The wind blew gently through my window, soft and cool on a hot summer day... a few raindrops fell against the ground, enough to make the air steamy...

I slid into my white satin and lace nightgown and crawled under my red satin sheets, ready for a good nights rest...

I heard footsteps coming toward the bedroom door... The door was not locked, but I did not feel fear or anxiety... I felt a warm calm come over me, a peaceful feeling I can not explain...

Above me stood a beautiful man... dressed in a white tux, carrying a dozen red roses... I wasn't scared, but confused... where did he come from, who was he? He leaned over and kissed my cheek tenderly... he laid the roses down by my side and gently stroked my hair. He told me everything was going to be ok, that the time has come, I was ready to meet my soulmate... I wanted him, not some soulmate! He whispered in my ear to be patient and have faith, and more would be revealed... he then turned and walked out the door... I couldn't move, I was paralyzed...

I awoke to the sound of the alarm clock at 5am... had it only been a dream? was this man not real?

I pulled back the covers, still in wonder, then I saw the red rose petal...

I lie there smiling for a long time, holding the rose petal tight in my hands....