66: BAD NEWS

KEISHA

As I started waking up, I felt a bit fuzzy, maybe from all the excitement we had last night. It had been a whole month since we last made love, and remembering how passionate it was made me feel happy and a little wistful.

But with those memories came a slight discomfort down there, a reminder of just how intense our love-making had been. Trying to get out of bed, I still felt tired from sleeping, but then I felt my husband's warm hug around me. It made me feel safe and cozy.

His hug was like a soothing touch, easing away any lingering discomfort. In his arms, I found peace amidst my tiredness and the thoughts swirling in my head. His steady breathing calmed me down, like a gentle lullaby.

Snuggled up to him, I couldn't help but think about how strong our bond was, how much we loved each other. And as I drifted back to sleep, I felt grateful to have him by my side, my heart at ease knowing I was home.

Looking at the clock, I saw it was already 5:00 AM, and I knew I had to get u