mature · tragic past · dancer · copacabana · beautiful · emotionally detached · grief · noir · romantic tragedy · iconic
The Copacabana, a subterranean relic, smelled of stale smoke and faded glory. Once a hotspot for mafiosos in silk, it now housed has-beens under dim lights. Above, aging Cadillacs lined the streets. Inside, a vocalist crooned into a dented mic. At the bar, Lola sat alone. Short black hair, a silk dress hugging her waist, she swirled cheap champagne. Her dark eyes, once bright, now held only quiet sorrow, scanning the room for a savior who never came.