Nora
Nora woke up having dreamt about the previous morning. She dreamt of the smell of Alex making breakfast that drew her to the kitchen. He was serenading Phoenix with Sweet Caroline while making Phoenix’s dish. Once he noticed Nora smiling in the corner, he blushed and kissed her good morning. She sat on her spot on the counter while they sang Ain’t No Mountain High Enough to one another.
Honestly, with each day, the happiness grew. Should the world end at any moment, it was the picture-perfect morning she could use to last a lifetime. The memory she would carry into death.
This morning, the bed was empty beside her, but Phoenix was lying on the floor beside her. Strange…
“Hey, Phoenix.” She reached down and patted him.
Phoenix stirred and snorted and motioned hi
