Hold On Tight

Lucille let out a sound of acknowledgment as her face twisted into an innocent expression that screamed, "I have no idea what you're talking about." Had her face not been so flushed, she would have been quite convincing. Joseph chuckled softly, deciding not to probe further into the matter at hand. The reunion after a long parting stirred intense emotions within him as he felt himself barely hanging onto his control right from the moment they sat together on the couch. However, the timing just was not right. He held on to his emotions. Joseph gently placed Lucille on the bed, leaning over to plant a small kiss on her forehead. Lucille leaned against the headboard and pulled the comforter up to cover herself. Lucille blinked her eyes, feeling Joseph's gaze on her. She had not been eating much lately and had lost much weight. Her slender frame accentuated her large, round eyes. As she looked at him innocently, Joseph felt a gentle tug at his heart. He found her utterly adorable. Only he