The Third Encounter (Part Three)

He lurked in the dark, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. A shadow blending into the darkness whispering words of wisdom into her head that only she could hear. Comforting consoling her. Wearing her down. Promising that things will be okay.

She closed her eyes not knowing if this was the same man she loved or something else. Should she be afraid or intrigued by the misty figure that looked like her late lover?

Opening her eyes she stared down the shadow in the dark and whispered. “Love, are you there? Or is it all a dream?”

“I’m here love, just like before. I’m here again. Waiting for you.” The shadow spoke.

“Then take me.” the words snaked out of my mouth in a demanding tone. More confident than the last time.

“Be patient, love, the time will soon be here,” He spoke, then he was gone.

To be continued…

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