Midlife

"Thanks for joining me. You gave me a lot to think about."

"I didn't do anything." She shrugged.

He moved towards her, "Sure you did. You listened and didn't judge. You asked just enough to get me thinking." He was a only a couple of feet from her. He brushed her shoulder lightly with his hand. "I really appreciate it."

She shrugged again. "Any time. I've really got to go." She looked up at him.

Swiftly she put her hand on his shoulder and stood tip toe to place a quick peck on his cheek. Just as swiftly, she was walking quickly through the living room to the front door.

She raised a hand as she past out the front door. "'Night, Peter!" She called over her shoulder.

Bemused, Peter touched the place she kissed him, thinking about the sexy roll of her hips as she walked quickly away from him.

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Tuesday couldn't come soon enough for Peter. Maria was due to come in the afternoon while he was at work, but hopefully she would still be there when he got home.