Marina Sanders stepped on the road apprehensively. Her car was unexpectedly under repair and she decided to walk after a few hard words with her driver.
“Mom! Look! There is a ghost in a black dress.” said a child.
“Be quiet!” scolded the mother. She looked up to apologize. “Why, it is Marina Sanders, the actress.” the mom said, startled.
Marina hurried past her. She tried to walk fast when she looked at a group of tough drunk men. But, they passed by her without a glance.
No one noticed her for the next fifteen minutes. Marina raised her long gown a little when she beheld muddy water. Someone shouted, “There is Marina Sanders. I would recognize her legs anywhere.”
All of a sudden, a group of people hovered around her.
Written for Ermilia’s Picture it & Write.
Gosh, I can’t believe “ghost” and “actress” are so popular this week. I feel blind. I wonder what parts Marina must have played to make her legs an icon and her face invisible. This made me think of the lamp from Christmas Story. 🙂
Yet to read other stories:) She is a glamorous actress, I believe. lol. Thank you for reading, Anne
Great story, I wonder if she had aged so much that her face was not recognizable, but her legs were unchanged.
Well, she is an actress known for her glamour and audience hardly look at her face.. Thank you for the comment
Reminds me of some politicians in India – you can’t recognise them without their ubiquitous shades
lol:) True. Thank you. Do you still follow politics in India..
Not really – but I’ve done quite a bit of business all over India and noticed how politicians and family businesses operate – included this in one of my novels – Beck & Call.
Oh I see. Okay
Ah the trials of being famous!
lol. so many problems:) Thank you for stopping by
Lifting her dress only a little could only reveal her ankles. Now that’s Brand Recognition. Most impressive. This was very entertaining.
Yes, brand recognition alright:) She was not an actress of substance, but rather a glamour doll. Thank you so much for reading
Hah! Her legs are more recognizable than her face. Not sure if that’s a compliment or an insult. 😛 A good quirky story this week. Thanks for contributing to Picture it & write! 🙂
– Ermisenda
A compliment that has maintained herself very well, but not really so since her acting skills are not recognized:) Thank you very much, Ermilia
To be recognised for her legs – a great idea for your story, not much of a morale boost for poor Miranda I imagine. 🙂
Unfortunately, it does not say much of Marina’s real talent and skills. Thank you for the comment
good one!
Thank you very much, Sharmishtha:)