Lips

Morning arrived faster than expected, its arrival signaled by the gentle glow of dawn. The ray of sunlight seeped into their eyes through the hole that was in between the curtains.

Stella reluctantly opened her eyes and stretched her tired limbs. The exhaustion weighed on her, tempting her to linger in the warmth of her bed, but duty called, and she couldn't afford the luxury of more sleep.

With a resigned sigh, Stella got up, gently nudging Zen awake. He yawned at her with the same exhaustion that was in her eyes.

"Good morning my love," he greeted, a bright smile adorning his lips.

She smiled at him and responded, "Good morning. It's almost seven and you need to get ready for work," aye muttered with a glint in her eyes.

Stella cat walked to the bathroom that was a few meters away from her and proceeded to have her bath, hoping the water cascading down her body would wash away the lingering stress and worry.

Under the soothing spray of the shower, Stella's mind drifted to the o
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