I wake up before sunrise. In the darkness, I watch the first rays of sunlight stream into the room and illuminate my beloved’s peaceful face. I gently run my fingers through her wayward locks, then stroke her soft face. She rubs herself against my hand and snuggles even closer into my arms.
I’ve hardly slept all night, but I’ve never felt so happy and rested. Yes, my heart is at peace because I’m finally by her side. But it’s already past 6 am; I have an important meeting to chair this morning. If it weren’t so important, I wouldn’t even think of leaving her for a single second.
Somehow, I manage to extricate myself from her embrace without waking her. I pop in the shower and come out a few minutes later, surprised to see she’s awake. She sighs with relief when she sees me. Will she be a
