Lily's Dream (Unexpected Lover Series) by Lea Collins

that myself. He is crazy about her, can’t keep his
hands or eyes off her, and everybody realizes it but them.”Molly confided,
“Lily said they made an agreement to act like brother and sister. That was in
the beginning before he knew Lily. It’s up to him to change their relationship.
I know Lily won’t.”
    Jacqueline added, “I think Andre was
hurt very badly and his heart has been frozen for years. She is thawing it but
he is fighting his feelings for her. It will be interesting to see what happens.
I really do hope they find happiness together.”
    Lily and Andre returned to the table and
they were enjoying their wine when they noticed a tall handsome man with dark
hair and eyes approaching their table. He tapped Molly on the shoulder and she
looked around and exclaimed, “Tony!” jumped up and threw her arms around his
neck. He exclaimed “I thought that looked like you, Molly. I can’t believe it!
We looked everywhere for you but you had just disappeared.” They hugged again
and she asked, “Joanna?” to which he replied, “We divorced five years ago.”
    They became aware that everyone at their
table was looking at them in with interest and Molly apologized, “Let me
introduce you to my friends. This is Tony Ramos, a very old and dear friend
whom I haven’t seen in almost ten years. We used to be dancing partners when I
danced professionally. Tony, these are my best friends, Jacqueline, Lily and
Andre. Would you excuse us for a while? We have a lot of catching up to do and
won’t bore you. I’ll return shortly.”
    As Molly and Tony walked off, Lily
commented, “Molly never talks about herself. I didn’t know she danced
professionally. I only know her husband was killed in an automobile accident
nine years ago. Apparently she just disappeared after that. I am not surprised
to hear that she was a professional dancer. I have noticed that she is so
graceful in her movements.”
    Andre added, “She has lived in the
apartment building for five years and does not seem to have any friends until
Lily came along. I was so glad that she agreed to come out with us tonight but
she did say she wanted to go out when there would be dancing.”
    They leaned against the railing, smiling
and talking. “How is the troupe doing?” Molly wanted to know. “It just fell
apart.” Tony responded. “With the lead dancer gone, there was nobody to take
your place. Joanna wanted the spot but she wasn’t up to it. She was too big.
That was one of the causes of our breakup but we just didn’t want the same
things. I wanted children and a family. She refused to ruin her figure and stop
dancing with a pregnancy and didn’t want to take care of a “screaming kid” to
quote her. What happened to you after Franko was killed? Oh, I’m sorry, Molly.
Would you prefer not to talk about it?”
    “It’s okay now, Tony. For several years
I was in a deep depression but after a while it begins to be easier and I have
finally overcome the depression and am ready to live again. Tonight is the
first time I have gone out. My friends, particularly Lily, and Andre, have been
wonderful.” “So you don’t have any romantic interest in anyone….I am leading up
to asking you if you would go out with me some time. I am still single. We
could go dancing and just have fun,” Tony suggested hopefully.
    Molly put her hand over his on the rail.
“You are the only person I would consider going out with, Tony. We are old
friends. It would be fun.” Tony looked very pleased and suggested they dance.
“I’m very rusty, you know. Ten years of no dancing makes a difference. We both
know that.”
    “Let’s give it a try and play it by ear.
You tell me how much you want to do. You’re still a little thing. I could lift
you easily.”
    They walked onto the dance floor in the
middle of a fast number and began to dance. They had danced together so many
hours that they could communicate without speaking. They danced a while until Molly
smiled