Chapter 53 Him
Him
Then
I’ve given you time to grieve, my darling, but now the game must begin.
I’ve been waiting for you to notice me, but you’ve been distracted.
Not paying attention to the subtle clues that I am here, waiting for you.
My former loves began to feel me watching, turned to look when they felt the weight of my eyes on those long, dark walks home.
Noticed an item or two moved in their apartment.
I’ll not lie, it’s been a bit of a disappointment, your lack of attention to my gestures of courtship. But that ends now, my beautiful Raven. Today our courtship begins.
I watch through the window as you pick up the pajamas you always lay at the bottom of your bed in the morning.
And now you notice that those cute little bottoms are missing.
I see you look down and discover the small black jewelry box I’ve left in their place.
Confusion. Curiosity. Panic. I watch the emotions run across your face and feel my excitement growing.
I duck back as your head swings around, an uneasy glance to check that you are alone.
After a few moments, I peek back through the window, and now you’ve picked up the box.
Your hand trembles when you open the lid to reveal a silver crescent moon on a black leather cord with a silver clasp.
Yes, I know your name. I know where you live.
And I shall enjoy the scent of you tonight as I sleep with your pajamas beside me.
I can’t help but smile as you toss the trinket across the room like you’ve been burned. Welcome to our courtship, my Raven.