DINNER

Chapter 13 Dinner Lila I stared at the dishes he had ordered for me, my eyes watering a little. It shouldn't have meant much but seeing this, it did - it meant a lot.  I remembered all the times he had prepared these dishes for me even when he couldn't see. He hadn't forgotten all my favorite starters.  I knew my eyes would be wet so I didn't look up. I didn't want him to catch the longing I still held for everything we had once shared.  When I could look up, I did, his expectant gaze waiting for me. He raised a brow, “Do you like your dishes?"  I smiled, “I do. They were my favorites" I noticed his eyes dim a little, and I had done it purposely. I didn't want him to think I hadn't changed and had waited all these years.  “Alright then. Go on. I'll be here, waiting patiently" he shrugged as if it didn't matter but I saw his mannerisms change. He didn't look as bright as he had earlier.  I ate quietly, my eyes wandering the restaurant since I didn't want to meet his eyes or an