The Thick of It

Actually, he hadn't seen her at all. He took off his mittens. Most of the ladies that came over always made fun of them. He never let them stay past a day and even when he was dating, he didn't let them get that comfortable.

"Ella?" He called out but got no answer. 

He took them off, trying not to flip. He had last seen her in the living room. He resolved to check the bedroom first. Maybe she was asleep there. Maybe he didn't hear her when she went. He went to the bedroom first but she wasn't there. His heart was beating fast now. He ran to the living room, his heart in his mouth when he saw her. She was curled up on the couch. She was fast asleep.