Stay, I requested

Ma'am, we are done for the stipulated time

Extra, will cost you more, he said

As he started collecting his clothes

Money is irrelevant, I said

As I lighted the cigarette

Our so called massage session was over

It had been going for a few weeks now

Whenever I was free, I used to call him over

Sex with him was cathartic

With his remuneration, he was satiated as well

I don't wish to have sex with you

All that you have to do is sleep beside me

Till the sunrays warm our senses

If he was surprised at the request

He didn't display

Okay is all that he said

We cooked dinner together

We had it over a meaningful silence

And then we slithered to the bed

We talked and talked

Me about my solitary existence

He talked about why he chose this profession

Around midnight

We slept cuddling each other

I woke up when I felt the sunlight twinkling

He wasn't there

Just a note on the bed

"This was one most beautiful moment I have ever spent

Even if there's nothing between us

But I felt love

When I held you in my arms

I watched over you, sleeping peacefully

When you snored gently

When your tresses were plastered on your face

You looked divine

Something which cannot be described in words

I have never felt like this before

Even if I have been with several women

With this feeling for you

Which I will cherish for years

I bid adieu"

With swelling eyes, I folded the letter

And continued my life.

©LR