Chapter 29 - You Must Think I’m New To This

I woke up with a smile on my face.

Yesterday was just perfect. I can’t believe how nice it was to spend the day with my boss.

The residual happiness gets me out of bed quickly. Wanting to see him first thing in the morning, maybe have some breakfast with him while he plays with Charlie? Just the thought makes me so excited.

I hurry over to the kitchen, hoping to see him in his usual nook at the window, reading something while having his daily cup of sludge - his black coffee is nasty, nothing could change my mind about that.

I skid to a stop. It’s quiet in the living room. The coffee maker isn’t on and there’s no movement in the kitchen. Charlie walks up to me sleepily. I checked the time, yes it was still quite early but I thought Mr. Austin would be up by now.