We failed to stay aware of time while snuggling with each other. We had fallen asleep. Jess was actually sleeping like a baby. Mouth slightly open. So adorable. Her arms wrapped around my shoulder protectively. A smile formed on my lips. Carefully, I gently slid my body off from her with so much lightness in order not to rouse her, since the movement of the bed might stir her up.
I sighed an inaudible breath of relief. I needed to go downstairs. I needed explanations. I needed answers. I couldn’t conjure up seeing myself broken at the end of this pantomime he found pleasure in. He must have a felicitous reason why me, otherwise-
“You’re finally awake,” the yelp emitted out of my mouth was urged by force into silence. I threw him the deadliest stare I could summon before I turned to look
