I wanted to reach out and stroke her, to be gentle and tender towards her. Take care of her.

No words. Just my finger pointing in silence. My finger silently saying, ’Unwrap me, darling.

Maybe you’re smiling as I stumble to put my feelings into words. But I’m trying to do her justice, you know?

I have to say, her blonde bob was amazing. The delicate way it hugged her face and neck. The softness of it...

We laughed together. It’s so lovely laughing with a man. It feels positive. Relaxed…