WIFE
ALEX
I heaved a sigh as I stared out the window. All I could see were sea of clouds and the sea itself. I was feeling sleepy because I still haven’t slept but I couldn’t find the urge to sleep. I’m anxious, nervous and terrified. I left Philip. I left him on our wedding night and by now, he must have realized I am gone. It has been eight hours since I left anyway…
During the last minute, I was actually contemplating if I should go… I badly wanted to go but it felt so wrong… I felt terrible… especially after hearing his words last night, after feeling his warm embrace on me… He didn’t know I was awake then… He didn’t know I heard what he said… He thought I was already sleeping… But I heard it clearly… I was wide awake when he hugged me as if he craved warmth from someone…
“Sleep ti
