My Journal 041

I’m in a romantic mood today. So I’ll share a short story with you that popped into my mind.

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As he turned the knob to his apartment he worried about what was on the other side. She had called him earlier in the day complaining about how bad her day had been. She was leaving early due to her stress. So he suggested that she just go by his place as it was closer. She was so happy at his offer that she said she would have something “special” for him when he got home.

But that was before his day went “haywire”. His boss told him that he needed a report on his desk before he left work. He had tried to call her, but at that moment his phone died. He hadn’t been bright enough to put her number anywhere but his phone. So he hadn’t called to let her know how late he was running. He was now over 4 hours late.

She had explained how awful her day had been. He knew that she never complains so this must have been really bad. He hoped to treat her to a nice relaxing evening. He wanted to cook her a plush dinner, sip some wine, and finish up with a relaxing massage. He wanted to treat her like a queen.

But now . .

He was sure that she had left already, or was waiting inside to give him “what for”. He was ready for it. He deserved it.

As he entered he smelled the sweet scent of lavender. The lights were dim except for a tiny glistening flame from one remaining candle on his dinner table. The rest had burned out long ago. Two plates were set on the table, one plate partially eaten while the other remained untouched. A bucket of champagne sat nearby.

Soft music was playing, yet he saw no sign of her. It was obvious that he had completely missed her attempt at a romantic evening. Now he felt even worse.

He heard a noise coming from down the hallway. He dropped his briefcase, loosened his tie and softly tip toed down towards the noise. It was coming from the bedroom. As he entered his bedroom he saw her, sleeping in his bed. She had on one of his t-shirts and nothing else. She was draped by a satin sheet. She looked heavenly.

He figured he should wake her to let her know he finally made it, but seeing her lying in his bed and sweetly sleeping was more than he could imagine. He made his way next to the bed, and pulled a stool up. He sat. He just gazed at his beauty. She was his woman, and had been for a while now. But at this moment she was just his angel.

He listened to every breath she took. He watched at her chest expanded and slowly contracted. He gazed at her face, her eyes closed. She was so beautiful. He wanted to remember this moment the rest of his life.

After several moments of breathing in all her splendor, he reached out and gently moved a strand of hair from her face. As he did, she moaned quietly. Slowly one of her sexy eyes opened. He thought that now she would share her disappointment with him. But instead she smiled and quietly whispered, “Hi baby”.

She reached out one of her hands, taking his in hers. She pulled slightly at his hand as he rose and sat next to her on the bed. She wrapped both arms around his neck and romantically pulled him towards her. Just before their lips met, she smiled again and whispered, “I love you!”

You can dream the rest yourself. Goodnight all.