Lisa came from a world of cigarettes and food stamps---a world where you aimed to get by, not get ahead---a world where you aimed to be sexy, not beautiful.
But then the window cleaning company she worked for hired Ricky. He was younger than her and had crooked teeth, but he treated her so sweetly and respectfully that she felt like lace. He told her about his childhood and asked about her three-year-old's favorite movies.
When he said, "You're beautiful," she knew he meant it. And the smile that bloomed across her face proved his words true.
For Carrot Ranch's weekly 99-word story challenge: this week, a 99-word love story.
