Meeting Viktor(1)

"Adriana Watson. Looking for Viktor are we?" the woman said with a soft laugh, shaking her head. "You and about half the town, honey."

My head snapped up, confused. Were other women after Viktor too? "Excuse me?"

"Every woman under seventy, and a few who might be pushing it, have tried to snag Viktor's attention," she explained with a mischievous grin. "He's a looker, I'll give him that. Knows how to charm the ladies."

"Beth," Josh said, a warning in his voice. The woman playfully swatted his arm.

"Oh hush, Josh, you know I'm still smitten after twenty-five years. Just admiring the scenery, strictly hands off." A smile played on her lips as they exchanged a quick look.

Josh pulled her into a one-armed hug, making me feel like a third wheel intruding on a private moment. I cleared my throat and looked away, pretending to study a poster on the wall.

When I finally felt comfortable turning back, Beth, who I assumed was Josh's wife or long-term partner, was returning to her desk with a s