It was late when I was finally leaving work I had been there for far too long now. I had promised to be home early that night and again I had messed up. I got caught up in a big project that is due in a couple of days. I had just started walking to my car when I spotted her standing across the street, her long dark hair blowing gently in the breeze. Our eyes met and in instant I was mesmerized by her soul piercing gaze. She had to have been the most beautiful woman I have ever laid my eyes on. She watched me as I got into my car and I could not control myself I was getting out again and walking towards her. She had a power over me I could not explain. I could tell from her body language she wanted something from me. I was more than willing to give her anything at that moment. As I drew closer I could barely make out the features of her face she was a goddess beautiful alluring and so much did I want her. Her lips were a luscious red and her skin looked so soft and tempting. As I reached up to touch her velvet skin I woke up. Was it all a dream? Did I imagine that woman? I couldn't have I still can feel the way she was looking at me. Then I heard my wife calling me for breakfast so I dismissed the entire thing off as a dream. One that I could not wait to have again. I grabbed my journal and sat on the side of the bed.
Journal Entry
Wednesday February 7, 2001
Today is my birthday I turn 35 years old. I am a hard working man I have a lovely wife and we are expecting our first child in a few months. I work in an Advertising Agency in New York not a big agency but decent enough. I have been there for going on 8 years now. My life is falling into place just like I planned it 20 years ago. So, if this is everything I wanted then, why am I so unhappy with it? Why I am dreaming of other women? I have no room to complain my wife is the same beautiful woman I married 10 years ago my career is where I wanted it to be and I have plenty of good friends and money to keep me happy.
"Honey, your breakfast is ready it's getting cold dear" she calls again. “I am up sweetie be down in a minute“ I shouted down. I so wanted to just crawl back in bed and finish that dream but I have to be to work in an hour. I was running late grabbed my black suit out of my closet and got dressed. I took one last look in the mirror before heading downstairs to eat breakfast. Standing there in front of the mirror I noticed something. I have not paid much attention to myself in the last few years. I did not realize until now the gray hair. I was not as young as I used to be.
As I walked into the kitchen Hillary was standing there her hands on her hips giving me that little smile letting me know that she has been calling me for too long now. She looked radiant this morning her golden blonde hair so nicely combed back. I walked over and kissed her on the cheek. She had made me a nice breakfast different from most days of coffee and toast. We talked briefly of what her plans were for the day and I told her I would be home early. I finished my breakfast kissed her goodbye and was out the door.
As the day went on I keep reflecting on that woman I saw in my dream she was enticing like no other woman I have seen. I have to keep my mind on work. Charles, Charles hey man we have the meeting in 15 minutes startled out of a day dream by my coworker John. This was the last meeting before the big presentation to the new client. I had to be ready this project is going to pay for the remodeling of the nursery and the vacation Hillary and I so rightfully deserve and need.
As the meeting gets over I noticed walking down the hall a woman entering the elevator as her dress brushed past the doors I caught a glimpse of her. No it could not be the same woman, that was a dream wasn't it. The thought was pushed aside when my boss, Bob came out of the meeting. He was making the usual promises about making me a partner if we land this contract but, I was barely listening to him. The thought of her was making my temperature rise. My heart was beating so loud I thought he could hear but then again I was wrong. Was I having another dream seeing this woman again and in the middle of the day.
As the day ended I was getting a strange feeling someone was watching me. Probably nothing more than my imagination running wild again.
I was locking up to leave and looked at my watch damn I was late for dinner again. She is surely going to kill me for this one it was the only thing I had promised on the way out the door this morning and I blew it. I was rushing to my car when I looked up and there she was this woman again. No it can't be I did not see what I thought I saw. It couldn't be her that was a dream was it not? Then our eyes met and I was instantly mesmerized by her gaze. As I start crossing the street I hear a car honk I turn and look just in time to get out of the way. When I turned back to see the woman she was gone. In an instant I was confused not knowing what direction she could have gone I had to find her I was drawn to her. I looked at my watch again I was really late I had to get home . I ran back to my car and all the way home I thought of where could this woman have come from? What did she want from me?
As I pull into the driveway I see the lights are low and I pray to god Hillary is in bed. I can not explain why I am so late I left the office around 8pm and here it is almost midnight. How can I explain a 30 minute drive took me 4 hours I cant even understand it myself. I walked into the house and got an eerie feeling. The dead silence running through the house was that of walking through a cemetery at night. Can this really be happening? Rushing up the stairs to the bedroom she has to be in there doesn't she? As I burst through the door the bed its empty she's gone no how can that be I called her before I left the office. Where did that time go? Where was I for those 4 hours? Damn it I cant remember. The last thing I can recall is the woman under the street light staring at me then the car almost hitting me. What is going on here? I sit down on the bed trying to figure out the night what happened. What do I do now? I close my eyes for a moment.
When I open my eyes I am in the car sitting was I dreaming again. I look down at my watch its only 8:15pm what the hell is going on here? I had to have imagined that all but it seemed so real I know I had to have gone back home already and seen Hillary was not there. It was not a dream no I am not going crazy am I?.........
I hurry home hoping this was all a dream. The time passes quickly and in no time I am pulling into my driveway. The lights are on and I can see Hillary in the kitchen window cleaning up. A sigh of relief escapes my lips. I get out and stand there watching my lovely wife through the window and I slowly make my way to the door. As I walk in a strange aroma fills my senses so sweet and juicy I can almost taste it. Hillary comes out of the kitchen carrying a pot of coffee and several cups. As she walks up to me and kisses me hello. She whispers softly in my ear that there are people in the living room waiting for me.
The smell in the house is so intoxicating. I was immediately drawn into the living room. As I stepped in I saw her. The woman I have been dreaming about. She was sitting in the corner and I could barely make out her features. The dress she was wearing fluttered with every movement she made.
I could not help myself I was staring at her taking in every inch of her I could see. She was hidden behind her long flowing hair. I wanted to reach out and just touch her to see if she was real. Her movements so graceful I was in awe. I must have been in quite a daze I didn't notice the 2 other people in the room. As Hillary poured the coffee Bob introduced me to this lovely creature and her companion. Her name rolled off my tongue with such ease it's like I have said it a million times before. Airianna, Airianna, Airianna my love. I said it over and over in my mind. Her companion which I naturally assumed to be her husband Antonio. Bob did all the talking from here on in. Bragging about the work I had done on the project. The entire conversation could have lasted only a few moments But I did not hear a word that was said. I was mesmerized like in my dream I would go to the ends of the earth for this lovely creature to be mine even for a moment.
The project had been a success. They had come to offer me the partnership and to offer more money. I had barely noticed the excitement of Hillary when she heard I had become a partner. Our dreams were becoming a reality. I was confused and scared and speechless at the offer. To my surprise I would be working closely with the Client Airianna. That name I cant get enough of it or her. After what seemed like hours the deal was done and they were on their way out the door. When Airianna turned and I saw her face for the first time. She was even more beautiful than I thought. Her eyes so dark and alluring her lips a luscious crimson red and her skin so smooth she was like a porcelain doll. She did not speak a word but turned and in a second was gone.
Hillary and I cleaned up the mess and went to bed without speaking a word to each other. As I laid there half asleep thinking of my goddess Airianna I began to think of the day. I was not able to explain what had happened. my mind slowly drifted away and in no time I was asleep dreaming of my goddess. I could smell the sweet scent of her there was a soft melody playing. I could no longer tell if I was dreaming or awake it seemed so real. I was in a room large candles lighting the way to the bed. It was covered in rose petals the floor the bed the sweet scent of roses and her. I have never had such a life like dream as long as I can remember. I could almost feel the petals against my face when I laid on the bed. Soft and silky I wanted to stay here forever. Lay here and dream about the beauty I was with.
