I arranged the pillows near the wall before I finally got up from bed. I stretched my body.

When my feet finally touched the floor, it was only then that I realized I forgot to bring a slipper for me to use inside the house. My feet might have calluses. Damn! It’s difficult to remove that thing.

I was still at the doorway, yet I could already smell the coffee from the kitchen. It smells so aromatic, and it seems like it’s inviting me to drink it. But I have to refuse because I know it is not good for the skin.

Abel, who was getting hot water from the...