I’m trying to point out that I’m not the only one who’s interested. I don’t know the names of the others, but I’m not alone in this.”She l...oked at me again. “But I haven’t been with anyone else.”I nodded. “I know, and while that makes me happy, I also worry about you because you deserve more. You deserve to be with someone who can devote themselves to you completely, not have to schedule time to be together.”She reached over and gripped my hand. “I enjoy the time we have together, and I enjoy. Yousound... What's going on?"I smiled, "Can I come in, Claire?"She half-frowned, but then nodded, "Of course,come in and tell me what in heaven's name thisis all about."I set my suitcase down in her hallway, slippedoff my coat and hung it on a hook. I made myway into her sitting room and plonked my tiredbody down on a comfy chair. Claire sat downopposite me, but looked far from comfortable.She was sitting on the edge of her chair, herhands clasped together.I took a deep breath, "Claire, I know. Monopoly started off normal enough. After we got about half way through the game though only 3 teams were left. Sitting at the table we were positioned in the corner so no one could see our hands. Wife and FIL were extremely wasted and no paying any attention to what I was doing. My MIL was rolling the dice and handling the cards so I left my left hand on the table and slowly began rubbing the outside of my MIL's left leg with my fingers. When it was our turn she shot me a look as if it say. I love you. Just try to calm down, and relax. The night isn't over yet, and I still want us to have a great anniversary." Ben said. Lucy couldn't believe her ears. She raised her head and looked into his eyes to see that he meant it."You aren't mad?" How could I get mad. I'm just sorry I missed it. I know how good you are, right?" Ben said as he looked at the stranger. The man looked around uncomfortably and said "she's amazing. You really are a lucky man." I certainly am, now Lucy has had.