Once I was inside, he started driving towards his house. We both talked about random things as we drove back home.

I listened intently as he explained all kinds of new experiences he had during his week abroad.

Everything sounded amazing to me. I had missed hearing him talk about his day at work, his life, the latest news.

Everything seemed very different without him around. I didn't realize that we had reached his house until he parked the car in front of it.

"Come in. Let's get something to drink." He suggested. We both got out of the car and he quickly walked over to the front door, unlocking...