When Leila woke, it was with an arm around her waist. Her smile was instant when she located the owner of the arm. Kelvin. It was her first time seeing him in bed. He looked peaceful and younger than his actual age. The worry lines on his forehead were gone. Leila wasn’t thinking when she placed a kiss on his cheek.

Kelvin didn’t stir from his sleep so she snuck out of the bed and did her thing in silence to avoid waking him. A gentle breeze rustled the curtains, it was the only ...