The King's Queen
I reply, snuggling closer to him as sleep begins to claim me.
Next Day
With just thirty minutes left until my date, I was frantically trying to tame my unruly hair, each strand seeming to have a mind of its own. Frustration mounted as I struggled with the rebellious locks, the minutes ticking away relentlessly.
"Honey, if you don't relax, you'll end up cutting your hair off," Aunt Linda's voice floats in from behind me, her gentle admonishment laced with concern.
I release a huff of exasperation, feeling the tension in my shoulders ease as Aunt Linda effortlessly gathers my hair into a sleek high puff ponytail. Her skilled fingers work with practiced ease, weaving the strands into a neat arr