As I sit here watching her sleep, I am in awe of this creature. Is it possible that I have brought her to her knees?
Layla is an arresting woman.
I've known her for some years, at the beginning just a wave across the road in the summers when she came up for a vacation. The last several years she has spent longer periods of time here and at the end of this past summer she decided to make this her permanent home. To say that Layla has an aire of elegance about her would diminish the very definition of the word; she is certainly most assuredly more.
I am an educated man who could easily list adjectives to describe her and there are several that would perfectly fit the bill. Yes, she is intelligent, strikingly attractive and very much an independent woman. Words can describe her, however, to know her is beyond what words can convey.
My darling Layla has shared our recent coming together, in a matter of speaking; she is unusually forthcoming, isn't she?
Never one to hold to a secret this lovely individual shared her story with me. Being a man, I didn't quite see it in exactly the way she did.
I thought, wouldn't it be an unexpected, interesting twist if I were to tell you the story as I see it, in my words, through my eyes?
I've been retired now for almost six years. It is true that I was never married. Many of you can understand the demands that are regularly placed on an individual who takes great pride in the business he has nurtured and grown.
I have had my share of relationships with some very enchanting women; there may have been a couple I seriously considered as life partners. In the end, my attentions and obligations were too heavy a burden for the commitment that marriage requires and rightly deserves.
Layla and I have had a friendship; yes that's a fine description, for many years. Always the consummate lady, I have had the pleasure of her on my arm for several business and personal affairs that were distinctly couple oriented. My family, extended, always enjoyed her company. The business crowd was more often than not taken with her intelligence, and together with her striking good looks and witty tongue, this was always a plus for me.
Layla will be the first to tell you that she is indeed a flirt, of the highest caliber, that's my personal assessment. Over the years I have secretly looked forward to the sexual banter and suggestive overtone. Let me relate a particular memory for you, I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
On the occasion of my formal retirement, as is traditional, I was the man of the hour at a dinner in my honor. Without a second thought Layla agreed to be my delightful date. I asked her what she would be wearing as I wanted to make sure we didn't clash, don't ask me why, I thought it was important.
"Well, I'm sure it's Black-tie, so I'll choose something dazzling."
And dazzle she did.
I arrived to pick her up precisely at 7:30PM, as instructed. Standing at her entry I was eager to see what she had chosen to astound us with. As she opened her door this old boy's heart skipped a beat or maybe a few.
Women are never happy with their figure, I've learned this over the years and it doesn't matter how many times we tell them otherwise they just plainly refuse to believe it.
Layla will tell you, as she has many times, that she is a "Full Figured Woman". I'm the first to admit that particular terminology is misrepresented.
As explained to me, if a female is above a size 12 she is considered plus size or full figured. You may think that Layla is an overweight woman, or to put it plainly, fat, I promise you this is not the case.
I'd like to add that I find all women, whatever their figure type, amazing and beautiful. I am drawn to a woman who has curves and breasts and appears to enjoy food, both the preparation and eating of said food. There in front of me was a woman who defines all the words we men use to illustrate a true beauty.
The dress was long and shimmered, it was a dark green. Her hair is very dark auburn and she had it up on one side and down on her neck on the other. I'm not a fashion guru; take my word for it when I tell you this woman was stunning.
"Well, on time and as dashing as ever, come in let's have a drink to toast your retirement."
I watched her walk into the living room ahead of me and I was mesmerized. "Layla, you could make a dead man cum I swear to God."
Never missing a beat she turned and replied.
"It's what I can do while he's still alive that may cause him to think he's about to meet his maker."
I remember my exact thought and muttered under my breath.
"If fucking you is the last thing I do, kill me."
And that is just a rather innocent example of how this darling woman has affected me over the years.
Now, let's move along to the present.
Was I surprised when I picked up the phone and it was Layla, telling me she wanted to spend the afternoon with me? Yes and no.
When she moved to the mountains permanently, she had more time on her hands. For a short while she did some redecorating and some remodeling and that kept her busy.
This adorable character and I say that in the most adoring way, when she has nothing to occupy her mind she creates.
I had talked with her earlier in the week and she mentioned she just might spend the holiday at home. When it started snowing and she found herself bored, yes bored stiff, she created a scenario that would engage her thoughts and make better use of her time.
The phone call was a bit unexpected, but a welcomed change to an otherwise monotonous day. I always enjoy her company so I was quite happy knowing she would be here to turn my daylight hours into a fun and engaging contest of wits.
There is something to be said in regards to the challenges one faces when in Layla's company. Conversing with a woman that is bright and intuitive is always a challenge. The truth is she does something to me, Layla forces me to think.
There is almost never an easy answer to anything. Seeing her running up the path to my door I admit it, I was excited. When I opened the door and saw her smile she brought to me an instant feeling of joy.
"Hello wild woman, why were you running in the snow you could have easily fallen, hurry now the cold is getting in."
"It is so good to see you Ian, give me a minute to get out of these things and you can give me a proper welcome."