HINTS OF LONGING

A soft breeze carries a scent/the fragrance/an aroma of jasmine/roses/gardenias, mingling with the gentle hum/low thrum/quiet murmur of conversation/laughter/music. Eyes meet/Gazes lock/They catch each other's eyes across the crowded room/the intimate gathering/the bustling marketplace, and a spark ignites/flickers/glows between them. This is where