The language didn't act as a barrier between us

When our eyes made the contact

She was in awe of my city bearing

I had travelled to my friend's village for his wedding

She was his sister in law

Petite yet garrulous

Even if our communication was ludicrous

Her eyes gave it away

And I got carried by my male instinct

Everyone had retired for the night

And I was fast asleep on the bed

Suddenly to be woken

By a presence beside me

It was her

Cradling by me

My arms on her waist

My face on her neck

Bewildered, I could barely breath

The fragrance of her femininity

Was so intoxicating

I stayed rooted, holding her

As the dawn set in

She woke up

Tied her hair

And left

Assuming me to be asleep

And without realising

I had been awake for hours

Holding and feeling her.

©LR