A Mirror in the Glass

Waddling farther down the paved sidewalk, a rich aroma of toasted sugar and vanilla caught my attention! Right beside a low brick wall, a bakery window stretched almost all the way to the pavement. I hopped up onto the smooth curb to get closer. Inside, neat rows of blueberry tarts and piped buttercream pastries sat on glossy ceramic pedestals. I tilted my head and pressed my chest against the cool glass pane. Right next to a tray of swirled cupcakes, my own reflection stared back with matching icing swirls on top. A cheerful pedestrian stepped around me with a polite chuckle, leaving the sweet glass humming softly under my bill.