Clarissa

I was standing by the glass window, staring at the lower garden. I couldn't rest. The thought of the outcome of the battle between Danny and Rachel was eating me up.

I had checked the time for the umpteenth time. I could wait for Danny to walk through that door, wrap his hands around my waist from behind, and kiss my ears.

Gosh! I had never been this scared. I folded my hands across my breasts. I was feeling cold, but not of the weather.

The resounding footsteps behind me startled me, and I almost jumped in harmony. “Babe!" I screamed, my voice loud as my smile stretched out...