Chapter 7: Adoration

Clarice locked her lips against a tall wine glass and enhaled the fruity twang. Sitting back, she pushed up her sunglasses and continued on with the conversation.

"I know exactly what you mean. There's really no other feeling in the world quite like it. Being happy, it's...something I've never experienced until now." She smiled warmly at Dr. Lecter as they sat side by side at the small cafe shop over looking the Eiffel Tower.

"I knew you'd come around." Dr. Lecter returned as he crossed his leg over his left and put an arm around Clarice's back along side her chair.

They both sat admiringly looking towards the Eiffel Tower occasionly pointing out couples who passed by.

"Mr. McKay, how lovely to see you again!" A woman's voice called out from the side.

Dr. Lecter glanced over at the table beside them and found the lady with the dark tan and the man from before.

"Ah indeed it is." Dr. Lecter returned.

"Please, allow me to introduce to you, my wife." He gestured over to Clarice.

Clarice smiled and held out her hand to great the couple, exposing a beautiful and expensive wedding ring.