7.

Lights comes in through the window from a slit formed between two curtains. The alarm clock rings, blaring loud in the room. Nate lay in bed, eyes wide open staring at the ceiling. His eyes moves towards the alarm clock.

“Damned alarm clock!” he hisses as he leans towards the bedside drawer to turn it off.

The light from the window flashes on his face.

“Can’t even get a damn break!” he complains.

His phone vibrates at that very moment and he shuts his eyes close. “Oh Come on! It’s my day off!”

He picks the phone up and sees a text from Vine.

Sir is it possible for us to meet today to discuss the details regarding your Engagement Party?

Vine.

He laughs in defeat. “I don’t even wanna get married”.

He sits up in bed and rubs his face. He texts her a reply.

Sure. Good Morning to you too.

Nate Ross.

He goes to the window and stares outside, watching a bird by the window sill sing its song. He smiles, another bird flies in, 3 small heads pop out the nests with wide open hungry mou