CHAPTER 3
The next morning, Eric awoke to the sound of music playing in the next room. He chuckled to himself, as he knew that part of Hazel’s morning routine was always to have music playing while she got ready for the day. He grinned and started loudly singing along with the over-played female pop song playing. He was rewarded with a muffled squeak and the volume going up next door. He quickly took a shower and got dressed in his usual black jeans, combat boots, and gray woolen sweater. After brushing his wet hair into a ponytail he walked to the connecting door and knocked their secret code. Hazel popped the door open with a big grin. She had her hair in a bun and was wearing makeup, which she didn’t normally do. She was stunning in a pair of jeans and a layered blue blouse and cardiga
