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“Oh Seymour your royal blue worsted suit really brings out your
deep sapphire eyes” gushed Lady Lynda.
“Lady Lynda my dearest one. Your pretty navy and white floral print
cotton dress with the pert off shoulder wavy sleeves make you look
the epitomy of graceful womanhood.
Seymour gazed quite pleased at his elegant wife. He felt a stirring
in his heart but unfortunately he couldn’t tell if it was a hint of
fondness, pride or hunger pangs.
It was a full 20 minutes. No waitperson was there to serve them
their meals.
Lady Lynda looked throughout the eatery for someone to serve them.
As she perused the establishment she noticed how the delightful
photos of the old country charm of Italy. There were photographs of
a male gondolier on a boat with tourists in Venice. There was one
of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. There were the busy streets of
elegant Rome.
The couple relished their closeness on the cozy leather seats. The
square table was the perfect size. The fresh-cut deep red roses in
the center was the right touch for a Valentine’s day lunch.
“Oh Seymour this is such a fine dining place. The waitpeople are so
helpful Do you know what you want to order?
“No not yet. I’m still perusing this delightful menu. Let’s see.
Hamburger con fromaggio. Flat Italian framaggio pies.
“Everything here looks so delectable. How in the world do they make
such delicacies.”
“This restaurant is highly recommend by gourmands.” commented
Toze.
Without much ado the couple ordered the Valentine Special , two
Steak Pizzeola oozing with fresh tomato sauce made with chunky
tomatoes, sizzling onions and drizzled with pungent garlic on a
long Italian bread roll.
Ten minutes later the meal came. When Lady Lynda looked up at the
server she thought he looked rather familiar Then as she glanced at
him she realized he was the man who flirted with her at the New Age
Book Shop two weeks earlier. She remembered his aquamarine eyes
eagerly fluttering at her. She nervously recalled how he blurted
out adoring her long gold discs necklace. He called her girlfriend.
She beamed such a colorful man was interested in her. The woman
currently felt her heart sink. Seymour’s wife dearly wondered how
to handle the touchy situation. Especially when Seymour’ looked so
concerned.
The waiter politely told the couple he hoped they enjoyed their
meals. He gave no hint of his earlier encounter with Lady Lynda,
Toze’s wife wondered why that was. It was only less than a week
since her encounter with him. But she admitted she was relieved he
didn’t let on their flirty experience at the New Age Book Store.
Then as the waiter left he slyly winked at Lady Lynda as if to say
“Let’s keep our secret. It was a charming interlude” Lady Lynda was
grateful his behavior revealed a true gentleman.