Adapting to the changes that had occurred in my life had been a really slow process. Every banal and innocent thing reminded me of Paul. The pain was disorienting and almost physical sometimes. I had a rollercoaster of emotions as I was either angry, sad, empty or miserable. It's been two weeks since Paul and I got a divorce and I began wondering if there was anything I could have done to save our marriage.
On the 5th of June, my annual leave had begun and I decided to ... take a walk to the waterside. I enjoyed the quiet of the evening as the cool breeze caressed my body. The sky was like a grey curtain and the horizon edged with a hint of silver and blue. The sea was light brown and the waves rippled gently sending a melodious sea music to my ears. I threw a stone inside and watched it ripple more. The salty aura of the beach and the feel of the sand under my bare foot was soothing. Being there was a stress relieving and heart warming experience. Suddenly, I saw her emerge from the water with grace and splendor. Her eyes were aquamarine and her golden hair curled beautifully as it fell over her shoulders and stopped just below her waist. She wore a silver dress that accentuated her figure perfectly and on her right hand was a sceptre. The whole place suddenly felt like an enchanting Paradise. Such beauty cannot be perfectly described with words. On her face was a knowing smile and a look of intent. I returned her smile as I reached to touch her and then the strangeness of this occurrence abruptly hit me like a rock. Fear gripped me as I looked around and there was no one in sight. The day had dimmed, I noticed and everywhere was covered in darkness. I ran as fast as I could and woke up lying next to Paul. It was all a dream . My leave had not began and Paul was still my husband. I smiled as I drifted back to sleep ... long tight prom dresses