The lost love

His wife

* Terry's pov

I was happy that the girls called... gave me a break from this boring diner i was preparing for..

6pm .. the clock just sang as if it was happy about the time...

I get the meatloaf out of the oven.. everything is ready.. i fix myself a martini and sit on the couch as i am waiting for the arrival of my guests..

As i sit down, how surprising the door opens..

- Therese! We're here?

This means come get our coats and make an appearance..

- Hello very nice to meet you.., i say as i shake hands and take the coats.

- Please make yourselves at home, said richard. Would like something to drink?

- Yes i will take a scotch on the rocks if you have and a martini twist with 2 olives for my wife if you have..

- Of course we have, he said happily

I came back to the living room and took my glass and sat down. Richard gave out the drinks and sat in a chair. I noticed that the wife took the same drink as I with the same amount of olives... i smiled at myself.

The man started talking business while I sat my head down waiting for this shit night to be over. Suddenly i hear:

- So, while they talk business we can talk beauty..?, she giggled

I lifted my head confused normally the other wives dont want to talk with me since we arent very rich so i dont dress very classy.. and im not very standard pretty. As i lifted my head i saw her.. but really saw her. She is gorgeous not like any of the other wives..

- So.. what do you say..?, she asked again

I just nodded.. she moved closer on the other chair so we could talk..

She put her hand out and said:

- Carol Aird

I shook her hand and said:

- Nice to meet you

She looked at me confused which made me flushed.. i thought i had something in my teeth or in my face.

She simply but elegantly said:

- And you dear?

- Oh umh sorry yes... I am just not.. sorry... my name is Therese... Therese Alden

I am so not use to others talking to me.. its a bit weird and saying my whole stupid name killed me..

- Therese..? What a peculiar name? French?

- Umh yes my mom's side..

- Therese.. a very pretty name you have

Somehow the way she says it doesnt make me hate it that much..

- Thank you.., i blushed

-Therese diner please!

Wow he said please thats a new one..

- Excuse me

I went in the kitchen to prepare the plates..
I felt a tap on my shoulder and completely jumped out off my skin.

- Very sorry for the scare Therese, Ms Alden , I was just wondering where the powder room was?

- Oh its okay.. I am an easy target, I chuckled and blushed a bit. You can call me Therese and the bathroom is right at the end of the corridor.

- Thank you dear! Its smells amazing, she winked and went to the bathroom

I felt a little flutter in the pit of my stomach. I was mesmerized by this woman and i didnt know why. I didnt even noticed i was looking at her while she was walking to the bathroom. I heard Richard's voice coming closer and completely snapped out of my little fantasy bubble..
I brought the plates to the table and went to get a bottle of wine in our little reserve.

Everybody sat down and started eating. We made small talk, drank, ate dessert and it was already 10pm. As they were about to leave, i went to get the coats.

- Well Richard this was a fantastic evening. Hope to do it again. Next time i am inviting though! , mr aird laugh and look genuinely happy of his night.

Mr Aird and Richard shook hands and Richard said:

- Cant wait Harge! Was very pleasant to have you both in our home.

I gave him his coat and he said:

- You my dear make a great meal! I hope you and my wife can exchange some recipes., he winked at me which felt weird..

- I would love to Mr.Aird, i slighty smiled.

Richard opened the door and went outside with Mr Aird. I gave Carol her coat and she said:

- We didnt have much time to talk now did we...?

I chuckled and said shyly:

-No not really..

As i was giving her her coat she said:

- Well Harge and Richard seem to be enjoy each other quite a lot.. i suppose we will see each other much more..

- Yes i suppose

That thought made me very happy inside..

- Well i propose lunch on next Sunday? What do you say?

I said shyly:

- Umh I will have to ask Richard...

-Oh , she said surprised..
well then phone me when you know and i will give you a time and place
Sounds good?

- Yes very..

I was flushed.. i cant believe i had to add very.. she will think something is weird with me to be excited about someone i dont even know..

Instead she smirked and said:

- Well then thats that..
Thank you for diner it was very good!
I will wait for your call..

She opened the door and left. How badly i wanted to call the girls and tell them everything...!

Richard came back in as i was cleaning the table and the plates..

- They were very happy! So was I.. well done

As if i need a gold star... jesus

Before he went to the bathroom for a shower I said:

- Ms.Aird invited me for lunch on Sunday.. she said Mr.Aird was very happy with you and that we should get to know each other as we will rpobably see each other a lot...

- I suppose

- So.. is it okay?

- Yes i suppose it would be.. I will ask Harge to take a drink while you ladies go have lunch and we can meet back at the house and have a nice diner together..

- Okay well I will call her up tomorrow to confirm
Thank you

- Of course

I hate myself for being so obedient and servant but what im I to do...

- I will go shower and then read a bit.. dont come to bed to late

- I wont

I finished cleaning everything and all i could think of was her..
I definitely have to try to call the girls tomorrow after Richard's stop for lunch.. I have to understand these weird feelings for this woman.. I mean she is a woman for Christ sake and she is married and she is 45.. i can't possibly have feelings for her ... or can I..?