I left Robert at work and spent more time
at the library researching. A little
after dusk I rushed home in time to see Elaina speeding once again down the
street.
I didn’t have to follow her to know what
Janet wanted to speak to her about. I
was there to hear the urgency in her voice.
Instead of following Elaina just to hear the obvious, I decided to stick
around to see what Robert was up to.
I was surprised when Robert decided to
lie down on the couch for a nap.
I knew that he’d had a long day, but thought
that maybe he was looking to meet me in
the realm.
Although I knew that I didn’t need to, I
reached over and touched him gently on the cheek…
Just as I thought, Robert was standing in
the realm when I arrived.
He bowed at the waist, “Good evening my
lady! I hoped I would see you here.”
I
chuckled at the formalities.
“Do you ever long for a little normalcy
in your life?” He asked.
“Everyday,” I said.
He chuckled, “I bet. You’re a ghost and my boss and girlfriend are
vampires. Aren’t we a pair?”
“Do you dance?” Robert asked, reaching his hand out to
me. I offered mine, anticipating the
excitement I would feel once our hands touched.
He took my left hand and I awkwardly
placed my right hand on his waist.
Robert politely put his hand on my
shoulder, then he laughed. “You never
did this much did you?”
“No…why?
Am I that obvious?” I asked.
“Well…it’s just, your hand goes on my
shoulder,” he paused and guided my hand to his shoulder. “…and my hand
goes on your
waist.”
I laughed at my mistake.
Then, ever so gently, he grabbed my other
hand.
I closed my eyes as we began to gently
sway to music in our heads.
As if he read my mind, Robert began to
hum the same tune that I had in mind.
Totally aware of the fact, he whispered, “I guess we’re just in sync in
my dreams.”
I felt as light as air as Robert guided
me gently. “This is nice,” he said; his
voice so soft, it was almost inaudible.
He leaned forward, placing his hand
behind my back to guide me into a dip.
I closed my eyes and concentrated first
on the feeling of my hand in his. Then I
became very aware of his warm hand on my back.
I wanted to savor this moment.
He pulled me up into standing
position. I stared into his eyes and he
stared into mine. Is this the normalcy that he seeks? I
asked myself.
“Elaina never wants to do this type of
thing,” Robert said as if he was
answering my question.
“She’s missing out,” I said quietly.
Suddenly Robert pulled back from me. He stood perfectly still…listening.
“What is it?” I asked.
“I have to go…Elaina is calling me.”
“It’s time for me to wake up,” he said
and once again I was staring at his back as he walked away.
I felt empty as he left. All of the warmth and closeness that I
experienced when he held me left with him.
The white nothing that surrounded me,
reflected the nothing that I had inside.
I didn’t want Robert to go.
But he was gone…
Although I felt the dire need to hurry
and return to the living world to see what Elaina’s next move would be…I stayed
where I was for a few more moments; trying to bring back the sensations that I
felt moments ago.
But…those sensations were snatched away
by Elaina.
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