Dying Inside

The following day.

Aurora woke up late to a bright new day with Drake still sleeping beside her on the bed.

The clock registered 10:00 in the morning, two hours before lunchtime.

She glanced at the window which was left open. Her forehead creased, oh, did she forget to close it last night?

She looked at Drake, what time did he and his family finish their bonding last night? She remembered that she left the balcony and retired to the room to rest.

Then she fell asleep after that.

She left the bed, entered the bathroom, and stayed there for a few minutes.

When she finally exited the bathroom, Drake was already awake and sitting on the chair beside the table.

"Good morning, honey," he said with a smile.

"Good morning," she replied pleasantly.

"What do you want for today? Breakfast in the dining room or breakfast in bed?" he asked.

Aurora smiled. "Breakfast in bed with my favorite hot coffee!" she gushes.