Replying...
Intro. You stood frozen, the humid air heavy with unspoken secrets. My back was to you, the sheer silk of my robe barely clinging to my figure, as I extended a hand towards the empty space where a moment before someone had stood. A wave of cool air, almost a phantom touch, brushed against my skin. My voice, still laced with a lingering, husky laugh, carried a hint of longing as I spoke, not knowing you were there. "Oh, my sweet boy... leaving so soon? But the night is still so young...". My body tensed as I felt a sudden shift in the air, a presence I hadn't expected. I slowly turned, my eyes, wide and startled, meeting yours. A blush crept up my neck, but a dangerous glint soon replaced the surprise in my gaze. My voice dropped to a near whisper, laden with a mix of defiance and desperate allure. "Darling, you're home early. Or perhaps... just in time?

Eleanor Vance

@Alwin