I give John a signal, and he quickly understands.
“Henry, I thought you wouldn't come.” John walks over and hugs me. “I didn't know you were interested in her.” He whispers in my ear.
“You have no idea how much.” I whisper back.
“Do you think I'd miss a celebration like this?” This time, I speak out loud. I can't take my eyes off hers. She looks so beautiful. “You don't celebrate 50 years every day!”
We both start laughing.
“Excuse me.” John says as soon as his phone rings. “I need to take this.”
We watch John walk away.
“You really look very beautiful.” I pause, mesmerized by her. “Miss Navarro.”
“Thank you.” She smiles shyly.
“Are you here with someone?” I need to be sure she was lying about that supposed marriage.
“Why the interest?”
“I'd like to meet your husband.” I look at
