–Livana–
I caressed my husband's forehead, tracing the messy bangs from whatever haircut he had gotten. Maybe I should take him to a professional barber—someone who can give him a proper, handsome cut. I brushed my fingers across his lips as I kissed them.
He's asleep but now that I touched him, I am sure that he's just waiting.
"Where are you going?" he asked as I rubbed his chest.
"Don't wait up for me," I replied, extending my walking stick. "Make sure to feed Choco well. Also, sleep with him—he has separation anxiety."
I felt him sit up as he hugged me from behind.
"I need a cuddle tonight."
"No. Probably not tonight."
I gently pushed him away.
"I told you not to wait up."
"Are you going with Deanne? To elope?"
I laughed—him and his childish attitude. I turned toward him and raised one hand. He brought it to his face, and I focused on his lips. He grinned, then pulled me in for a kiss. I kissed him back.
"I have to clean up a few things at work."
"Okay."
