Stealing

The partner moves about
Fussing
The noise from the next district has died down and the partner wants to see what’s happened
— | – You don’t know anyone who lives there.
The partner wants to go anyway
She begins to remove her clothing
The partner fusses
Talking about random things she doesn’t listen to
Doesn’t process
She walks to the window
Unbuttons her shirt
Stands by the window wearing only her bra
The door opens
Closes
The partner is gone
She remains by the window
Down on the street a young person walking by sees her
Stops
Stares at the woman in the window wearing only a bra
For how long they stare, neither measure
The young person inhales
Turns
Continues to walk
The woman lifts her hand to the glass
Touches her fingers
This is to be called Stealing