DONOVAN

The rays of the morning sun shone through the curtains by the wall signaling dawn. Maya laid naked by my side wrapped by the bed linen. I laid upright gazing at the ceiling and the golden chandelier. Last night was so steamy, I couldn't get the ecstasy off my mind.

“I wish she will just get pregnant so this will stand against me marrying Erica.” I muttered to myself, gliding over to drape my hands over Maya. I watched her as she lay here sleeping peacefully.

I was already beginning to think about our future together despite the serious opposition which was going on when violent knocks clashed against...