"The Phone"

I lay perfectly still on my bed. I was dressed in the clothes he requested. I lay there for what seemed like hours waiting for the phone in my hand to ring. The window was cracked just enough to allow a soft breeze to blow across my body. Yet, I was still perspiring. Anticipation caused my heart to race and my breathing shallow enough at times I thought my heart would burst.

The last words he spoke were, "I promise!" But I knew he wouldn't call. I knew something would come up. I knew I would put all his favorite clothes on, wear his favorite perfume, and wait. Wait like a teeny bopper who waits for the boy that has found a prettier girl. Wait and wait and wait.

When I hear his voice, it sends me to another place in time. A place of green misty Forest's with Dragonflies, Waterfalls, and Blue Skies. A place where breezes of Jasmine wisp through my long blond hair. A place of beautiful music playing in my head to drown out the noise. A peaceful place where I could stay forever.

Wake Up! Wake Up! I finally hear the phone ringing. I stand up to answer. It's him! He says to me in his familiar tone, "Hello Baby." I can hear him breathing on the other end of the phone. Sinking back into the soft folds of the coverlet on the bed, I hold the phone close to my ear. I softly reply & slightly giggle, "Hello Darling." "I just got back from shopping, but I can put everything away later." "Did you need me?"

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