit. The zipper, open, left the shiny interior exposed. It felt like it was begging to be used. A suit of this quality would be very expensive, she tough. She might never have such an opportunity again.*Hello !!!* Still no response.*Oh... What the hell......
“So, is that a yes?” the tall man said slowly, leaning onto the photocopier. Sophie could tell he really wanted to take her out, and even though the divorce has long been finalized, she is just not sure she wants to date yet. He is a nice guy and works just one floor beneath her in marketing. He has hit on her many times, but always in a fun way with nothing serious. This time though, she thinks, he wants a date.Smiling slightly and ducking her head, she replies, “As much as I would like that, I'm not sure co-workers should date, Evan.” He must have thought she might say that, so he replies, “Ah, but that would mean we are going out multip...