Ciara

Waking up without Jonathan beside me on the bed felt rather strange.

Knowing fully well that he went to work, I didn't understand why I was still clingy towards Jonathan.

"Goodmorning, mom" Alena groggily says, beside me on the bed. I still couldn't get used to her calling me 'Mom'.

Placing a soft kiss on her head, I respond. "Goodmorning, did you sleep well?."

Rubbing her eyes, she sits upright. "I can't really say. I'm glad I got accepted into the police academy but dad's not home yet, is he?"

Patting her head, I tried to brighten up her mood. "No, he's not but don't be sad about it....