(Avery’s Thoughts)

I am still in bed when I am awakened by Jeff’s voice who seemed to be having an argument with someone over the phone.

I turn around and he notices me. He puts the phone down and sits beside me in bed. He embraces me and kissed me on the lips.

I see his brows furrowed so I know something’s wrong. I get up and scratch my eyes and then inquires about the phone call,

“Babe? Is everything okay? I woke up from your voice,” I utter.

“I’m sorry I woke you up, you should go back to sleep,” he says while smiling and still, worry is all...