Bed in flames

I got divorced during the pandemic. After a marriage that over 32 years was mostly good. Intense loneliness drove me to try online dating. I was terrified. Sure that I would never have feelings for anyone besides the husband I lost. I met him online. We were both turning 60 during the pandemic. We both liked cycling. He kissed me the first date. I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him back. It is the most intense physical connection I have ever felt. He worships my body that is no longer young and firm. A body that has been altered by surgery for breast cancer. He looks at my naked body and I don’t try to hide or look away. One night we were lost in each other and it suddenly occurred to me that I smelled smoke.We looked up and saw the bedside table and a pillow were on fire. I’ll be going back to France in the fall. We are making the most of the time we have.