Disclaimer: Not mine, just playing. Rated M for later chapters.
Chapter 6
I was laying back, in the sand with the sun in my face, listening to the ocean. I was completely relaxed. I think I was in Point Pleasant, because it was one of my favorite places. As a child, my parents would bring me and my sister here over summer vacation. I always felt at peace when we were here. Nothing ever seemed to matter to me when I'd walk down the beach, wind in my hair, ocean at my feet, and sun in my face.
Then I felt that familiar tingle, and a shadow blocked out my sunlight.
"Hey!" I said as I opened my eyes. There standing before me was my Mystery Man, smiling down at me. I was no longer on the beach, but laying down on the love seat by the fireplace. I returned his smile and stood up, welcoming him into my waiting arms.
He pulled me into our customary embrace and placed a linger kiss in my hair before pulling us down onto the love seat.
"You looked so peaceful laying there, I almost didn't want to wake you." he said as he ran a finger down my jawline. "but I'm glad I did, I couldn't resist the thought of seeing your amazing smile."
I melted right there on the spot. How did I get the privilege of being bless with dreaming about the most romantic, sexiest man on this earth. Earth..Dreaming, I suddenly remembered that I was dreaming.
"I'm glad you did too." I replied with a smile.
He looked surprised for a brief moment, and then his expression softened. He smiled and then pulled me into a kiss. It was short but still filled with his tenderness. "You look beautiful as always."
"Thank you," I said as I blushed.
He pulled me into his lap and reclined back into the love seat. We stat there like that for a while. My head cradled into his chest, as he drew lazy circles onto my back.
"Babe," he started as he let out a soft sigh. "There's something I need to talk to you about."
I pulled up from his chest to look into his chocolate eyes. He seemed to struggle with his thoughts for a brief moment before he continued.
"I don't know about you, but at least to me, this feels real. Me and you, this, all of it. I think I might be going crazy, because I've never believed in such things, but I do know how to "call 'em like I see 'em" so to say. " he paused for a moment, gauging my reaction. I nodded slowly and placed a finger to his lips and I continued his line of thought.
"It's like we're both really here. Like we're sharing the same dream and we're both aware of it when we wake up. I know I've dreamed of you every night since we met at the club. During my waking hours you consume my thoughts. You're my escape from reality, my refuge." I finished softly as I blushed.
He pulled me into another hug before replying. "Yes, exactly."
"But how do you really know this is real? That our explanations is true? How do I know that I haven't completely lost my mind because I so badly want this, all of this, to be to be real. To be true."
He sat silent for a moment before speaking again. "I tell you what, I noticed you were with another woman at the club that night, I'm assuming a good friend?" I nodded, "I'll call in the morning and make arrangements for the two of you at Bella's Bistro, for dinner tomorrow, say six o'clock. It's on the beach in Point Pleasant. I'll place the reservation under 'Babe'." he said with a smile. "It's a little more classy than the other beach side cafes, but it's one of my favorites."
My first thought was that he couldn't be serious. Yet I could feel he was telling me the truth. Dinner at a nice restaurant. At least it will get me out of dinner with my parents! So I went with it,.
"Sounds wonderful. We'll be there." At my response I received his rare 1000 watt smile. "Will you be coming too?"
He sobered a moment later. Speaking more seriously, "I still have something to talk to you about. If everything is as we say it is, then I feel that I need to tell you."
I must've looked worried because he brought his hand up to caress my face.
"Don't worry quierda, it's not as bad as you may think. It's just that, well, I have to go away for a while, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to return here while I'm gone. that's not to say that I won't be thinking of you, always, mi amor."
I felt a tear run down my cheek and he caught it with the pad of his thumb. he pulled me close and held me while whispering soft Spanish in my ear. I didn't understand a word of it, but it was soothing and I wasn't crying after long. I suppressed a sniffle and looked up at him.
"Where are you going? How long will you be gone?" I asked trying not to cry again.
"I'm not entirely sure, on both questions." he paused. He seemed to be fighting with himself over something. I just sat there, waiting for him to continue. After what felt like forever, he sighed and looked up into my eyes. "Babe," he caressed my face, "I'm in a special division in the Army. I'm a Ranger. When I met you, I was on leave, and was supposed to be for two more weeks from that night. This is why I had to leave so abruptly. My group was called back early and like I said, I don't know where I'm going. I can't tell you any details except that I shouldn't be gone longer than six months to a year It could be less, doubtfully more.
I sat there silently, trying to hold back my tears. Well, he did say that he wasn't sure if he could come back or not, to our dream. So there was hope. "Can I write to you? Could you call?" I asked, wanting more than anything for him to say yes.
His face fell slightly before he replied. "No quierda, I'm sorry. I'm most likely going somewhere, where I can't receive letters, or use a phone. There would be no point." he said sadly.
I broke into tears again. Just as I was getting used to the fact that this was real, and that I could speak, my dreams were shattered, in a matter of speaking. At least though, he was sending me to one of his favorite restaurants in one of my favorite places in the world.
He was holding me again, whispering words of comfort.
"It's okay quierda, it will be alright. I'll be back. Shhh mi amor." as he he kissed away my tears.
We sat there like that for the rest of our "dream." We held each other close, kissed and and held each other some more. I was beginning to feel sleepy in his arms. I guess that would mean I was waking up in the real world.
"Te amo, mi amor, siempre. Ten cuidado, te voy a extrañar." was the last thing I heard before I woke up. (I love you, my love, forever. Be careful, I'll miss you.)
***
I woke up slowly. It was still early so I used the time to think. I made her a deal. Dinner at Bella's. I contemplated what else I could do for her, so that the both of us would know reality. I started forming a plan in my mind. I laid there until I heard the others start to stir. I had a few hours free this morning before I had to report. Perfect. A few hours was all I would need to execute my plans for my Babe.
