I listen to the shower run while staring at the drab walls of the room. I daydream about redecorating this room, adding my touch to it. I imagine adding lots of flowers also. My mother said that flowers bring brightness and happiness to a space. For a moment, my thoughts linger on my mother, and I jump when I notice him standing in front of me.
“What has you thinking so hard?” He asks.
I slowly look up at him. He is wearing an elegant black tuxedo with a stark white shirt. He stares back at me while adjusting golden cufflinks.
“Lenore?” He raises an eyebrow.
“What?” I mumble.
“Nevermind,” He snorts quietly.
There is a light knock on the door, and Teresa walks in with Mina behind her. “Look at you, my handsome boy,” Teresa makes a beeline for Torben, smooths his shirt, and adjusts his
