Wanted

On my way into Crate & Barrel, I was right behind this older couple with silver hair. He opened the door for her.

As they idly chatted, he caressed her back continually, perhaps subconsciously, as if they were the only people in the room. There was affection in the touch and lust in the motion.

They may have been married for 45 years. Or maybe they just met last week and are having a whirlwind affair. It does not matter. The manifestation of desire choked me up.