ONCE UPON A KING…

Summer Tales from the MimiVerse, Vol. 1

When I was younger, and wondering about what would become of Me, I would sometimes have this dream...

That one day… I would be loved.. not because of the shape of my lips or the curve of my hips… but for the fullness of my heart and the depth of my intellect..

That I would choose to love a man who chose to love me too.

For, I don’t really like the idea of ‘falling in love’… its sounds random,.. unpredictable.. out of my control..

Being a control freak, I need to think that I have a semblance of control over how and whom I love. Even if the universe has a different plan.

So.. in this wonderful dream, I was everything I’ve always dreamt of being: I was financially secure, living well, I was older yet looking lovely, and surrounded by good people.

I was the Queen of the Realm… Yet, I was alone.

Traveling the world and doing my thang… Like all Queens do!

And, on one dream trip to an exotic land (I can’t recall where), I met this man…

He was thoughtful, possessed of an understated elegance, and had very kind eyes…

This man always spoke softly to me, and gave me his full attention

He always made me feel safe and desired when I was with him

We would take long walks, he would cook for me, I would sing for him…

We… Just… Were.

Yet, I could never see him clearly…

I merely had a Sense of him…

A masculine silhouette with gentle hands and a brave heart.

I had created my Oasis: I was understood and desired by mysterious and loving soul.

I was listened to and treated with respect. I was also held accountable and laughed at sometimes.

I would awake feeling like I had been on an adventure!

On days when I was feeling less like Me and more like someone I didn’t want to be, I would think of my Oasis.. and wonder:

Will I dream of him today? What would Oasis think about this? What advice will he give me? Wait… I called him ‘Oasis’… I laughed at myself.

That’s his name! ‘Oasis’ … I like the sound of that… I loved the feel of him… Wait.. Loved?!?! I’m losing my damn mind!

One night, while dreaming, I asked Oasis: ‘Who are you?’ [how come I don’t already know?!] I thought.

‘You didn’t want to know before now.’ He answered.’

Wait!’ I said, ‘Did I say that out loud?’

‘You’re dreaming, silly!’ He laughed… ‘I can hear and feel everything you think and feel.’ He answered.

‘Ok… Who are you? Where are you from? Why do you love me?’ I blurted.

‘I never said I love you.’ He stated

’It’s my dream, silly!’ I laughed. ‘I can hear and feel everything you think and feel.’

'Well, I’m just a man trying to do his best. This is my Land. I love you because you are You.', he replied.

‘Hmmm.. what’s your n—‘...

I woke up to the sound of the phone ringing!

Good morning, … this is she… how can I..?

Excuse me, I’m just getting into the office (I lied, as I rolled over looking for my schedule and a pen), you are from where… ?!? Wadi Consortium??

Ok, Mr. .. What did you say your name is.. Omari?

Ok, Mr. Omari.. oh.. that’s your first name?

Sure, Omari.. then you must call me Mimi…