At last, the shadowy figure stopped right in front of me, and I could just make out long, flowing hair in the outline. Or was that my own craving desires taking over?
“Is it you?” I asked.
“It is me,” came the familiar voice.
It was Cyndi, and she suddenly appeared in my vision completely. She wore a pale white sun dress with a crimson ribbon around her waist. She was barefoot and wore no makeup. Her hair was shoulder length and held no style in the modern sense. She looked completely natural and radiant.
I tried to reach for her, but I had no arms to do so. I tried to smell her near me, but there was no scent in the air. All I could do was see her standing in front of me.
“Is this real?” I asked.
“It is if you wish it,” Cyndi said, her eyes focused on my own.
“I don’t know. I seem to be missing several of my senses. I only wish to touch you once again.”
Cyndi reached out and caressed my cheek. Then, I felt her touch my neck, my arm, my chest. As the seconds passed, I could feel her touch over my entire existence, all at the same time. The warmth of her contact with my skin felt real.
“Will this do?” she asked, lovingly.
“It’s a start,” I said, as I was completely enveloped by her embrace.
I felt wanted. I felt loved. I felt at home.
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