It was that time of year when the evenings slipped into darkness early. Elizabeth had had a long, exhausting day and was about to make supper.
She finished prepping her chicken and vegetables, turned on the stove, and glanced at her dinner companion.
“I must say, you look extremely enticing this evening,” she said with a smile. No response came, but she hadn’t expected one. Their conversations were always one-sided, and that suited her just fine.
As the room began to fill with the delicious fragrance of garlic and onions, she looked at her companion again and thought how essential it was to breathe—to pause, to savour, to simply be.
Dinner nearly done, she gathered her knife and fork, the cruet set, and her favourite crystal wine glass. “Come on,” she said, “you can join me,” as she laid the place setting with quiet ceremony.
Grabbing a plate from the cupboard, she served herself a generous portion and sat down at the table. As hungry as she was, she didn’t eat right away. Instead, she reached out, her fingers brushing against her companion lovingly.
“You have no idea how much I looked forward to seeing you tonight,” she said, her voice low and warm.
And with a sigh of relief, she picked up the bottle of her favourite red wine and poured herself a generous glass. She took a long sip, savouring its boldness, then picked up her knife and fork to enjoy her dinner.
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