C23 THE VISIT

EYARE

I woke up to the chatter of birds chirping. With my eyes still closed, I searched for her but my hands came up empty.

The bed was still warm. Her scent filled my nostrils and I breathed in deeply. I loved waking up with her in my arms. Where could she have gone? I heard the creaking of the bed and felt it dip. Her scent was stronger now.

"Come here!" I said. My arms outstretched