A Month of 4160 Tuesdays: Day 29: The Doe in The Snow

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The snowfall was unexpected and heavy for the time of year. In this remote part of the countryside the roads were treacherous enough in the dark, so he drove extra carefully. He had left in plenty of time but as he looked down at the clock on the dashboard he realised he was cutting it fine. He did not want to be late, he wanted to appear cool and calm as he arrived at the wedding of his childhood sweetheart and the best friend he had considered a brother. He had only been working abroad for a few months when she had ended their relationship and then two weeks later they announced their engagement. That was a year ago and he had not been able to look at another woman since; let alone trust anyone as a friend. 

Looking back up he saw the deer in the middle of the road in his headlights, staring directly at the car. Although he was going slowly he did not trust the brakes on the icy road and as he swerved the front wheel went off the road into the ditch at the side. Frantically he tried to reverse the car back on the road, but it was pointless, he was stuck.

After only a few moments miraculously another car drew up alongside him. A woman got out and came around to his window. As she leaned down he looked into her large shining brown eyes and smiled back at her broad open smile, he became aware of her beautiful scent, reassuring in a vaguely familiar manner, as though he had always known it: a scent that seemed to describe her; elegant, warm with a hint of sparkle. 

She was going to the same wedding, also by herself, and she would drive them. As he got out of the car, through the trees in the clearing, he saw the animal: the moonlight creating a twinkle in her big dark eyes; the doe in the snow.


Fragrance Notes:

Top: Grapefruit, Cedrat, Yuzu, Peach Aldehyde, Snow

Middle: Cedarwood, Rose, Jasmine, Oak

Base: Opoponax, Oakmoss, Leather, Green Tea Absolute

Find 4160 Tuesdays' Doe in the Snow on the Roullier White website here. 

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