♥ Jessica ♥
I knew something was different the second I walked up the stairs to my apartment. The hallway smelled like it always did, but the air felt still. No TV from next door. Just quiet. My keys jingled as I unlocked my door.
“Hey, it’s me,” I called out. Warm light spilled from the living room. I stepped inside and stopped. My apartment was tidy. The clutter on the coffee table was gone. The couch cushions were straight. Candles sat on the shelves and windowsill, flames low. Soft music played from the speaker near the balcony. The air smelled rich and savory. “Aiden?” I asked, closing the door behind me. “Tell me you broke in and murdered the dust bunnies,” he appeared from the kitchen, wiping his hands on a dish towel.
“You are home,” he said with a smile. “Perfect timing. Dinner
