FIFTY SEVEN

Calan’s Point of view

There was something calming about her presence, I had known that for some time now yet I was always surprised to confirm it again and again. It was almost too good to be true, almost like she was the medication no doctor had prescribed for me, no, it was more than that, it was more like magic. Though I didn’t fall asleep I felt relaxed and rested just lying there, just breathing in the soft fragrance of roses, just immersing myself in her softness and warmth.

I lost track of time, I didn’t know for how long I remained like that, didn’t realized that so much time had passed till my phone pinged from my desk reminding me that I had a meeting now. I dragged in a deep breath before I reluctantly sat up; I was amazed to find that she had fallen asleep, and for a moment all I did was sit there and stare at her, I took in how peaceful she looked, how calm, how…..beautiful.

I felt my lips curve upward in a faint smile, I couldn’t stop myself from reaching out and g