"Would I miss a celebration like this?" I said out loud this time. I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was so beautiful. "You don't celebrate a 50th anniversary every day!"
We both started to laugh.
"Excuse me," said John as soon as his phone rang. "I have to answer this."
We watched John walk away.
"You really look beautiful," I paused, mesmerized by her, "Ms. Navarro."
"Thank you," she smiled shyly.
"Are you with someone right now?" I needed to be sure she was lying about that wedding.
"Why the interest?"
"I'd like to meet your husband," I said, looking at her intently. "Since you have one."
"Lower your voice." Her doubt only increased.
"Are you going to say your friends don't know?"
"Look, Mr. McNight, this is none of your business."
"Are you lying?" I grabbed her arm as sh
