it was a real fancy house top shelf   whadafuck was he doin there 

they ran into each other randomly

she saw him first

had he seen her first he wouldnt have recognised her

Joe! she startled him as she wove through the crowd milling along the riverwalk  Joe!  she waved madly

he waved casually at the beautiful woman rushing towards himhe didnt recognise her

she threw her arms around himhugging himdamn near mounting him he wouldnt have minded

she let go stepped back still holding him at the shoulders he looked deep in her face  Ohshit  Giselle

YES! she lunged at him again and this time did mount himhe had her by the thighsthe fabric of her dress tortured Oh my God she murmured in his ear I never thought I’d ever see you again.

Nevers a long time Giselle  You definitely saw me

he set her down she pulledtugged arranged her dress pulled it upcheating him of her handsome cleavage I didn’t think you’d recognise me, but I thought what the hell, you haven’t changed a bit, and, ah well, you must know, you have a place in my heart.

he smiled like a fool memories of them bullrushed himmade him breathless with their impact he remembered she was ascendant he remembered he thought hed be an anchorhe would have been a bad fit for where she was going and he didnt want to inhibit herdidnt want to slow her down

                                                        I wouldnt have recognised you from afar

she grinned toothy I recognised you from behind.

Christ

I always told you you had a distinct walk.

You did  I always told you you were full of shit

You did. I caught a glance of you walking near the railing, you always prefer the edges of a crowd than mixing.

Oil and water Giselle

And you always said that too; whenever I had functions that I wanted you to attend with me.  

I knew you could mix if you tried.

I didnt want to try

No. You didn't.

But if you had . . she mused

                               he could see emotions turning in her face her features were more womanly she was more beautiful as a woman than as a younger woman 

he mused 

You’re staring at me.

I am Youre beautiful Im admiring you

Would you like to admire me away from this crowd?

I would

I don’t live far from here. Let’s go. she took his hand and pulled it to her thighsbetween them I’m ecstatic to see you, be with you again. Come. I walked here. We’ll cross the river on the bridge ahead and head towards the lake, that’s my neighborhood. she relaxed his hand fell away from between her thighs but she continued holding it

Your hand always fit well in my hand, Joe.

Likewise I dont think we went anywhere that we didnt hold hands

I don’t think we ever went anywhere without holding hands.

It feels  wonderful frankly

It does. When we get home, if you like, you can freshen up. I’d like to run to the market and make us a special dinner for tonightyou don’t have plans?

If I had plans Id break them

You wouldn’t think twice.

You remember

I remember you don’t think twice. 

I dont Probably a deficiency To date it seemshowever to have been a benefit

Regrets?

he squeezed her hand

she looked at himlooked him in the eyes smiled

he returned her smile Regrets steal time Why I dont regret

I let you steal my time. I regret we didn’t stay together.

he squeezed her hand tightly Look  were getting reacquainted now

he took her up on refreshing himself he had driven allnight most of the day and the river looked inviting it was to be a nice break

he looked out through the pebbledglass set in the massive front door and watched her walkingdisembodied an gathering again up the fieldstone walk

as she began to reach for the door he rapped on it

the rap startled her for a momenther hand falling away then she reached up turned the brass doorknob and pushed the door open in towards him Yes. she said Can I help you?

Yes please I couldnt help but admire he peeked up at the blue skyinto the broad crowns of the Dutch Elms which lined the road  how beautiful this is  Would you mind if I came in mebbe you could show me around  I can take your bag if you like

she extended the brownpaper bag to him it protested

he took it it protested louder as he grabbed its bottom

stepping in he said This is really beautiful wonderful

Why thank you, I’d love to show you around.

Im not imposing

No. No. You’re timing is impeccable.

0854,  Saturday,  9  5. 20

The Byrds  2-4-2 Fox Trot  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EydGJmhadNo