Life's Funny

Devin arrived about a half hour ago. He made a plate and stayed in the background for a while. Then he spotted her her. It's her. That's my Lillian. He tried to work up the nerve to go say hello. She looks so beautiful. Come on Devin be cool. He saw her head toward the terrace. Okay it's now or never. Devin stepped out onto the terrace. It is such a beautiful night. Lillian stood there near a stone bench staring at the stars. She felt a sudden chill go up her spine. Her stomach started to fill with nerves. She shook her head. Hmm, I haven't felt that in years. The feeling intensified. She shook her head again trying to shake the feeling off. There is only one person that caused my body to react this way. It couldn't be. She felt a presence behind her. On impulse she whispered "Devin". He replied "Yes". She could have sworn her heart stopped beating. At least she knows it skipped a beat or two. Lillian turned toward the deep penetrating sound of his voice. She couldn't believe her eyes but the way her heart was beating she knew her eyes weren't playing tricks on her. "Devin". She stood there starring at him. Time has been real good to him. He was always handsome to me but man how he has filled out. Those strong defined shoulders, that chiseled jaw, and he is wearing that suit and I think I can see his six pack through sweater. She felt the sudden need to hug and kiss him like she used to. She felt her face starting to flare from her desire to be held by him and loved by him. He broke into her thoughts. "Hello Lillian." Happy Birthday. You look lovely this evening." They stood there starring at each other. Lillian broke the intense stare first. She cast her eyed downward and cleared her thought. "Thank you. When did you get back?"