He sat on his seat patiently till the audience cleared themselves out. The curtain had fallen after the final scene, and he was brimming with excited commentary that was waiting to roll out his tongue.

As the seats began to clear, he grabbed his jacket and made his way towards the stage. Actors and stage crew were now starting to appear and gather props and belongings. He stood patiently by the grand wooden structure, not registering his palms beginning to sweat.

A moment later, she appeared through the massive red curtain. His face broke into a smile at the sight of the person he was excited to see.

“Hey! Sorry if I kept you waiting,” she jumped down from the stage to face him.

“Hi, not at all!” He replied, “that was beautiful. It was a work of art really, you’re truly gifted.”

She smiled shyly at his comment, the colour rushing to her cheeks. “Thank you so much, it meant so much to me- writing and directing this play. It was a dream come true to see it come to life on stage today.”

He couldn’t stop himself from admiring the happiness that radiated from her eyes. “Thank you for inviting me, it was truly a pleasure to watch it.” He looked at the empty audience, “so this is what it must feel like to be on stage...”

“It’s a feeling I’d give anything for...”

“The theatre company is lucky to have you. Tonight’s audience was crazy!”

She grinned, “yes! My heart is so full right now, I can’t believe I did it.”

“If you’re stomach isn’t full right now, maybe we can take this conversation somewhere more private?”

She bit her lip giddily, and nodded. “My stomach craves food as much as my mind craves good conversation.”

“Please do delight me with that mind of yours.” He replied with a smile.