I walked into the cafe and found a table. Almost immediately, as if on cue, Doe walked through the door. I'm glad I was sitting because seeing her beauty made my knees weak. It wasn't so much what she was wearing, because she was dressed fairly comfortably and it was the cafe, after all. No...it was her inner radiance that seemed to light up the room. I could tell from her smile when she saw me that she was happy to be here. I waved to her and jumped up to get her chair, dislodging the vase in the process! Oops, only a little water spilt. By this time she was beside me and was instantly helping me. She reached for a serviette and placed it on the puddle, then looked at me playfully and said "I always thought they should keep the vases off the table. People are enjoying themselves and they don't want something like this to look out for." That comment all of a sudden just set me at ease. All the worry, all the excitement just washed from me. I confidently pulled her seat back and she sat with a quick flourish and a nod of thanks. I returned to my seat and gazed into her eyes. Time seemed to fade. My whole life up to this point seemed dull and meaningless. Within Doe's eyes I saw a new me reflected...vital, alive, confident. |