The house became quite as the last person switched off all the lights
in the house that had kept it bright till now.
I became thirsty thinking my dear Romeo had suddenly made me feel
hungry and thirsty as if I hadn’t eaten supper that night. I got out of
bed and went to the kitchen where I opened the fridge for some cold
water. I couldn’t eat anything or drink tea at this time. So I pulled up
a chair and sat while gulping down lots of cold water that helped cool
my warm stomach that acted as if it was hungry. It was so windy
outside, I noted.
I could hear the sound of trees moving in different directions and
throwing off so many leaves at the same time as if it would rain any
minute. If it rains I will never go to sleep. In fact my boy friend’s body
seemed to be lingering close to me and if it became any colder I
didn’t know if I could handle it. What a waste of thoughts. I
remembered the last message Romeo sent which read; I want to kiss
your body and hold you.” I had memorized all the words after
reading it over and over again in my head and thinking about him
wanting me as much as I wanted him! I was really exhausted and
most of my entire panty was almost wet as Romeos’ words echoed in
her mind. I couldn’t let go of the romanticism that had suddenly
bewitched my mind so intensely.
I suddenly heard the sound of dogs barking so loudly. I almost
fainted with shock as they barked and bellowed into the night for
almost ten minutes before falling silent again. I went to the balcony
door and made a quick peek at the wind, which gave me a lot of
relief that it was only just that. Things fell and clanked outside but
then fell silent again, bringing a momentary relief. I should return to
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