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
