Slumbering cow…

JEFFERY

It was already past midnight when my eyes fluttered open and I sensed a soft presence beside me. My gaze slowly focused on my secretary, whose gentle snores filled the air with her limbs sprawled across me, as if she was trying to monopolize the spacious bed to herself.

Her sleeping mannerisms were far from elegant. I underestimated her ferocity, even in slumber. I'm still surprised I slept this long with her by my side.

She was an enigma indeed, sleeping as if she had no care in the world...hold on. How did she get here

I took a trip down memory lane and a pang of sadness struck me. Remembering Chloe's absence was a harsh anchor, weighing me down. Losing her left a gaping hole in my soul and sorrow gripped my heart.

I gently extricated myself from her slender arm which was tightly wrapped around my neck and then her carefully disentangled her limbs from mine.